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MACHINE REGULATION AND UTILIZATION
4.1 Micrometric tracer point
The use of a micrometric tracer point on a machine for cutting bit and pump keys not only provides perfect fast
readings, but also rapidly resolves all those small depth variations needed when worn keys are involved.
NOTE: when the 2 ring nuts are turned together the movement for each notch equals 0.05 mm (with
knob (E1) loosened).
4.2
Tracer point spring
The spring function facilitates the search for spaces with the tracer point before the cutter makes the cuts.
• To enable the tracer point spring:
simply loosen the knob (E1) by a few turns (Fig. 14).
• To disable the tracer point spring:
push the tracer point all the way until it stops, then lock with the knob (E1).
E1
E1
G
G1
Tracer point spring ENABLED
Tracer point spring DISABLED
Fig. 14
4.3
Checking and calibration
The cutting tool on the machine is the part used to cut the key blanks and should be periodically checked and
replaced, if necessary.
Every time the cutting tool is changed, and during periodical operational tests, check calibration.
4.4
Calibration
The FASTBIT key-cutting machine requires two types of calibration: axis and depth.
Axis calibration:
Axis calibration is used to adjust the cutting space on the key.
The axis setting for the FASTBIT is fi xed and is established on assembly in our workshops.
Fig. 15
Operating manual
FASTBIT
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