Cold Saw

CAD

See corresponding blog post for details - [1].

Download source CAD and supporting files: File:Coldsaw.zip. Note that all part files + overall assy are available, but only in Solidworks (old work prior to FreeCAD as OSE's standard). Useful work here would involve exporting files to FreeCAD readable STEP.

Mechanical

• Cold Foundation
• Cold Vise
• Cold Swivel Frame
• Cold Moving Arm (including Stopper,
• Cold Blade Mount
• Cold Blade Guard
• Cold Saw Blade, 350mm (14") dia, 180 teeth, 32mm dia bore

Motor Hydraulics

• 31.88 cu. in Hydraulic Motor from SurplusCenter
• 1/2" Quick Connect Pairs x3
• 1/4" Quick Connect Pair x1
• 1/4" NPTM x 1/4" NPTM Hose, 12" Long
• 1/2" NPTM to 1/2" NPTM x2
• 1/2" NPTM to 1/4" NPTF x1
• 1/2" NPTF Tee x1
• 1/2" NPTM to SAE10M x2
• 1/4" NPTM to SAE4M x1

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Coolant Hydraulics

3.6L/min Submersible Pump

Silicone Rubber Tube 1/4" ID, 1/2" OD

Electronic

12V input suffices.

Infrared Distance Sensor Switch

Old

Cold Saw Github Repository

Explainer Video on Youtube

Test Cut 2 Video - blade did not loosen, but baseplate was not clamped to table so lots of vibration; fully smooth cut

Test Cut 1 Video - blade retaining setscrews not tightened enough so blade loosened; cut halfway smooth