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Figure A
Incorrect use - material supported
on one blade
Figure B
Correct use - material supported
by two blades
Figure C
Correct use - material supported
by three blades
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Your Ironworker includes a Notcher tool as a standard, integrat-
ed feature. Notcher tooling includes one moving, three sided top
notcher blade and three, four sided bottom blades set into a base
table assembly. Notcher tooling creates a two or three sided shear
cut in mild steel by passing the top notcher blade through the bot-
tom stationary blades.
The integrated notcher is factory tuned to proper clearances and
is ready to begin notching operations. Notcher blades are wearing
parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer
to the Maintenance Manual for blade maintenance, removal and
replacement.
Safe Operation
Observe the following guidelines when operating the Notcher Station.
• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as
described in the Ironworker Specications or listed at the tooling
station.
• Check notcher blade clearance at every tooling change or
extended notcher operation. Maintain .010 clearance between top
and bottom notcher blades at all times. Failure to maintain clear-
ance will damage blades and support pockets.
• Cut with a minimum two of three sides of the blade surfaces en-
gaging the material being notched. Cutting on one blade surface
may overload the blades and result in tooling damage or injury to
the Operator. See Figures A, B and C.
• Do not stack material to cut in the notcher station.
• Perform complete notch operations only – partial notch cuts may
jam the drop off side of the tooling and could result in tooling
damage and operator injury.
• Use notching aids when working with small items at the notcher
station.
Notcher Operation
1. Clear the feed table of the notcher station of any tools or debris
prior to powering the machine on.
2. Turn machine on. The top notcher blade will be in the neutral posi-
tion. Push the material under the tooling guard and into the blade
area. Position your material to the desired cut.
3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal
to activate the notcher station. When the cut is complete, release
the foot pedal to automatically return the top notcher blade to the
neutral position.
Notcher Station 50/60/65/75/100DX/120 Ton Ironworkers
Optional Angle Notcher tooling will provide a distortion and burr
free, two-sided, 92 degree shear cut to mild steel bar, plate or
angle stock. Common use of this tooling is in the fabrication of
angle iron frames. Please review capacity labels positioned at the
Angle Notching Station.
Setup
Optional tooling and accessories t within the open station of the machine.
Your Angle Notcher is equipped with one, two-sided top notcher blade
and two, four-sided bottom blades. The top blade is mounted on guide
pins and return springs of the tooling base. The moving “center” of the
Ironworker, pushes on the top Angle Notch blade via the accessory push
block. If ordered as a factory installed option, your Angle Notcher assem-
bly is setup for immediate operation. If ordered as an option, the punch
station of the machine must be cleared of any existing tooling, mate-
rial or debris prior to tooling installation. Notcher blades are wearing
parts and will need to be maintained or replaced over time. Refer to the
Maintenance Manual for blade maintenance, removal and replacement.
To setup your Angle Notching station please observe the following steps.
Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off button
or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.
Install the push block:
1. Install the push block to the moving center. The V-shaped end of
the push block should be pointing away from the machine. Secure
the push block with bolts provided.
Install the V- Notcher assembly:
1. Place the Angle Notcher assembly on the Ironworker support table
with the V pointing away from the machine.
2. Loosely secure the table from the underside of the base with four
1/2” bolts and washers (provided).
3. Check for push block and top blade alignment by powering on the
machine and slowly inching down the push block to meet the top
blade with the foot pedal. Power the machine off.
4. In the event that the push block and top blade are not aligned,
simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be
moved to center the push block centerline to the top blade. When
aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure the table.
5. Install the Angle Notcher guard with the bolts provided.
Safe Operation
Observe the following guidelines when operating the Angle Notcher
Station.
• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as
described in the Ironworker specications or listed at the tooling
station.
• Check Angle Notcher blade clearance at every tooling change or
extended notcher operation. Maintain .010 clearance between top
and bottom notcher blades at all times. Failure to maintain clear-
ance will damage blades and support pockets.
• Cut with a minimum of two sides of the blade surfaces engaging
the material being notched. Cutting on one blade surface may
overload the blades and result in tooling damage or injury to the
Operator.
• Do not stack material to cut in the Angle Notcher station.
• Perform complete notch operations only – partial notch cuts may
jam the drop off side of the tooling and could result in breakage
and operator injury.
• Use notching aids when working with small items at the notcher
station.
Angle Notcher Operation
1. Clear the feed table of the notcher station of any tools or debris
prior to powering the machine on.
2. Turn machine on. The top notcher blade will be in the neutral posi-
tion. Push the material under the tooling guard and into the blade
area. Position your material to the desired cut.
3. Clear your hands from the working area and depress the foot pedal
to activate the notcher station. When the cut is complete, release
the foot pedal to automatically return the top notcher blade to the
neutral position.
Optional Tooling - Angle Notcher