Discotom-2
Instruction Manual
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It is very important to make sure that the object is firmly and
immovably fixed in the clamping device. Discotom-2 is provided with
a two-vice quick-clamping device capable of handling almost any
kind of object.
Normally, where a flat object is involved both vices are used. If the
object is not quite flat, only the right-hand side vice is to be tightened.
This is done to avoid the risk of destroying the cut-off wheel through
jamming when the part of the object being cut off is forced
downwards by the left-hand side vice. The object should be placed in
such a way that it rests firmly against the plates against which the
vices of the quick-clamping device slide. This ensures that the cut
will be carried out at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the object.
When cutting a number of identical specimens, it may be helpful to
fasten a stop block in the left-hand side vice, using the right-hand
side one to hold the object. Objects too delicate to be fixed in the two
quick-clamping devices may advantageously be placed on or
between two plates of expanded polystyrene. Objects mounted like
this require careful cutting, being less firmly held than when properly
clamped.
To avoid facetting the object may be securely clamped, for instance
in the right-hand vice, tightening the left-hand vice just enough to
prevent the cut part of the object from shifting on being cut.
Leave open the protection screen when the machine is not used, in
order to avoid corrosion of the cutting table by condensed water.
Clamping of Specimens
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