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7.2. ADVANCE ASSEMBLY
The advance assembly is the movable assembly located inside of the enclosure formed by the safety covers.
The assembly moves along the two slide shafts and is driven by rack and pinion gears. With the
locking/release pin in the proper position, pulling on the advance handle moves the advance assembly
forward, completing the final step in producing a fold in the blank while positioning the blank for another
crimp. The advance handle is mounted to a cam clutch bearing which enables the advance assembly to only
move forward with the handle is pulled. The two painted blocks are the crimp stops. They keep the
crimping assembly from moving and adding unwanted crimps when the advance assembly is fully forward.
The final component of the advance assembly is the universal advance plate. This is a plate that has four
different contours machined into it to allow for four different downspout configurations. This plate makes
contact with the blank and forces it out of the machine when the advance handle is actuated.
Figure 7-2: Advance assembly.
7.3. TOOLING MOUNT/STORAGE BARS
If multiple knife sets are purchased, they will be accompanied by a set/sets of side mount storage bars.
These storage bars attach to the sides of the bottom safety cover and allow the knives and mandrel assembly
to be secured and all in one place for quick and easy changeover. See section 10.1.3 for more information.
Advance Handle
Universal Advance
Plate
Crimp Stop
Cam clutch bea
ing
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