Contents Section 1: Getting Started Installation Test Run Section 2: General Overview Machine Description Machine Features Section 3: Screen Operations Main Menu Operate Recipe Set Up 1 Set Up 2 Set Up 3 Maintenance 1 Maintenance 2 Systems Settings 3.9.1 Security Section 4: Maintenance Platen Straightening procedure...
Getting Started Installation Caution: Do not connect electrical power or factory air at this time. Remove 4 carriage bolts that secure the machine onto the pallet Place machine in desired location Remove banding securing the upper and lower platens from moving Level machine using 4 leveling pads supplied with the machine.
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Upper Platen Installation (If shipped separately) Position the upper platen in line with the mounting upper platen air cylinder yoke assembly Install the 8 bolts provided to fasten down the yoke assembly onto the upper platen Connect the platen return air cylinder using the hardware attached to the air cylinder. The air cylinder spherical end should be positioned between the two tubular spacers to permit free movement of the platen in all directions.
Test Run Set Operator Controls as follows: Rolling Length………………….10 Rolling Speed……………..… .. 50 Dwell Time …………………… 3.0 Roll Pressure…………………..35 PSI Lower Platen Pressure……….10 Lower Platen Temp…………..90 Stroke End Speed…………….20 Stroke End Distance…………..2 Place sample mandrel about 2" (50mm) from the rear edge of the lower platen. Note: The machine may be stopped at any time by pressing the “Emergency Stop”...
General Overview Machine Description The M-920 Rolling Table is especially designed for smooth and positive rolling action. A fully automated recipe driven PLC allows multiple operators to repeat the same precise process. Recipe mode for saving all machine process setting and allowing them to be recalled by operators completely and consistently by entering recipe name Smooth, positive rolling action is created by the worm gear drive and belt system.
Machine Features Lower Platen The lower platen is electrically driven through a worm gear reducer combined with a silent, positive belt drive. The electric motor speed is controlled by a three-phase inverter that is programmed for acceleration and deceleration. The acceleration time is pre-set to provide the optimum starting motion to roll the most sensitive parts such as fly rods, small tubes, soft mandrels, elliptical parts, golf shafts, etc.
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Platen Action In addition to the normal up-downs and in-out movements of both platens, the upper platen can tilt and swivel to accommodate tapered parts. The lower platen can also swivel in the opposite direction and can move laterally (crosswise) to the horizontal stroke. At the end of the rolling cycle, both platens return to their starting positions by means of pneumatic cylinders.
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Platen Covers The lower platen keys are covered with a ¼” rubber pad to smooth out any variation in the keys. A canvas cloth cover is provided on top of the rubber pad to act as a replaceable surface in the event of resin transfer from wet or “tacky”...
Screen Operations Main Menu Main Menu Screen Operate Directs user to the Operation Screen Recipe Directs user to the Recipe Screen Set-up Directs user to the Set-up Screen Maintenance Directs user to the Maintenance Screen Login User must select log in access level. There are 4 levels: Password 1.
Main Operations Screen Operate Stop Stops the motion of the table and raises the upper platen. Home Sends the lower platen to the Home position Stops the lower platen and raises the upper platen. Push the 2 hand Pause palm buttons to resume. Rolling Length Displays the distance the lower platen will travel Allows the operator to enter the flag or material width to ensure that...
Recipe Recipe Takes the highlighted recipe and duplicates it at the bottom of list Puts the values back to factory default settings Defaults Deletes the highlighted recipe Delete Saves any changes made to current recipe Save Changes Grabs any manually input values from the Operate screen Grab Current Values...
Set Up 1 Setup 1 Sets the travel speed for the table as it returns to home Return Speed after completing a wrap Sets the start position relative to the home target. Leave at 0 Home Offset as a default A time delay system that provides time for the top platen to stay in contact with the part after the table stops moving at Final Dwell Time...
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Set Up 2 Setup 2 Shows Raw data and scaling values. These values were set at the factory and should not be changed unless approved by CDI...
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Set Up 3 Setup 3 Displays the heater calibration controls as well as a temperature graph Lower Platen Home Speed Sets the speed that the table travels to home during a homing routine Lower Platen Jog Speed Sets the jog speed of the lower platen Lower Platen Max Temp Limits the maximum temperature that can be set on the Operate screen This can be adjusted if you find that the distance traveled does not...
Maintenance 1 Maintenance 1 Allows manual testing of machine components for diagnosis.
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Maintenance 2 Maintenance 2 Displays Raw In/Out data for diagnosis...
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System Settings & Security System Settings For setting system time and changing access codes for each log in level Security screen can only be accessed by Administration level...
3.9.1 Security This screen is where you can change the passwords for all accounts. Only the Administration level access can change passwords Below are the set passwords as shipped Operator - Access Level: 1 Password: 1111 Maintenance - Access Level: 2 Password: 2222 Processing - Access Level: 3...
Maintenance Platen Straightening Procedure Long upper platens may develop a slight “bend” when they are used over an extended period of time. The bend is generally upward at the ends of the platen. The platen is held flat by the reinforcement of the side rails via the attachment bolts that connect the side rails to the platen.
Lubrication V wheel bearings are pre-lubricated and sealed for lifetime use. Main vertical sliding quill require monthly lubrication. Access can be made through the hole in the side of the top frame. Add lubricant until lubricant is visible at the bottom of the quill. Gearbox is filled and sealed.
Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Insufficient rolling pressure. Increase rolling pressure on front panel. Loosely rolled blank. Broken tack between prepreg and Be certain tack is secure between the prepreg and mandrel. the mandrel. Insufficient rolling pressure at tip. Increase the roll pressure, platen pressure or both.
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