Cutter Leaves Big Burrs on Cut Keys
A sharp cutter requires almost no deburring. A dull cutter requires a lot of deburring. A dull cutter
seems to make the keys “float” and you’re always “force-feeding” the keys into the stylus and cutter
wheel. Replace the cutter or get it resharpened. Call us for resharpening details.
My Resharpened Cutter Doesn’t Work Well
The cutter resharpening service didn’t have it reground – instead you went to a service that used a
different means of sharpening such as etching or striking. Simply put… your cutter wheel should
always be resharpened by grinding –and you will need a quality service to do it right. Call us for
quality resharpening details.
I’m Mobile and My Power Converter Won’t Work
Your 115 VAC motor needs a mobile generator to work properly. Power Converters work fine on
electric drills, TV’s and radios. Many split phase capacitor motors do not work well on some power
converters. Buy a Redi-Line or similar motor/generator and you’ll get the performance you need.
I’m Mobile and My Machine Won’t Cut Keys
You have your 12 Volt D.C, motor wired in reverse or you are using a small wire gauge. Reverse the
wiring connections and/or use heavier wire such as 14 Gauge or heavier.
I’m Mobile and I Keep Breaking Shoulder Screws in My “Stick-Shift” Linkages
This situation is caused by a combination of the weight of your carriage (about 9 pounds) in the locked
back position and aggravated by the bouncing around of the service vehicle driving on the roads. You
can fix the situation once and for all by releasing the carriage when it’s not in use – put a piece of
heavy cardboard, a small piece of wood or even a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet
WHEN DO I REPLACE. . .
a)
Replace the
cutter wheel
when deburring the key seems to take longer than normal. Replace
the cutter wheel when you find yourself “assisting” or “force-feeding” the carriage more
often,especially in deep cuts.
NOTE:
Rytan’s key machine cutter can be resharpened.
Call us for details.
b)
Resharpen your cutters in sets. Store your old cutters until you’ve accumulated at least
three cutters – then call us about resharpening them to all the same size. When you have
them all resharpened to the same size you will have to readjust your key machine only ONCE
for all your resharpened cutters.
c)
Replace your key machine’s
stylus
when you can see a worn spot such as a slight groove
and/or excessive rounding of the otherwise sharp stylus.
d) Replace
vise jaws
when the edges become rounded, flaired, mushroomed or when you’ve
cut into them too many times.
e)
Replace the
key gauge shaft
and/or
carriage
when the key gauge shaft wobbles in the
carriage excessively.
f)
Replace the
carriage shaft
and
bronze Oilite® bearings
when you can wobble them
beyond “just noticeable”.
g)
Replace the
drive belt
yearly if you use the machine a lot. Every 3-5 years if you have a
low volume shop.
h)
Replace the
cutter shaft
assembly when you hear a whiring, grinding or buzzing sound
(do not mistake the drive belt sound) or when you can feel any movement in the cutter shaft
assembly when you test it.
i)
Replace the
power switch
if you accidentally bump it, or hit it, or drop something on it.
j)
Replace the
power cord
when it begins to show signs of wear or cracking. If your machine
is 5 years old or more you should consider replacing it just in case for safety reasons.
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