Wilton 7015 - Manual (Page 7)

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Machine Features
Figures 1 and 2 depict the main features of the
Model 7015 Horizontal Cut-Off Bandsaw. The
machine consists of a machine base onto which
is installed a saw head.
Figure 1
Machine Base
The machine base consists of a coolant
collection pan mounted on two panels that form
the legs of the machine. A shelf is provided
under the collection pan that supports a coolant
tank.
The machine bed mounts on the top of the
collection pan. The bed supports the vise and
the vise-tightening lead screw.
The coolant tank is equipped with a pump/motor
assembly. The pump/motor circulates coolant
through tubing to cool and lubricate the saw
blade, the blade guides, and the workpiece.
A drainpipe is provided to connect the collection
pan to the coolant tank. A screen is provided in
the collection pan to screen-out cutting debris as
the coolant drains into the coolant tank. Coolant
is added to the tank by pouring coolant into the
collection pan. The tank is easily removed from
its shelf for cleaning and maintenance.
Saw Head
The saw head (Figure 2) consists of a drive
motor, drive pulleys, gearbox, blade wheels,
blade guides and supports, control panel, blade
tension/blade tracking mechanism, wire brush,
and the saw blade.
The drive motor is mounted on a pivoting plate
that swings outward to provide V-belt tension.
The motor is fitted with a step pulley; the V-belt
connects to a second step pulley that is
mounted on the input shaft of the gearbox.
A speed-reducing gearbox is mounted on the
back side of the blade wheel box on the right
side of the machine. The blade wheel (drive
wheel) is installed on the output shaft of the
gearbox.
A second blade wheel is located in a blade
wheel box on the left of the machine. The blade
wheel (driven wheel) is mounted on a shaft that
is part of the blade tension/tracking mechanism.
The blade tension mechanism is used to tighten
the saw blade on the blade wheels.
Figure 2