Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
976200-2, 976202-2
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REV112019
TUBING FIXTURES EXAMPLES
OPERATION
Operating Tips:
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Blade Tips
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Always inspect blade before installing on machine, if questionable do not use.
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Check gullets on blade. Check teeth and surfaces of blade. If a chip is packed in
the gullets do not use, a blade in this condition will “thump” each time the blade
passes through the material and could cause breakage. This condition is normally
evident when an over feeding conditions exist or when a blade is too fine for the
material.
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The side of the blade should not have any type of smear or build up on it. This
happens when the cut is too slow.
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Always remove backlash from ferrous head blades.
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Always cut with coolant if possible. It is better to use too much coolant that not
enough and is better to mix your coolant on the heavy side. This way plain water
can be added to bring it up to level. Plus, the rust inhibitors have a better chance
to work.
o
Select your blade properly. Using your blade calculator or contacting your blade
provider.
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If you are cutting tubing and are having a problem with chatter, go to a finer tooth.
Rule of thumb if a blade change is required, to go with a finer tooth for tubing, and
a heavier tooth for solids.
