Air Clamp
This section provides definitions, hardware support and troubleshooting for the Air Clamps, located within the Air Clamp Rails, will expand to securely hold the matboard in place while cutting on CMC models that include this feature.
The Air Clamps, located within the Air Clamp Rails, will expand to securely hold the matboard in place while cutting on CMC models that include this feature.
Usage:
Before cutting, the Air Clamps will inflate to secure the matboard in place.
After cutting, the Air Clamps will deflate, allowing for easy removal of the matboard.
Connections:
Air Clamps are located in the Air Clamp Rails of the 5000, 8000 and 8500 CMC models.
One Air Clamp is in the Vertical Rail and two are in the Horizontal Rails.
Controlled by:
The Air Clamp is controlled by the Air Compressor, the Air Regulator, the Air Valve Assembly in the Gantry and the ECU/Driver Pack signals.
The Gantry controls the Head Z-Axis, Gantry X and Y-Axis, Head Lift/Drop, Footblock Rotation and Clamp Activation.
The ECU/Driver Pack controls the electrical signals and powers the CMC and its functions.
Troubleshooting:
The matboard is being pushed aside when you try to cut:
Make sure that the Air Compressor is on.
Check the Air Lines to make sure they are not kinked.
If the Air Clamps are not inflating:
Listen for the sound of an air leak in the Clamp; if the Clamp is leaking, the Air Clamp needs to be replaced.
Make sure that the Air Compressor is on.
Check the Air Lines to make sure they are not kinked.
Are the connection cables for the ECU/Driver Pack, Gantry, Computer and Control Panel (if appropriate) tightly connected?
Turn off the ECU/Driver Pack and close the software. Turn on the ECU/Driver Pack and restart the software.
The Clamps are not inflating/engaging: Check the Clamp Test Button on the Actuator Valve of the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry. The Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.