Introduction
You must know how to operate the ironworker before completing this training
This is a guide to replacing the break (the flat plate bender) to the hole punch. Complete this guide in reverse if swapping punch to brake.
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Ensure power is disconnected & E-stop is engaged
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Breaker Bar
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3/4 in wrench
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3/8 allen key (both T handle and L handle)
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3/16th T handle allen key
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9/64th T handle allen key
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3/4 in socket and associated driver
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Safety Glasses
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Undo the grub screws with the 9/64th
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Remove the x block from the stand
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Remove the 4 bolts holding in the brackets
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Loosen the grub screws with the 3/16ths T handle. Careful keep your hand under the die however it is heavy so be prepared to catch it.
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Remove these two bolds with the 3/8ths L handle
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this is were you will need to use the breaker bar
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NOTE: the front bolt is shorter the the rear one make sure it stays like that.
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Tighten these bolts with the breaker bar
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NOTE: the front bolt is shorter the the rear one make sure it stays like that.
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Place platon on the table with the proper die you want. Make sure the die is facing forward.
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Then do up the bolts. Note the order of the washers. Make sure the bolts are loose for later alignment
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Screw on the large nut containing the die
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Tighten with big red wrench.
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Turn on the machine
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Lower the top limit switch all the way down.
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SLOWLY lower the press and with your fingers holding a far corner of the the table ensure the punch will go in the die.
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Hold the press in the down position and finger tighten the bolts.
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Then give a full tightening to the platon bolts using the 3/4in socket
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Use the 9/64th T handle to remove the screws and then tighten the guard back into place.
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Use the 3/4in socket to remove and replace the bolts
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