Roland MODELA Pro II ZCL-540, User Manual

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56 Chapter 5 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting
5-1 Cutting Area
Limitations on Workpiece Size
Some limitations affect the size of the workpiece (the material to cut) that you can mount on the rotary axis unit. Exceeding
these may cause contact with moving parts, which may cause damage to the workpiece, tool breakage, or malfunction. Be
sure to comply with all of the conditions described below.
WARNING: Failure to comply may lead to danger of injury by a broken tool thrown out with force.
Height and Depth of the Workpiece
Maximum Size
Never exceed the range shown in
the figure under any circumstances.
Also be careful to note that this may
be further restricted by the amount of
tool extension.
Important Note on Square Material
Be careful to ensure no contact with
any corner of the workpiece. For
example, when you're using square
material whose height is 100 mil -
limeters, the maximum depth is 150
millimeters.
The length of the workpiece
The length of a workpiece that can
be loaded is as indicated below. If an
item exceeds this, contact with the live
center is impossible.
When a standard table is installed:
Maximum 371 mm (14.6 in.)
When a T-slot table is installed:
Maximum 297 mm (11.7 in.)
Diameter 180 mm
(7 in.)
A-axis center
Maximum workpiece range
Never allow the workpiece
t
o extend beyond this range.
100 mm (3.9 in.)
150 mm (5.9 in.)
Workpiece
Maximum
workpiece
range
Maximum workpiece length