Cold Saw/V1 Design Rationale

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Concepts

Basic Concept

Blade Rotation System

Movement System

Hold System

Uniform Part Dimensions

  • Plate: 25.4mm x 304.8mm (Base Plate, Swivel Plate)


  • Flat Bar: 76.2mm x 50.8mm (Shaft Block, Fixed Block, Moving Block)
  • Flat Bar: 25.4mm x 127mm (Support Bar, Bridge Bar, Interface Bar, Vise Jaw)
  • Flat Bar: 3.175mm x 25.4mm (Blade Guard Support)
  • Flat Bar: 1.6mm x 152.4mm (Blade Guard)


  • Round Bar: 152.4mm DIA (Base Disc)
  • Round Bar: 127mm DIA (Blade Mount Disc)
  • Round Bar: 76.2mm DIA (Shaft Collar with Axial Tensioning, Large Thrust Washer)


  • Round Bar: 50.8mm DIA (Shaft Coupling, Shaft Collar)
  • Round Bar: 31.8mm DIA (Shaft, Operation Handle, Vise Handle)
  • Round Bar: 8mm DIA (Pin)


  • Setscrew: M8x1.25 THREAD
  • Bolts and Nuts: M12x1.75 THREAD
  • Threaded Rod: M30x3.5 THREAD
  • Nuts: M30x3.5 THREAD

Uniform Mounting Dimensions

  • Swivel Mechanism

Base Disc Mounting Rectangle Sides: 60mm x 100mm

  • Vise Mechanism

Vise Mounting Rectangle Sides: 50mm x 90mm

Center-to-Center Distance Between Vise Shaft and Threaded Rod: 95mm

  • Rotary Support Mechanism

Shaft Block Mounting Rectangle Sides: 30mm x 55mm

  • Drive Mechanism

Interface Mounting Rectangle Sides: 75mm x 80mm

Hydraulic Motor Mounting Rectangle Sides: 40mm x 100mm

  • Blade Guard

Center-to-Center Distance between Blade Guard Support Screws: 100mm