AMTI Products SLICE 135 User manual

SLICE® Cutting Machine Operating Instructions
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 135
READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
MACHINE
A Safety Note:
Your good manufacturing practices should insure that a written safety program is in place, which
includes the assessment of all processes that take place in house, for potential risks.
The employer response to this assessment is to establish specific instructions for the safe use of all
machines, safe use of certain chemicals, etc. in your work place.
For instance, any user of electrical machinery, SLICE® included, must be instructed that never,
under any circumstances, should a machine be left on while attempting to clear a jam , if it should
occur.
This written rule, along with other directives, should be translated into either a training document
that is signed or work instruction that is also signed and dated by all operators and that ideally
remains with the equipment as a reminder of safe operation.

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Published by:
AMTI PRODUCTS
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The reproduction of these instructions or parts thereof, in whatever form, is
prohibited without the express, written permission of the publisher.
AMTI reserves the right to make technical changes in the system depicted and
indicated in these instructions if such changes are necessary to improve the
machine.

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Index
1.0 Product Description................................................................................................ page 4
2.0 Safety ...................................................................................................................... page 6
3.0 The Operating Instructions..................................................................................... page 7
4.0 Machine Overview .................................................................................................. page 10
5.0 Set Up...................................................................................................................... page 13
6.0 Cut Material To Length Without Using A Program ................................................. page 15
7.0 Cut Material To Length Using A Program (A Preprogrammed Batch)................... page 17
8.0 How To Run An Existing Program........................................................................... page 18
9.0 How To Set Up And Run A Batch Sequence ........................................................... page 18
10.0 Batch Sequence Pause Feature ........................................................................... page 19
11.0 Reprogramming The Unit ..................................................................................... page 19
12.0 Contact Information.............................................................................................. page 24
13.0 Maintenance Section............................................................................................ page 25
14.0 Expolded Assembly View...................................................................................... page 29
15.0 Trouble Shooting................................................................................................... page 38
16.0 FCC Statement ...................................................................................................... page 43
17.0 CE Declaration Of Conformity............................................................................... page 44

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1.0 Product Description
The SLICE® 135 is an automatic cutting machine intended to cut various materials to
length within the scope of the technical data. It is for industrial use.
1.1 System Description
1. Die size: 1/4” X 3” opening
2. Adjustable guides to optimize the squareness of cut
3. “Stock Jam or Not Feeding” indicator
4. Standard SLICE® Keyboard
5. SLICE® electronics and power supply
6. Air lters and regulators, blade and die
7. Drive wheel and tracking wheel to enhance pulling action

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1.2 FUNCTION AND OPERATION
1. Operates as other models in the SLICE® series.
2. Cutting blade force supplied by air cylinder, yielding a 360 pound cutting force.
1.3 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
1. Cuts up to 12 gauge standard wire and varieties of hollow tubing that ts within its
input aperture of 1/4” X 3”.
2. Adjustable feed rate from 1” per second to 30” per second.
3. 5,200 4” cuts per hour, 3,400 10” cuts per hour.
4. Machine discrimination 0.5mm repeatability and accuracy is greatly dependent upon
material and material feeding conditions. Best accuracy to be expected is ± 1mm.
1.4 POWER AND AIR REQUIREMENTS
1. Electric 115/230 volts at 50/60 hertz adequate
2. Air pressure to maintain 80 psi machine pressure
1.5 OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature 10˚ to 35˚ C
1.6 SYSTEM SIZE
Length: 15” Width: 16” Overall Height: 19” Housing Height: 13”
1.7 UNIT WEIGHT
45 pounds
Stainless steel, aluminum & hardened tool steel construction
1.8 MAX SOUND LEVELS
74 DB
1.9 MATERIALS
The SLICE® 135 will cut most materials that will t within die size of 1/4” diameter x
3” wide at. Material needs to be under 1/4” diameter or thick as it comes off the roll.
Contact AMTI to see if material is a good t for this machine.
Examples of material it will process:
1. Standard wire up to 12 GA
2. Rubber tubing or hose under 1/4” diameter thick
3. Flat heat shrink up to 3” wide or 1/4” in diameter thick
4. Copper or plastic braided material up to 3” wide
5. Many other materials, please consult with sales representative or engineering

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2.0 Safety
Always observe the following safety rules:
1. These sets of documentation are integral parts of the machines and devices they
were written for and must be heeded.
2. Always turn off power and disconnect the air lines before investigating jams or
internal issues.
3. Never place ngers, hands, or tools into the machine while it is plugged in or air
connected.
4. Prior to starting the machine, check to see that all safety features are attached and
properly operating. The safety requirements are met only if the safety features are
operating properly.
5. Machine safety is only achieved when the materials being processed (wire, tubing,
etc.) are those specied in the technical data. Make sure the improper use of materials
is prevented!
6. Do not cut flameable, explosive, wet, etc. materials.
7. Do not operate outside standard environment requirements and use power and air
supply as recommended.
8. Only duly authorized and trained persons familiar with the safety features of the
machine are allowed to maintain and repair the machine. The machine can be dangerous
if operated improperly by untrained persons.
9. Machine safety is achieved only for operators. Persons working on the machine must
always take care that no other persons are endangered by the input of a command.
10. If you have reason to believe the machine can no longer be operated safely, you
must take the system out of operation and safeguard it against being unintentionally
switched back on.
11. Observe the notes in these instructions as well as locally valid rules of safety and
accident prevention.

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3.0 The Operating Instructions
These operating instructions are valid for the SLICE 135 and are available in
English and Spanish. Other languages are available upon request.
The instructions contain complete information on the controls, handling,
maintenance, and setting procedures as well as all technical data. They also
include a list of accessories. The sets of documentation for the accessories
are delivered along with each accessory.
Be careful not to mislay these sets of documentation when unpacking and
setting up accessories.
The operating instructions are an integral part of the SLICE 135 Keep them
within reach so you have access to the information you need at all times.
Pay very close attention to the safety notes and directions. If you need
additional sets of documentation, please contact AMTI for more details.

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3.1 Machine Identification
On the back of the machine you will find a nameplate with the following information:
Company Contact
Machine Type
Machine Serial
Number Voltage
Version
Power Input

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3.2 Personal Qualications And Training
3.2.1 Personnel Qualications
Machine Operator
The machine operator must be sufficiently familiar with the machine to be able to
operate it and its accessories and peripheral devices in production on his/her own
without difficulty. This requires that the operator be educated in the technology
involved and be knowledgeable of the software for operating the machine.
Service Technician
The service technician should have an extensive knowledge of the machine. Apart from
machine operations, he/she must be able to locate errors and take suitable steps to
remedy them. A service technician must be able to maintain the machine correctly so as
to increase its service life and availability. His/her mastery of the software should enable
the machine to be used to the maximum effect in production.
For this work, the service technician must have wire processing experience. He/
she must also have completed training in mechanics or electronics and have a sound
knowledge of the machine.
3.2.2 Training
All personnel that are using the SLICE® equipment should be trained on its proper use
and safety needed when operating this equipment.

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4.0 Machine Overview (front)
1. Reel Bar / Locking Collar
2. Tensioner Bar
3. Triple Roller Guide
4. Function Buttons
5. Keypad
6. LCD Readout 1. 2. 3.
4.
5.
6.

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4. 1 Machine Overview (back)
1. Fuses
2. Power Cord Receptacle
3. On/Off Switch
4. Nameplate
1.
2.
3.
4.

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4.2 Operations
Control Unit
1. “PROGRAM” - This button is used to pull up an existing program or create a new
program. Press this button twice then press “ENTER” to reveal machine menu on LED
readout.
2. “LOAD” - This button is used to load/index new material.
3. “RUN” - This button is used to run desired path input (qty/length) or program.
4. “PAUSE” - This button is used to pause machine during cutting cycle.
5. “ENTER” - This button is used to enter data.
6. “CLEAR” - This button is used to clear data entry. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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5.0 Set Up
Place your SLICE® machine on a clean, at, sturdy work surface.
Plug machine into a standard 110V outlet, unless your machine is designed for 220V;
then act accordingly. Position the machine’s front edge even with the edge of the
worktable on which it’s placed. All air-operated models require 80 psi. Plug in air.
Install clear safety guard for exit opening.
Turn on the switch at the back of the unit. Look at the display under the name SLICE®.
It will read “ready.”
Ready
Exit
Safety
Guard
On/Off
Switch

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5.1 Load The Product:
Load the product you’re cutting by centering the spool on the reel-mounting bar. (See
exploded view drawing if you need to familiarize yourself with the terms used.)
5.2 Loading Instructions:
1. Install triple roller feed mechanism to top of housing.
2. A tensioner spring is located on the left arm, at the back of the device. Attach it, by
hooking it into the hole of the tensioner spring arm.
Always load the reel so that the material de-reels from the back and goes over the top
of the spring-loaded tensioner. Minimum tension or no tension at all should be used for
exible tubing that will stretch.
Note: the machine calibration may not be accurate for different types of tubing.
Reel Mounting Bar
Triple Roller Guide
Tensioner
Spring
Tensioner Bar

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3. Make sure the felt disc pads are placed on each side of the wire reel.
4. Adjust the triple roller guide to t the material and then simply push the material into
the opening in the top of the machine. Hold it rmly in place and push “LOAD”.
With larger diameter wires and tubing it may be necessary to press rmly on the material.
Make an angle cut at the end of these materials to facilitate easy loading.
5. The motor will shut down and the cutter will activate cutting off a small length of
material. It is now in the “start” position.
“LOAD”
6.0 Cut Material To Length Without Using A Program
1. Press “RUN”. The unit will ask for Length (Length=). Enter the desired length. The
machine has arrived factory preset for length in inches. Enter inches with 2decimal
places. If you want to use the metric system, see Number 11.0 - Reprogramming The
Unit.
“RUN” Length Prompt

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2. After entering the length desired, press “ENTER”. The unit will request the number
of pieces to be cut (Count=). Enter the number of pieces required and press “ENTER”.
Verify that what you have entered is correct. The material exits from the bottom
portion of the front of the machine, so make certain that the machine sits on the edge of
the table to avoid jams.
Note: Follow each complete numerical entry by pressing “ENTER”.
3. Place a container under the unit’s chute to capture processed material.
4. To begin the cut sequence: press “RUN”.
“ENTER” Count Prompt
“RUN”

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7.0 Cut Product To Length Using A Program (A Preprogrammed Batch)
Enter a program by pressing “PROGRAM”. Enter the desired program number
(1-99). Press “ENTER” then hit “RUN” to activate cutting cycle.
Note: when a program is on the LCD screen, it may be run repeatedly by simply pushing
“RUN”. To remove this program and enter a new one, push “CLEAR”.
Enter the length and count as requested by the unit.
Example: Length = 12.56 “ENTER” Count = 25 “ENTER”
Then press “RUN”
“PROGRAM” “ENTER” “RUN”

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8.0 How To Run An Existing Program
Press “PROGRAM”. Enter the program number (1-99) followed by “ENTER”. The
data stored in that program will be displayed. If this is the correct program, accept it by
pressing “ENTER” once more.
Place a container under the chute and press “RUN” .
If you choose a number that has already been programmed: the existing program’s length
and count will be displayed. If you would like to reuse this program number for new
data, just press “CLEAR”.
Note: Keeping a written log next to the machine that indicates your program numbers and a
description of the lengths and counts for each program is recommended.
9.0 How To Set Up And Run A Batch Sequence File
Program numbers 100 to 139 are set up as “batch sequence le” programs. A batch
sequence le program contains up to ten standard programs (numbers 1-99). To enter a
batch sequence le program, press “PROGRAM”. Enter the desired batch sequence le
number (100 to 139). Press “ENTER”. If that number has already been programmed,
the program numbers will appear on the LCD screen.
If you would like to run this batch sequence le, press “ENTER” to accept it, then press
“RUN”. If that number has not been used before the machine will prompt you for the
batch program numbers. Enter each batch program number to be run followed by
“ENTER”. Pressing “ENTER” without entering a program number ends the entry mode.
Pressing “RUN” will now run the batch sequence le.
If there is already a batch sequence program entered and you wish to reuse the number
press “CLEAR”. The screen will be cleared and you may now enter the series of
individual batch program numbers for your batch sequence le.
Example of appearance:
01,05,10,15,21
03,56,67,12,17
If one of the batch programs has not been previously entered, the machine will shut
down the batch sequence.

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10.0 Batch Sequence Pause Feature
Since a batch sequence program may contain as many as ten (10) different batches, the
machine will stop in between each batch.
If the feature is not selected, the machine will run out all batches into the same
container. This may be useful when all the tubing or wire required is bagged or boxed
for a workstation or is shipped in “kit” format.
11.0 Reprogramming The Unit
Press “PROGRAM” twice. Press “ENTER“.
Select from the rotating menu shown on the display:
1. Calibrate (Unit comes calibrated from the factory)
2. Inches/Metric (Change from English to Metric or vise-versa)
3. Set Feed Rate (Adjustable material feed rate from 5”- 30” per second)
4. Display total (Displays total pieces cut by the unit)
5. No Wire Stop***
6. Batch Pause (Sets Batch Pause Feature)
9Exit
***Note: SLICE® machines that have been tted with Polyurethane wheels do not feature the
“no wire shut off.” Due to the use of special, non-conductive material for the drive and idler
wheels, the unit is unable to detect if material is being fed through the machine. Therefore,
please disregard this choice if you have poly wheels.
Press
“PROGRAM” Twice
“ENTER”

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Press the appropriate numerical key to transfer to the desired programming. Or if you do
not wish to make a change, once you have pressed one of these numbers, simply press
the “CLEAR” button.
11.1 Calibration (displays as no. 1)
The unit comes calibrated from the factory. However, certain types and sizes of wire
may interact with the driving and measuring wheels in a different manner. The unit will
cut all types of wire consistently. However, the length setting may vary with different
types of wire. This may be corrected when the length is set up by adjusting the input
length of that wire. If the wire you are using is all the same and is consistently less
or more than the settings of length you have entered, it may be corrected here in the
calibration setting. When the “1” key is pressed to enter the calibration mode, the
calibration number will be displayed:
9950 represents a decrease of the length by 0.5%
9900 represents a decrease of the length by 1.0%
1005 represents an increase of the length by 0.5%
1010 represents an increase of the length by 1.0%
SLICE® calibration works from 9000 (0.900) to 1100 (1.100). Unusual materials may
require greater than 10% correction factors. It is suggested that the length setting be
used to obtain the correct length for these materials.
Enter the correction factor you have calculated and press “ENTER”.
Note: the machine calibration will not be accurate for different types of tubing. Calibration
should be done only using wire or at ribbon cable.