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MECHANICAL GUILLOTINE OPERATION MANUAL Models. MG-440, MG-840 Order Code S924A Order Code S926A Edition No : MGG-2 Date of Issue : 06/2018...
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This manual is only for your reference. Owing to the continuous improvement of the Metalmaster machines, changes may be made at any time without obligation or notice. Please ensure the local voltage is the same as listed on the specification plate before operating this electric machine.
OPERATION MANUAL C O N T E N T S: 1. GENERAL MACHINE INFORMATION 1.1 Specifications..............4 1.2 Standard Equipment........... 4 1.3 Overall Drawings............5 2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.1 Safety Requirements........... 6 2.2 Features of the Machine..........8 2.3 Lifting Instructions............9 3.
OPERATION MANUAL 2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS DO NOT use this machine unless a Qualified person has instructed you in its safe use and operation of the machine. The most common metal guillotine injuries are crushed or amputated fingers. Most of these accidents are not caused by the blade of the guillotine, but by the clamps that hold the sheet metal being cut.
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OPERATION MANUAL SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE OPERATING q Ensure fixed guards are in place to prevent hands or other parts of the body from entering the trapping space. q Guards or safety devices must never be removed or adjusted, except by an authorized person for maintenance purposes.
OPERATION MANUAL 2.2. FEATURES OF THE MACHINE: The electrical circuits of your machine are designed to allow operation with maximum safety. The following precautions are available on the machine for enhanced safety. There are three Emergency stop buttons (engaging type). They are found on the foot switch, control unit, and on the front of the machine.
When the slings are at a 90° angle then each sling will have a weight equal to 75% of the load on each sling. (Fig 2.2) Note! Metalmaster recommend not to exceed 90° angle Fig 2.1. Lifting Points When lifting the machine use only certified lifting slings Ensure that when lifting, the machine does not tip over.
OPERATION MANUAL 3. INSTALLATION The machine is delivered in a complete assembled execution. It must be leveled and firmly stationed on the floor where it is to be used, according to the Installation Diagram attached. Indoor installation and a dry working environment without danger of fire and explosion is necessary.
Metal Plate Fig. 3.1 3.3 Checking The Power Supply METALMASTER machines are supplied wired ready to run. Check the specification plate on the machine to confirm the correct voltage of the power supply. Check the rotation of the motor is correct.
OPERATION MANUAL 3.4 ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES. Bolt the support arms onto the feed table. Ensure they are level and square to the table. (Fig 3.2) Fig. 3.2 1. Place the squaring stops Fig 3.3 into position on the table top, securing into place with the bolts supplied. 2.
OPERATION MANUAL 4. COMMISSIONING 4.1. PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE. q Remove all wrapping and packing grease from the machine. q Check the machine for loose bolts. Tighten as required. q Check the top return position is correct. q Clean the blades and tighten the securing bolts as required. Examine the cutting edges of both blades for damage.
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OPERATION MANUAL 4.2 OMROM E3Z SAFETY SENSOR ALIGNMENT Cont. Identifying Sensors Sender The sender has one red light on top of the unit and one red light at the front. These two lights will be on at all the times while the machine has power.
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OPERATION MANUAL 4.2 OMROM E3Z SAFETY SENSOR ALIGNMENT Cont. Alignment of Senders & Receivers Ensure that the machine is level and all four leveling jacking bolts are correctly adjusted. Check the rear guards are bolted tight and adjust the stabilizing feet to ground level to support the guards.
OPERATION MANUAL 4.3 MANUAL BACK GAUGE. (Fig. 4.1) The back gauge consists of a left and right hand shafts fitted with a rack and pinion. Mounted on each shaft is a sliding block that slides along the rack shaft carrying the back gauge.
OPERATION MANUAL 5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK PRIOR TO OPERATING Before operating the machine the rear safety beam guard A: Basic Control - Light on needs to be checked. Below are the steps that need to be fol- lowed.
OPERATION MANUAL 5.2 STARTUP Before starting the machine ensure that the manual has been read and understood. 1. Switch the isolating switch on (Fig 1.) The “Power On Light” (Fig.2) will be illuminated. 2. If all the safety checks have been done then press the “Start”...
OPERATION MANUAL 5.3 ADJUSTING OF THE BLADE GAP Check the maximum cutting capacity of the guillotine.. This can be found on the specification plate on the ma- chine. The capacity listed is for Mild Steel. Stainless steel capacity can be found in the specification table in this manual.
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OPERATION MANUAL Adjusting the Blade Gap Cont. Type 2 Step 1. Isolate the machine from the power supply and place a maintenance tag on the electrical cabinet. Step 2. The 4 head bolts at both ends of the machine Fig. 5.5 should not be tightened up too tight.
OPERATION MANUAL 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 TYPE AND FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS Inspection Period Responsibility Lubrication of all grease Daily Operator points Lubrication of slide ways Weekly Operator Guide surface of hold-down Daily Operator plate Gear and Rack of the Back Monthly Operator Gauge Bearing of the Main Shaft...
OPERATION MANUAL 6.2 LUBRICATION POINTS Fig. 6.2 Position Tools Lubrication Points Guide surface of hold Manually down plate Guide surface of the Oil Gun blade beam Back gauge gear Manually Back gauge rack Manually ZG-3 Grease Connecting Rod Manually shaft pin Copper bush for Oil gun eccentric sleeve...
OPERATION MANUAL 6.3 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The following procedure is for the adjustment of the motor brake. The air gap on the motor brake should be 0.3-0.4mm Fig. 6.3 Step 1. Loosen the 3 bolts Fig. 6.4 Step 2. Adjust the 3 nuts. Make sure that the gap is the same all the way round.
OPERATION MANUAL 6.4 CALIBRATE RAPID BLADE ADJUSTMENT DIAL. (Type 1) Set the blade gap to 0.2mm (Fig. 6.6) and then measure blade gap with a feeler gauge. If incorrect re-adjust blade gap to measure 0.2mm (Fig. 6.7) and then re-calibrate the gradu- ated dial ring to read 0.2mm buy loosening dial ring and rotating to 0.2mm then re-tighten the lock screw.
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OPERATION MANUAL 6.4 CALIBRATE RAPID BLADE ADJUSTMENT DIAL. (Type 2) Set the blade gap to 0.2mm (Fig. 6.10) and then measure blade gap with a feeler gauge. If incorrect re-adjust blade gap to measure 0.2mm (Fig. 6.11) and then re-calibrate the grad- uated scale plate to read 0.2mm buy loosening the screws holding the plate to the machine.
OPERATION MANUAL 6.5 TOP POSITION CAM ADJUSTMENT Adjustment when the machine does not return to the top position: To check that the operation is correct, depress the pedal and allow the machine to cycle until it stops. If it doesn’t stop in the top position then adjustment needs to be made.
General Machinery Safety Instructions Machinery House requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine. 1. Read the entire Manual before starting 14. Use correct amperage extension cords. machinery. Machinery may cause serious injury if Undersized extension cords overheat and lose not correctly used.
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Power Operated Guillotine Safety Instructions Machinery House requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine. 1. Maintenance. Make sure the Guillotine is turned relinquish control of the plant to. Tests include stop off and disconnect from the main power supply time measurements , safety distance calculations and make sure all moving parts have come to a and inspections, with operator checks and periodic...
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