Silca Idea - Machine Zero Points

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Operating Manual - English IDEA
6.1.1 Machine zero points
With the use of regulating templates (ch. 1.5, page 10) the machine provides a ‘self-setting’ procedure.
These procedures must be carefully carried out following the descriptions and illustrations indicated below.
P RELIMINARY OPERATIONS
1) turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable .
2) remove the back panel (ch. 7.8, page 126).
3) loosen the (G1) and (G2) grub screws that secure the X axis photocell disk (fig. 115).
4) remove the bottom panel (ch. 7.9, page 126).
5) disconnect the (J1) Y axis cable from the carriage (fig. 116).
6) unscrew the 3 (B5) fixing screws and remove the Y axis protective cover by pulling it in the direction shown
in fig. 116.
7) loosen the (G3) and (G4) grub screws that secure the Y axis photocell disk (fig. 118, page 91).
8) plug the Y axis (J1) cable (fig. 116) and the machine’s power supply cable back into place.
9) turn the machine on and carry on with the procedures described on page 90.
Fig. 115
EVENT
MACHINE ZEROES CALIBRATING
CUTTING UNIT
READING
UNIT
CLAMPS CUTTERS
Replacement of photocells YES YES NO NO
Replacement of
the electronic board
YES YES YES YES
Replacement of
the Optical Reader unit
NO YES NO NO
Replacement of sensors YES YES YES YES
Replacement of the cutter
shaft
YES YES NO NO
Replacement of the ball
screws
YES YES NO NO
G1 G2