AMTI Products Slice 141 User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 141
READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOURMACHINE
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 amachine be left on while attempting to clear ajam ,if it should occur.
This written rule, along with other directives, should be translated into either atraining 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
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.amtiproducts.com
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.
©2013 by AMTI

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Index
1.0 Product Description ............................................................................................... page 4
2.0Safety .......................................................................................................... page 6
3.0 Operating Instructions ........................................................................................... page 7
4.0Machine Overview .............................................................................................. page 10
5.0 Set Up .......................................................................................................... page 13
6.0 Cut Material To Length Without Using AProgram................................................. page 17
7.0 Cut Material To Length Using AProgram (A Preprogrammed Batch) .................. page 19
8.0 How To Run An Existing Program .......................................................................... page 20
9.0HowToSetUpAndRunABatchSequence......................................................... page 20
10.0 Batch SequencePause Feature........................................................................... page 21
11.0 Reprogramming The Unit..................................................................................... page 21
12.0ContactInformation.......................................................................................... page 26
13.0MaintenanceSection ........................................................................................ page 27
14.0 ExplodedAssembly View ..................................................................................... page 32
15.0 Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................. page 44
16.0FCCStatement .................................................................................................. page 49
17.0 CE Declaration Of Conformity.............................................................................. page 50

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1.0 Product Description
The SLICE® 141 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. Opening aperture size 3” wide, adjustable up to 1.5” high
2. Adjustable guides to optimize the squareness of cut
3. “Stock Jam or Not Feeding” indicator
4. Standard SLICE® Keyboard
5. SLICE® software modified to sense cutter return stroke
6. Air filters and regulators, blade and die
7. Three drive wheels 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 10 gauge standard wire and varieties of hollow tubing including
convoluted tubing split/non-split that fits within its input aperture of 3” wide by 1.5”
high.
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 AIRREQUIREMENTS
1. Electrical 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
55 pounds
Stainless steel, aluminum & hardened tool steel construction
1.8 MAX SOUND LEVELS
70DB
1.9 MATERIALS
The SLICE® 141 will cut most materials that will fit within the opening aperture 3” wide
by 1.5” high. Examples of material it will process:
1. Standard wire up to 10 GA.
2. Flat heat shrink, tubing,hose up to 3” wide max 1.5” high
3. Copper or plastic braided material up to 3” wide
4. 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 fingers, 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 specified in the technical data. Make sure the improper use of materials
is prevented!
6. Do not cut flammable,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® 141, and are available in English
and Spanish. Other languages are available upon request.
These 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. These 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® 141. 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.
Standard Uses
Cutting wire to length
Cutting hose to length
Cutting convoluted tubing split/non-split
Cutting flat cable to length
End-of-wire detection (SS wheels only)
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 Qualifications And Training
3.2.1 Personnel Qualifications
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 well 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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7.
4.0 Machine Overview (front)
1. Adjustable Material Guide
2. Roller Guide
3. Function Buttons
4. Keypad
5. LCD Readout
6. Activation Push Buttons (both sides)
7. Keypad Safety Shield
8. Adjustable Top Input Guide
9. Bottom Output Guide
10. Bottom Guide Adjustment Wheel
11. Emergency Stop Button
2.
1. 8.
11.
5.
4.
9. 3.
6.
10.

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

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3.
4.
5.
6.
4.2 Operations
Control Unit
1. “PROGRAM” -This button is used when wanting 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 (quantity/length) or program.
4. “PAUSE” -This button is used to pause machine during cutting cycle.
5. “ENTER” -This button is used when entering data.
6. “CLEAR” -This button is used when wanting to clear data entry. 1.
.

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5.0 Set Up
Place your SLICE® machine on a clean, flat,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.
80 psi
Install clear safety guards on both entry and exit openings.
Safety
Guards
Top Entry Bottom Exit
Turn on the switch at the back of the unit. Look at the display under the name SLICE®.
It will read “ready.”
Ready
On/Off
Switch

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5.1 Load The Product
Load the product you’re cutting by centering the material in conjunction with the
center line as shown on the adjustable guide.
Adjustable Guide
Center Line
5.2 Loading Instructions: Load The Product
The Model 141 machine requires a more complex loading procedure. The principal
reason for this is that this machine, with its greatly increased vertical opening, has 3
separate adjustments required. They are:
5.3 Top Input Guide
The top input guide should be centered in the opening with the aperture and set so that
the material slides through easily.
Top Input Guide
Adjust the locking knob on the right side slide on the upper guide to the width of the
product. Allow just enough extra space so that the product moves through
the guides freely. Tighten knob securely before starting yourrun.
5.4 Idler Roller
The idler roller should be adjusted so that there is just enough force on the material and
on the drive wheel to move the material through the machine. This is accomplished by
turning the wheel adjustment hand crank located at the top rear of the machine. (Fig.
Adjustable Wheel Hand Crank) Additional pressure on this roller may overly compress
the material and increase the torque required to draw the material through the machine.
In short: too little pressure and the material won’t move; too much pressure and the
material won’t move either. The wheel position indicator will assist in this.

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5.5 Idler Roller Adjustment
Adjustable Wheel
Hand Crank
This is the knob that, when rotated, moves the idler wheels in and out to apply pressure
to the material running through the SLICE® 141. The pressure required for proper
operations is very dependent on the type of material being processed. If there is not
enough pressure erratic lengths will result due to slippage. Over tightening of the
wheels will cause errors in length measurements due to compression of the material.
Materials that are not compressible will run with the best accuracy and repeatability.
Materials that are compressible or that will easily stretch will require some
experimentation to produce satisfactory results. Even the most difficult materials will
produce reasonably consistent results provided the material is fed smoothly to the
machine.
With compressible materials the pressure applied to the product may change the
resultant length. If you already have your length set and you decide to crank down on
the pressure do not be surprised if the overall length changes somewhat.
Wheel Position
Indicator

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5.6 Bottom Guides
The bottom guides should be set slightly wider than the material. The
purpose of the bottom guides is to insure that the material runs straight
through the cutting die so that the cut will be square to the movement of
the material. The Bottom guide adjustment wheel is located on the lower right hand
side. (See picture below)
Adjustable
Bottom Guide
5.7 Loading Sequence
Bottom Guide
Adjustment Wheel
1. Open the idler roller to drive wheel spacing to maximum by adjusting the top wheel.
2. Open both the top input guide and the inner guide sufficiently to allow the material
to enter the machine so that it is in, past the blade.
3. Adjust the inner guide.
4. Adjust the top input guide.
5. Slide keypad safety shield to left for access to keypad
Keypad Safety Shield
(Open Position)

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Run
Key
Length Prompt
6. Press “LOAD”. Slide the keypad safety shield back to the right and press both the
right hand and left hand activation buttons simultaneously. The material should index
through the machine smoothly.
“LOAD”
With larger diameter wires and tubing it may be necessary to press down firmly on the
material. Make an angle cut at the end of these materials to facilitate easy loading.
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 2 decimal
places. If you want to use the metric system, see Number 11.0 -Reprogramming The
Unit.

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“ENTER”
Count Prompt
“RUN”
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 with “ENTER”.
3. Place a container under the unit’s chute.
4. To begin the cut sequence press “RUN”.

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Program
Key
Enter
Key
Run
Key
5. Slide the Keypad Safety Shield back to its original position to the right.
6. Press both Activation buttons simultaneously located on each side of the unit. (Both
buttons only need to be pressed once and not be held down to activate cut cycle of
machine.)
Left-hand
Activation Key
Right-hand
Activation Key
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”.
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”

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8.0 How To Run An Existing Batch 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 SequenceFile
Program numbers 100 to 139 are set up as “batch sequence file” programs. A batch
sequence file program contains up to ten standard programs (numbers 1-99). To
enter a batch sequence file program, press “PROGRAM”. Enter the desired batch
sequencefile number(100to139). Press“ENTER”. Ifthatnumberhasalreadybeen
programmed,the program numbers will appear on the LCD screen.
If you would like to run this batch sequence file, 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 file.
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 file.
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.