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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 141
READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOURMACHINE
A Safety Note:
Your good manufacturing practices should insure that a written safety program is in place, which includes the
assessment of all processes that take place in house, for potential risks.
The employer response to this assessment is to establish specific instructions for the safe use of all machines,
safe use of certain chemicals, etc. in your work place.
For instance, any user of electrical machinery, SLICE® included, must be instructed that never, under any
circumstances, should a machine be left on while attempting to clear a jam , if it should occur.
This written rule, along with other directives, should be translated into either a training document that is
signed or work instruction that is also signed and dated by all operators and that ideally remains with the
equipment as a reminder of safe operation.
SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118
Copyright 1998-2013 page 1 of 50

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 141 READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOURMACHINE A Safety Note: Your good manufacturing practices should insure that a written safety program is in place, which includes the assessment of all processes that take place in house, for potential risks. The employer response to this assessment is to establish specific instructions for the safe use of all machines, safe use of certain chemicals, etc.
  • Page 2 Published by: AMTI Phone: 847.588.7080 Email: info@amtiproducts.com Website: www.amtiproducts.com The reproduction of these instructions or parts thereof, in whatever form, is prohibited without the express, written permission of the publisher. AMTI reserves the right to make technical changes in the system depicted and indicated in these instructions if such changes are necessary to improve the machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index 1.0 Product Description ....................page 4 2.0Safety ......................page 6 3.0 Operating Instructions ................... page 7 4.0Machine Overview ....................page 10 5.0 Set Up ......................page 13 6.0 Cut Material To Length Without Using A Program..........page 17 7.0 Cut Material To Length Using A Program (A Preprogrammed Batch) ....page 19 8.0 How To Run An Existing Program ................

  • Page 4: Product Description

    1.0 Product Description The SLICE® 141 is an automatic cutting machine intended to cut various materials to length within the scope of the technical data. It is for industrial use. 1.1 System Description: 1. Opening aperture size 3” wide, adjustable up to 1.5” high 2.
  • Page 5 1.2 FUNCTION AND OPERATION 1. Operates as other models in the SLICE® series 2. Cutting blade force supplied by air cylinder, yielding a 360 pound cutting force 1.3 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Cuts up to 10 gauge standard wire and varieties of hollow tubing including convoluted tubing split/non-split that fits within its input aperture of 3”...

  • Page 6: Safety

    2.0 Safety Always observe the following safety rules: 1. These sets of documentation are integral parts of the machines and devices they were written for and must be heeded. 2. Always turn off power and disconnect the air lines before investigating jams or internal issues.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    3.0 The Operating Instructions These operating instructions are valid for the SLICE® 141, and are available in English and Spanish. Other languages are available upon request. These instructions contain complete information on the controls, handling, maintenance, and setting procedures as well as all technical data. They also include a list of accessories.
  • Page 8 3.1 Machine Identification On the back of the machine you will find a nameplate with the following information: Company Contact Machine Type Machine Serial Number Voltage Version Power Input SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 8 of 50...
  • Page 9 3.2 Personal Qualifications And Training 3.2.1 Personnel Qualifications Machine Operator The machine operator must be sufficiently familiar with the machine to be able to operate it and its accessories and peripheral devices in production on his/her own without difficulty. This requires that the operator be well educated in the technology involved and be knowledgeable of the software for operating the machine.

  • Page 10: Machine Overview

    4.0 Machine Overview (front) 1. Adjustable Material Guide 2. Roller Guide 3. Function Buttons 4. Keypad 5. LCD Readout 6. Activation Push Buttons (both sides) 7. Keypad Safety Shield 8. Adjustable Top Input Guide 9. Bottom Output Guide 10. Bottom Guide Adjustment Wheel 11.
  • Page 11 4. 1 Machine Overview (back) 1. Fuses 2. Power Cord Plug 3. On/Off Switch 4. Nameplate SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 11 of 50...
  • Page 12 4.2 Operations Control Unit 1. “PROGRAM” - This button is used when wanting to pull up an existing program or create a new program. Press this button twice then press “ENTER” to reveal machine menu on LED readout. 2. “LOAD” - This button is used to load/index new material. 3.

  • Page 13: Set Up

    5.0 Set Up Place your SLICE® machine on a clean, flat, sturdy work surface. Plug machine into a standard 110V outlet, unless your machine is designed for 220V; then act accordingly. Position the machine’s front edge even with the edge of the worktable on which it’s placed.
  • Page 14 5.1 Load The Product Load the product you’re cutting by centering the material in conjunction with the center line as shown on the adjustable guide. Adjustable Guide Center Line 5.2 Loading Instructions: Load The Product The Model 141 machine requires a more complex loading procedure. The principal reason for this is that this machine, with its greatly increased vertical opening, has 3 separate adjustments required.
  • Page 15 5.5 Idler Roller Adjustment Adjustable Wheel Wheel Position Indicator Hand Crank This is the knob that, when rotated, moves the idler wheels in and out to apply pressure to the material running through the SLICE® 141. The pressure required for proper operations is very dependent on the type of material being processed.
  • Page 16 5.6 Bottom Guides The bottom guides should be set slightly wider than the material. The purpose of the bottom guides is to insure that the material runs straight through the cutting die so that the cut will be square to the movement of the material.

  • Page 17: Cut Material To Length Without Using A Program

    6. Press “LOAD”. Slide the keypad safety shield back to the right and press both the right hand and left hand activation buttons simultaneously. The material should index through the machine smoothly. “LOAD” With larger diameter wires and tubing it may be necessary to press down firmly on the material.
  • Page 18 2. After entering the length desired, press “ENTER”. The unit will request the number of pieces to be cut (Count=). Enter the number of pieces required and press “ENTER”. Verify that what you have entered is correct. The material exits from the bottom portion of the front of the machine, so make certain that the machine sits on the edge of the table to avoid jams.

  • Page 19: Cut Material To Length Using A Program (A Preprogrammed Batch)

    5. Slide the Keypad Safety Shield back to its original position to the right. 6. Press both Activation buttons simultaneously located on each side of the unit. (Both buttons only need to be pressed once and not be held down to activate cut cycle of machine.) Left-hand Right-hand...

  • Page 20: How To Run An Existing Program

    8.0 How To Run An Existing Batch Program Press “PROGRAM”. Enter the program number (1-99) followed by “ENTER”. The data stored in that program will be displayed. If this is the correct program, accept it by pressing “ENTER” once more. Place A Container Under The Chute And Press “RUN”.

  • Page 21: Batch Sequencepause Feature

    10.0 Batch Sequence Pause Feature Since a batch sequence program may contain as many as ten (10) different batches,the machine will stop in between each batch. If the feature is not selected, the machine will run out all batches into the same container.
  • Page 22 Press the appropriate numerical key to transfer to the desired programming. Or if you do notwishtomakeachange,onceyouhavepressedoneofthesenumbers,simplypress the “CLEAR” button. 11.1 Calibration (displays as no. 1) The unit comes calibrated from the factory. However, certain types and sizes of wire may interface with the driving and measuring wheels in a different manner. The unit will cut all types of wire consistently.
  • Page 23 11.1 Calibration Continued The issue of calibration is a complex one. Different insulating materials may have different slip rates. As such, a machine calibrated to run one type of wire and insulation may be slightly off calibration for a different type of wire and insulation. Heat shrink tubing, and various types of flexible tubing are susceptible to stretching.
  • Page 24 11.6 No Wire Stop (displays as no. 5) The machine uses conduction between the stainless steel drive wheel and the stainless steel idler wheel to establish that there in no longer any material to cut. If the wheels are in contact with each other, the machine rightly assumes that there is nothing to cut and shuts down.
  • Page 25 11.10 About The Emergency Stop Button This is a kill-all switch, also known as an emergency stop or panic button. Should something become jammed in the machine, such as material, hair or clothing, press the Emergency Stop Button. To re-start, rotate the buttonclockwise. Emergency Stop Button 11.11 Notes Of Interest The machine has also been calibrated for length using standard flat ribbon cable.

  • Page 26: Contactinformation

    12.0 Contact Info SLICE® was specifically designed for easy set-up and use. However, if you experience any difficulties with your machine that you cannot resolve using the information we have provided you, please contact us for assistance. If you have any suggestions for improvement or ease of operation, please contact our Service Department with your comments/suggestions.
  • Page 27 13.0 Routine Maintenance Notes For The Slice Machines. Important! Be Sure ToTurn Off And Unplug Machine Along With Disconnecting The Air Line From The Slice Unit Before Performing Any Maintenance or Inspections! Note: The Preventive Maintenance Program is based solely on the extent of use of the SLICE® machine.

  • Page 28: Maintenancesection

    13.0 Maintenance Section Continued 4. Periodically it is wise to remove the cutting die and blade to be cleaned and oiled. Use only light weight high speed oil (such as 3 in 1 oil). Remove the front cover by removing the four screws that attach it to the frame. SLICE®...
  • Page 29 13.1 Instructions for replacing or cleaning Blade Assembly or Die Note: Use 141 exploded view drawings for reference. 1. Unplug power, disconnect air. 2. Using a 3/16” allen key, remove 4 screws holding front cover on unit. [ Pictured in Figure 1, Part # 10 in the exploded view].
  • Page 30 13.2 Gear Box Maintenance This gear train assembly drives the lower idler wheel. It automatically adjusts to the separation between the drive wheels and the pressure wheels. Should it become necessary to remove this for some reason, the entire assembly is held in place by a single “E”...
  • Page 31 13.3 Encoder Mounting and Assembly Maintenance SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 31 of 50...

  • Page 32: Explodedassembly View

    14.0 Slice 141 Figure 1: FA3359 Slice 141 Final Assembly Exploded SA 4156 PFB4319 SA4317 17-RH AND LH ACTUATOR SWITCH SW 4020 SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 32 of 50...
  • Page 33 14.1 Slice 141 Figure 2: SA3355 Cutter Housing Assembly Exploded SUP 3357 SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 33 of 50...
  • Page 34 14.2 Slice 141 Figure 3: SA3340 Idler Wheel Presure Assembly Exploded SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 34 of 50...
  • Page 35 14.3 Slice 141 Figure 4: SA3346 BevelGear Assembly Exploded SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 35 of 50...
  • Page 36 14.4 Slice 141 Figure 5: SA3348 Air Cylinder Mounting Plate Assembly Exploded QUICK RELEASE PIN *See Air Schematic SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 36 of 50...
  • Page 37 14.5 Slice 141 Figure 6: SA3345 Auxillary Gear Assembly Exploded SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 37 of 50...
  • Page 38 14.6 Slice 141 Figure 7: SA3335 Die Assembly & Blade Assembly Exploded SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 38 of 50...
  • Page 39 14.7 SLICE® 141 Wire Diagram SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 39 of 50...
  • Page 40 10" - tube length 7" - tube length CONNECTOR TO J5 SA4156 SUP4153 *tube is part number SUP2188 SUP3417 SUP4155 REGULATOR/FILTER exhaust muffler Input - 80 PSI 13" - tube length Air Hookup Diagram - 141/142 Tolerances: Fraction ± 1/64 .xxx ±...
  • Page 41 BOTTOM (UNDER BOARD) J11-2 RPS1P1-1 RES123 TOP (PIGGYBACK) U9-1 U9-12 RES122 RES122 U9-21 U9-24 TO MATRIX SWITCH RES122 RES122 DR1530 J11-1 RPS1P1-1 CN293 1N4740 10V ZENER 10 PIN 0.100 CENTERS, LOCKING RES113 RES122 2N3904 0.100 CENTERS TRN111 NORMALLY LOW CN486 Q3 4.7K 1/4 W CN1280 J10A...
  • Page 42 14.10 SLICE Power Board – SA3405...
  • Page 43 SA 4156 SA 3408 SA 4318 SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 43 of 50...

  • Page 44: Trouble Shooting

    15.0 SLICE® Trouble-Shooting Guide IMPORTANT Before opening up the SLICE® machine for inspection or for repairs/component replacement, be sure to turn the machine off, unplug the power cord from the machine completely! 15.1 Product Feeds But Does Not Cut A. Check fuses on Power Board. B.
  • Page 45 4. Spin the wheels on the unit and on the scope the 2 lines should resemble the following: 5. If the lines do not resemble this the encoder is bad. 15.4 LCD Displays “Flag Not Set” A. Check Flag and Sensor alignment (see below). flag sensor Side Elevation...
  • Page 46 If you do not get 5V the sensor is bad. A.B. 15.5 LCD Displays “Flag Not Set” A. Check Flag and Sensor alignment. B. Check connection between sensor and board are intact. C. Check Optic Sensor making sure that component is free from debris. D.
  • Page 47 15.9 Machine Not Able To Pull Material Through Cutter A. Check for jam or material obstructions in opening. B. Is the material feeding freely? Undue amount of tension on material? Check set up. C. Are you using a material appropriate for this model machine? 15.10 Machine Freezes Up During Load Cycle And is Sluggish A.
  • Page 48 15.15 Blade Jams A. Is adhesive product being cut? B. Are Blade and Die routinely cleaned? C. Check for material stuck in die. D. Check if Ball Plunger(s) are too tight or damaged. E. Check Air Cylinder. 15.16 Solenoids Not Firing A.

  • Page 49: Fccstatement

    15.20 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rule. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential radio installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 50: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    SLICE® Operating Instructions-SUP4302-R6118 Copyright 1998-2013 page 50 of 50...

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