Calibration Jig Base- our base allows CP-4, CP-6,
and IP/QP BFC style feeders to be calibrated. This is
accomplished by interchanging the sub bases. Calibration
Jig Base comes equipped with digital micrometers in
the X and Y-axis, allowing the user to identify bent
feeder bases in the X-axis, and adjust for the Y-axis
pickup point (through the eccentric adjuster screw on
the feeder).
How to use the feeder calibration system:
Install the sub-base for the style of feeder you are
going to calibrate. For CP4/CP6 style feeders
you must slide the sub-base forward to the 1st alignment
pin, IP/QP style feeders to the 2nd alignment pin, while
keeping the sub-base against the guide on the right
side. Once the sub-base is in position, tighten
the locking screw. Now that you have the sub-base installed,
insert the appropriate master gauge onto the sub-base
and focus the tool scope. Next, center the crosshairs
on the tool scope to the calibration circle on the master
gauge using the micrometers. Once the scope is
centered to the gauge, then zero by pressing the zero
buttons on the X and Y digital micrometers. Remove
the master gauge and you are ready to calibrate feeders.
Install appropriate width steel tape into feeder for
calibration, then place the feeder on the sub-base.
For CP4/CP6 advance feeder by turning the feeder
advancement cam clockwise, IP/QP feeders advance by
hand all the way forward. Check the image in the
tool scope to verify the hole in the steel tape is centered
on the crosshairs. If adjustment is needed, loosen
the locknut on the eccentric screw and adjust until
the calibration mark is centered in the “Y”
direction. If the calibration mark is off center
in the “X” direction, move the micrometer
until the “X” crosshair is lined up and
verify that the micrometer does not read more than +/-
0.25mm. The “X” direction corresponds
to a bent feeder body and there is no adjustment to
fix this problem. Our specification is 0.25mm. Other
specifications may be chosen.
It is suggested that the tool scope be check/verified
with the master gauge periodically.
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