Specifications

5-10 EM-506 (N-07/03)
.25”/6.35mm), then inconsistent part forming motion
and bend angle may occur.
IMPORTANT: When using Hand / Foot
Sequence, the speed change point should be no
higher than 0.25” above the material.
When using high forming speeds and short approach
strokes, it is advisable to eliminate speed change by
raising the speed change point above the top stop. In
many instances, this will provide more strokes per
minute and smoother motion.
GAGES
♦ DO ensure that gaging surfaces will not interfere
with the tooling or ram when setting up or running a
job.
♦ DO use the gaging surface that provides the largest
possible gaging target.
♦ DO spread gage fingers as far as possible to achieve
the best gaging accuracy.
♦ DO support workpiece in the gaging position, both
in front and rear of the bed.
REMOVING TOOLING
To remove the tooling:
1. If the PROFORM is not already powered-up, turn
ON the main disconnect switch.
2. Depress the Main Drive START button on the
PROFORM PC Control. Hold the button until the
motor starts.
3. Log on to the PROFORM PC Control and verify that
the palmbuttons are enabled for SETUP mode. To
do this, press the OP STATION button in the
toolbar.
Click on the SETUP mode tab of the Operator
Stations dialog.
Ensure that the Station 1 checkbox is checked. If it is
not already checked, click on the white box to the
left of the 'Station 1' label to enable it. Then press
the OK button to accept the changes and close the
dialog.
4. Set the STROKE MODE SELECT button to SETUP
mode.
In SETUP mode, use the Palmbutton Operator
Station to move the ram down and use the RAM UP
button to move the ram up.
5. Turn the CONTROL ON-OFF keyswitch to “ON”.