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4.
CONTINUOUS MARKS OR SCRATCHES
a.
Check for interference with shear.
b.
Inspect guide rods for imperfections.
5.
MATERIAL SLIPPING:
(MACHINE NOT PULLING MATERIAL THROUGH)
a.
Check the pressure on the spool shaft that is in use from the upright brakes.
b.
Check that the entrance guides are not too tight or restricting the material.
i.
If the guides are correct and the spools are unlocked, add pressure to the #1 & #2 drive assemblies
(SEE PG. 14, SECTION 10).
ii.
When metal slippage occurs while clearing machine and after metal is past the #2 drive, add equal
pressure to the #3 DRIVE FORMING ROLLER (SEE PG. 19).
6.
OIL CANNING OR RIPPLING ON BOTTOM
a.
An imperfect bottom on the gutter is very uncommon from the IRONMAN.
i.
Check all bottom rollers, drive rollers, and skate rollers for tape, debris, or buildup.
ii.
Make sure top drive rollers are not past factory tolerance.
