Fine Adjustment - Hoffmann PP2 Operating Manual

Hoffmann PP2 Dovetail Routing Machine

11.2 Fine Adjustment

The operator can adjust the tightness of an assembled joint as well as the clamping force exerted
by the key.
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LWAYS DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
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ANY SERVICE MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WORK
Follow proper "Lock-Out / Tag-Out" procedures as specified by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration "OSHA".
11. Verify that electrical power and compressed air supply have been disconnected.
12. Raise the motor carriage as described before.
13. Remove the chip breaker.
14. Open the collet with two open-end wrenches.
15. Carefully move the router bit further toward the operator to increase the routing depth, or
move the router bit away from the operator to decrease the routing depth.
Only a small movement (0.1 – 0.5mm = 0.004 – 0.020") is necessary to make a noticeable
difference.
16. Tighten the bit in the collet and lower the carriage.
17. Re-connect the electrical power and compressed air supply and make a test cut.
18. When the new setting is to your satisfaction, re-install the chip breakers and follow the
procedures on the previous page for the initial cut through the chip breaker.
To re-set the machine to the factory setting, use the included aluminum set-up jig.
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12. Applications for the Hoffmann Dovetail Joining System
Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc.
Phone: (828) 430 - 4510
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1386 Drexel Road
Fax: (828) 430 - 4620
www.Hoffmann-USA.com
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Valdese, NC 28690
e-mail: info@Hoffmann-USA.com