Alignment Procedure

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This procedure is used to set the Feed Plate Clutch alignment. If a wreck occurs, the Feed Plate Clutch can slip on the gearbox shaft, throwing off its alignment. This procedure is always done after first checking the alignment. If the alignment hasn't been checked, click here.

Always perform a Paper Check before checking or adjusting the Feed Plate Clutch alignment. Click for procedure

Tools Needed:
Feed Plate Puller
Testing Die
Mounting Fixture
Torque Wrench
Set of Feeler Gages

PROCEDURE:
  1. Place the press in INCH mode and inch it to 90 degrees (+ or - 5 degrees).
  2. Move the Feed Plate gearbox to the Service Position.
  3. Turn the Clutch Overload Sensor clamp counterclockwise and move the sensor to the right.
  4. Use the 8 mm Socket Wrench to remove the six M5 Lock Sleeve mounting bolts.
  5. Take two of the mounting bolts and place them into the two offset holes on the Lock Sleeve face.
  6. Use a wrench to turn the mounting bolts clockwise. As the mounting bolts are turned, the Lock Sleeve will be pulled out from the Feed Plate Clutch. Continue turning the screws until the Lock Sleeve can be removed by hand.
  7. Check to make sure you can easily turn the feed plate on the gearbox shaft by hand. If you can't, you must remove the Feed Plate and clean the gearbox shaft.
  8. Put the six mounting bolts back into the Lock Sleeve but do not tighten them.
  9. Next, attach the Mounting Fixture to the Feed Plate Clutch. Make sure the bolt head on the clutch is positioned under the notched area and the Mounting Fixture is positioned so the mounting bolts can be accessed through the holes.
  10. Turn the Mounting Fixture screw until the Feed Plate does not freely spin on the shaft, but can still be turned by hand.
  11. Pull the Testing Die arbor out.
  12. Wrap a 0.03 mm Feeler Gage around the Testing Die arbor and have a helper move the Feed Plate Gearbox to the Working Position. This sets the feed plate alignment.

    Use a Feeler Gage that is long enough to keep your hands clear of the die area.
  13. Next, use the Feeler Gages to check the clearance between the Steel Test Finger and the face of the Testing Die. The minimum clearance is 0.05 mm and the maximum is 0.1mm . If the clearance is below the minimum, there may be dirt or coin dust between the Feed Plate/Spacer/Machine assembly, or the Feed Plate may be warped. If the clearance is above the maximum, the spacer is worn and should be replaced.
  14. Take the 8 mm socket and make sure you can get it on each of the mounting bolts.
  15. Once you have the Mounting Fixture correctly positioned, fully tighten the middle screw.
  16. Next, take the socket and hand-tighten all six mounting bolts. Always tighten the mounting bolts using a cross-pattern.
  17. Set the Torque Wrench to 8 Nm.
  18. Tighten the mounting bolts again using the cross-pattern. Only tighten each bolt a one-quarter turn and then repeat the sequence several times. The purpose of this is to slowly and evenly tighten each bolt. Continue the sequence until each bolt is tightened to 8 NM When 8 NM is reached, you will hear the torque wrench "click". Once you hear the click, do not turn the wrench any further.
  19. Take off the Mounting Fixture and repeat step 16.
  20. Move the Clutch Overload Sensor back into position and clamp in place.
  21. Move the Feed Plate Gearbox back to the SERVICE POSITION.
  22. Then, remove the Steel Test Finger and remount the Feed Finger.

    When mounting the Feed Fingers, make sure they lay flat against the Feed Plate. If any Feed Finger does not lay flat, replace the finger. Do not attempt to straighten the Feed Finger by over-tightening the mounting bolt or hitting it with a hammer. This will cause permanent damage to the Feed Plate.
  23. Release the Obverse Die Clamps and remove the upper housing.
  24. Remove the Testing Die.
  25. Place a thin coat of lubricant on all mating surfaces.
  26. Place the Obverse Die in the housing, put the upper housing back on and clamp down. Make sure all parts are clean before installing them.
  27. Place the Reverse Die in the housing, put the upper housing back on and clamp down.
  28. Move the Feed Plate Gearbox to the WORKING POSITION.
  29. Inch the press to check the positioning of all 16 Feed Fingers. Use a marker to identify any bent or damaged fingers and then replace them.
  30. Move the Swivel Plate back to the working position and clamp in place.
  31. Move the Feed System back to the working position.
  32. Clamp the Feed Assembly Clamp and the Small Clamp located on the backside of the Swivel Plate.
  33. Lift and turn the Blank Trap to release the blanks.
  34. Restart the press.