Rapid-Air SERVO FEED WITH PILOT RELEASE: KBX SERIES User Manual
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INSTALLATION AND MECHANICAL SETUP OF MOUNTING BRACKET
The cast mounting bracket is available for mounting the KBX feed directly to the bolster
plate of the press. Mounting holes are located on the top and front for securing the
bracket firmly. It is very important that the servo bracket and the KBX feed be secured
and not allowed to float or vibrate.
Note: It is very important that the end of the bolster plate where the servo feed is to be
mounted, be perpendicular to the top surface of the bolster plate within +-.005 to
assure the KBX feed will be aligned for proper feeding.
Align the KBX feed bracket with the center line of the bolster plate and transfer the
mounting holes on the top face. There are two 3/8” clearance slots on the smaller
bracket and two 1/2” clearance slots on the large bracket.
Once the bracket has been aligned and secured to the bolster plate, the KBX feed can
now be put in place. The slotted holes in the mounting bracket allow for accurate
alignment of the servo feed in the x-y axis. There is an elevating screw to position the
servo feed to the proper tooling pass line height.
When the KBX feed has been aligned and mounted to the bracket, loosen the elevator
locking screws and position the servo to match the tooling pass line height. This is
accomplished by turning the adjusting screw provided. When the servo is correctly
positioned, tighten the elevator locking screws to prevent the unit from moving. There
are 2 locking screws on the small bracket and on the large bracket. To finish, adjust
and lock the two stabilizing bolts to keep the mounting bracket from flexing when
feeding material into the die.
The unit is now assembled and the next step will be to attach the electrical and air to
the servo feed unit.
Material alignment is critical. The KBX feed rolls are so precise that they will move the
material in whatever direction that they are presented to the die. The feed and die must
be in line and square to one another. The servo feed does not have the power of a
press driven roll feed so the feed will fault out if misaligned. This is a good warning
and if corrected could result in better tool life.