Operating instructions 3745
Flexproof-Cutter
AF-603
Page 5 of
20
Edition: 01/0512
Subject to alterations
2.
Mode of operation
The preparing device (die-cutting machine) operates by the sequential step method with pneumatic
actuation.
The belt/tape is clamped to the cutting table (14) with 2 pneumatically actuated clamping bars (13).
The die-cutting head (23) on the threaded spindle is manually shifted one punching pitch by means of a
crank (5) with indexing device (4) and positioned for the following die-cutting step.
The exchangeable die-cutting head (23) is equipped with two cutting blades (21) which are protected by the
holding down bracket (22) when the machine is not in operation. During the punching operation, the holding
down bracket (22) holds the belt/tape firmly on the cutting pad (17).
As cutting pad (17) a hard plastic plate is used.
The machine frame has a slit on each side which allows to process belts/tapes over 600 mm/
24 in.
wide.
For safety reasons, the die-cutting head (23) is cased with a hood (11) to protect it against accidental
manipulation.
WARNING
Never operate the die-cutting machine without the protecting hood (11) in place
→
danger of injury!