Standard for Clip Cutting Machine

1. Preparation before operation

1.1 Before operation, the operator shall wear work clothes, with cuffs fastened tightly, and the bottom of the coat shall not be opened, and the work cap must be worn properly.

1.2 The operator of this machine tool must be familiar with the main structure, performance and use method of the shearing machine, and it is forbidden to use the equipment beyond the performance.

1.3 The shearing machine is suitable for cutting all kinds of steel plates, copper plates, aluminum plates and non-metallic plates with the thickness of the rated value of the machine tool. In addition, the material must be free of hard marks, welding slag, slag inclusions, and welds, and it is not allowed to cut over the thickness.

1.4 Before starting, add grease according to the equipment lubrication regulations, check the oil quantity and quality of the oil cup, and cover the oil cup hole cover.

1.5 Turn on the power switch. It is required to test run the power switch for 2-3 times before operation. The operation can only be carried out after confirming that the lubrication is good and the operation is normal.

2. Inspection of Clip Cutting Machine

2.1 Before operation, the upper and lower blades shall be aligned first, and the blade clearance shall be determined according to the thickness of the sheared steel plate, generally between 5% and 7% of the thickness of the sheared plate. The flywheel shall be rotated by hand every time the clearance is adjusted to make the upper and lower blades move back and forth once, and the clearance shall be checked with a feeler gauge to prevent the spring from breaking or damaging the blade.

2.2 The knife plate shall be fastened firmly, the blade must be close to each other, and the upper and lower knife plate surfaces shall be kept parallel. After alignment, it shall be inspected by manual turning to avoid accidents.

3. Shearing operation

3.1 During shearing, the pressing device shall firmly press the plate, and it is not allowed to shear without firmly pressing.

3.2 Pay attention to the safety of fingers when feeding, especially when a sheet is cut to the end, do not put fingers under the sheet or feed fingers into the edge. The fingers of the operator shall be kept at least 200mm away from the  cutting edge and away from the pressing device.

3.3 Always pay attention to the abnormal failure of the clamping mechanism, clutch and brake. When cutting, concentrate on it. If any abnormal phenomenon is found on the equipment, immediately stop cutting, cut off the power supply and notify the relevant personnel for maintenance.

3.4 It is forbidden to loosen the retaining device or adjust the blade clearance by knocking. When adjusting guide rail clearance and blade clearance, stop the machine before proceeding. It is forbidden to manually enter the cutting zone or receive and pick up the material by hand during the working operation.

4. Completion of operation

4.1 Cut off the power supply, clean the equipment and make spot inspection records.

4.2 Clean the site and place the processing materials and surplus materials at the designated location.