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7/11/2005 VERSION 2.0 1
EL 2002
Manual Elbow Forming Machine
GENERAL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
© Knudson Mfg., Inc. 2002
Knudson Mfg., Inc.
10401 W. 120
th
Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
USA
(303) 469-2101 (tel) Version: 2.0
(303) 469-7994 (fax) Date: 08/02
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Summary

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Introduction from Knudson Mfg., Inc.

Welcomes users to the EL-2002, highlighting its quality and advising thorough manual review for safe operation.

2. SAFETY RULES

2.1. General Safety Rules

Provides essential safety practices for machine operation, including dress code, alertness, and protective gear.

2.2. Machine Specific Safety Features

Details machine design safety features and specific hazards like finger pinching, emphasizing caution.

3. PROFILE SPECIFICATIONS

3.1. PROFILES

Lists the specific elbow profiles the machine forms, including dimensions and bend degrees.

3.2. MATERIAL TYPES AND THICKNESSES

Specifies acceptable material types and their corresponding thicknesses for the machine.

3.3. MATERIAL STRENGTH

States the maximum tensile and yield strength for aluminum and copper materials used with the machine.

4. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

4.1. STANDARD BASE UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

Details the physical dimensions and weight of the EL-2002 machine.

4.2. STANDARD EQUIPMENT FEATURES

Outlines key features like profiles, forming mechanisms, and production speed.

4.3. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FEATURES

Lists optional accessories available for the machine.

4.4. INTENDED USE

Defines the machine's purpose and warns against misuse, potential injury, or damage.

5. TERMINOLOGY

5.1. MACHINE NOMENCLATURE

Defines basic directional terms like front, back, left, and right ends of the machine.

5.2. PROFILE SPECIFIC TERMS

Explains terms related to the shape and curves of the formed profiles.

5.3. MACHINE SPECIFIC TERMS

Defines specific components and parts of the elbow forming machine.

6. REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

6.1. HAND TOOLS

Lists necessary hand tools, including various wrenches and cutting equipment for operation and maintenance.

7. SUB-ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

7.1. CRIMPING ASSEMBLY

Describes the function and components of the machine's crimping mechanism.

7.2. ADVANCE ASSEMBLY

Explains the mechanism that moves material through the forming process using rack and pinion gears.

7.3. TOOLING MOUNT;STORAGE BARS

Details the bars used for securing and organizing knives and mandrel assemblies.

8. SETUP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

8.1. RECEIPT;UNPACKING

Guides users on checking the shipment for completeness and damage upon arrival.

8.2. INITIAL INSPECTION

Outlines essential pre-operation checks for machine readiness and safety.

8.3. INSTALLING THE CRIMPING HANDLE

Provides step-by-step instructions for attaching the crimping handle to the machine.

8.4. INSTALLING THE ADVANCE HANDLE

Details the process for installing the advance handle onto the machine.

8.5. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Covers general and stationary mounting requirements for stability and proper operation.

9. GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

9.1. INITIAL SETUP

Explains factory setup, initial checks, and handle operation for optimal performance.

9.2. BLANK SIZING

Provides guidance and tables for determining correct material blank dimensions for various elbows.

9.3. CUTTING ELBOW BLANKS

Instructs on the proper method and tools for accurately cutting material blanks.

9.4. INSERTING A BLANK

Details the procedure for correctly feeding material blanks into the machine for forming.

9.5. PRODUCING A CRIMPED ELBOW

Describes the step-by-step process of operating the machine to form a crimped elbow.

10. PROFILE CHANGEOVER PROCEDURES

10.1. PROFILE CHANGEOVER GENERAL NOTES

Provides general information and safety precautions for changing machine tooling configurations.

10.1.1. Knives off, Mandrel Assembly Off

Explains how to safely remove the knives and mandrel assembly from the machine.

10.1.2. Mandrel Assembly On, Knives On

Details the correct procedure for installing new knives and mandrel assemblies.

10.1.3. Storing Removed Knives and Mandrel

Guides on how to properly store removed knives and mandrel assemblies on the machine.

10.1.4. Adjustment

Covers minor adjustments needed after changing tooling sets, referring to Section 11.

11. ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

11.1. GENERAL OPERATION

Addresses common issues related to inconsistent operation and proper handle actuation.

11.2. CRIMPING;ADVANCING

Discusses adjustments for crimping and advancing mechanisms to ensure smoother operation and consistency.

11.3. PROFILE CURVATURE ADJUSTMENTS

Explains how to adjust side knives and crimp depth for precise elbow profile formation.

11.4. CRASH PROCEDURES

Outlines steps for machine crashes, including clearing obstructions and performing inspections.

12. GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE

12.1. CLEANLINESS; GENERAL

Emphasizes keeping the machine and workspace clean for longevity and preventing damage.

12.2. INDEX OF PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Provides a schedule for regular maintenance checks, including semi-annual, monthly, and weekly tasks.

13. TRANSPORTATION; MOVING THE MACHINE

13.1. GENERAL

Notes precautions during transport, specifically that vibration can loosen fasteners.

13.2. TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES

Details how to secure the machine and associated equipment for safe transport.

13.3. WHAT TO EXPECT;INSPECT

Advises on post-transport inspections and reviewing setup procedures.

Knudson EL 2002 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKnudson
ModelEL 2002
CategoryVacuum Forming Machines
LanguageEnglish