Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40-S Installation Manual page 14

Cutting the RTLC40-S scale
If required cut the RTLC40-S scale to length using a guillotine or the shears.
Using the guillotine
The guillotine should be held securely in place, using a suitable vice or clamping method.
Once secured, feed the RTLC40-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 RTLC40-S scale
Guillotine press block
Whilst holding the block in place, in a smooth motion, pull down the lever to cut through the scale.
14 QUANTiC RKLC40-S incremental linear encoder system
™
Using the shears
Feed the RTLC40-S scale through the first aperture on the shears (as shown).
Hold the scale in place and close the shears in a smooth motion to cut through the scale.