Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40-S Installation Manual page 8

RTLC40-S scale application
Cutting scale
If required cut scale to length using guillotine or shears.
Using the guillotine
The guillotine should be held securely in place, using a suitable vice or clamping method.
Once secured, feed the RTLC40-S scale through the guillotine as shown, and place guillotine press
block down onto the scale. Ensure the block is in the correct orientation (as shown).
Whilst holding the block in place, in a smooth motion, pull down the lever to cut through the scale.
Guillotine press block orientation when cutting RTLC40-S scale
Guillotine
press block
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Using the shears
Feed the RTLC40-S scale through the centre apperture on the shears (as shown).
Hold the scale in place and close the shears in a smooth motion to cut through the scale.
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