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TM-403 User’s Guide
Taper Setup
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6.
Adjust the
Cover Tape tension,
turning the
Tension Adjustment Knob
on the back of the
Cover Tape Arm
clockwise (in) to increase ten-
sion. The goal is to tighten the cover tape so
there is not excess freedom in the tape when it
is advanced.
Load Take-up Reel
1.
Mount an empty take-up reel on the take-up reel spindle. The width of the reel
must match the width of the carrier tape and its diameter should be large enough
to accommodate the number of components in the taping job.
2.
The
Take-up Tension Control
is located on the front of the Heat Sealer enclosure
next to the
Seal Pressure Gauge & Control
. Adjust the take-up tension to a rate
that suits the weight of the parts that are being processed, adjusting it so the take-
up motor pulls the sealed tape gently forward.
Mechanical Hazard!
Avoid placing fingers between the carrier tape and the Take-up
Reel when the TM-402 is in operation. Pinching or entrapment
may occur if safety precautions are not observed.
Step 5:
Setup
Taper
TAKE-UP
