Patent ID: 6212437
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: B23D,G05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A controller adapted for connection to and control of the operation of a bandsaw having a cutting rate control assembly adapted to control at least one of the blade cutting speed, the blade cutting force, and the feed rate of a bandsaw blade as said blade cuts a workpiece, said controller comprising:an input device coupled to provide input signals from the bandsaw operator to said cutting rate control assembly, said input signals including a cutting rate signal and a break-in mode signal, said cutting rate signal operating said bandsaw at a desired cutting rate, and the input break-in mode signal causing said cutting rate control assembly to begin cutting of said workpiece at a break-in cutting rate below said desired cutting rate, and the input break-in mode signal causing said cutting rate control assembly to automatically increase said break-in cutting rate as a function of time by steps of predetermined size determined by the input until said break-in cutting rate substantially equals said desired cutting rate.