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- Page 1 Introduction User Manual for...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page 2-3: Chapter 1 – Machine set up Page 4-5: Chapter 2 – Tools and their positions Page 6-10 : Chapter 3 – Tool settings & Test Depth Page 11-15: Chapter 4 – Software lay-out Page 16: Chapter 5 – Importing files Page 17-20: Chapter 6 –... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Machine Set Up
1.Machine set up Power on the machine, ensure all switches are in the up position [figure 1.1] Figure 1. 2 Figure 1.1 Open the Veloblade software [figure 1.2] If the feeder is needed please load the media onto the feed table. [figure 1.3] Figure 1.3 Ensure the media has movement and the magnetic back stop and side lays are not too tight. - Page 4 Once the material is loaded into the feeder press the green button and feed table will move into position and the lights will illuminate [Figure 1.4]. Figure 1.4 If you require a roll of material cutting, remove all media from the feed table, load the material onto the mandrel, put in the mandrel brackets and place the idle bar in position [Figure 1.5].
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Page 5: Chapter 2 - Tools And Their Positions
2. Tools and their positions The tools used on the Veloblade Volta and their positions on the machine [see figure 2.1 below for positions]: Position 1 • PCTT – Crease tool Position 2 • RCT – Rotary cutting tool [for materials up to 2mm] Position 3 •... - Page 6 RCT/PRCT: Remove the locking the screw and cap [Figure 2.2] and place the tool in the holder. Ensure the tool is pushed all the way into the holder to the lip on the tool [Figure 2.3] and reattach the locking screw and cap. For blade changing please see chapter 7.
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Page 7: Chapter 3 - Tool Settings & Test Depth
3. Tool settings & Test depth Switch the window to Debug View and select the tool position you want to set [Figure 3.1]. Figure 3.2 Figure 3.1 Move the head [using the arrow keys on the keyboard] over your test material ensuring the tool you are setting is located above the material and press T- depth [Figure 3.2]. - Page 8 Select the tool position for the tool you want to change the speed for, alter to the desired speed [figure 3.4]. For creasing, if the speed is to high it can cause cracking on coated stocks. Click save and close the window. Figure 3.4 PRCT/RCT: Changing the depth of the blade on these tools is done manually.
- Page 9 Too much blade showing and it will leave a rough cut. To get the correct amount of blade for a through cut hold the material you wish to cut at the end of tool holder near the blade [Figure 3.10] and adjust the blade to the required depth.
- Page 10 a circle on test material [this must be done on the belt of the machine] see figure 3.13. Once the blade is set and manually tested, return the tool to its position on the machine and secure. The next step is to do a test cut, place a piece of scrap material onto the belt, move the head into position over the media and press T-depth in the Debug View window.
- Page 11 The second way to adjust the crease pressure is a mechanical setting. Remove the head cover as shown in figure 3.17 by loosening the 3 silver knurled knobs on either side of the head. Figure 3.17 Once removed, you will require a 22mm and 17mm spanner [these have been provided with the machine].
- Page 12 4. Software layout & Editing files Software layout: Switch Button – to switch between CCD window and Debug view [Figure 4.1] Figure 4.1 CCD Window is used to select the mode you require and mainly for Camera operation [Roll CCD and Board CCD]. See figure 4.2. Debug View is used for manual controls, choosing the tools to use, test depth [t-depth] and blade depth.
- Page 13 At the bottom of the screen is the Output window [Figure 4.4], this gives the information of any errors, if the machine is in run/pause mode and or if the emergency stop buttons are pressed. Figure 4.4 The Historic tasks button on the top left of the screen [Figure 4.5], saves previous cut files that have been used.
- Page 14 Editing: Click the edit button in the top middle of the screen [Figure4.6]. Figure 4.6 Advanced button: Top left of the window [Figure 4.7], in this section we have tick boxes for various requirements, for example click the directional line showing and it will place an arrow on the artwork showing the direction of cut.
- Page 15 Rotate button [Figure 4.9]: When selected, highlight the artwork/lines you wish to rotate and right click on the mouse [Figure 4.10]. Figure 4.10 Figure 4.9 To the right of the screen we have the Property window, from here we can change the tool, stepping [half cutting or step cutting] and dash/perforated lines.
- Page 16 • Stepping [Figure 4.13 on next page]: o Material -Material thickness. o Cutting - Cutting depth, i.e. half cut for a 10mm board would be set at 5mm or through cut would be set at 10mm. o Step Value – the depth you want to cut each cycle, i.e. for a 10mm board and you select 2.5 as a step value it will cut 4 times.
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Page 17: Chapter 5 - Importing Files
5.Importing files Figure 5.1 Before importing a file please ensure you are in the correct mode, i.e. Board CCD, Roll CCD or Direct Cut these are explained on the next page. Click Import file and select the artwork required [Figure 5.1]. Once selected you will need to choose which tools are needed for which cut lines [Figure 5.2]. -
Page 18: Chapter 6 - Software Modes
6.Software Modes • Board CCD – Printed material with registration marks • Roll CCD – Printed rolls of material with registration marks • Direct Cut – Material without registration marks. Board CCD: Switch the Window to CCD Window and select Board CDD from the drop down mode. - Page 19 Figure 6.3 Using the arrow keys on the keyboard move the camera over the first registration mark numbered 1 on the screen, see Figure 3.9 bottom left corner. Once in position, press the switch button and press start in the CCD window. Roll CCD: Select Roll CDD from the drop down mode in CCD Window [Figure 6.4], Select how many you’ve printed that require cutting [times], enter the...
- Page 20 Thread the printed media onto the belt under the idle bar, ensure the media is straight to the edge of the belt and turn on the Vacuum [Vac1]. Import the cut file required, ensure the artwork matches the direction on the screen.
- Page 21 Click on the imported file in the task list [Figure 6.8]. Figure 6.8 Enter the amount of media you require cutting [Figure 6.9] and anywhere on the display to save the changes. Figure 6.9 Once finished click start [Figure 6.10]. if at any point you need to pause the machine or stop this is located next the start button.
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Page 22: Chapter 7 - Blade Changing
7.Blade changing RCT: Unscrew the tool using the silver knurled knob [Figure 7.1] and remove the blade. Figure 7.1 Insert new blade, reassemble the tool and set depth as required [Chapter 3]. -
Page 23: Chapter 8 - Maintenance
8.Maintenance Compressor: The compressor will require draining regularly, at a minimum of once a week. Turn on the machine for the compressor to fill with air, once finished switch of the power to the machine and unscrew the drain valve [Figure 8.1]. Allow the compressor to completely drain and then tighten the drain valve. - Page 24 Linear bearings: The Linea bearings will require cleaning and re lubricating at a minimum of every three weeks. Using a cloth clean all linear bearings [feeder x 2 and head x 2] removing all dust and old lubricant [Figure 8.2]. Once finished relubricate all bearings using 3in1 oil.
- Page 25 Cutting belt: The cutting belt must be cleaned regularly, depending on usage this could be daily or weekly. If using heavily every day the belt must be cleaned at the end of each day. To clean the belt use a plastic thistle brush or hoover.
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