Overview

This document provides technical information about Automax's Heated Blade Knives (Couteaux à Lame Chauffante) and associated equipment, including heat air nippers, temperature controllers, and servo heat nippers. It includes product descriptions, operational sequences, control parameters, and controller specifications.

Product Descriptions and Variants

• Heat Air Nippers (GT-NKH): Heated blade knives designed for cutting applications with heat air functionality.
• Temperature Controller (GT-NTH): Device to regulate the temperature of the heated blades.
• Servo Heat Nippers (GT-NKHD): Advanced nippers with servo control for precise cutting operations.

Note: Dimensions and descriptions may change without prior notice to improve performance.

Operational Sequence and Parameters

The cutting process is divided into several steps with specific speed and positioning parameters:

• Step S00 (Home Position): Blades return to home at 80 mm/sec.
• Step S01 (Fast Feed): Blades move rapidly (100 mm/sec) to the front of the gate.
• Step S02 (Cut Feed): Blades slow down to 0.4 mm/sec and stop at the gate edge to avoid damaging the workpiece.
• Step S03 (Cut): Blades perform the cutting action at 0.4 mm/sec and pause briefly after cutting.
• Step S04 (End Cut): Completion of cut and signal issuance.

Travel speeds and stopping times:

• Fast feed: 100 mm/sec
• Cut feed and cut: 0.4 mm/sec with stops of 0.5 to 2.0 seconds
• Return to home: 80 mm/sec

Positioning points: Home position, leaving 7 mm, leaving 0.5 mm, maximum value.

Control and Sequencing

The system supports teaching and programming of up to 16 points for positioning and speed settings. It allows configuration of sequences including input/output signals and conditions for automated operation.

Controller Features:

• Model: CTC-33
• 41 programmable steps
• Interfaces: Hirose HIF3BA 20-pin connector, RS485 communication, AMP 172167-1 connector
• Dimensions: 235 x 150 x 40 mm
• Weight: 0.9 kg

The controller supports numerical input for position, speed, acceleration, and pushing force, enabling precise control of the cutting process.

Process Flow and Signals

The workflow involves transferring the workpiece from the mold machine to the nipper position at the home position, starting the cutting sequence upon receiving a start signal, and conveying the finished product with an extraction unit after cutting completion. Signals are issued at key steps to synchronize operations.

Key Recommendations and Notes

• Dimensions and specifications are subject to change to improve performance without prior notice.
• Speed and positioning parameters should be carefully programmed to avoid damage to the workpiece.
• Use the dedicated controller for precise teaching and sequence programming.