Mat Clamp Pressure Knob

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Last updated: Aug 07, 2024

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The Mat Clamp Pressure Knob allows the user to switch between Standard and Low Clamp Pressure to avoid crushing fragile material for CMCs that include this feature.
- Push the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob In to use the Standard Pressure.
- Pull the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob Out to use the Lower Pressure.

Connections:

The Mat Clamp Pressure Knob is usually located on the Control Panel on the left side of the Board.
The Clamp Pressure can be set to a specific pressure with the Clamp Pressure Adjustment on the Control Panel.

Troubleshooting:

If the Clamps are not engaging:
- Check the Air Compressor and make sure it is on.
- Check the air lines to make sure they are not kinked.
- For the Z Series, see if the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob on the Control Panel is set to the low setting.
- For the Z Series, make sure the Clamp Pressure Adjustment on the Control Panel isn’t set too low.
- Are the connection cables for the ECU/Driver Pack, Gantry, Computer and Control Panel (if appropriate) on tight?
- Turn off the ECU/Driver Pack close the software. Turn on the ECU/Driver Pack restart the software.
- Check the Air Clamp Actuator Valve in the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry.
  - The Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.

Mat Clamp Pressure Knob