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Set-up, Mechanical.set-up.of.die.or.punch – Rapid-Air SERVO FEED / RAPID MASTER User Manual

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1) Secure the die set to the bolster
plate.

2) The piston adjustment sleeve
(item #1), establishes the stroke to
a maximum of .50 inches when fully
extended. The stroke is reduced by
1.8 inches with each full inward
rotation, using the 3-3/4 spanner
wrench provided. The piston stroke
adjustment sleeve is locked in place
with a nylon tipped set screw (item #2).

3) Lift the punch holder plate and

loosely connect it to the inner shaft

ram adjustment screw with the two

half shell clamps (item #3) provided.

4) Adjust the inner shaft (item #4) for

proper open height, using the

wrench provided.

5) Tightly secure the punch holder

plate to the inner shaft.

6) Lower the piston, piston shaft and

piston sleeve by rotating the
adjustment screw on top of the
head assembly (item #5) with the
crank provided. This is done to
check the full stroke set up. If all
adjustment are within limits, the top
adjustment screw should be
retracted to fully raise the piston
and ram assembly.

7) Lock the upper adjustment screw
(item #6) in the up position.

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