How Do Circular Cold Saws Work?
A circular cold saw is a heavy duty cutting tool used for materials such as steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Able to create curves within metals, the cold saw is offered in manual, semi-automatic and automatic models. Does this Spark an idea?
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Manual Operation
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Manual cold saw blades are cooled through an intergrated, pumping system. The manual cold saw is powered through a coolant pumping system, and material rests upon the steel plate base of the saw. This plate helps reduce vibrations during cutting that could cause inaccuracies. Material is cut using the saw blade feed, and this type of cold saw is recommended for low production runs.
Semi-Automatic Operation
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When added to a semi-automatic cold saw, a gearbox extends the life of the tool. The semi-automatic cold saw features a pneumatic, quick-clamping device for optimal precision when cutting. This saw can also be adjusted through the hydro-pneumatic feed, which assists in controlling each stroke. Options for use include a four speed gearbox, length stops and roller conveyors.
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Automatic Operation
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An automatic cold saw has a blade speed of 3,200 rpm. Useful for high-production runs, this cold saw features a floating feed or adjustable vise for clamping material safely to the base. The operator uses an interface touch screen to adjust settings for the saw, which aids in efficiency and quick changeovers given the saved settings feature.
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