change in the number of connectors being polished. The polishing
fixture weight is also figured into the equation.
For example, if the original process pressure is set at 1.00 lbs. with
the default number of connectors for that process set at 12 with a
polishing fixture weight of 0 lbs., and the operator only loads 8
connectors into the polishing fixture and sets the quantity value on
the “Production” tab to 8, the pressure will automatically be adjusted
to 0.67lbs. (0 + 1/12 * 8 = 0.67 lbs.).
Once fixture weight is added, the quantity adjust will compensate
but fixture weight will remain as part of the overall compensation as
follows:
fixture total pressure
Pressure per connector =
connector quantity
Thus, adjusting quantity of connectors will maintain the same
pressure per connector.
This pressure adjustment due to the change in the quantity value
is maintained for one complete run of the process and then returns
back to the original process definition setting. The change in quantity
and pressure is noted by the
YELLOW
highlight of these values on
the “Production” tab.
Step Selection
Checking the “Step Selection” box allows the machine
operator to start polishing at a step other than the first step in the
process or to run process steps out of sequence. If the “Step
Selection” box is unchecked, the program requires that all process
steps be run sequentially.
Video Selection
Checking the “Video” box enables a button on the home page that
allows the user to play videos on the polisher. When activated the
user can play the following video formats: MP4, AVI, and MOV. To
get sound from the machine when playing the video plug in a speak-
er or headphone to the side audio jack.
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