Cutting The Rtlc20-S Scale - Renishaw TONiC FS T3 3 Series Functional Safety Installation Manual And Safety Manual

Cutting the RTLC20-S scale

If required cut the RTLC20-S scale to length using a 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 RTLC20-S scale through the guillotine as shown, and place the guillotine
press block down onto the scale.
NOTE: Ensure the block is in the correct orientation (as shown below).
Guillotine press block orientation when cutting RTLC20-S scale
Guillotine
press block
Whilst holding the block in place, in a smooth motion, pull down the lever to cut through the scale.
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Using the shears
Feed the RTLC20-S scale through the centre aperture on the shears (as shown).
Hold the scale in place and close the shears in a smooth motion to cut through the scale.
Original instructions