Struers Discotom-60 Mode D'emploi page 65

Clamping the Workpiece
Automatic Cutting
Manual cutting
Discotom-60 /-65
Instruction Manual
Quick Reference Guide
 Secure the workpiece using the clamping device of your choice,
usually the quick-clamping device. Place the workpiece between
the clamp and the backstop.
 Push the clamp towards the workpiece and lock the quick-
clamping device with the locking handle.
 Clamp the workpiece.
 Position the cut-off wheel so that it can cut the sample and lock it
in place with the cut-off wheel locking handle on the right of the
machine.
 Position the cutting table with the Y-table joystick.
 Carefully close the protection hood.
 Select Automatic Cutting mode.
 If necessary, set the feed speed.
 Press the start button
 After cutting, the cutting table automatically returns to its start
position.
 Open the protection hood and release the clamping device.
 Remove the workpiece.
 Loosen the locking handle on the right hand side of the machine,
so that the cutting handle moves freely.
 Clamp the workpiece.
 Position the cutting table under the cut-off wheel.
 Carefully close the protection hood.
 Select Manual Cutting mode.
 Press the start button
 Lower the cut-off wheel until it contacts the workpiece and apply
pressure until the sample is cut.
 Reduce pressure near the end of the cut.
 Open the protection hood and release the clamping device.
 Remove the workpiece.
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to begin cutting.
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