Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity EF-2000 Principle of Operation General Safety Instructions Specifications and Electrical Requirements Operating Safety Warnings and Precautions Vacuum Requirements Set-Up Instructions Operating Instructions Hints For Obtaining Best Results Precision Adjustable Spindle Instructions Troubleshooting Guide Replacement of Feed Belts...
Address: (To be filled in if requested by a representative or distributor.) Means of Conformity Edge Finisher Company declares that the product listed is in conformity with the essential requirements and provisions of the Council Directives. Applicable Directives: Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC...
EF-2000 Principle of Operation The EF-2000 Edge Finisher is used to put a flat, clear finish on the edge of a saw-cut plastic workpiece. The workpiece is placed, cut edge down, into a belt feed drive, which firmly grips it and moves it over a tool mounted on a precision spindle.
General Safety Instructions Before installing, adjusting or operating this machine, be sure to read all of the instructions carefully and completely! Follow all local electrical and safety codes. • Always disconnect power before working on or near a motor or its connected load. •...
Operating Safety Warnings and Precautions rotating Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of the rotating blade cutter tool. Do not insert hands in moving feed belt. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep long entanglement hazard hair covered or tied back. When operating, this machine produces sound levels earing hazard...
A system to remove cut plastic debris from the cutting area and surface of the machine has been developed. The EF-2000 is designed to allow for an easy set-up of a vacuum system. There is a vacuum port located in the top plate of the machine, which allows for chip removal from the cutting area.
Set Up Instructions 1. Provide a suitable location allowing space for the operator and sufficient clearance to handle large sheets on both infeed and outfeed tracks. We suggest an area of 6 feet wide by 15 feet long (2m x 5m). 2.
Operating Instructions The EF-2000 Edge Finisher is designed to remove .017″– .025″ (.44mm – .65mm) of material in one pass through the machine. Material may be run individually or in stacks up to a total thickness of 2″ (50mm). Be advised, as with any cutting process regardless of material type, cut edge quality is reduced significantly on stacks of four or more parts, irrespective of part thickness.
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5. Turn on vacuum dust collector system. 6. Place plastic on the infeed track pushing down squarely against the track, and push workpiece inward until the belts take hold of the material. This will feed the work- piece over the cutter and on to the exit rail. When the workpiece leaves the pressure plates, the spring loaded pressure plate opposite the operator should spring closed slightly, about 3/16 ″–...
5. Four guide wheels are supplied with the Edge Finisher for supporting large sheets or strips exceeding 18″ (46 cm) in height. Adjust the four guide wheel supports so that the wheels lightly touch the plastic sheet when the sheet is clamped between the drive heads.
Precision Adjustable Spindle Instructions This machine is equipped with a high precision adjustable spindle. Proper care and use will assure many years of service. Caution: Be sure the main disconnect switch is in the “OFF” position before proceeding. To Adjust Spindle with New Cutter 1.
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6. Twist the rim of the dial face until the zero mark aligns with the indicator needle as shown in Figure 2 below. Figure 2 Indicator on Track 7. On the cutter face is stamped a Cutting Height number. This number (.240˝ or 6.096mm) indicates the distance between the tip of the natural diamond and the face of the cutter.
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3/8-16 hex head screws which hold them in place. Remove all tools from the machine table. Caution: Never run material through the Edge Finisher machine on the tracks unless the spindle is turned on, as serious damage to the cutter will result.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Action Spindle motor Main disconnect switch Turn on disconnect switch. won’t start is off. Feed belts not in closed Close feed belts, tighten position, locking locking screws. screws loose. Emergency stop switch Pull out knob to not in reset position.
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Troubleshooting Guide continued Problem Cause Action Belt drive motor Belt drive rocker switch in Put the rocker switch in won’t start. “OFF” position. the “ON” position. Speed adjustment knob at Turn knob to desired minimum position. setting. Next two steps to be performed by qualified technician only. DC controller, no output.
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Troubleshooting Guide continued Problem Cause Action Spindle speed Spindle drive belt Adjust belt tension too loose. (see page 15). Worn spindle sluggish. belt requiring replacement. Spindle belt Spindle and motor Loosen and remove the belt. runs high or pulley not parallel. Slightly loosen the motor mounting bolts.
Replacement of Feed Belts Note: Before proceeding, ensure that the main disconnect switch is in the “OFF” position. 1. Loosen and remove the jam nut that secures the cam lever to the cam adjustment shaft. 2. Loosen and remove both 1/4-20 x 5/8″ button-head cap screws that secure the guard to the feed assembly.
Location of Components Start/Stop Main Disconnect Switch Feed Motor ON/OFF Switch EF-2000 Electrical Panel Exterior Feed Motor Speed Control EF-2000 Electrical Panel Interior Control Control Transformer Circuit Fuse Main Fuse Block Start Main Stop Disconnect Switch Switch Ground Feed Terminal...
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EF-2000 Feed Belt Assembly - Open Outfeed Rail Pulley Cap/Bearing Assembly Pulley Block Cam Lever (2) Belt Tension Spring Guard Fastener Bolt (4) Pulley Block (Spring Side) Diamond Vacuum Port Cutter Tool Safety Belt (2) Triggerfinger (2) Belt Guard Cover (2)
Care and Handling of Diamond Cutters The cutters for your EF-2000 Edge Finisher machine are made with polycrystalline (man-made) and monocrystalline (natural) diamonds. These are two of the hardest substances known to man. But diamonds, when sharpened to the fine edges used in cutting tools, are also very brittle.
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If you have any questions about the care and handling of the diamond cutters for your EF-2000 Edge Finisher machine, please contact us: Tel.: 203-792-8622 or 800-272-2885 Fax.: 203-730-4524 Web: www.edgefinisher.net...
Limited Warranty Product Warranty Information (as amended, 1 July 2000) Edge Finisher Company will repair or replace, at our discretion, any EF-2000 machine or part thereof that is defective in materials or workmanship for a period of three years forward from purchase date. This warranty is inclusive of parts, labor and if necessary, upon our determination, transportation costs to and from our factory.
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