Kensol-Franklin VALUE LINE Manuel utilisateur
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Instruction Manual
For
VALUE LINE
19" x 25" Cutting & Creasing Press
with
Computer Controlled
Foil Puller
from
Kensol-Franklin, Inc.
General Offices:
Kensol-Franklin, Inc.
842 Upper Union Street #1A
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: (508) 528-2000
Fax: (508) 528-6869
E-mail: thomsongroup@thethomsongroup.com
Web page: www.thethomsongroup.com
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NOTICE
The American National Standards Institute has adopted a new set of safety standards for all
hand fed platen presses. We strongly urge that press users comply with these new standards.
To obtain a copy of ANSI B65.5-1996, please contact:
NPES
1899 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 22091-4367
703/264-7200-phone
703/620-0994-fax
Once you have reviewed these standards, we urge you to contact us if you need any further
assistance.
FOREWORD
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This Instruction Manual has been prepared to give you helpful information on the installation, operation, care and
maintenance of Value Line Cutting and Creasing Presses, so that you may operate them at maximum efficiency and with a
minimum of maintenance.
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Your Value Line Cutting and Creasing Press is skillfully designed and expertly constructed of high grade materials, and will
easily meet all the service demands of normal use.
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To ensure the successful operation of the machine, it must be operated within its load limitations, using proper dies and
makeready procedure. The machine should be kept well lubricated, reasonably clean, and free from foreign matter.
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Operators are urged to read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine. Throughout the manual, warnings are
included as part of service and operating procedures. Warning signs are also placed on the machine to remind operators of
hazards resulting from improper procedures. Our intention is to prevent accidents and to establish safe operating practices with
these warnings.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION - I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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Main parts 6
Distinguishing Operating Features 6
SECTION - II
INSTALLATION
Selecting Location 7
Leveling and Placement of Air Lock Pads 7
Cleaning Parts 7
Removing Parallel Bar 7
Wiring 8
Lubrication 8
Starting Up a New Machine 8
Gears - New Machine 8
Oil 8
Meter Units 8
Electric Motor or Variable Speed Drive 9
Connecting Rod Bushings & Impression Sleeve Bearings 9
Gears - Normal Operation 9
Flywheel Bearings 9
Inspection and Servicing 9
SECTION - III
OPERATION
Press Cycle - Start/Stop 10
Impression Adjustments - Dual Micrometer Design 10
Mounting Dies in Press 10
Die Mounting 10
Centering Die 11
Foil Pulling System 11
Instructions on Programming Foil Puller 11
Press Modes 11
Foil Programming Procedure 11
Error Indicators 12
Die Heater Controls 12
Die Loads and Press Capacity 13
Die Loads 13
Press Loads 13
Safe Platen Press Operation 14
The User's Responsibility 14
Guarding the Point of Operation 14
Safety Devices 14
Management Safety Tips 14
Press Operator's Safety Tips 15
Safety Test Trip 16
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SECTION - IV
CARE, MAINTENANCE, & OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES
General Care 17
Resetting Bridge Face Parallel With Frame Face 17
SECTION - V
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Bridge Stuck On Center 19
Causes of Bridge Cam Failure 19
Causes of Bridge Lugs Slipping 19
Bridge Face Not Parallel With Frame Face,
Resulting Problems 20
Makeready Problems 20
Problems with the Press (Inconsistent Cutting) 20
Interrupted Machine Cycles 21
Electrical System Failure 21
SPARE PARTS MANUAL 22
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SECTION I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Value Line Cutting and Creasing Press is a hand-fed Platen Press designed for use with steel rule dies for the
manufacture of paper, corrugated and fiber boxes, display cutouts, paper toys, gaskets, greeting cards, automobile door and body
panels, decals and many other products of the paper and plastic industries.
These machines are also used with electric die heaters for roll leafing, embossing and hot die cutting.
The words PLATEN or BRIDGE as used in this manual are synonymous and refer to the same part.
The Value Line of machines is constructed with a cast iron frame bridge and dual micrometer impression control. It is
clutch operated, with a live flywheel, and is designed for continuous operation, manual start with automatic stop, automatic start
and stop with adjustable dwell in the open and closed position. This machine is crank action in design.
MAIN PARTS
The main parts of the machine are the frame, bridge, connecting rods, flywheel, pinion shaft, main shaft and gear wheels.
DISTINGUISHING OPERATING FEATURES
The bridge makes a direct, square and theoretically perfect impact upon the die, rolling to the frame face, free and
unrestrained with perfect parallelism.
Adjustable bridge lugs are provided for setting the face of the bridge parallel with the face of the frame.
The face of the frame is inclined from the vertical, eliminating the need for frisket fingers, as the processed sheet lies
naturally against the bridge on this inclined angle.
All dies must be properly located so that the press load is balanced relative to the connecting rod pull. If this is
impossible, then bearers must be used to balance the load and prevent tipping of the bridge, causing slippage of the bridge lugs.
(See Makeready Instruction Manual.)
A hard steel cutting plate should always be used on the press. Use of a "soft" cutting surface will increase the press load
and reduce die life. Proper makeready procedures will result in cutting operations which allow cutting without the necessity of
the die contacting the cutting plate.
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SECTION II
INSTALLATION
The complete machine comes with rust preventative on exposed surfaces to protect it from corrosion and is bolted to
heavy skids to protect it from damage.
SELECTING LOCATION
Leave the press on skids until it is moved into its permanent position. See the floor plan for the area required and
distribution of weight. A solid foundation is recommended for the machine. It should be located over the building beam supports
if possible. Proper consideration of working space around the installation area and good lighting for the operator are important
factors in selecting a location.
WARNING: Check the capacity of the lifting equipment in your plant before moving your new press.
LEVELING AND PLACEMENT OF AIR-LOC PADS
Remove the skids and place the vibration pads (if used) under the feet of the press. Thicker pads go down first, then the
thinner pads. Place a machine level on the main shaft or on the pinion shaft, and drive wedges under the frame corners until a
level position is obtained. Shims should be placed between thick and thin vibration pads. Remove the wedges and secure the
press to the floor.
CLEANING PARTS
Uncrate all parts and clean thoroughly to remove all dirt, foreign matter and protective coatings. Check all parts of the
machine to see that they are free from foreign matter that may be lodged in holes, pockets or gear teeth.
Check and clean out all oil holes to make sure they are not obstructed with dirt, grease or paint.
Instructions for Removing Parallel Bar
1. Wire main power lines from the disconnect switch to the press. (See wiring diagram)
2. Facing the right side of the press attach the supplied crank handle to the end of the flywheel shaft.
3. Turn the crank handle counterclockwise until the bridge opens.
4. Remove the parallel bar.
5. Remove the crank handle.
6. The press is now ready to run.
CAUTION:
TURN THE PRESS OVER VERY SLOWLY WITH THE FLYWHEEL RUNNING IN THE PROPER DIRECTION TO
MAKE SURE ALL FUNCTIONS ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER BEFORE APPLYING FULL POWER. THE
MAIN GEARS SHOULD REVOLVE AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR IN THE DIRECTION AS INDICATED BY THE
ARROW ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR.
WIRING
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The machine is equipped with a master control console and panel box completely wired at the factory.
Only qualified personnel should install and service electrical equipment.
WARNING: Only connect incoming electrical power as indicated on the enclosed wiring diagram.
A separate, fused, wall disconnect switch should be installed for each machine.
LUBRICATION
WARNING: Turn off main electrical power and stop the flywheel before applying any lubrication.
Value Line presses have bearings that work under relatively slow speeds and extreme pressures. Proper lubrication
affects the life of a press and is one of the most important items affecting its proper operation. Better results will be obtained by
applying a small quantity of lubricant frequently rather than a large amount at long intervals.
We recommend SAE 30 oil in the lubrication system.
Starting Up a New Machine
Fill the oil reservoir. To fill lines and lubricate bearings before starting new machine, pull instant feed knob on Bijur
Lubricator and release to allow pump to discharge. Repeat until oil is in evidence at all bearings.
Gears - New Machine
IMPORTANT: Before starting up a new machine, make sure all gear teeth are well lubricated. Lubricate manually if
necessary. Never operate the machine with the gears dry.
Make sure that oil holes are free of dirt, paint, or any other foreign matter.
All areas of the machine that require oil lubrication are taken care of automatically by the Bijur lubricating system
consisting of a pump unit which forces oil through a branched tubing line to Meter-Units, one of these being located at or near
each bearing. The pump measures the total quantity of oil fed to the system and the Meter-Units proportion this quantity
according to the individual requirements of the bearings.
Oil
Use only a clean oil of SAE 30 viscosity. NEVER use oil containing graphite, soap, or other foreign substances. Refill
reservoir before oil level drops to the bottom of oil level gauge.
Meter Units
Meter-Units are self-contained, non-adjustable units. Letters stamped on them indicate the type and the flow rate; the
higher the number, the greater the flow. The Meter-Units offer such high resistance to oil flow that they are the controlling factors
in oil distribution. As a result, there is practically no variation in oil delivery, normally caused by flow resistance in the tubing,
variation in bearing wear or initial fit. Check valves in the Meter-Units prevent reverse flow and keep the tubing full of oil at all
times. A Meter-Unit may be mounted directly at a bearing, at an adjacent junction or at a tee head.
Use FJB Meter-Units with this pump.
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Electric Motor or Variable Speed Drive
All lubricating points must be checked and lubricated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations furnished
with motor or drive.
Connecting Rod Bushings & Impression Sleeve Bearings
These bearings are lubricated by hand. Alemite fittings should be fed grease four times for an eight-hour shift.
Gears - Normal Operation
Lube lines are fed by the automatic lubricating system. Maintain oil level in oiling system and check occasionally for oil
film on gear teeth.
Flywheel Bearings
The flywheel bearings are greased with Alemite fittings. Lubricate every six months.
CAUTION:
AN EXCESS QUANTITY OF GREASE WILL CAUSE BEARINGS TO RUN WARM AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE BEARING SEALS.
INSPECTION AND SERVICING
With the pump feeding the system, inspect for oil at the bearings: also, check that there are no leaks at the tubes or
connections.
IF SOME BEARINGS ARE GETTING INSUFFICIENT OIL, INSPECT FOR:
1. Low oil level in reservoir
2. Broken or cracked tubes or loose connections. Wipe off tubes and connections, and watch for leaks. When replacing a
tube, see that it is properly clipped to prevent vibration.
3. Flattened lubricator pump outlet tube.
4. Clogged lubricator pump filter. Remove filter disk and replace with a new one. Check every six months.
5. Dirt in Reservoir.
IF ONLY ONE BEARING IS GETTING INSUFFICIENT OIL, INSPECT FOR:
1. Flattened oil tube of loose connection to the meter-unit feeding this bearing.
2. Slow feeding Meter-Unit. Make sure oil reaches inlet of Meter-Unit when pump is feeding; also, check rate of feed with
Meter-Unit connected so as to drip free. Should there be any questions as to the rate, compare it with a Meter-Unit of the
same rate number on another part of the machine. If Meter-Unit is feeding a proper quantity in accordance with its rate
number, and an increased feed is desired, use same type and next higher number. The Meter-Units are replaced complete
with head. Never disassemble a Meter-Unit or drill it out, as this will ruin its operation. Do not try to test a Meter-Unit by
blowing through them. REMEMBER oil flows through Meter-Units very slowly, and IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY, as
indicated by the arrow plainly stamped on each Meter-Unit.
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SECTION III
OPERATION
PRESS CYCLE - START /STOP
-Turn power on
-Put main motor into operation (always starting the motor at low speed) and select desired speed
-Press should be in the "DIECUT" or "FOIL" mode
-Select desired cycle:
• "STOP OPEN" allows one press cycle only with the press stopping in the open position (generally used for
setting up)
• "STOP CLOSED" allows one press cycle only with the press stopping in the closed position (for
transferring counters)
• "DWELL OPEN" activates "dwell open" timer, allowing the press to stop in the opened position for the
amount of time set on timer
• Dwell closed activates dwell-closed timer, which allows the press to stop in the closed position for the
amount of time set on the timer
• Continuous allows press to run continuously
-Pull "STOP/SAFE READY" button out, placing it in the "ready position"
-Auxiliary safety must be placed forward in the "run" position
-Press cycle "START"
-To stop the machine, depress "STOP/SAFE - READY" button
IMPRESSION ADJUSTMENTS - DUAL MICROMETER DESIGN
The impression is adjusted using the dual micrometers. Each side of the bridge is adjusted separately. This allows for
faster and more accurate makeready, reducing down time to a minimum.
First loosen the impression sleeve locking bolts using the supplied wrench. With the other end of the wrench, turn the
impression sleeve to the desired setting and then re-tighten the lock bolts.
WARNING: Never advance one side of the bridge ahead of the other more than 0.015", or 1/64".
DO NOT PACK UNDER THE CUTTING PLATE IN PREFERENCE TO ADVANCING IMPRESSION BY
MICROMETER ADJUSTMENTS.
CAUTION
NEVER TAKE AN IMPRESSION WITHOUT FIRST TIGHTENING THE LOCKING BOLTS ON IMPRESSION
SLEEVE.
ALWAYS RETURN IMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT TO "0" WHEN STARTING A NEW JOB
MOUNTING DIES IN PRESS
Die Mounting
CAUTION: Before mounting die on press, refer to the safety standard for stand-alone presses, ANSI #B65.5-1996, section
18.2, Inch-safe-service method.
For your safety and for ease of operation, chaseless die mounting fasteners have been supplied with your press. Refer to
the makeready manual for proper die setup procedures.
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