![background image](http://html1.mh-extra.com/html/flow/mach-300/mach-300_manual_2307753111.webp)
How it works
The DCF allows for automatic setting and tracking of the standoff distance between the mixing
tube’s tip and the material being cut, regardless of material thickness (within the allowable
operating limits of Z-axis travel). The DCF works on a simple principle — find the distance
between the surface of the material and the tip of the mixing tube, then send this information to
the control system. The control system then adjusts mixing tube standoff automatically while the
cutting head moves across the material.
In addition to setting standoff, the DCF can be used with an optional collision detector. Collision
detection is important — it protects the cutting head and mixing tube from damage caused by
fixtures or parts that may tip up during cutting. The collision detector ring snaps onto the DCF
foot. The ring contains a contact sensitive tape switch that is depressed by contact with an object,
stopping the cutting head motion and displaying an error message in FlowCUT. Motion will not be
allowed until the contact is removed.
Note that a collision will not be detected if the switch is not depressed. However, with the
exception of a very small insensitive region where the ends of the tape switch meet, the ring is
omni-directional and will work in any direction.
© 2021 Flow International Corp.
Retrieved from Flow KB on April 14, 2021 PST
Ancillary option: Dynamic Contour Follower
Summary of Contents for MACH 300
Page 1: ...MACH 300 SYSTEM MANUAL Includes Ancillary Options M 810 REV C en APRIL 2021...
Page 28: ...View 2 2021 Flow International Corp Retrieved from Flow KB on April 12 2021 PST Safety...
Page 29: ...View 3 2021 Flow International Corp Retrieved from Flow KB on April 12 2021 PST Safety...
Page 107: ...ANCILLARY OPTIONS For Mach 300...