Azco SUR-CUT User manual

Operation Manual
MODEL: SKC630
SERIAL #: 217070

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 2
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 3
Electrical Integration........................................................................................................... 4
General Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 8
Preventive Maintenance.................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 11
Recommended Spare Parts ............................................................................................... 12
Mechanical Assembly Drawings and Bill of Materials.................................................... 13

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Introduction
The AZCO SUR-CUT™, Smart Knife Assembly is a pneumatic precision cutting
machine. It is designed to cut a wide variety of materials of varying thickness fed from a
continuous web. This manual describes how to install and operate your unit to ensure the
durability and proper functioning of your unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before
starting the unit.
At AZCO, your safety is very important to us. Please be sure that your unit is
safely guarded at all times before using, or whenever it is not in operation. When in
operation, safety covers must be on before starting unit. It is important to remember to
disconnect power and air connection before servicing the unit every time.
If there are any questions about this machine, please call us at 973-439-1428. Our
technical staff is available to assist you 8am-5pm Eastern Standard Time. AZCO
Corporation warrants all products against defects in materials or workmanship for one
year. Wear and tear items (such as blades, rollers, bearings, or abused parts) resulting
from mishaps, tampering, and/or neglect are, of course, excluded from the warranty. If
you would like more information regarding our other product line or about our company,
please visit us at www.azcocorp.com.

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Specifications
Air required 40 - 60 PSI compressed, filtered (non-lubricated) air
Accuracy +/ - .047 in. (1.2mm)
Maximum cutting rate Standard units: 170 pcs/min for 1in (25mm) cuts
Maximum web width 630 mm
Maximum web thickness 15 mm
WARNING:
THE UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY GUARDED BEFORE OPERATING!
DISCONNECT POWER AND AIR BEFORE SERVICING!

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Main Screen
This is the screen that will appear at the startup of the machine. It allows the operator to
enter six different areas of configuration plus a help screen. Some of the areas require a
password to enter due to the sensitivity of the settings they hold.
Advanced Setup
The advanced setup screen is reached by pressing the advanced setup button on the main
screen. It also requires a password to gain access (1428). This screen allows the operator
to access the timers and change the operation modes.

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Manual Operations
The manual operations screen allows the operator to complete a manual cut of the
material. The manual cut button causes the machine to make a single cut to clear the exit
chute on the unit. The jog FWD and Jog REV are to convey manually.
System Mode Select
In this screen, the operator can change the mode of operation. All of the other modes
will not give you the proper results. In continuous mode, the machine will just feed a set
length of material and make a cut. It will disregard all registration marks and just cut the
material into equal lengths each time. This model can work on counter mode (length +
cut) and one shot if connected to a dry contact with the provided one shot connection.

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Machine Run Screen
This is the main screen of operation. This is where the operator can start and stop the
unit and keep watch on the amount of cuts that it has made. To start a cycle just press the
cycle start button and the machine will wait for an external trigger and then it will
complete its task. Your total cycles are the amount of cycles that the machine has made
since it has been in operation. Your batch count allows the operator to set a certain
amount of cuts in order for the machine to stop. This setting may also be set at 0 to have
the machine run continuously until the operator presses the cycle stop button. The
operator is also able to view what mode the machine is currently running in. After the
cycle stop button is pressed, the operator may also use the jog and manual cut buttons to
clear any errors or start a new roll of product.

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Standard Setup Screen
This screen allows enter in the cut length for their specifications. The operator can enter
the amount of length that are to be made, or it can be set at 0 for infinity. The operator
can view the total cycles and life cycles here as.
Alarms
This screen displays the error messages and allows the operator to clear any message that
is activated. Whenever there is an alarm fault, the operator must go to this screen and
press the alarm clear button in order to start a new cycle. Any error that occurs will be
shown by a red light next to the description.

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General Maintenance
* MUST DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY & TURN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER *
Note: The linear ball bearings on the knife assembly require no additional lubrication, as
they are sealed. A Nylock nut holds the adjusting screw. No additional thread locker is
required.
Disassembly of Blades:
1. Make sure Air supply and electrical power is off
2. Remove bolts located on bolt locking assembly.
3. Remove blade, it will come right off
Assembly of Blades:
1. Make sure Air supply and electrical power is off
2. Remove the safety cover guard assembly (if applicable)
3. Stationary blade should be put in first.
4. Tighten stationary blade with the bolts provided
5. Put springs into counter hole located on the bracket
6. Put movable blade onto the knife bracket, securing the movable blade with the
bolts provided
7. Tighten movable blades until it makes contact with stationary blade.
8. The movable blade should be parallel to the stationary blade
9. Set blade by Following Blade Setting Instructions
Home Sensor Adjustment:
1. Bring the air cylinder’s piston into the detection position.
2. Precisely align the sensor by means of the LED indication: The LED is lit when
the output is switched.
3. Tighten the clamp screw to secure it in the slot.
4. Mark the sensor position by inserting a rubber placeholder.

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Blade Setting Instructions:
WHEN DOING THESE STEPS, MAKE SURE HANDS AND BODY ARE AWAY
FROM THE CUTTING PORTION OF THE BLADE
1. Remove top cover to access solenoid valves.
2. Tighten each of the knobs on each cylinder allowing air to exhaust from the cylinder.
3. Put blade bracket up and manually feed material through the blade.
4. Press down the blade bracket until the knife closes, do not touch blade!
5. If it is assembled correctly, when you press down on the bracket, it should move and
cut freely without much force applied. You should get a nice clean cut.
6. If it doesn’t, all screws need to be check and adjusted until it cuts the material easily.
ii. If the screws are on too tight, loosen the screws by a quarter turn each time.
a. Ways you can tell if it is too tight:
i. The blade bracket will not go down or will have to use force to push it down.
ii. Too much friction on the blade
iii. Too much force is needed to cut material
iii. If the screws are on too loose, then tighten screws by a quarter turn each time:
a. Ways you can tell if it is too tight:
i. The blades will not be parallel to each other
5. Once the blades are setup properly, put safety guards back, loosen the knobs on the
air cylinder, connect the air supply, and turn the power on and run unit as instructed.