Tinius Olsen MP1200 Extrusion Plastometer Page 9-2
Operation Manual # 02002215
9.2 Installation Instructions
9.2.1 Mount the Extrudate Cut-Off Tool to the base of the MP1200 furnace using
the mounting screws and hardware as shown in Figure 9-2.
Figure 9-2
9.2.2 Center the blade as shown in Figure 9-3. Loosening the locking screws about
1/8 turn to allows the Cut-Off Tool to slide on its base. For fine adjustments,
use the side adjustment screw to move the Cut-Off Tool to the left or right to
center to tool tip at its peak on the orifice bore. The adjustment screw is
spring loaded so it will follow the set screw in or out. Center the blade from
the front to back as well side to side before tightening the screws.
Figure 9-3