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Conair SC-5 6-10, Cracks at cut site, The extrudate is too cold, The blade speed is too, high

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PRODUCT

QUALITY

PROBLEMS

CONTINUED

Symptom

Possible cause Solution

◆Cracks at cut site.

The extrudate is too cold.	If the extrudate is too cold, it
	can fracture or whiten during
	cutting. Raise the extrudate's
	temperature.

The blade speed is too	High blade speeds can cause
high.	too much impact. Lower the
	blade speed.

The bushings are not pro-	Change the bushing design to
viding enough support	make them more supportive.
during cutting.

The cutting blade is too	A blade that is too sharp can
sharp.	fracture some materials, espe-
	cially rigid PVC and nylons.
	Slightly dull the blade.
If using Nylon, it may be	If nylon is cooled too quickly,
cooling too quickly.	its molecular structure may
	become unstable, leading to
	poor physical properties. Try
	more gradual cooling.

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TROUBLESHOOTING SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter

UGE059/1003

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Conair SC-5 6-10, Cracks at cut site, The extrudate is too cold, The blade speed is too, high, The cutting blade is too

Contents

SC-5 Servo Model Installation Operation Maintenance TroubleshootingInstant Access Parts and Service Sure Cut Rotary Knife CutterSerial numbers Model numbers Power Specifications Amps Volts Phase DateDocument Number CycleINSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION DESCRIPTIONMAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTINGPARTS/DIAGRAMS APPENDIXno one gets hurt How to Use the Lockout Device INTRODUCTIONPurpose of the User Guide How the User Guide is organized Your Responsibilities as a User ATTENTION Read this soHOW THE USER GUIDE IS ORGANIZED PURPOSE OF THE USER GUIDEYOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A USER DANGER Sharp blades READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURTTwo electric switches make a contact between the side and the clear polycarbonate sliding blade observation windows such that the windows MUST BE CLOSED in order to enable the blade wheel to spin WARNING Voltage HazardREAD THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT HOW TO USE THE LOCKOUT DEVICE electrical powerWARNING Electrical hazard Isolate the equipment fromPage How the SC-5Works SC-5 Features Specifications Optional Equipment What is the SC-5 Sure Cut Knife Cutter Typical ApplicationsDESCRIPTION WHAT IS THE Mechanical FeaturesSC-5 SURE CUT? FlywheelCONTINUED WHAT IS THESC-5 SURE CUT? DESCRIPTIONTYPICAL APPLICATIONS Cutting from Below the Bushing HolderHOW THE SC-5 SURE CUT WORKS CONTINUED HOW THE SC-5 SURE CUT WORKSDESCRIPTION FEATURES SPECIFICATIONSThe SC-5 Sure Cut Servo Cutter features SC-5OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Slide BaseBlade Wipe Custom Bushing Holder Sizes AvailableDischarge Conveyor Isolation TransformerLeft to Right Machine Operation Special Paint Type or ColorPage INSTALLATION Unpacking the Boxes Preparing for Installation Positioning the SC-5Sure Cut Connecting the Main Power Source Installing the Encoder Installing the Cutter Blades Mounting the Cutter BushingsYou are now ready to begin installation UNPACKING THE BOXESCAUTION Lifting Carefully uncrate the cutter and its compo- nentsPREPARING FOR INSTALLATION 1 You need these tools for installationDetermine the best distance from the belt puller to POSITIONING THE SERVO CUTTERCAUTION Lifting Adjust the cutters floorlock/caster assembly Align the cutter with the extrusion lineMeasure the centerline height of the extrudate as POSITIONING THE SERVO CUTTERCONNECTING THE MAIN POWER SOURCE WARNING Electrical hazardINSTALLING THE ENCODER CAUTION Handle with careInstalling the Cutter Blades INSTALLING THE CUTTER BLADESDANGER Sharp blades CONTINUED INSTALLING THE CUTTER BLADESTIP We recommend that you Installation of the bushing 7 Tighten the two screws in the housing to lock in the bushingsMOUNTING THE CUTTER BUSHINGS 3-10Close the safety cover Turn on the Power Rotary main disconnectCHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE BUSHINGS Checking the Alignment of bushing to bladeCHECKING REPEATABILITY 3-12Type of Cutter Repeatability TimeTESTING TESTING THEMake sure all components are installed according Check that all wiring conforms to electricalPage The Cutter Control Before Starting Powering Up Main Screen Total Screen Batch Screen Length Screen Preset to Run Time PresetMaintenance Area Encoder Area Unit of Measure Scale Distance Homing Offset Example Preventative Maintenance Power On TimeOPERATOR CONTROL FEATURES Soft KeysNumeric keys Fixed Function Keys at BottomPOWERING UP Make sure that the Cut Enable is OffBEFORE STARTING Make sure the E-Stop button is in the out, extended positionPOWERING UP Power UpEdictVerSequence.-975.05Runtime.134CONTINUED Active Preset Parts1ENC00000Off.000inOPERATOR CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS MAIN SCREEN MAIN SCREENParts TotalSelectSELECTAreaExitPARTSScreenAREABatch CONTROL INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL SCREEN TOTAL SCREENReset Softkey3 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BATCH SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL SCREEN CONTINUED BATCH SCREENPRESETExit000,000pcs Batch Preset ScreenCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BATCH SCREEN Batch Select Area ScreenBatch Pre-Alarm Preset Screen CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LENGTH SCREENLENGTH SCREEN Enter or Delete?CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PRESET TO RUN SCREEN PRESETS TO RUN SCREEN4-10 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LENGTH SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TIME SCREEN TIME SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PRESET TO RUN SCREEN CONTINUEDCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOLD-OFF SCREEN 4-12HOLD-OFF TIME SCREEN Holdoff00000Exit.500secSPEED0750.0rpm CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE SPEED SCREENBLADE SPEED SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOLD-OFF SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE COUNT SCREEN 4-14BLADE COUNT SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE SPEED SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONSBLADE COUNT SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION AREAS CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TEST4-16 Reset Softkey3Reset Softkey3 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TESTCONTINUED On/Off Softkey1CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS CUT MODE 4-18MAINTMaint. AREASELECT.MENUAREAFactory Min SoftkeyIS00000CURRENTMINTIME.150secCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS MINIMUM MEASUREMENT AREAMaint. SoftkeyENTERPASSWORD CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ENCODER AREA4-20 Factory Softkeytion. INCORRECTCOUNTDIRECTIONIS CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ENCODER DIRECTIONDIRECTION SOFTKEY Change SoftkeySETTING THE SCALE FACTOR 4-22CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS UNITCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SCALE DISTANCE DISTANCE SOFTKEYENTERDISTANCEPERPER Numeric keysCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SCALE COUNTS 4-24COUNTS SOFTKEY Numeric keysCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOMING CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOME OFFSETHOMING HOME OFFSET SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS OFFSET EXAMPLE 4-26HOME OFFSET EXAMPLE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOME OFFSETPREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SOFTKEY CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEInputsSELECTTimeP/MAREACycles TIME SOFTKEYPOWERONExit00000.0Hrs CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS POWER ON TIMECycles SoftkeyMACH.CYCLES00000000Exit 4-28SC-5 CUTTER CHECKING CUT QUALITYSTARTING THE Insert a piece of extrudate through the cut- ter bushingsMAKING ADJUSTMENTS DURING OPERATION In Encoder and Follower modes, adjust the lengthIn Flywheel mode, adjust blade speed Adjust blade speed in all modes except Follower4 Disconnect the power cord if it is equipped with STOPPING THEWARNING Never stop the servo cut- ter by opening the knife guard 1 Press Cut On/Off soft key to stop cutting soft keyPage MAINTENANCE Maintenance Features Warnings and Cautions Maintenance OverviewPreventative Maintenance Schedule Checking the Blades Cleaning the Blade Tray Lubricating the Slide Rail SystemMAINTENANCE FEATURES WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS LOCKOUT/TAGOUTWARNING Voltage Hazard DANGER Sharp bladesMAINTENANCE OVERVIEW PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEDaily Checking cutter bladesCleaning the blade lubrication tray if the cutter this option. See Cleaning the Blade TrayClean the clear blade guard window WeeklyCHECKING BLADES DANGER Sharp bladesINSPECTING CUTTER BUSHING SCREWS CHECKING THE KNIFE GUARDCLEANING THE BLADE TRAY OPTIONAL LUBRICATING THE SLIDE RAIL SYSTEM OPTIONALADJUSTING THE PROXIMITY SWITCHES Be sure the main power is disconnected and theCheck the depth of the proximity switch Remove the cutter bushingsCHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5-10Main power safety disconnect WARNING Electrical hazard5 Close the electrical enclosure door 3 Open the electrical enclosureCHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR B-LOC LOCKING ASSEMBLY SERIES B112INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF B-LOC LOCKING ASSEMBLIES OVER SHAFT KEYWAYSTROUBLESHOOTING Cause of a Problem Electrical Problems Product Quality ProblemsReplacing Safety and Proximity Switches Checking the Servo Amplifier Adjusting the Proximity Switches Checking the EncoderBEFORE BEGINNING A FEW WORDS OF CAUTIONTROUBLESHOOTING SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter WARNING Electrical hazardIDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF A PROBLEM The main problems you will see with the servo cutter areA FEW WORDS OF CAUTION DANGER Sharp bladesELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SymptomPossible cause Solution The green start button does not illuminate when pressedSymptom Possible cause Solution ty switch failed or the switch if needed. connection to it is looseMaster safety Guard switch is badThere is a problem with the cutter control There is a problem with the servo amplifierThere is a loose connec- tion There is an anti-jam cir- cuit signal There is a problem with the home proximity switchCheck for wiring for loose reducer assembly, SectionCutter mode selec- tion does not change cut mode There is a communicationPRODUCT QUALITY PROBLEMS Hairs or stringsBlade speed is too low The blade is too thickPROBLEMS PRODUCTQUALITY Burrs at cut siteIf using Nylon, it may be 6-10Cracks at cut site The extrudate is too coldCut is not square. The blade speed is too low The blade is misaligned The cutter bushings are not properly gappedThe knife bevel is not symmetric For rigid products the puller is too close to the cutterREPLACING SAFETY AND PROXIMITY SWITCHES Safety SwitchProximity Switches Check for loose or damaged wiresADJUSTING THE PROXIMITY SWITCHES 1 Open the flywheel clear guard windowDANGER Sharp blades Check the connector that attaches the cable to CHECKING THE ENCODERCheck all connections Check the encoder cable for damage. If necesCHECKING THE ENCODER Encoder Mounting and General InformationCONTINUED 6-16 TROUBLESHOOTING SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter CHECKING THE MOTOR/REDUCER ASSEMBLY1 Open the flywheel clear guard window TESTING REPEATABILITY Place the cutter in any mode except followermode Press the Cut On/Off button the cutter is activatedPage WE’RE HERE TO HELP From outside the United States, callAPPENDIX A-1 HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICEEQUIPMENT GUARANTEE PERFORMANCE WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITATIONS APPENDIX A-2Blade materials CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USEAPPENDIX B-1 B-2 APPENDIX Blade DesignCUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE Blade thickness Optimizing blade speedImproving cut quality by adding heat to certain materials APPENDIX B-3B-4 APPENDIX Calculating Blade InterruptionCUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE APPENDIX B-5 CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USECONAIR CUTTER BLADES B-6 APPENDIXCONAIR CUTTER BLADES PartCutter bushing bore size ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGSAPPENDIX C-1 C-2 APPENDIX Cutter bushing bore surface qualityALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS APPENDIX C-3 Cutter bushing shear surface qualityALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS Cutter bushing length CAUTION Blade hazardC-4 APPENDIX ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGSAPPENDIX C-5 Adjusting the cutter bushing gapALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION Description of the cutting processFriction and heat during cutting D-1 APPENDIXCommon cutting lubricants Lubrication systemsAPPENDIX D-2 BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATIOND-3 APPENDIX Benefits of using lubricantsBLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION ENCODER MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW ExitEND SENSE MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW FLYWHEEL MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW TIMER MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW FOLLOWER MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW AUTO DEMAND MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW MULTIBLE PRESETS ENCODER MODE EXAMPLE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW FUNCTION AREA OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW accessed by pressing the menu buttonFUNCTION AREA OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW MAINTAINENCE AREA DISPLAY OVERVIEW 12.000 in. 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◆Cracks at cut site.

The extrudate is too cold.

The blade speed is too

high.

The cutting blade is too

sharp.

If using Nylon, it may be

cooling too quickly.

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