CHAPTER 2 PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS Make sure the operator of the machine has read and understands this manual in its entirety before attempting to operate this equipment. ALWAYS keep covers, guards and lids mounted to machine during operation OBSERVE and OBEY all safety and warning signs affixed to the machine. ALWAYS adhere to and follow all local and national safety codes concerning the loading and un-loading of reeled coils.
CHAPTER 4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINENANCE 1. Always keep covers on during operation and storage. The covers are for operator safety, but also protect the internal components of the machine from the environment. 2. Avoid storage of the machine outdoors for long periods of time. Cover your machine with a tarp to protect it but provide good ventilation to prevent condensation and rust.
CHAPTER 5 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND OPERATION ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND OPERATION POWER CORD REQUIREMENTS For machines equipped with a QCPP-E it is very important to follow the power cord requirement prescribed by the motor and electrical control manufacturers to maintain their respective warranties.
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CHAPTER 5 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND OPERATION Function #1 (Power On) Pull this button OUT prior to starting the machine. Function #2 (Emergency Stop-Power Off) Once the machine is running, pushing this button in will stop all functions and completely shut down the machine including the engine. If the shear is in the down cycle it will freeze it in position.
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CHAPTER 5 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND OPERATION REMOTE LIMIT SWITCH (See Figure 7) Note: Your machine will not run continuously in the forward direction unless the REMOTE LIMIT SWITCH is plugged into the machine. The Remote Limit Switch is used for panel length control. It is designed to attach to the right side of the optional RUN OUT TABLES available for your machine.
CHAPTER 6 REEL STANDS, REELS, AND EXPANABLE ARBORS REEL STANDS, REELS AND EXPANDABLE ARBORS EXPANDABLE ARBOR (Figure 10) The Expandable Arbor adjusts to accommodate coils with 16” to 20” inside diameters by expanding into the ID of the coil. THREADED NUT The threaded nut should always be on the right side of the machine and the tail of the coil should always be routed over the top and pointing toward the exit or shear end of the machine.
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CHAPTER 6 REEL STANDS, REELS, AND EXPANABLE ARBORS CAUTION: Always use properly rated lifting devices to load and unload coils. Maximum Capacity / Reel: 3,000 lbs. Total Capacity for Reel Stand: 6,000 lbs. 1. The reel shafts must rest in the cradles on the reel rack. Keep the cradles lubricated with synthetic lube to minimize wear.
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CHAPTER 6 REEL STANDS, REELS, AND EXPANABLE ARBORS LOADING REELED COIL Caution: Always use a forklift or other approved lifting device to load or unload Fixed Reels or Expandable Arbors loaded with coil. The Lifting Holes in the Fixed Reel sides are provided to make loading safer and easier. DO NOT use lifting straps through the lifting holes as the sharp edges may cut the straps.
CHAPTER 7 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Maintenance (Figure 13) The hydraulic system for your machine is a very durable and reliable system. It must be properly maintained to ensure trouble free operation and longevity. The factory has installed a 32 weight AW hydraulic fluid.
CHAPTER 7 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 8. Re-install the new hydraulic filter and fill the tank with fresh 32 weight fluid until it is 5” below the top of the Filler Neck “F” (approximately 18 gal). Figure 13: Hydraulic System – Overview...
CHAPTER 8 DRIVE SYSTEM DRIVE SYSTEM (Figure 16, Figure 17 & Figure 18) The drive system of your machine consists of eight top and eight bottom polyurethane drive rollers. They are divided into groups of 2 per assembly making 4 Top Drive Roll Assemblies and 4 Bottom Drive Roll Assemblies.
CHAPTER 8 DRIVE SYSTEM Clean the rollers with mild soap and water and a rag. Caution must be taken around the moving parts of the machine during the cleaning process. Covers should be kept on the machine during operation and storage. Ultraviolet light will attack the polyurethane drive rollers and cause deterioration.
CHAPTER 9 SHEAR ASSEMBLY SHEAR ASSEMBLY OPERATION Push the SHEAR DOWN button to activate the shear cycle and cut material. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY: Push the SHEAR UP button during the down cycle to immediately send the shear up to the home position. The shear is electrically activated and hydraulically driven.
CHAPTER 9 SHEAR ASSEMBLY panel. The Male and Female Exit Dies should be adjusted slightly to the outside of the entry dies so that the cut edge of the panel clears the dies without interference when passing through after a cut. Once alignment of the dies is achieved, tighten all “C” bolts. Jog the material out approximately 2”.
CHAPTER 9 SHEAR ASSEMBLY Figure 20: Shear Die Detail Views...
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CHAPTER 9 SHEAR ASSEMBLY TOP SHEAR BLADE ADJUSTMENT (Figure 19 & Figure 20 – Details B & C) The Top Shear Blades are bolted to the Blade Adjustment Bar. This bar is bolted to the Top Blade Holder, and can be moved from left to right to align the blades to the Die Holders. Loosen the 7 “D”...
CHAPTER 10 BEAD AND STRIATION ROLLER ASSEMBLY BEAD AND STRIATION ROLLER ASSEMBLY The Bead / Striation Roller assembly (Figure 21) is located behind the shear and is accessed by removing top cover #3. These rollers can be engaged or disengaged as needed and can also be moved left or right to accommodate different panel widths.
CHAPTER 11 ENTRY GUIDE ASSEMBLY ENTRY GUIDE ADJUSTMENT (Figure 22 & Figure 23) The entry guides are used to set the material to the correct position in relation to the forming rollers of the machine. They also hold the material and feed it straight into the machine.
CHAPTER 11 ENTRY GUIDE ASSEMBLY Slide the Left Entry Guide to the left or right to accept the new coil width. Make sure that the coil is captured snugly between the entry guides and re-tighten the two “A” bolts. Figure 23: Entry Guide Assembly LEFT TOOLING RAIL TO ENTRY GUIDE ALIGNMENT (Figure 24 to Figure 27) The Tooling Rail Adjustment Handle is used to move the Left Tooling Rails assemblies...
CHAPTER 12 CLIP RELIEF ROLLER ASSEMBLY CLIP RELIEF ROLLER ASSEMBLY 1. Clip Relief Rollers (Figure 28) provide a raised area next to the male and female legs of the panel. This helps hide the clip and screws used in installation. They rollers can be engaged or disengaged as needed.
CHAPTER 13 ENTRY DRUM ASSEMBLY ENTRY DRUM ASSEMBLY The Entry Drum Assembly is necessary when feeding coil off of the optional DR1/ Dual Overhead Reel Stand. It allows you to route the material around the drums to get the painted side of the coil on the top as it enters the machine. Without this assembly, you could only feed coil from a remote arbor and stand lined up behind the machine.
CHAPTER 14 WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE CAUTION: Always make sure your machine is shut down prior to making any adjustments. DO NOT reach through the opening of the shear while the machine is running. EVER! To do so could result in serious injury. 1.
CHAPTER 14 WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE Load material onto the Expandable Arbor and align it to the correct position using the chart on (Figure 31). Note: Also see REEL STANDS, REELS AND EXPANDABLE ARBORS for more information. Figure 31: Expandable Arbor Setup...
CHAPTER 14 WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE 5. Load the reeled coil onto the machine using a fork lift or other rated lifting device. Making sure the tail of the coil goes over the top and points toward the shear end of the machine. See coil routing diagram (Figure 12). 6.
CHAPTER 14 WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE Figure 33: Bead Roller Alignment 8. If you require beads in the panel, determine the spacing needed. For Example: a 12” wide panel with 2 beads centered on the panel would give you 3 equal spaces or 12”...
CHAPTER 14 WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE BOL T "A" BOL T "A" LOCK N UT LOCK N UT BOLT "B" BOLT "B" BOL T "B" BOLT "B" BOLT "D" HOLE FOR HEX WREN CH SID ES FLU SH PASS LIN E BOLT "C "...
CHAPTER 14 WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE 14. Rotate the top shaft from the 12:00 position toward the shear to decrease the gap, or away from the shear to increase the gap until the feeler gage is captured. 15. Tighten the “C” bolt to lock the position of the shaft. 16.
CHAPTER 14 WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE 22. Visually site through the male entry die and rough align it to the forming tool “line of fire” by sliding it left or right. Re-install the two “C” bolts into holes that correspond to the slots. Do not tighten the bolts at this time, just snug them up.
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CHAPTER 14 WIDTH CHANGE PROCEDURE 29. Make sure that one of the points of the top shear blade is inboard of the vertical portion of the male leg. This part of the leg should be cut with the angle or rake of the blade to cut in a scissor action against the vertical die. See TOP SHEAR BLADE ADJUSTMENT (Figure 19 &...
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE CAUTION: Always make sure your machine is shut down prior to making any adjustments. DO NOT reach through the opening of the shear while the machine is running. EVER! To do so could result in serious injury. 1.
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE Figure 38: Removing Tooling Rails 3. Refer to the SSQ Slide Block chart (Figure 39) and find the profile you will be installing into the machine. It will tell you if the Right Side Fixed Mount Rail #1 needs to be in the Inboard position or Outboard position (Figure 40).
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE 4. Loosen bolt “C” on the first 4 Slide Block assemblies (Figure 41 or Figure 42). Figure 41: April 2009 and later Figure 42: Machines made before April 2009...
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE 5. Once all 4 bolts are loose, slide the Right Side Fixed Mount Rail #1 to the correct position (Figure 43), either “inboard” or “outboard". Make sure that it is fully in position and then tighten the “C” bolts (Figure 41 or Figure 42). Figure 43: Right Side Fixed Mount Rail 6.
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE Figure 45: Left Side Fixed Mount Rail Figure 46: Shown in the “A” position 7. Find the R1 Tooling Rail and set it flat on top of the Right Side Fixed Mount Rail #1 making sure the correct number shows in Sight Hole “C” (Figure 47). Thread the two mounting bolts into the slots of the rail and finger-tighten them.
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE Figure 47: Tooling Rail Identification Figure 48: R1 Tooling Rail Spacers 8. Continue installing the remainder of the right and left tooling rails in sequence as described above. Special Instructions for the SS100, SS150, SS450, and BP Profiles: The Left #1 Tooling Rail Assembly (L1-1) for these profiles can be mounted in one of two possible positions based on the required height of the male leg.
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE (Figure 49). When mounting the Tooling Rail Assembly for use with the SS100, SS450, or BP 1" profiles push it toward the center of the machine until the Tooling Rail Backstops "E" contact the Left Side Fixed Mount Rail #1 (Figure 49).
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE Figure 50: Entry Guide Alignment Notches and Pins 13. Using the Tooling Rail Adjustment Handle (Figure 51), align the notch on the tooling rail marker plate to the alignment pin (Figure 25 on page 38) located in the Left Entry Guide.
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE Figure 52: Marker Plate Notch and Pin 15. Load the reeled coil onto the machine using a fork lift or other rated lifting device. 16. Cut a 1” triangle of material off the 2 leading corners of the coil and feed it into the entry guides.
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE 17. Start the machine and use the Jog button on the Manual Control Box or Computer to jog the material through the machine 6 to 8 inches at a time until it exits the last forming stations, and is about 1”...
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE 19. Loosen the Slide Lock Bolts “D” on the top and bottom bead assemblies (Figure 21) and slide each bottom and top roll assembly left or right to center them on the 4” and 8” marks on the panel. 20.
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE Figure 57: Removing Photo Eye and Bracket (If Equipped) 23. Remove the two “C” bolts on the exit male and female shear die assemblies located in the slotted holes at the bottom edge of the die holder (Figure 58). Store the shear dies with the profile you just removed, and set the bolts aside for use when installing the new shear dies.
CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE 24. Remove the two “C” bolts from the slotted holes on the entry male and female shear die assemblies as described previously. 25. Locate the shear dies that correspond to the profile you have just installed. Separate the male and female entry and exit shear dies.
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CHAPTER 15 PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE 34. Start the machine and press the shear down button to cut off the panel, then jog the material through the shear approximately 2” and stop. 35. Inspect the two cuts and adjust the dies as necessary until an acceptable cut is achieved.
CHAPTER 17 RUN OUT TABLES AND REMOTE LIMIT SWITCH RUN OUT TABLES AND REMOTE LIMIT SWITCH The Run-Out Table (Figure 81 & Figure 82) attaches to the Exit End of the Shear assembly, and is used to support the panel as it exits the machine. It is available in 10 ft. long sections that fasten together, and have adjustable legs so they can be set to the correct height.
CHAPTER 18 QUICK CHANGE POWER PAC QUICK CHANGE POWER PAC The Quick Change Power Pac for your machine allows you to change from one power source to another very quickly. For example, it is useful for people who need to run their machine at the jobsite with a gas engine and use it in a factory or indoor setting as well.
CHAPTER 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The hydraulic system operates the Shear and Drive assemblies. They are interfaced together and electronically activated. The hydraulic system pressure is factory set at 2000 psi and should not be changed. Some of the common problems that occur and their solutions follow below.
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CHAPTER 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Shear travels to the bottom of the stroke and returns to the top of the stroke without cutting the panel completely through. SOLUTION: Press and hold the Green Shear Down Button until the panel is cut off.
CHAPTER 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Figure 85: Limit Switch Adjustment 4. After making a cut, the male or female leg of the next panel gets caught on the exit shear die and damages the panel. SOLUTION: This problem normally shows up after making a roller system/shear die change.
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CHAPTER 19 TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION #2: Make sure that the shear blades and dies are well lubricated on both sides with the proper lubricant (See GENERAL MAINENANCE on page 6). 6. Manual Control Panel buttons do not work. SOLUTION #1: Check fuse inside of Manual Control Box. Replace if blown with a 10-amp time delay fuse (Figure 8 on page 15).
APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER The optional Batch and Length Control Computer is used to control number and length of panels that your machine produces. It uses an Encoder and Wheel assembly that runs on the bottom of the panel for measurement.
APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER Figure 87: AMS Box With Cables Introduction Overview The AMS Controls MP465 is an industrial controller used to control cut-to-length machinery. Figure 88 shows the front panel of MP465. Figure 88: AMS Controls MP465 Controller A - 2...
APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER Features The MP465 controller’s features include: • Accurate length control • Simple programming • Easy calibration Manual Operations Jogging Material • To jog material forward using the MP465, turn the jog switch on the controller to the right (clockwise).
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APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER Push Button and Front Panel Selector Switches Shear Press [Shear] to manually activate the shear. Note: The MP465 controller allows this switch to operate when the machine is stopped. Halt Select [Halt] to load a coil and to stop the machine Select [Run] to start the machine after a job has been programmed Jog (Forward...
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APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER 5. The controller displays the message “Pause After Job xx?” (Where xx is the job number assigned in step 1). Select: Yes to have the machine halt automatically after the selected job number is finished.
APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER 7. With the controller powered on, press [Calibration] until the screen title says “CALIBRATE-1”. The display shows you the current correction factor. Press [Clear] to begin the calibration process. 8. When the prompt “ENTER PROGRAM LENGTH” displays, enter the part length of the part you are attempting to produce.
APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER Production Totalizer Total production of the machine is counted by the controller. You can view the production counter by pressing and releasing the [Calibration] key until the screen title displays “PRODUCTION-1”. Note: To reset the totalizer to zero press [Clear] .
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APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER SOLUTION #1: Check Encoder direction on set up screen. It should read counterclockwise. Turn power off on computer. Turn power back on and press the #9 button while the boot screen is on. If direction is set to CCW press the enter button.
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APPENDIX A COMPUTER BATCH AND LENGTH CONTROLLER A - 9...
APPENDIX B ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS Sheet Drawing Number Number Description FWM-380-000 Electrical Assembly – Parts List FWM-380-000 Electrical Assembly – Component Details FWM-381-000 Control Box Assembly – Parts List FWM-381-000 Control Box Assembly – Outside & Inside Views FWM-381-000 Control Box Assembly –...
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Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER TITLE GROMMET, " ID, 1- " OD ELC-300-138 INSTALL GROMMET ELC-400-075 18Ga MALE DIS/CONN 3M IN MACHINE COVER ELC-400-076 18Ga FEMALE DIS/CONN 3M AS REQUIRED FAS-HC5-118 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 1/4-20 x 1" LG. FAS-HC5-278 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 1/4-20 x 2"...
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SSP-340-000 ELC-400-105 SHEAR TOP OF STROKE LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY RIGHT LEFT FWM-440-000, SSH-440-000, BG7-440-000, 5VC-440-000 N.O. N.O. CONTROL VALVES (HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS) N.C. N.C. 58 BRN BLU 61 SHEAR MOTOR CONTROL CONTROL DOWN ELC-400-105 ELC-400-105 ELC-400-105 PRESSURE LINE ELC-402-056 BOTTOM OF STROKE OVERRIDE SWITCH PHOTO EYE PRESSURE SWITCH...
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PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER TITLE AMS-450-005 3812Y-4 CABLE AMS-450-006 3812BHNT-4 CABLE ELC-300-103 PUSH BUTTON, GREEN ELC-300-104 SELECTOR SWITCH, W/1 N.O. ELC-300-105 FUSE, 10A, 250V, TIME DELAY ELC-300-107 PUSH BUTTON, RAISED RED ELC-300-109 SELECTOR SWITCH, 2 POS,1 N.O. 1 N.C. ELC-400-018 IDEC #HW-C01 N/C CONTACT BLOCK ELC-400-019...
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COMPUTER HOT MELT OPTION NEW TECH MACHINERY MATERIAL LENGTH FINISH CORP. SEE BOM NONE TOLERANCES DRAWN BY PART NAME ECR NO. DATE RELEASED BY .XX = CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY DATE .XXX = .005 06/24/04 CHECK BY REVISION PART NUMBER SHEET 1/32"...
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MOTOR SHEAR B.O.S. PHOTO SHEAR MOTOR P.S. UP - DN REV - FOR MOTOR 62 61 56 55 53 52 RELAY + 12V IDEC RJ1S-CL-D12 IDEC SJ1S-07L - 12V WHT/RED FORWARD WHT/RED WHT/BLK SHEAR WHT/BLK RED/BLK RELAY REVERSE RED/BLK RED/WHT IDEC RJ2S-CL-D12 IDEC SJ2S-07L RED/WHT...
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START -12V FEED MOTOR E-STOP T.O.S. T.O.S. QCPP LEFT RIGHT +12V N.C. N.O. N.O. N.O. N.O. LEGEND START MOTOR WIRE NUMBER QCPP PIN NUMBER START N.O. N.C. FUSE CONTACT (N.O.) QCPP MOTOR LATCH CONTACT (N.C.) REMOTE QCPP-GAS QCPP START LATCH MUSHROONM HEAD KILL SWITCH GROUND...
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