Cameron Opti-Rip 415A-M1, Manual

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proportional quantities that are consistent with the needs of the production run.
The Opti-Rip system can assist you in setting up arbors to achieve maximum yield/value
from the lumber. Refer to the "Arbor Optimization" section in this manual.
Setting Up A Job
The set-up editing window displays the characteristics of the gang rip saw onto which
Opti-Rip is installed, specifics concerning the lumber being processed and the ripped stock
being produced. The values of any of these items can be changed by positioning the
cursor on the value to be changed using the arrow keys, and typing the desired value in
its place. If the value entered is larger or smaller than what is allowed, the computer will
automatically change it to the minimum or maximum value allowed.
You can return to the main screen at any time by pressing the "OK" button. The changes
you made will automatically be saved.
Below is a list of values that can be edited in the edit setup screen:
Supplier - Identifies the lumber supplier.
Material Used - Identifies the species and grade of lumber being processed.
Misc - Space for any additional information pertaining to the job.
Saw Kerf - The amount of wood in inches removed by each of the saw blades. This
is determined by tooth width.
Thickness - Identifies in inches the lumber thickness being processed.
Auto-Deduct - The amount in inches that the computer automatically deducts
from every board width prior to calculating the best rip combination. This feature
helps compensate for consistent dimensional irregularities in a supply of lumber
thus reducing operator input. This value is typically increased for longer and/or
more crooked lumber. In normal operation the Opti-Rip subtracts 1/2 of the Auto-
Deduct value from each side of the board. In "edging" mode, the entire value will be
subtracted from the edge to be cut.
Deduct - The amount in inches that is deducted from the computer's calculation of
a board's best rip combination when the operator activates the deduct switch. Each
consecutive time that the switch is activated, the computer recalculates and displays
new rip combinations based on the reduction of usable board width. (This value has
no meaning in "edging" mode because the deduct button will not function)
Lumber Cost - The price paid for the lumber being processed in $/thousand board
feet (MBF).