-48- G0646/G0647 50/65 Ton Ironworker
5. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
6. Remove the two outer die brackets, then both
dies.
Note: The inner die has a cutout on the top
edge that fits over a cap screw in the beam
and must be re-installed in the same posi-
tion (see Figure 63). To aid in re-installation,
record the orientation of the dies as your
remove them.
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).
Figure 63. Bar stock inner shearing die
orientation.
Cutout and
Cap Screw
Inner Die
8. Wipe a light coat of lubricant on all surfaces
of the dies (refer to Figure 18 on Page 22).
9. Insert the inner die so that the cutout on the
edge fits over the cap screw in the beam (see
Figure 63).
10. Insert the outer die, taking care to properly
orient the cutting holes with the inner die.
11. Loosen the adjustment lock nuts on the outer
die brackets (see Figure 62), then back out
the set screws 2–3 turns.
12. Secure the outer die brackets to the machine
so that the dies are held in place.
13. Thread all set screws in until they are snug
against the outer die, then back each one out
1⁄4 of a turn.
14. Re-tighten the adjustment lock nuts, making
sure the set screws stay in position.
15. Re-install the shearing support frame and
shearing hold-down.
The force of this ironwork-
er can quickly smash or
remove fingers or hands.
Always keep clear of all
cutting stations b efore
using the foot ped al actu-
ator to begin the opera-
tion.