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Tooling Set-Up and Alignment Procedures   

Troubleshooting

MHN Head Assembly

MHNXX -XX -XX -XX
      Identification Suffix
      Blank = standard (no extension)
      25 = 25mm extension
      50 = 50mm extension
      75 = 75mm extension
      Larger number indicates amount of extension
      Letters indicate special or altered unit
    Component Number
    00 = Standard Head
  Nut Number
  06 = M6 MHN Nut
  08 = M8 MHN Nut
  10 = M10 MHN Nut
  12 = M12 MHN Nut
Head Type Identification
MHNA = Standard Head
MHNAE = Head with Error Proofing

Die Buttons

MHNB -XX -XXX -XX
      Identification Suffix
      Indicates special or altered unit
    Nominal Panel Metal Thickness
  Nut Number
  06
  08
  10
  12
Indicates Standard MHN Nut Button

Die Button Retainer

HRAM-32 (M6, M8, M10)
HRAM-40 (M12)

Power Feeder

MPF -XX -X
    00 Indicates Assembly
  Nut THD in millimeters
  MHN06
  MHN08
  MHN10
  MHN12
Pierce Nut Feeder

Registry Marker

MSM-26-30 Use for all nut sizes

Electrical Prox Probe Requirements

FCP-8D-PNP Nut Detection Panel
MSE-84 Die Wiring Kit

Plastic Nut Guide

MHN -XX -12 x 15'
    00 Indicates Assembly
  Nut Number
  06 = M6 MHN Nut
  08 = M8 MHN Nut
  10 = M10 MHN Nut
  12 = M12 MHN Nut

 

Nose Sub-Assembly
Detail No. Description Part No. No. Req'd
1 Nose Assy MHN-XX-01-XX 1
1.1 Nose Body MHN-XX-01N-XX 1
1.2 Segment 1 MHN-XX-01S1-XX 1
1.3 Segment 2 MHN-XX-01S2-XX 1
1.4 Segment 3 MHN-XX-01S3-XX 1
1.5 Segment 4 MHN-XX-01S4-XX 1
1.6 Guide Insert MHN-XX-01G 1
1.7 Urethane Round Rod 130648 8
1.8 Flat Head Screw 502095 1
Base Nose Sub-Assembly
Detail No. Description Part No. No. Req'd
2 Shank MHN-XX-02-XX 1
3 Base MHN-COM-03 1
3.1 Sleeve Bearing MHN-MS-144 1
4 Backup Plate MHN-COM-04 1
5 Plunger MHN-XX-05-XX 1
6 Finger MHN-XX-0a6 2
7 Proximity Probe MSE-7APNP-CA 1
9 Cover MHN-XX-09 2
10 Guide Pin MHN-XX-10 2
11 Guide Plate MHN-XX-11 1
12 Plastic Chuting MHN-XX-12 1
13 Probe Retaining Plate MHN-XX-13 1
14 M5 x 0.8P x 12 lg SHCS 500221 4
15 Lever Arm MHN-COM-15 1
16 Shank Spring MS-1-XXX 1
17 Shank Stop Pin MHN-MS-3 1
18 Stop Pin Retaining Plate MHN-MS-4 1
19 Retaining Bolt MHN-MS-5 1
20 NPT Plug (1/8") MS-20 1
21 3mm )D x 16 mm lg Dowel MS-109 1
22 M10 x 1.0P x 35 lg SHCS 500222 2
23 6 mm OD x 20m lg Dowel 501922 1
24 M4 x 0.7P x 10 lg FHS 502100 6
25 M6 x 1.0P x 12 SHCS-Low hd 502577 4
26 Spring Ring 502950 4
27 Finger Spring 503186 2
28 10 mm OD x 20 mm lg Dowel Supplied by Customer 2
29 M10 x 1.5P x 40 lg SHCS Supplied by Customer 3
Chute Attaching Block Sub-Assembly
Detail No. Description Part No. No. Req'd.
8 Chute Attaching Assy MHN-XX-08  
8.1 Chute Attaching Block MHN-XX-08B 1
8.2 Cover Plate MHN-XX-08C 1
8.3 M6 x 1.0P x 16 SHCS 500905 2

XX - denotes nut number and extension length

In-Line Power Feeder
Detail No. Description Part No. No. Req'd.
01 Feed Block MPF-MHNXX-01-PP 1
02 Top Plate MPF-250-02-PP 1
03 Air Cylinder (1-1/2 bore) MPF-AIR-PP 1
04 Cover Plate MPF-MHNXX-04-PP 2
05 Slide Track MPF-250-B-05 1
06 Clevis MPF-COM-06 1
07 Nut Pawl Spring CS-3 1
08 Nut Pawl MPF-COM-31 1
09 Side Mounting Plate MPF-250-09 1
10 Cover Plate Screws
(1/4-20 x 5/8" socket head cap screw)
MS-17 3
11 Cover Plate Screws
(1/4-20 x 1/2" socket head cap screw; low head)
500021 8
12 Chuting MHN-XX-12 2
13 Clevis Set Screw (#10-32 x 3/16") CS-10 1
14 Clevis Dowel
(1/4 O.D. x 3/4" long)
CS-15 1
15 Slide Track Screws
(1/4-20 x 2-3/4" socket head cap screw)
MS-156 4
16 Slide Track Dowel
(1/4 O.D. x 1-3/8" long)
500300 2
17 Screw (1/4-20 x 7/8") 500209 4
18 Roll Pin (5/16 O.D. x 2" long) MS-158 1
19 ???? Screw (5/16-18 x 1.75" long) ??? 2??

Assembly/Disassembly

The MHN Round Pierce Nut 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 Attaching Block - Removing or Installing Chute Attaching Block

Removal:

  • Depress lever arm (J) to disengage lock pin. Pull Chute Attaching Block (A) from head.

Installation:

  • Insert Chute Attaching Block (A). Make certain lock pin engages when Chute Attaching Block is inserted.
  • Remove device used to block Nut flow from hole (J) in Chute Attaching Block.

Nose Assembly - Removing or Installing Nose Body Assembly

Removal:

  • Remove Chute Attaching block (A), as described previously.
  • Support nose (Q) and remove two shank screws (P).
  • Slide Nose/Assembly down off plunger (D).

Installation:

  • Position Nose/Assembly on plunger and install two shank screws (P).
  • Install Chute Attaching Block (A), as described previously.

Nose and Shank Assemblies - Removing or Installing Nose and Shank Assemblies

Removal

  • Remove Chute Attaching Block (A), as described previously.
  • Remove screws (C) and pin plate (F) from base.
  • Use a pry bar and apply force on Shank to relieve spring pressure on Shank stop pin (E) and remove pin. Slowly release spring pressure.
  • Remove Nose (Q) and Shank (K).

Installation

  • Position Shank (K) and Nose (Q) in Head.
  • Use a pry bar and apply force to Shank to compress Shank spring and install Shank stop pin (E) so that pin enters slot in Shank.
  • Install stop pin plate and tighten plate screw (C).
  • Install Chute Attaching Block (A), as previously described.

Head Assembly - Removing or Installing Head Assembly

Removal:

  • Remove Chute Attaching Block (A),as described previously.
  • Remove screws (C) and pin plate (F)from base.
  • Use a pry bar and apply force on Shank to relieve spring pressure on Shank stop pin (E)and remove pin. Slowly release spring pressure.
  • Remove socket head screws (S).Tap base with a soft hammer and pry loose from the die shoe dowel pins.

Installation

  • Position Base Assembly on dowel pins in die shoe and install socket head screws (S).
  • Use a pry bar and apply force to Shank to compress Shank spring and install Shank stop pin (E) so that pin enters slot in Shank.
  • Install stop pin plate (F) and tighten plate screw (C).
  • Install Chute Attaching Block (A), as described previously.

 

 

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