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FEEDING IN THE BLANKS.
The blanks (already cut to the correct size) must be fed into the machine held gently
against the left-hand guide to keep them square and must have the inside of the box (the
test or liner) facing up. The right-hand guide is provided to help keep the blanks square.
This should be locked in place leaving 1 or 2mm clear to allow the blanks to slide freely
into the machine.
As each box is converted the 'number made' will increase on the display to keep an
accurate record of each production run.
The blanks can be fed manually, one at a time, or can be fed from the auto-feeder where
fitted. See section on ‘Using the Auto-Feeder’.
0300 AND 0320 BASE AND LID
When making boxes that consist of a base and lid, enter the internal dimensions
required and the base will be calculated to fit these dimensions while the lid will be
automatically calculated to fit over the base. For this reason the two blanks will be
slightly different sizes.
To change from producing the base to the lid and back, touch the ‘Base/Lid’ button at
the bottom of the screen.
Note: In some cases, a deep base may be required with a shallow lid i.e. a 300mm base
with a 100mm lid but the machine will automatically calculate the lid to be the same
height as the base. To change this, first make the number of bases required then touch
the ‘Base/Lid’ button followed by the ‘Dimensions’ button. The height dimension can
then be altered.
The blanks may now be cut to size and the lids will be made to fit over the bases but the
depth will be reduced.
0933 DIVISIONS.
A different set of parameters is required for divisions. Instead of the normal 'Length,
Width and Height', the display will now show 'No. of cells, width, height, thickness and
time'. Enter the dimensions for the required divisions and leave the 'time' set at zero; this
is only used on pneumatic machines.
Before running the blanks through the machine move the division levers at the lower,
back of the machine, to the top position. This will stop the crease forming between the
slots.
Remember to replace the levers to the original position before continuing with other box
programs or there will be no crease between the slots.
The computer will automatically calculate a blank of twice the width to allow two
pieces to be made in each pass. These can then be slit down the centre. This doubles
productivity by utilising both blades.
If it is preferred to make only one at a time, simply cut the blanks to half the width
shown and set the machine as the on-screen instructions.
