3M Instruction Guide: 3M
TM
Locator Plate 3443-81-XX, 3D-Printed
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3.0
Procedures for Adjusting Shut Height
The Shut height should be adjusted from the base before the locator plate is put into
place. The 3M
TM
Assembly Presses 3316 and 3640 are adjusted with a knob at the top
of the press. The 3M
TM
Assembly Press 3335 is adjusted with the collar on the press
shaft, and the 3M
TM
Assembly Press 3830 is self-adjusting.
3.1
The shut height adjustment is made from the base of the assembly press
without the locator
plate or platen in place.
3.2
Lower the handle of the press until the handle casting makes contact with the
press casting. (See Figure 2)
3.3
Place the shut height gauge across the press base. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
3.4
Rotate the shut height to lower or raise adjustment feature until the bottom of
the shaft contacts the desired position on the shut height gauge. (See Figures 3
and 4)
Figure 3
Figure 4
