Struers Exotom 100, Instruction Manual

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Exotom-100
Instruction Manual
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In Step-mode, the cut-off wheel enters the workpiece in three
alternating, pre-programmed steps of 10mm.
This method offers fast cutting of even very hard materials.
To select AxioCut/Step, press the CUTTING MODE button, until
the desired mode appears in the top bar of the display.
Note that the two initial steps of a cycle, 1 & 2, are 5mm only. The
cutting depth on steps 3 to 5 is 10mm.
After completing step 5, steps 3 to step 5 are repeated until the
workpiece has been cut through.
The arrows on the drawing point towards the position of the cut-
off wheel
after cutting.
Sweep-mode offers better cut-off wheel economy than Step-mode,
as a harder cut-off wheel can be used which in turn is more
resistant to wear. The latter method, however, is faster.
AxioCut/Step is intended for cutting of large items. Attempting to
cut small items in this mode may prove inefficient. Select
alternative Cutting Mode.
In Sweep-mode, the cut-off wheel enters the workpiece at a pre-
programmed feed speed. A Step column replaces the far-left
column in the Cutting Display (Feed) when in Sweep-mode.
FORCE is automatically set to maximum (700 N), to ensure
utilisation of all available force, no matter which STEP size has
been selected.
To select AxioCut/Sweep:
Press the CUTTING MODE button, until the desired mode
appears in the top bar of the display.
Push knob to select STEP parameter.
Turn knob to set STEP to the desired value (0.1-4.0 mm in
steps of 0.1 mm).
Push knob to select STOP parameter.
Turn knob to set the desired STOP position.
Press START
s
.
Note that the first step of a cycle moves the cut-off wheel from the
back to the front of the workpiece without touching it.
The arrows on the drawing point towards the position of the cut-
off wheel
after cutting/re-positioning. After completing step 6,
steps 1 to 6 are repeated until the workpiece has been cut
through.
AxioCut/Step
AxioCut/Sweep