Operation Manual

G BG B

G B

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9.9 CLAMPING PROFILES

Efficient profile clamping is obtained (given the precise positioning, see previous paragraph) by checking the

clamping position of the pads - vice cylinders.

With reference to the main drawing (Fig .09-21) it should be noted that the height and crossways adjustment

of the vices is carried out in such a way as to clamp the profile in the way shown or in any case in the areas

with most ribbing on the profiles.

The profile must make perfect contact with the work table and the vice jaw.

Nevertheless, for cutting lengths over 2 metres, the use of the intermediate profile support is

recommended (OPTIONAL). This is to prevent the profile bowing downwards in the middle with consequent

measurement errors that may arise.

NOTE: As already described in the Chap.VICE - POSITIONING/ADJUSTING the vice pad (B - Fig. 09-21) is

worthy of a separate description. The pad has a special kind of articulation with a movement that tends

to adapt itself to the shape of the profile to be cut and which distributes part of the horizontal clamping

force in the direction of the worktable (downwards). For this reason it must be checked that the arrow

printed on the pad is always facing upwards (perpendicular to the worktable)..

09-21

A Vice cylinders