GULLCO KBM-18 - Preparation for Self Propelled Operation

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PREPARATION FOR SELF PROPELLED OPERATION
The Gullco KBM
®
-18 Plate Edge Bevelling Machine is typically used with the optional spring loaded
caster Undercarriage Assembly, enabling self propelled operation. I.e. the material stays stationary
while the bevelling machine propels itself down its edge. This system is employed for bevelling
large and heavy plate materials which cannot be fed through the machine. When both the machine
and material are properly set up, as described below, the cutter will drive the machine on its caster
mount, along a floor or runway.
Plate materials should be secured on a work table/platform that is of an appropriate height above
the floor, or runway, for the angle of bevel to be performed. See the table below for minimum plate
heights.
KBM
®-18 MINIMUM WORKING HEIGHT (when used with KBM®-18-069 Undercarriage Assembly)
DEGREES *TABLE HEIGHT
22.5º 21-7/8” [556 mm]
30º 21” [533 mm]
37.5º 20” [508 mm]
45º 18-3/4” [476 mm]
55º 17-1/4” [438 mm]
KBM
®-18 MINIMUM WORKING HEIGHT (when used with KBM®-18-080 Undercarriage Assembly)
DEGREES *TABLE HEIGHT
22.5º
35” [889mm]
30º
37.5º
45º
55º
* This is an absolute minimum height and should be used as a guide only. Most bevelling
will be 1/2” [12.7 mm] to 1” [25.4 mm] higher than above.
IMPORTANT: The KBM
®
-18 Undercarriage Assembly is equipped with spring loaded casters
designed to accommodate slight floor to work table height variances, however,
if the table height (work-piece) becomes too low (springs unable to compress
any more), machine damage will likely occur.