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TEST RUN
Ensure that the typewheel have reached the proper operating temperature. Check that
there is foil in position and there is a wire in the wire fixture before performing the following
procedure.
1.
Start the host machine.
2.
After several impressions, stop the host machine.
3.
Inspect the wire to determine the quality of the imprint. If the quality
needs improvement, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual
to determine the necessary adjustments. Follow the procedures
specified to adjust the imprinter.
4.
Once the imprint quality is satisfactory, the imprinter is ready to place
into service.
OPERATION
THEORY OF OPERATION
The KIP-20 Wire Marking Machine works in conjunction with a host machine to imprint
legends on wire insulation. The host machine sends the signal to the KIP-20 to
synchronize the imprinting with the position of the wire.
Figure 8 illustrates the sequence of events involved in the print cycle. A print pulse is sent
from the host machine to initiate the print cycle. The start of the print pulse starts the
dwell. The duration the dwell, which is programmed by the operator, controls the length of
time the air valve coil is energized.
During the time that the air valve coil is energized, air is allowed to extend the air cylinder.
The air cylinder drives the wire fixture toward the typewheels. The air regulator governs
the force of the air cylinder extension.
When the air cylinder is fully extend, the foil and the wire are pressed against the
typewheels and an imprint is made. The dwell determines the duration of the imprint.
During contact, pigment from the foil is transferred to the wire.
When the air cylinder retracts, the wire fixture lowers from the printwheels, the foil
advances to the next print position, and the host machine advances the wire. The print
cycle is then repeated.
The quality of the imprint is governed by the following conditions:
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The type of the foil
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The temperature of the typewheel
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The duration of contact time.
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The force of the air cylinder.
Summary of Contents for KIP-20
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