Machines manufactured at Hydralok, Bristol, UK
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Interpump Hydraulics (UK) Ltd t/a IMM Hydraulics (UK) : Kidderminster
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QUICK CHANGE
Inserting dies into the machine
1. Set calibrator to quick change setting
2. With the machine set on manual press the green, swage, button and close dies until
they reach the required setting. The green swage light will come on when this
setting has been reached.
3. Select required die set
4. Holding the quick-change tool with both hands, line up the tool with the required die
set. Line up the tool so that the pins on the tool sit in the holes positioning holes of
the die set.
5. Switch on quick change tool
6. Dies will now be attached to the tool
7. Pull dies out of their insert on the rack.
8. Insert dies into machine in a parallel motion (not at an angle), with a firm push
movement so that they click into place over the ball bearings, and then switch the
die tool off.
9. Replace die tool back into its holder.
10. You are now ready to complete a swage.
Note: Quick change tool must be removed from dies BEFORE dies are opened.
Removing dies from the machine
1. Set calibrator to quick change setting
2. With the machine set on manual press the green, swage, button and close dies until
they reach the required setting. The green swage light will come on when this setting
has been reached.
3. Holding the quick-change tool with both hands, line up the tool with the required die
set. Line up the tool so that the pins on the tool sit in the holes positioning holes of the
die set.
4. Switch on quick-change tool; you should hear a firm click when the dies attach
themselves to the tool.
5. Remove the dies from machine in a parallel motion (not at an angle) with a firm pull
movement. The dies must slide back over the ball bearing in a parallel movement,
sometimes it is useful to give them a wiggle before removing to loosen them from their
position.
6. The dies will now be attached to the quick change tool
7. Replace the dies into the correct insert in the rack, and turn off the tool.
8. Replace tool into the tool holder for safekeeping.