Cutting The Rtlc40 Scale And The Fastrack Carrier - Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40 Installation Manual

Cutting the RTLC40 scale and the FASTRACK carrier

CAUTION: During handling or installation of the FASTRACK carrier, suitable gloves should be worn to protect against injury from sharp edges.
If required, cut the FASTRACK carrier and the RTLC40 scale to length (separately) using the guillotine or the shears. Refer to the
Using the guillotine
The guillotine should be held securely in place, using a suitable vice or clamping method.
Once secured, feed the FASTRACK carrier or the RTLC40 scale through the guillotine as shown, and place the guillotine press block down onto the FASTRACK / scale.
NOTE: Ensure the block is in the correct orientation (as shown below).
Whilst holding the block in place, in a smooth motion, pull down the lever to cut through the FASTRACK / scale.
Guillotine press block orientation
when cutting the RTLC40 scale
Guillotine
press block
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Guillotine press block orientation
when cutting the FASTRACK carrier
Guillotine
press block
incremental linear encoder system
'RTLC40 / FASTRACK system installation drawing'
CAUTION:
DO NOT CUT
FASTRACK in
these areas
on page 12.