Product Manual

5.2 Calibration 5.2

Calibrating the Measuring scales

The two horizontal squaring arm scales are already attached to the machine but may not

be positioned accurately and will need calibrating.

Horizontal scales: The SteelTrak can be loaded from either side and the scales are

used by eye or using the stops to measure the required width of board that will be cut

off to the left or right of the cut line. the cutting blade, twin wheels and scoring tools cut

on the same line. the measuring scales are fixed to sliding stainless steel strips that can

be moved to allow accurate calibration.

1. Slide the two Measuring Stops onto the Squaring Arm being careful to align the pro

file of the stop and its locking bar to the profile of the Squaring Arm. The Measuring

Stops are able to 'flip' in and out as required.

2. Set both stops at 15cm (6"), 'flip' one of the stops into place and the other out, then

place a piece of card in the machine and slide it to touch the stop that is flipped in.

Clamp the card in place select the cutting blade on the rotating cutter head and cut

the card.

3. Measure the cut width of the card, say it is 14.7cm (5 7/8"), slide the Measuring Scale

so that it reads the dimension measured i.e. 14.7cm (5 7/8"). Repeat the process

with the other Measuring Stop.

NOTE: If the scales move too freely it is simple to increase the friction. To avoid reset-

ting the scales first choose any easily remembered dimension and set the stop. Slide the

scale from its groove, twist it and replace it to the remembered dimension.

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