Grizzly G0646, G0647 Bar Stock Shearing Dies, To remove and replace the bar stock shearing dies

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 re-installation, record the ori- entation of each die as your remove it.

7.Thoroughly clean the dies and mounting area with a solvent or mineral spirits to remove debris, mill flash, and built-up grime.

Note: If you will be storing the dies, protect them with a light coat of an anti-rust prod- uct like G96® Gun Treatment, SLIPIT®, or Boeshield® T-9 (see Section 5: Accessories on Page 35 for more details).

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 edge—neither can they be ground or sharpened. When they become damaged or dull, call Grizzly Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 to order new ones.

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 hold-down, shearing support frame, and shearing table.

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

Figure 62. Angle iron shearing station die

assembly.

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