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SSM Curving Machine Operating Inst. 

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Rev.12/14/11 

Select Seam® Curving Machine 

Operating Instructions 

The AEP Span Select Seam

®

 Curving Machine is designed to curve both the roof 

panels and the narrow batten caps. The amount of radius possible will vary with the 
material type and material thickness. The user will not be able to obtain the same 
minimum radius with different materials. The best results will be ob

t

ained by using the 

referenced scale on the machine to develop a "log book" of radius sizes depending on 
the type of material type and material thickness

 

Summary of Contents for Select Seam

Page 1: ...of panels and the narrow batten caps The amount of radius possible will vary with the material type and material thickness The user will not be able to obtain the same minimum radius with different materials The best results will be obtained by using the referenced scale on the machine to develop a log book of radius sizes depending on the type of material type and material thickness ...

Page 2: ...olls in the machine It is of the utmost importance that the panels enter the machine straight and level to the forming rolls Feed problems may occur if the panel does not enter level with the curving rolls It is also helpful to cut a slight angle on the leading edge of the Select Seam panels with a pair of snips 2 Lower the top guide rolls to hold the material in place Top guide rolls ...

Page 3: ...rming rolls matches the panel exactly If it does not the panel may be crushed by the machine 4 Since all materials will form differently the user may have to test the panel and make adjustments until the desired radius is achieved The panel may have to be stopped in the machine and the amount of radius adjusted with material in the machine 5 To keep the radius setting lock the jam nuts on the pini...

Page 4: ...k the two knob screws into the rail This setting helps to support the floating rail adjustment side of the Select Seam panels Note Remember to loosen the knob screws when adjusting the floating rail for different panel widths 7 To avoid any warping be sure that the panel is supported as it exits the machine Floating rail knob screws ...

Page 5: ...hes the form of the curving rolls and feed into the machine Note The jeweler saw blade should be on the inside of the batten caps 2 The batten cap curving setting will be a different setting than was used to produce the matching panel It is an opposite adjustment with the curving rails than with the Select Seam panel Remember to note your settings on the caps based on the type of material and thic...

Page 6: ...steel may leave a deposit on the stainless steel forming rolls If this is a problem it may be prevented by applying a light coating of Galv Off on the steel portion of the forming rolls only Should a deposit build up on the rolls it can be removed using a fine abrasive cloth such as Scotch Brite Rubber roll cleaning To clean the rubber rolls use a degreasing solvent and a clean cloth Do not attemp...

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