GPD Global CF-9 - Troubleshooting; Slide Travel Adjustment

CF-9 User's Guide
09/30/92 GPD Global 23
Troubleshooting
The CF-9's hand crank is a useful troubleshooting feature enabling you to manually move all
mechanisms. Simply insert the supplied Allen key in the hand crank port and turn. The hand
crank can be used to move mechanisms in reverse only during setup and only when no
components are loaded in machine.
Adjustment instructions for slide travel and slide clearance follow the guide below.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Action
Dies, knives, and/or bushings Incorrect setup. Verify that proper tooling is being used. Refer
damaged or wearing to die catalog for correct die/knife and
prematurely. application combination.
Verify dies/knives are properly matched.
Verify that tooling is properly adjusted per
Setup.
Die/knife striking component. Inspect and set per Die Installation.
Ejector brackets not installed. Install ejector brackets per Die Installation
instructions.
Foreign matter, dust build up. Inspect and clean per Preventive Maintenance.
Incorrect slide gap. Check gap with gauge block per Slide Travel.
Incorrect die alignment. Inspect and set per Die Installation.
Incorrect slide clearance. Inspect and set per Slide Clearance.
Incorrect size screw securing die. Secure die with correct size screw.
Machine performance Foreign matter, dust build up. Inspect and clean per Preventive Maintenance.
generally poor.
Inadequate lubrication. Oil per Preventive Maintenance.
Worn parts or dies. Inspect and replace as necessary.
Incorrect die alignment. Inspect and set per Die Installation.
Transfer belt timing. Set timing with drive pulley (page 6, Item 5).
Incorrect size screw securing die. Secure die with correct size screw.
Component tape slipping off Belt studs missing or loose. Replace belt.
belt.
Transfer belt tension slack. Reset belt tension.
Misaligned reel holder. Realign or replace reel holder.
Missing pins on tape guide arm. Replace pins or tape guide arm.
Incorrect size screw securing die. Secure die with correct size screw.
Guide continues on following page.