Hold System Notes

The hold system should be rigid relative to the mounting surface of the Cold Saw such that modularity exists for automatic linear feed from the side. If the hold system was loose or meant to turn, the linear feed system would have to rotate precisely as well- given the high weight and low mechanical advantage associated with such an operation, a moving hold system is suboptimal relative to a moving blade rotation system.

If a part of the Cold Saw has high rigidity with contact on the mounting surface, then superior mounting rigidity is achieved. In addition, the swivel system will require a surface to slide on and a surface to clamp onto, hence a rigid base (a plate would be effective) is ideal for the Cold Saw as opposed to mounting the hold system directly to the Cold Saw's mounting surface.

The remaining aspect of the hold system, the mechanism to clamp the workpiece, can be called the vise.

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