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W.
F. WELLS
AND SONS, INC
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NORTH ON U.S. 131, THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN 49093 PHONE (616) 279-5123
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HIS illllliS
MEW BLADE AUGNlErr TOOL, NO CHARGE!
This tool, built in our own
plant, will be a big help to anyone
who lines up the blades on a metal
cutting band saw machine. It is fully
adjustable for use on blades from
1/2
” to 2
” wide by simply loosening
a screw and adjusting the spring clip
in the elongated slot to catch all
widths of blades from 1/2
By reversing the spring clip to the
other end of the blade it is possible
to adjust it to align all blade widths
from 3/4
” to 2”.
’
to 1”.
VOLUME I NO. 2
This tool is available on
request to all our distributor service
men and salesmen on a no-charge
basis. We will also give one to any
of your customers who will write us
giving the make, model and serial
number of their machine along with
their comments on it (good, bad, or
both).
TOOL IN USE ON SAW.
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TIP OF THE MONTH
SOONER OR LATER ALMOST EVERYONE
ENCOUNTERS
BLADE BREAKAGE
TRY
1. CHECK THE ROLLER GUIDE ADJUST
MENT.
gered or oblique across the saw blade. When
they are adjusted too tightly the blade
"snakes
rollers, trying to bend around them. This
severely flexes the blade, causing metal
fatigue and premature failure.
THESE CURES:
The axis of these rollers is stag
” through these small diameter
2. CHECK THE WHEEL PITCH ADJUST
MENT. It is important that the blade does
not scrub the wheel flange too tightly, nor
can it run down off the lower edge of the
wheel. If the blade scrubs the flange too
tightly the wheel axis is not perpendicular
to the blade line. This creates an edge
wise bend in the blade at the point where it
runs onto the wheel. If the blade runs down
off the wheel the entire blade tension is be
ing put only on the back edge of the blade,
which causes blade stretch and ultimate
fatigue.
PROBLEMS
"SAW TALK
We recommend that SAW TALK issues be saved, as we plan to run detailed articles on all of our
products. During the next few months a very good reference book can be compiled. Binders with our
imprint are available on request, no charge.
” REFERENCE BINDER . .
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"AS WE SAW IT ..
tions and automatic machinery we are getting fre
quent requests for our Model L-9 band saw machine
with an automatic bar feed. When we beg off
say wc can’t supply it, the immediate question is,
"Why not? Most of your competitors have such a
machine.
our Model BF-14 automatic bar feed units to an L-9
machine. In order to complete the adaptation
necessary to put an automatic cycle on the L-9 saw.
By modifying the bar feed power unit this was fairly
easily accomplished. The completed unit worked
beautifully.
talled we had "used up
tween the L-9 saw and our Model W-9 saw. Very
few people, if given the choice between an L-9 and
a W-9 at the same price,
ing the W-9 machine. This is the reason we cannot
supply an automatic L-9 machine as described
above.
With the trend toward more automated opera
and
” And it’s true, most of them do.
Three or four years ago wc did adapt one of
it
was
However, when all the extra costs were to
” the difference in price be
would
hesitate before choos
(hinge type) with automatic bar feed and coolant at
a 4
52400.00.
bar feed and
matic bar feed unit, coolant, a 9
and 1200 lb. load rating lists for $2305.00.
One of our competitors' list their machine
” bar, 250 lb. ca
51785.00.
17
” and 30
ional length of projection on the BF-14 bar feed
is $1.00 per inch. To get 30
would cost S64.00.
into account our W-9 machine with the BF-14 bar
feed unit is by far the best buy. It is a true hori
zontal band saw, sets up very easily, doesn’t de
pend on friction through drive rollers to move the
stock forward. As a result, it will feed sea ley irre
gular stock of
capacity . . . and with much more dependability.
Another has an 8
This is also a hinge type machine with
coolant
Our Model W-9 machine with the Bf-14 auto
Our standard projection length is 14
” for the competitive machines. Addit
We feel that when all the factors are taken
almost
pa city, 17
and a 30
any shape and size within its
” projection for
” x 12
” capacity at
” projection.
” x 12
” capacity
” versus
” the additional 16
i
»
13 l
MODEL W-9 BAND SAW MACHINE WITH MODEL BF-14 AUTOMATIC BAR FEED UNIT.
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ON THE MODEL A-7 SAW
ON THE MODEL L-9 SAW
The question is often raised, "Why not put
a 5/8" blade on this machine instead of the 1/2"?"
This would seem like a good move. In
it is, but not most cases.
Using blade prices in the quantity break
tables of 10-49, the 5/8" blade costs 13.5% more
than the 1/2" blade. Thus, 13 blades 5/8" wide
will have to do the work of 15 blades 1/2" wide.
The next consideration is that of blade tooth pitch.
In the 1/2
and 24 tooth raker set and 10, 14 and 24 wavy set.
In addition we can get 3, 4, and 6 pitch hook tooth,
and 3 and 4 pitch skip tooth. In 5/8" blades we
have available 8, 10, and 14 pitch raker set only.
There are also a few pitches in high speed and alloy
steel blades available for the l/2" blade, while
there are none for the 5/8" blade.
pay off in cutting larger solids. But in order to use
them to advantage here, we would need a coarser
pitch than is available. This then limits us to the
use
and like shapes. On these they will pay off; if the
material must be cut to closer tolerances.
economical, more readily available, has a wider
selection of tooth configuration and pitch. All told,
it generally fits the needs of an economical machine
like the Model A-7. However, we do offer the 5/8"
blade as an option for those who need it.
” blade we have available 6, 10, 14, 18
It would seem that the 5/8" blade should
of 5/8" blades for cutting angles, pipe channels
Generally speaking the 1/2" blade is
some cases
more
Some time back we changed to a new cabi
net base on our Model L-9 machine. We felt that the
new base would add to its general good looks and
usability, which in turn would add to its salability.
It also added a storage compartment for the opera
tor’s tools, extra blades, etc. The new base gained
immediate acceptance and we are still receiving
compliments on it.
After talking with our distributors in the
field we found we had solved a big problem for
them: the fairly frequent customer who wants an
L-9 saw without the coolant system. At present 66%
of the L-9’s are sold with a coolant
most machines are stocked that way. With the
base it is no problem to remove the coolant system
from the machine and install it on another. No longer
must you jack the machine up and remove the legs
to get the coolant pan off,
only a few minutes to remove the entire coolant
unit. And your alternative of
the factory need not inconvenience your customer.
as on the old L-9- It takes
securing
system, and
a
machine from
new
MODEL A-7 BAND SAW MACHINE WITH COOLANT.
NEW MODEL L-9 WITH NEW CABINET BASE.
W. F. WELLS & SONS, INC., NORTH ON U.S. 131, THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN 49093
Copyright 1970
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Phone (616) 279-5123
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