Operating Manual
Matrix
Copyright Silca 2012
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8 MACHINE CALIBRATION AND REGULATION
Before carrying out cutting operations the clamps and tools must be regulated. The spring devices on the machine
to facilitate cutting operations for the operator are activated or deactivated according to the type of key to be cut:
•
vertical spring for the tracer point used for dimple keys (ch.8.4)
•
cross spring for the carriage used for laser keys (ch.8.5)
8.1 FITTING AND REMOVING TOOLS
ATTENTION: carry out this operation with the cutter motor off.
Lever (D) fully raised.
Clamp carriage lever (C) fully down.
Fig. 16
Matrix PRO version
Tracer point
Fitting:
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insert the tracer point all the way into its spindle,
with numbered ring towards the clamp.
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Hold the tracer point in this position and turn the
upper knob (M) clockwise to lock.
Removing:
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turn the knob (M) anti-clockwise to open the self-
centering gripper and remove the tool. Rotate the
knob without exerting pressure until it clicks.
Cutter
Fitting:
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insert the cutter all the way into its spindle, with
numbered ring towards the clamp.
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Turn the tool to fit it into its seat (anti-rotation
system).
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Hold the cutter in this position and turn the knob
(M1) clockwise to lock. Do not exert pressure to
turn the knob slightly (M1).
Removing:
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press knob (M1) lightly downwards and turn anti-
clockwise to open the self-centering gripper and
remove the tool. Do not exert pressure to turn the
knob slightly (M1).
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