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v0.1

Minor Versionm

by Thomas James Rotello

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.

  1. Ensure power is disconnected & E-stop is engaged
    • Ensure power is disconnected & E-stop is engaged

    • Breaker Bar

    • 3/4 in wrench

    • 3/8 allen key (both T handle and L handle)

    • 3/16th T handle allen key

    • 9/64th T handle allen key

    • 3/4 in socket and associated driver

    • Safety Glasses

  2. Undo the grub screws with the 9/64th Remove the x block from the stand Remove the 4 bolts holding in the brackets
    • Undo the grub screws with the 9/64th

    • Remove the x block from the stand

    • Remove the 4 bolts holding in the brackets

  3. 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. Remove these two bolds with the 3/8ths L handle this is were you will need to use the breaker bar
    • 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.

    • Remove these two bolds with the 3/8ths L handle

    • this is were you will need to use the breaker bar

    • NOTE: the front bolt is shorter the the rear one make sure it stays like that.

  4. Tighten these bolts with the breaker bar NOTE: the front bolt is shorter the the rear one make sure it stays like that.
    • Tighten these bolts with the breaker bar

    • NOTE: the front bolt is shorter the the rear one make sure it stays like that.

  5. Place platon on the table with the proper die you want. Make sure the die is facing forward. Then do up the bolts. Note the order of the washers. Make sure the bolts are loose for later alignment
    • Place platon on the table with the proper die you want. Make sure the die is facing forward.

    • Then do up the bolts. Note the order of the washers. Make sure the bolts are loose for later alignment

  6. Screw on the large nut containing the die Tighten with big red wrench.
    • Screw on the large nut containing the die

    • Tighten with big red wrench.

  7. Turn on the machine Lower the top limit switch all the way down. SLOWLY lower the press and with your fingers holding a far corner of the the table ensure the punch will go in the die.
    • Turn on the machine

    • Lower the top limit switch all the way down.

    • SLOWLY lower the press and with your fingers holding a far corner of the the table ensure the punch will go in the die.

    • Hold the press in the down position and finger tighten the bolts.

    • Then give a full tightening to the platon bolts using the 3/4in socket

  8. Use the 9/64th T handle to remove the screws and then tighten the guard back into place. Use the 9/64th T handle to remove the screws and then tighten the guard back into place.
    • Use the 9/64th T handle to remove the screws and then tighten the guard back into place.

  9. Use the 3/4in socket to remove and replace the bolts Use the 3/4in socket to remove and replace the bolts
    • Use the 3/4in socket to remove and replace the bolts

Finish Line

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