Eckold KRAFTFORMER KF 800, Operating Instructions Manual

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7. Operation
7.3 Standard operation
1. Select the forming tool required for the processing.
— Installation, dimension and function of the individual types are described in the tool and spare parts
catalogue. To some extent tools which are power graded for di ff erent sheet thicknesses are available.
2. Fit the forming tool into the tool holding fi xtures of the Kra ft former.
— Observe the instructions for mounting/dismantling - Page 30.
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IMPORTANT
— Make sure that compatible forming tools are installed in the upper and lower tool holding fi xtures
(same type and size)
— Th e Kra ft former KF 800 has a ram stroke of 3-6 mm. Make sure that a minimum distance of 6 mm is
maintained between the two forming tools before starting the ram stroke.
3. Now process your component according to the directives in the chapter “Processing of components”.
WARNING
— Reaching into the danger zone during working movements. In the working ange of the ram,
in particular between the tools
—> Crushed upper extremities (e.g. fi ngers, hands, arms)
• Do not reach into danger zone during working movements.
•
During working movements, prevent others from reaching into the danger zone
WARNING
— Noise during the operation of the product, in particular when components are being processed
by the product
— Flying splinters while components are being processed, particularly at high machining forces
—> Hearing damage, long-term hearing loss
—> Damage to vision, injury to personnel
• Always wear sight and hearing protection when processing components on the Kra ft former.