What is BS 4361-5 - Single blade circular saw benches about?
BS 4361-5 is the fifth part of the BS 4361 multi-series that discusses woodworking machines.
BS 4361-5 specifies the terminology appropriate to each part of the machine and, with reference to ISO/R 230, the geometrical test for single blade circular saw benches with or without travelling table and gives the corresponding permissible deviations which apply to machines for general purpose use and normal accuracy.
BS 4361-5 deals only with the verification of accuracy of the machine.
Note: BS 4361-5 does not apply to the testing of the running of the machine (vibrations, abnormal noises, stick-slip motion of the components etc.), nor to its characteristics (speeds, feeds etc.) which should generally be checked before testing accuracy.
Who is BS 4361-5 - Single blade circular saw benches for?
BS 4361-5 on woodworking machines is useful for:
- Manufacturers of woodworking machines
- Designers of woodworking machines
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 4361-5 - Single blade circular saw benches?
A single blade circular saw bench is primarily used to cut timbers. It is widely used across the woodworking industry because it provides higher safety than other sawing machines. However, these machines need to be regularly verified for accuracy to identify whether there is any disturbance in their components that could affect their operational capability.
The tests described in BS 4361-5 can be applied in any order that is practicable and that makes for ease of mounting of instruments or gauging. The test methods of BS 4361-5 help you to verify whether the components of single blade circular saw benches are designed and installed accurately and have permissible deviations.
Overall, the test methods of BS 4656-29 help you to verify and enhance the build quality of your single blade circular saw benches.