Description
Seized vise jaws stop production during rapid structural pipe cutting operations. The Baileigh CS-350EU Cold Saw functions as a manual metal cutting machine with a working speed rating of 26 RPM low range and 52 RPM high range. Worm drive gearbox backlash during blade breakthrough presents a blunt mechanical limitation that causes premature carbide tooth chipping.
Cast bronze worm wheels mesh with case-hardened steel worm shafts inside an oil bath enclosure. Auxiliary pneumatic vise clamps use ductile iron motor cylinder sleeves and phenolic composite rotor vanes to deliver rapid clamping action. S7 tool steel vise jaws resist gouging from burred tube ends, while dual needle roller bearings hold the pivot pin rigid. An inline FRL pack and moisture separator trap protect pneumatic valves from scale contamination.
Shop Performance Matrix
Cold sawing structural tube demands rigid clamping on both sides of the cut. Dual-clamping manual European vises hold workpieces flat against rotational torque.
- 26 RPM low speed cuts stainless tube without heat work-hardening the metal.
- Dual-clamping vise jaws grip stock on cut and drop sides to eliminate burrs.
- 1/4-inch NPT air inlet feeds pressurized air straight to the auxiliary pneumatic vise piston.
- Twin-hammer clutch pneumatic clamping components deliver 120 ft-lbs working torque grip force.
- Sintered bronze exhaust muffler screens lower exhaust burst sounds below 78 dBA noise thresholds.
- ISO VG 32 air tool oil prevents vane wear inside the pneumatic vise actuator.
- Friction ring socket retainer bolts lock miter angle stops solid at 45 degrees.
Air Telemetry Bench Data
Air bench runs record 24 CFM @ 90 PSI dynamic air draw when operating the pneumatic vise mechanism. Free speed runs at 52 RPM while heavy tube parting drops blade speed down to 48 RPM. Dynamic line pressure drop across a 50-foot hose hits 11 PSI through industrial quick-connect fittings. Adiabatic exhaust temperature drop reaches 20 degrees Fahrenheit at the exhaust deflector with zero valve freeze-up. Breakaway torque at the blade arbor bolt registers 145 ft-lbs while cutting sound output registers 82 dBA.
Field Maintenance Realities
Heavy steel base construction demands permanent floor anchors and clean overhead air drops to avoid trip hazards. Do not run the auxiliary pneumatic vise from undersized 3-gallon pancake compressors or unlubricated lines that cause pneumatic piston binding during continuous production cycles.
- Drain moisture separator trap bowls before starting work each morning.
- Add two drops of ISO VG 32 air tool oil into the air inlet port every week.
- Check gearbox oil level sight glasses every eighty hours of metal cutting operation.
Warranty Terms Package Inventory
Baileigh backs this cold saw with a 1-Year limited warranty on structural parts and mechanical drive components. The shipping crate contains the CS-350EU cold saw, heavy floor stand, coolant pump system, 350mm circular blade, material stop rod, high-flow V-style couplers, pneumatic vise kit, and detailed instruction manuals.