4.Use the foot actuator to pivot the beam so that the cap screws of the top dies are acces- sible, as shown in Figure 61, then release the pedal actuator to hold it in that position.
Top Dies
Adjustment Set Screws
Figure 61. Angle iron shearing station dies (front
view)
5.DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
6.Have an assistant hold the dies as you remove the cap screws, then remove all of the dies from the machine.
Note: To aid in
7.Thoroughly clean the dies and mounting area with a solvent or mineral spirits to remove debris, mill flash, and
Note: If you will be storing the dies, protect them with a light coat of an
G0646/G0647 50/65 Ton Ironworker
Bar Stock Shearing
Dies
The orientation, position, and tolerances of the bar stock shearing dies do not allow for flipping them to use another cutting
Tools Needed | Qty |
Hex Wrench 8mm | 1 |
Hex Wrench 10mm | 1 |
Wrench 19mm | 1 |
To remove and replace the bar stock shearing dies:
1.Turn the motor OFF, and press the emergen- cy stop button to avoid unexpected tooling movement.
2.Remove the shearing
3.Set the controls to Notch and Inch, reset the emergency stop button, then turn the machine ON.
4.Use the foot actuator to pivot the beam so that the cutting holes of the dies line up, then release the pedal actuator to hold it in that position (see Figure 62).
Outer |
Die |
Bracket |
Adjustment Lock Nut and Set Screw |