GBC USP 13 User Manual

USP 13

UNIVERSAL SPEED PUNCH

Operator Manual

USP 13

UNIVERSAL SPEED PUNCH

Operator Manual Table of Contents

Operating Instructions 1 Service and Maintenance Agreement 2 Selecting Knife Set Up 3 Installation of Punching Die 4 Set Up Instructions 5 Quick Reference Instructions 8 Maintenance Instructions 9 General Rules for Grinding Pins 10 Options and Accessories 11

USP 13 Universal Speed Punch

Operating Instructions

The Universal Speed Punch from GBC Automated Finishing Division is specially designed to punch various weight paper sheets and cover stock. The machine has a variable speed control which can be adjusted from 70-110 cycles per minute.

The thickness of individual layers being punched is adjustable, but should not exceed a maximum of .080” per lift. Depending on the quality and weight of the material being processed, it may be necessary to adjust the lift to less than maximum. .070” is a good operating lift to avoid excessive wear on the punch pins and to maintain a quality hole.

With proper maintenance the Universal Speed Punch will provide troublefree, continuous operation for many years.

Important: Only a sharp, welllubricated and properly installed die set will have a long life and give good quality punching. Clean punching without paper welding yields more efficient binding. Punching dies should be sharpened every 100 hours of operation or when the punched holes begin to get ragged. This, too, will depend on the type of stock being punched, i.e. hard finish, coated, etc.

REPLENISH THE SUPPLY HOPPER

CONTINUOUSLY TO OBTAIN

MAXIMUM PRODUCTION.

USP 13

Service And Equipment

Maintenance Agreement

By purchasing the USP 13 you have invested in a highly capable punching machine that will give you years of reliable service. To help protect this investment be certain to take advantage of the GBC Equipment Maintenance Agreement (EMA). The EMA provides your USP 13 with proper ongoing maintenance and care, helping to ensure the years of quality performance and long life built into the machine. Without an EMA, a charge for parts and labor would result from every normal maintenance or repair service call. An EMA for your USP 13 eliminates this possibility by providing you with a low, fixed annual cost for protecting your valuable machine investment. For full details about purchasing an EMA, consult with your GBC Sales Representative or contact:

General Binding Corporation 500 Bond Street Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Or Call: 1-800-790-7787

A GBC Authorized Technician must perform all service and maintenance unless it is operator maintenance in accordance with the USP 13 Operator Manual. Use of the USP 13 in any manner not in accordance with the GBC USP 13 Operator Manual is not recommended and may void your warranty or maintenance contract

Trained operators and regular operator maintenance of the USP 13 can optimize performance and minimize service calls.

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SELECTING KNIFE SET-UP

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1. Turn power off.

2. Cycle the machine with the hand wheel until the claw

reaches between 10 and 11 o’clock. (Figure 2)

3. Cam #115 sets when the separating knife will go into the

stack. Adjust the cam so that the tip of the knife is about 1/8” (.13) from the trailing edge of the claw. (Figure 2)

4. Cam #36 sets when the selecting knife will lift. Adjust the

cam to get a lift of about 1/8” (.13). (Figure 3)

CLAW

Figure 1

Figure 2

5. The separating knife should now enter the stack, then

raise, support the stack and the claw will then select the lift. (Figure 3)

6. To adjust the thickness of the lift, turn the T-knob

(#248, Figure 1) clockwise for thicker lifts and counterclockwise for thinner lifts.

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Figure 3

Figure 4

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Installation of Punching Dies

Using Quick Release Die Clamp Assembly

PULL ROD

ADJUSTING NUT

THESE SURFACES SHOULD BE FLUSH OVER THE LENGTH OF THE PUNCHING DIE

PULL ROD

PUNCHING DIE

LOWER DIE SUPPORT

When installing a punching die, be sure that the lower die support is wiped clean of dirt and paper chips. The bottom of the die itself should be cleaned likewise. Wiping the top and bottom of the die with a thin coating of oil is advisable.

Place the die into the machine and align the three holes in the die with the three holes in the lower die support bar.

By turning the hand wheel, bring the punch head (#17) down until it touches the top of the die. At this point the top of the punching die should be aligned with the punch head. This is most easily done by making sure that the top of the head is flush over the entire length of the die. Make sure die clamps are in position to clamp the die top plate, then clamp de with clamp handles. Both handles should be facing inward toward each other.

Use the two quick release lock down bolts to secure the base of the punching tool to the lower die support. Once the lock down bolts are tight, remove block of wood and bring head down to bottom of stroke. Loosen both lock down bolts and then retighten the lock down bolts. This assures the alignment between the top and the bottom of the punching dies.

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ADJUSTING NUT

Figure 5 Figure 6

Check to eliminate the possibility of any movement between the bottom of the punching die and the lower die support.

Cycle the machine manually by turning the hand wheel to check for any binding or misalignment.

The shortest pin should enter the die by .040. Adjust the depth by rotating the nuts on the pull rod (Fig. 6). One turn of the nut equals .100 up or down. NOTE: Both nuts must be

adjusted equally, otherwise the parallel in between the punch head and the punching die will be upset. This will cause damage to the punching die should the punching head not be parallel.

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