Saw parameter to set saw characteristics
Some compact angular saws have a smaller intermediate table so that they fit into a more compact work space. Enter a value for the width of the intermediate table in millimetres or inches.
Set a value of 0 if your saw is not a compact angular saw.
The restricted width of the table can affect the cutting time for some patterns because:-
(a) The intermediate table may not accommodate all strips for a set so there may be a pause in ripping a set of strips while the saw waits for the table to be cleared of previous strips
(b) The table is only cleared when crosscutting is complete. On a saw with a larger table the completion of the crosstransfer (XT) allows the intermediate table to be cleared. The cutting time diagrams are as follows:-
Compact angular
RM1a RM1b TI RM2 TI OF
|-------------| |------------|--|---------|--|--|
XM2 (previous cycle) XT XM1
-------------------| |-----|------------------|
Normal angular
RM1 TI RM2 TI OF
|-------------------------|--|---------|--|--|
XM2 (previous cycle) XT XM1
-------------------| |-----|------------------|
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