Cutting The Rtla30-S Scale - Renishaw RESOLUTE DRIVE-CLiQ Installation Manual

Cutting the RTLA30-S scale

If required cut the RTLA30-S scale to length using the guillotine or shears. Refer to the
'RTLA30-S scale installation drawing' on page 55.
Using the guillotine
The guillotine should be held securely in place, using a suitable vice or clamping method.
Once secured, feed the RTLA30-S scale through the guillotine as shown, and place 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 the RTLA30-S scale
Guillotine
press block
Whilst holding the block in place, in a smooth motion, pull down the lever to cut through the scale.
Original instructions
Using the shears
Feed the RTLA30-S scale through the middle apperture on the shears (as shown below).
Hold the scale in place and close the shears in a smooth motion to cut through the scale.
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