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Part No. 08-051-MAN, Rev. 1-0709
E.H. Wachs
Figure 1-6. The photo shows the wire saw in position
for clamping on a test workpiece. When the hydraulic
cylinder is extended, the clamp arm pivots and closes
on the pipe. Both clamping arms operate together.
Figure 1-7. The photo shows the clamping cylinder
extended and the clamp arm secured against the pipe.
The frame of the machine has clamp shoes attached that the
machine rests upon when installed on the pipe. These shoes
are made of a compressible composite material that deforms
slightly under pressure to create a secure, slip-free grip on
the pipe when the machine is clamped.
Clamping
cylinder
Clamping
motion
Clamping arm
pivots to con-
tact pipe