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As each pin bar is moved into position the pins can be
inserted through the table top and secured. To secure the
pins, slide the eccentric knob in and swing the clamping
handle into its locking position. Pull the eccentric knob out
to lock the position. After all pins are locked in position the
pins can be lowered to 1/2" to 1" (1 to 2.5 cm.) above the
surface. Remove the marker and spread the material.
NOTE: Proper alignment of stripe, plaid or patterned materi-
als may be critical. The pins should protrude only
enough to secure the layers and care should be
taken when aligning patterns.
Spread & Pin The Fabric
Spread and cut the material to desired length. As each layer
is spread work from one end, align the pattern with the
previous layer and secure its position by pressing the
material over the pins. As the layers are spread the pins must
be raised enough to secure the next few layers. Continue
spreading until the total number of layers have been spread.
For some applications the marker can be placed over the final
layer of material, aligned and pinned in place to allow for
cutting the material from the stack. The optional Servo Cutter
offered by Eastman is equipped with a small base plate to
allow for cutting on the pin table with the pins installed. This
method will eliminate misalignment caused by transfer from
the pin table to a cutting station.
Other applications may require the material to be transported
to another station. For transportation of goods the air flotation
is used. Place down pin units on the material to secure
alignment. The down pin units should be placed away from
the cut lines on the marker and not interfere with the cut.
Lower the pins below the table surface. Press the Down
button on the control box to lower the pins. After the pins are
lowered, press the Start button on the Start/Stop switch to
begin air flotation. The air flotation allows the stack of material
to move with ease off of the table and prevent misalignment
of the material. After the spread is transferred to another
station the next spread can take place.
Index Alignment Procedure
When a Pin Table is first installed, the index bar must be
checked for proper alignment with the table top before the pin
bars can be installed.
To check for index bar alignment, hold a carpenters’ square
to the underside of the table top, as shown. The center of the
index slot must be centered between the pin holes (1/2" from
each hole). If the index bar is not centered, loosen the (2) two
screws on the rail bracket (operator’s side) and slide the rail
into position. Secure rail bracket into position.
Operation
After the installation procedure has been completed, the
Eastman Dynafix DF 4800 is now ready for operation.
Place the marker on the table surface in the position the
material is to be spread (marker - print paper with a series of
pattern outlines for the purpose of cutting out material). Turn
the main power switch, located on the table frame, to the ON
position. Press the ON/OFF switch on the control box to the
ON position. The power light should light up. Using the UP/
DOWN switch on the control box, raise the pin bars up to the
top position. At this point all pin bars should be located at the
right of each section. Looking at the marker, determine where
the fix points are to be located. Move the pin bars to the
desired location. To move a pin bar pull the index pin, as
shown and move the pin bar. The index pin will lock the pin
bar in position. The matching scales on the table top and the
lift assembly will aid in aligning the pin bars with the pin holes.
