by Michael Bell | Feb 6, 2023 | Blades
To replace a blade motor there are 9 steps Power down the entire saw Remove the saw blade Unwire the (2) airlines and unwire the power cables Remove the brake assembly Using a hoist or forklift as a hoist remove the old blade motor Attach the new blade motor Re-attach...
by Michael Bell | Sep 27, 2022 | Centerlines
Centerlines are saw blade movements on the Y Axis (vertical movements – up & down). All Retro C component saws contain one of two versions depending on the generation of the saw. Version 1 is the Joyce Actuator which is an enclosure screw that moves up and...
by Michael Bell | Sep 27, 2022 | Angles, Centerlines
At times the centerline and or angle motors will stall when trying to get to position. This typically occurs due to one or more of these reasons. Debris has been gotten into the chain that drives these movements.Debris has gotten into the slide on either the angle or...
by Michael Bell | Sep 20, 2022 | Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing constant or persistent noises coming from one of your blade motors the cause is typically one of three things. Reason Number 1: The (normally blue) shroud that covers the encoder is vibrating and you are hearing the noise of metal on metal as...
by dalsond | Sep 19, 2022 | Scrap System
Locate the Scrap Motor The scrap motor and gearbox is located on the operator end of the machine. It is behind the enclosure that holds the VFDs for the scrap system. Scrap Motor Rewiring and connecting a new motor Replacing this motor is fairly simple, there are just...
