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5.6.3) Adjustment of Thread Guide Disk Opening
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Loosen the tightening screw for the thread release adjustment plate.
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Conduct thread trimming to make the thread guide disk open.
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Adjust the guide disk to be open 0.6~0.8mm for general materials and 0.8~1mm for heavy materials respectively.
When the angle between the thread release adjustment plates is bigger, the opening of the thread guide disk increases.
When the angle between the plates is narrower, the opening decreases.
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When the adjustment is completed, fasten the tightening screws.
Wider
Narrower
Tightening
Screw
Opening
Thread Release
Adjusting Plate
Direction of Major Thread
Adjusting Device
Direction of Thread
Release Link
If the opening is not proper, the remaining thread might be too short or irregular. The thread guide
disk might not be completely closed.
Caution