SSM Curving Machine Operating Inst.
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Rev.12/14/11
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Slide the panel up to the forming rolls. Then raise or lower the top rolls by turning the
crank on the top of the unit until the corners of the panels match the slots in the forming
rolls. It is very important that the width between the forming 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 pinion of the crank handle
adjustment.
Radius setting
jam nuts
Top crank handle
adjustment for panel
width
