Amada Mechanical Power Squaring Shear M-3045

V Belt Inspection and Adjustment

Check the V belt of the main motor for proper tension.

Measure the deflection of the V belt when pressed midway between the motor pulley and the flywheel (in mm).

Adjust the V belt tension if necessary.

Machine Level Check and Adjustment

Check the level of the machine.

Adjust the machine level if necessary, referring to 'Leveling and Anchoring' on page 1–2.

Remove the drive unit cover [Photo 34]

Rotate the main gear in the INCH mode until the through-hole in the main gear is aligned with the jack bolt [Photo 35]

Loosen the lock nuts of the table jack bolts, and loosen the jack bolts [Photo 36]

Loosen the mounting bolts which hold the lower frame onto the left and right frames [Photo 37]

Loosen the lock bolts and adjust the jack bolts on the lower frame so that the lower blade is flush with the upper surface of the table

Turn the table jack bolts until their bolt heads firmly contact the lower surface of the table

Turn the POWER ON/OFF switch ON

Press the foot switch to lower the ram until the left end of the upper blade overlaps approximately 30 mm with the lower blade

Measure the blade clearance at the following positions using a thickness gauge

Remove the cover from the electromagnetic clutch located on the left side frame of the machine.

Check the clutch cam angle 'β'.

Does the ram stop after TDC or before TDC?

Adjust the clutch cam mounting angle 'β'.

Check the oil level in the lubrication oil pump

Add oil to the lubrication oil pump if necessary

Push the pump lever three to four times

Add oil to the threads of the carriage through the upper hole using an oiler

Check the hydraulic oil level for the holddowns

Check the upper and lower blades for wear or breakage