7/11/2005 VERSION 2.0 10
5. TERMINOLOGY
5.1. MACHINE NOMENCLATURE
Front End - the end of the machine where the crimping mechanism is located.
Back End - the end of the machine opposite the crimping mechanism.
Left Side - when viewing the crimping mechanism, the side located to the left
Right Side - when viewing the crimping mechanism, the side located to the right
5.2. PROFILE SPECIFIC TERMS
The profile is described as if it were being viewed from the front end of the machine as the material exits
the machine:
Left Curve– the profile is horizontally level, but curves to the left as it exits the machine
Right Curve– the profile is horizontally level, but curves to the right as it exits the machine.
Crimp Depth – depth to which the top, left side, and right side knives press into the blank.
5.3. MACHINE SPECIFIC TERMS
Push Tool – An accessory used to aid in insertion of the blank.
Mandrel Assembly– the rectangular parts that fit inside the downspout blanks, over which the material is
formed/crimped.
Knife – the flat, contoured bars that push the material between the mandrels in the forming/crimping
process.
Advance Handle – Handle extending from the right side of the machine responsible for advancing the
elbow.
Crimp Handle – Handle extending from the left side of the machine responsible for crimping the elbow.
Crimp Depth Adjustment Knob – knob used to adjust the crimp depth (see Figure 11-5)
Return Height Adjustment Nut
– a nut located on the underside of the front plate below the crimp depth
adjustment knob that keeps the crimping assembly from moving too far up and causing the crimping dies to
become misaligned.
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