Edge Technologies Minuteman 320 SE - Page 50

MINUTEMAN 320
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REV 13.1:2020
During the installation process it is important to place the bar feeder in the correct position. On
some applications a very small window will exist being too close or too far. Conditions to
consider
• In Swiss mode, the bar feeder long pusher, with a pusher collet installed must be able to
reach the back of the lathe collet when the headstock is full forward or Z positive over
travel.
• In Swiss mode the maximum loading length is the magazine length of 12 feet 6 inches.
From the gripper jaws to the face of the guide bushing are the typical measurement
points.
• In chucker mode the when the bar feeder is shifted the bar feeder long pusher, with a
pusher collet installed must be able to reach the back of the lathe collet when the
headstock is full forward or Z positive over travel in the chucker mode position.
• In Chucker mode the maximum loading length is the magazine length of 12 feet 6
inches. From the gripper jaws to the face of the lathe collet are the typical measurement
points.
• The telescoping nose must be short enough to collapse without bottoming out and
extend without over extending.
• The synchronization safety switches must be set so the normal working range will allow
for operation. When the stroke is over extended or collapsed the switch must be set just
before either condition occurs.
• The Drip pan must be functional between Swiss and chucker positions.
6ft and 12ft Minuteman’s may be equipped with the Axial Track option. This is not an
option that can be installed in the field and requires assembly at Edge Technologies.
The axial shift offers 3 positions based on application. During installation the correct position
must be verified by Edge and lathe manufacture application information. If the bar feeder was
prepped and shipped from Edge Technologies the axial shift position will be set according to the
lathe. On occasion a bar feeder from a dealer or a used bar feeder may have axial track settings
for a different lathe than originally prepped for. It is important to verify axial shift requirements for
the lathe with Edge Technologies.