6.6.2 Slide Stroke Adjustment
The factory default for the slide stroke is the 2” (which is the maximum stroke). When setting up
a new process, it is recommended that dispense tip be positioned using the clamps on the stand,
not by adjusting the slide stroke. This will ensure that dispense tip is as far away from the part
as possible when retracted to avoid collisions when loading and unloading parts.
The slide stroke should only be adjusted when the time required to advance and retract the slide
results in an unacceptable cycle time. This should be a rare occurrence. To minimize the slide
advance and retract times, the speed controls should first be adjusted (see Section 5.2.6). If this
does not reduce the cycle time sufficiently, the slide stroke can be reduced using the following
procedure.
1. Press the “EMERGENCY STOP” button.
2. Remove the red slide guard by removing the two pan head socket screws.
3. Loosen the set screws on the two stop collars on the slide shafts.
4. Manually push the slide up as shown below.
5. Adjust the first stop collars to the desired position and tighten the set screw.
6. Push the slide down so that it is fully advanced and the stop collar that has been tightened is
seated against the slide block.
7. Seat the second stop collar on the slide block and tighten the set screw.
8. Replace the slide guard.
9. Reset the “EMERGENCY STOP” by rotating it in either direction and pulling it out.
Warning!
When the emergency stop is reset, the slide may retract. Be sure to keep your
hands and other objects clear of the slide before resetting the emergency stop.
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