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Optional Tooling - Auto-Cut
Auto-Cut tooling is a very useful accessory when production cut-
ting long lengths of material to repeatable lengths. Compatible
with most late model Edwards Ironworkers, this tooling features a
rugged solid-steel spring loaded switch housing, guarding snoot,
1“ x 48” machined back-gauge rod and electrical controls. The
accessory actuates the cutting operation when the plunger switch
is activated.
Setup
Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off button
or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.
Install an Edwards Auto-Cut Tool:
1. Locate the operations control box on the feed side of the machine.
2. Thread the back gauge rod into the threaded 1” hole in the back
of the machine.
3. Install the cross block and actuator rod to the back gauge rod.
4. Adjust the actuator rod towards the back of the machine and align
so that the material being sheared will activate the actuator plunger.
Adjust the guarding snoot to be clear of the material being sheared.
5. Attach the Auto-Cut tool M12 male control cable to the 4-pin
female Auto-Cut port.
6. Turn machine ON and turn the power selection at the operations
control box to Auto-cut. The power selection switches power and
control from the Ironworker foot-pedal to the Auto-cut tool.
7. With the shear stations clear of tools and debris, test the auto-cut
operation by depressing the actuator plunger. The machine should
perform a full cut cycle and return to the neutral position.
Safe Operation
Observe the following guidelines when operating the Auto-Cut Tool:
• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as
described in the Ironworker Specications or listed at the tooling
station.
• Check shear blade clearance at every tooling change or extended
shear operation. Maintain proper operating clearance at bar shear
and angle shear stations. Failure to maintain clearance will dam-
age shear blades and support brackets.
• Fully engage the material hold-down with the material being cut.
• Do not stack material to cut in the shear station.
• Perform complete shear operations only – partial shear cuts may
jam the drop off side of the frame and could result in breakage
and operator injury.
• Do not shear angle or at stock smaller than the hold-down will
accommodate.
Auto-Cut Operation
1. Clear shear station of any tools or debris prior to powering the
machine on.
2. Place iron into the material hold-down and position your cut mark
adjacent to the moving shear blade.
3. Secure the iron in the material hold-down by engaging the hand-
screw or at bar hold-down into the material.
4. Slide the auto-cut actuator to meet the leading edge of the material
projecting through the shear station.
5. With the power off, activate the plunger by pushing the actuator
into the material. Tighten the actuator rod to the back gauge rod.
6. Test cut by turning the machine on.
7. Release hold-down pressure slightly to allow material to be pushed
through the shear station.
8. Push the material through the shear station to engage the actuator
plunger.
9. The machine will cycle and shear the specied material.
10. Check the cut material dimension and adjust as necessary for
production cutting.
Brake tooling is available in 7”, 8”, 10” and 12” assemblies for
your Edwards Ironworker. Brake tooling will allow for the gradu-
ated bending of 1/16”, 3/16”, 1/8” and 1/4” at stock up to 90
degrees. This tooling is most effective when operated with the
factory installed Electric Stroke Control feature.
Setup
Brake tooling can be accommodated in either the open or punch station
of the machine. Brake tooling includes one mounting bracket to secure
the “punch” to the center of the machine, one “punch”, one “4-way die”,
and two bottom brackets that secure the “die” to the base table. The
moving “center” of the Ironworker, pushes the top punch into the shaped
die to bend the specied material. If ordered as a factory installed option,
your Brake assembly is setup for immediate operation. If ordered as an
option, the open or punch station must be cleared of any existing tooling,
material or debris prior to tooling installation. To setup your Brake, please
observe the following steps.
Install the punch holder:
1. Remove all tooling and guarding from the open or punch station.
2. Secure the punch holder to the moving “center” with bolts
provided. The 1/2” tapped hole is positioned to the outside of the
machine.
3. Position punch in the holder so that the milled relief in the keyway
slips over the holder bolt. Tighten set screws in the holder to
secure the punch.
Install the 4-way die:
1. Place the die assembly on the Ironworker support table.
2. Loosely secure the two support brackets to the support table from
the underside of the base with four 1/2” bolts, nuts and washers
(provided).
3. Check for punch and die alignment by powering on the machine
and slowly inching down the punch to meet the bottom die with
the foot pedal. Power the machine off.
4. In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, simply loosen
the bolts under the table allowing the die block to be moved to
center the punch. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure
the table.
5. Select 1/16”, 3/16”, 1/8” or 1/4” test material for bending. Rotate
your four-way die to your selected material thickness. Power the
machine on and jog the center down till the punch pushes the
sample material into the die. If the punch stops before the mate-
rial has been formed to a 90 degree angle, a small steel shim
must be placed between the die and support table.
6. Re-install all guarding to the machine prior to machine use.
Safe Operation
Observe the following guidelines when operating the Brake Station.
• Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as
described in the Ironworker specications or listed at the tooling
station.
• Keep the brake tooling clean.
• Check Brake clearance and alignment at every tooling change,
maintenance cycle or extended Brake operation. Failure to
maintain proper clearance may damage punch, die and support
brackets or adjacent tooling.
• Brake material towards the center of the brake length.
• Do not stack material in the Brake station.
• Use Brake aids when working with small items at the Brake sta-
tion.
• When not in use, remove the Brake die from the holder.
Brake Operation
1. Clear the station of any tools or debris prior to powering the
machine on.
2. Turn the Ironworker on and place the material to be “broken” on
top of the bottom die.
3. Center your material within the length of the bottom die. Bending
material to the front or back of the brake die may damage your
Ironworker.
4. Position your material for the desired brake. Clear your hands from
the working area and depress the foot pedal to activate the brake
station. When the brake operation is complete, release the foot
pedal to return the punch to the neutral position.
Optional Tooling - Brake