Tooling Set-Up and Alignment Procedures

The Multifastener registry marker is designed to provide immediate visual determination of proper or improper ram setting.

Function

• The registry marker has a raised circle with the letters “N ” and “G ” located within, raised to different levels (see Fig.2).

• At the bottom of the die stroke, if a circle and a “G ” are stamped in your metal panel, the die is set properly (see Fig.1).

• If a circle and “NG ” appears, the hit is too hard (see Fig.1).

• If no mark appears, the hit is too light (see Fig.1).

Location in the Die

The registry marker is mounted in the same die shoe as the installation head and is positioned over the part panel that is to receive the PierceForm ® Stud (see Fig.3).The registry marker should be located as close to the head as possible.

Setting

The proper shut height of the “Good ” registry marker is 76.07 mm (see Fig 3.  Shut height dimension does not include retainer plate thickness.

Mounting in the Die

The registry marker incorporates a heavy-duty lock feature to facilitate mounting in the die.  (Ball lock retainer must be provided by customer.)

Visual Inspection of the Stud Installation

Proper ram setting can be achieved and continuously checked by visually inspecting the PierceForm stud flange as installed, using the following guide.

PierceForm Stud Head Set-Up Adjustments

During die tryout of the PierceForm Stud Installation head (and during normal operation) certain conditions may occur which may be easily corrected.

No stud is deposited in Panel (Causes)

• No studs in head (check stud supply for obstruction in feed system, chuting).
• Head improperly assembled (check for proper assembly).
• Head failing to open fully.
• Improper shut-height setting (check ram setting -nose contacts base).
• Obstruction in chuting or chute attaching block (shut off stud flow and clear blockage at feeder).
• Stud jammed in head (remove chute attaching block and clear jammed stud from head.

Head Fails to Open Fully (Causes)

• Check main compression spring.
• Check for obstruction in air port.

Air Pressure

• A constant air supply of 40-60 PSIG is required at air port.  This air supply will insure that the head is in the proper position before stud installation.

Stud in Head - Press Will Not Cycle

• Probe not sensing stud.

Recommended Alignment Method

• Install die button retainer on lower die shoe by direct layout or with template.  Insert alignment die button in retainer.

• Locate installation head mounting screws in upper die shoe by die layout.

• Loosely mount base, back-up plate and plunger with screws.

• Lower upper die shoe so that the plunger properly enters alignment die button.

• Tighten head mounting screws.

• Repeat steps for each head in die.

• Transfer dowel holes into upper die shoe.  Drill holes and ream for press fit dowel pins.

• Locate and machine clearance holes for shank and spring in upper die shoe.

• Install head in each head location.  Follow plant die tryout procedures; follow ram setting procedures in this manual.

Assembly/Disassembly

The PierceForm Stud installation heads may be easily repaired using the following procedures.  Most repairs can be accomplished without removing the head from the die or fixture, keeping ‘downtime ’ to a minimum..

Chute Adaptor/Chuting

Removing or Installing Chute Adaptor/Chuting

Removal:

• Shut off air/deactivate hopper feed before disconnect of chuting.

• Disconnect chute adaptor (C) and chuting from feed housing bushing (B) by releasing spring plunger (M).

Installation:

• Reconnect chute adaptor (C) and chuting into feed housing bushing (B).

• Engage spring plunger (M) to ensure that chute adaptor is retained.

Nose Assembly

• Removing or Installing Nose Body Assembly

Removal (turn off air):

• Support nose/assembly (E) and push roll pins (F) out of feed housing (D) and nose body.

• Pull nose/assembly down off of feed housing.

Installation:

• Position nose/assembly (E) up against bottom surface of feed housing (D).

• Insert roll pins (F) into nose/assembly and through feed housing.

• Turn on air.

Feed Housing and Nose Body Assemblies

Removing or Installing Feed Housing and Nose Body Assemblies

Removal (turn off air):

• Remove chute adaptor (C) and chuting as described previously.

• Remove detent pin (A).

• Support feed housing (D) and pull feed housing bushing (B) out of feed housing.

• Slide feed housing and nose body/assembly (E) off of shank (H) and plunger (not shown).

Installation:

• Position feed housing (D) and nose body (E) under base (G).

• Slide feed housing bushing (B) through feed housing and shank (H).

• Insert detent pin (A) through feed housing (D) and notch in feed housing bushing (B).

• Attach chute adaptor (C) and chuting as described previously.

• Turn on air.

Head Assembly

• Removing or Installing Head Assembly

Removal (turn off air):

• Disconnect plastic tubing (I).

• Disconnect proximity probe (K) by loosening socket head cap screw (L).

• Remove head assembly by removing socket head cap screws (J).

• Tap base with soft hammer and pry from the die shoe dowel pins.

Installation

• Position base assembly on dowel pins in die shoe and install socket head cap screws (J).

• Attach proximity probe (K) with socket head cap screw (L).

• Attach plastic tubing (I).  Turn on air.

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