PROJECT : Trial on Austral Black, Green Verde
PLACE : 21/23 Red Gum Dr, Dandenong South VIC 3175
DATE : 10th November 2020
CONTACT DETAILS : Gavin Elder
TELEPHONE : 03 9546 0211
WEB : http://www.melocco.com.au/
Project requirements :
1) Increase production on F11 Zambon Block Saw
2) Cleaner cuts when sawing through Austral Verde and Austral Black, maintain square cuts whilst increasing depth of cuts, minimize large chips and blowouts.
3) Test injector dosing system, directly dose the saw with S-Complex™
4) Monitor load on the system to determine performance and cut times.
5) Test compatibility of S-Complex™ with the water recycling system
6) Monitor audio levels to determine dB reduction in noise.
7) Increase tool life – Monitor blade segments whilst increasing depth of cut
CHEMFORCE Solution :
1) System was dosed with 0.4% Rache S-Complex™
CHEMFORCE Results :
1) 3 x the depth of cut per pass, with no detriment to the finished product. Austral Black.
Fresh water – 12mm passes
Dosed with S-Complex™ – 36mm passes
2) Square cuts were maintained
3) 3.3 dB average reduction in saw noise (Half the noise).
4) Diamond segments did not glaze over, maintained excellent comet tails, and minimal pull out of diamonds.
5) Was able to complete a day’s production by 11 am in the morning.
Load on the saw :
When you are using S-Complex™, we will assume that you are chasing higher production rates. This must be kept in mind when you are monitoring the load on the saw. Deeper cuts will cause higher loads. This is not a bad thing. Continue to monitor the blade and ensure that you are exposing fresh diamonds and the blade is sharp. Being familiar with the sounds of the saw will be the easiest way to determine if you are pushing the saw too hard or your blade is glazing over.
A sharp blade will be removing more material per revolution.
Noise Reduction :
Below we can observe a 3.3 dB average reduction in the volume of the cut. This is a logarithmic measurement that in real-world terms equates to half the volume. Also, worth noting is the reduction in the time of the cut.
Filtration System :
Below we can see a minor build-up of foam on the surface of the main settling tank. The filtration is not compromised.
Filter cakes are well-formed and drier than without S-Complex™. The filters are also staying cleaner.
