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Air Regulator

Air Regulator

  • This section defines and provides resolutions for common hardware issues for the Air Regulator that connects the Air Compressor to the Board through the Air Lines.

  • Air Regulator Definition: The Air Regulator controls the CMC’s primary Air Pressure from the Air Compressor and regulates the Clamps, Head Lift, Head Plunge, Blade Plunge, and Blade Depth.

Usage:

  • The Air Pressure for the Air Regulator is usually set around 60-70 psi; it is set at the factory and does not need adjusting.

  • The Air Regulator is self-releasing when the Air Compressor is turned off.

  • You may hear air leaking from the Air Regulator when the Air Compressor is first turned on.

    • It will stop once sufficient pressure builds and the Air Regulator seals itself.

  • Check the Air Regulator at least once a week for any buildup of moisture or oil.

Air Regulator

Air Regulator Connections and Controls:

  • The Air Regulator connects the Air Compressor to the Board at the back of the Gantry, then into the Control Panel on CMCs that support that feature.

  • The Air Regulator is controlled by the Air Compressor.

The Air Regulator controls:

  • The Air Regulator controls the CMC’s primary Air Pressure from the Air Compressor and regulates:

    • Clamps

    • Head Lift

    • Head Plunge

    • Blade Plunge

    • Blade Depth

The Gauge on the Air Regulator is pre-set at the Factory and does not need adjusting.

The Gantry and Air Valve Assembly Control:

Troubleshooting:

  • This is normal and it will continue until the Air Regulator builds up enough pressure to seal itself off.