RAM ADJUSTMENTS
Prior to shipping your press, it received an initial adjustment to remove any slack in the
assembly. Test the feel of the ram by moving the lever arm and ensure that the
movement is firm but smooth prior to use.
Note: A ram that feels loose will not consistently return to its center position. Too tight is
unnecessary and causes premature wear.
Normal adjustments become necessary from time to time as parts wear in or after
heavy use. Our press can be reset to its zero position at any time you feel it necessary
using the following instructions.
The ram head guide of the press is where the ram slides up and down through the
press body. To adjust all of the play or "wobble" out of this action, there are two
adjustment bolts on the front and two adjustment bolts on the left side of the ram head.
The two front adjustment bolts cause a Delrin strip to press against the front of the ram
to tighten the feel of the lever arm. The side adjustment bolts remove side-to-side slack.
See Figure 2
Here’s the procedure:
Locate the front and side adjustment bolts. Loosen all of the lock nuts enough so that
the adjustment bolts move freely, then gently turn the adjusting bolts counter clockwise
to loosen them slightly.
Next, turn the front adjustment bolts clockwise evenly until you feel a slight binding of
the up and down travel of the ram. Now back out both of those adjustment bolts one
sixteenth to an eighth of a turn and then tighten the lock nut.
Next, turn the side adjustment bolts clockwise evenly to remove any remaining slack in
the travel of the ram following the same process as you used with the front adjustment
bolts. Remember to retighten lock nuts to secure the adjustment. The ram travel should
now be snug and smooth but not overly tight.
NOTES:
1. The adjustment bolts shipped with the press casting have metric threads.
2. Delrin Slide Strips: Installed inside the ram head guide are two Delrin slide
strips. These strips create a low friction surface between the ends of the
adjustment bolts and the ram face to avoid metal to metal contact. Over-
tightening the screws will cause premature wear of these strips. Adjustment bolts
that are too loose may allow the strips to slip out of position. Should these strips
wear over time, they are easily replaceable.
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