Flexco Novitool PUN M NDX Series Guide

PUN M™ NDX 114PUN M™ NDX 200
PUN M™ NDX Manual Finger Punch
Safety and Operation Manual
For punching thermoplastic belting with and without aramid cords.
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this tool can result in serious bodily injury! is manual contains important information
about product function and safety. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this
manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool. is manual should be stored in a safe place.
WARNING
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Table of Contents
Main Components......................................................................................... 3
Description.....................................................................................................3
Tool Specications......................................................................................... 4
General Safety Rules...................................................................................... 5
Operation .......................................................................................................7
Blade Height Adjustment ...........................................................................14
Guard Height Adjustment..........................................................................16
Blade Replacement......................................................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide...............................................................................23
Replacement Parts.......................................................................................24

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Pun M™ NDX Main Components
Crank handle:
• Precisely positions the belt for accurate consistent
finger punching
• Crank handle actuates the blade up and down
• Moves the belt support table in both a linear
(forward) and angular motion
simultaneously
Belt support table with punch pad:
• Belt is positioned across the belt support
table
• Nylon punch pad is replaceable (it is
reversible on 09609)
Belt clamps:
• Belt clamps on both sides of belt support table
hold belt ends in place
• Belt clamps are available for various profiled
belts (contact Flexco at www.flexco.com for
additional belt clamp options.)
Single blade:
• A single blade punches fingers
Blade guard:
• Blade guard assists in releasing the
belt from the blade and protects the
operator from blade injury
Guard height plate:
• Plate used to adjust blade guard height
(lower or higher)
Carrying handle:
• Positioned strategically
so that weight load is
balanced
Locking pin:
• Locks crank handle in place
• Lock crank handle in down position to
carry punch
• Lock crank handle in up position for
operation and maintenance
Description
e Pun M™ NDX is designed to punch narrow
thermoplastic power transmission belting or
lightweight thermoplastic belting that is guided.
e Pun M NDX is manually operated and does
not need electricity or air pressure for its operation.
e punching force is created by rotating the hand
crank. With its easy set-up and manual operation, it is
convenient to move from one location to another for
belt end preparation. e maximum belt or guided belt
thickness is 0.43 inches (11 mm).
Quality punched ngers are important as both belt
end ngers need to be evenly dimensioned with no
deformation at the edge to mesh together for the
splice and for alignment in the tension direction on
a conveyor system. Frayed aramid cords need to be
limited as cords may reduce splice integrity.
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Tool Specifications
PUN M™NDX DIMENSIONS
Ordering Number Length Height Width Weight Belt
Thickness
Handle Down Handle Up
PUN-M-NDX-114MM 17"
(432 mm)
13"
(330 mm)
18.5"
(470 mm)
10.5"
(267 mm)
47 lbs.
(103 kg.)
0.43"
(11 mm)
PUN-M-NDX-200MM 17"
(432 mm)
13"
(330 mm)
18.5"
(470 mm)
10.5"
(267 mm)
48 lbs.
(105 kg.)
0.43"
(11 mm)
PUN M™NDX ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Ordering
Number
Effective
Punch Length Item Code
Up to 100 mm wide belt
with guides PUN-M-NDX-114MM 4.49"
(114 mm) 09609
Up to 45 mm wide belt PUN-M-NDX-200MM 7.87"
(200 mm) 09663
PUN M™NDX REPLACEMENT
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Ordering
Number Item Code
114MM-BLADES-3PK 09665
200MM-BLADES-3PK 09666
NYLON-PUNCH-PAD-114MM 09667
NYLON-PUNCH-PAD-200MM 09668
CLAMP-BAR-7MMBLT-SMOOTH-VGD 09701
NOTE: The blade kits (09665 and 09666) include cut-resistance
gloves and hex wrenches for blade replacement.

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Finger Punch Series Pun M™ NDX
General Safety Rules –Save These Instructions–
Signal words:
“DANGER” indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. e signal word is limited to the
most extreme situations.
“WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Safety Symbol
!
is international safety symbol is used to identify
and call attention to specic safety matters.
Safety Information
To Avoid Severe Personal Injury or Property
Damage, read carefully and understand the
following Safety Precautions.
1. WORK AREA
!CAUTION
Only operate Pun M™ NDX with machine
positioned on a level, rm work surface.
Ensure your work area is clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. PERSONAL SAFETY
!WARNING
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection,
cut-resistance gloves during maintenance, non-skid
safety shoes, and adhere to other safety standards
of the facility where operating the punch.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating this punch. Do not
use punch while tired or under inuence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating machines may result in serious
personal injury.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts. Abide by all instructions and
warning labels. is equipment is not to be used by
children or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge of the equipment.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times to enable better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Never alter or remove safety devices.
Keep your hands and ngers away from the blades
at all times.
3. MACHINE USE AND CARE
!WARNING
Read and understand Pun M™ NDX operations
manual before using punch.
!CAUTION
Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may aect machine operation. If damaged,
have machine serviced before using.
Only qualied repair personnel must perform
machine service. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualied personnel could result in
a risk of injury.
Maintain machine in clean condition. Remove any
oils, greases, or dirt from outside punch.
Always use two hands to operate the tool.
Punching is to be performed with one hand on
the carrying handle to stabilize the punch and the
other hand to turn the crank handle.

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Finger Punch Series Pun M™ NDX
3. MACHINE USE AND CARE (Con't.)
!CAUTION
e Pun M™ NDX is designed to be used by a
single operator only. Keep all others away from
machine while in use.
Do not allow others to assist the operator with the
machine during use.
Do not use anything other than the Flexco
provided crank handle to drive the punch.
Substituting the crank handle with any other item
or adding a ‘cheater bar’ to the handle can cause
potential damage to the punch.
e punch should not be used to punch materials
other than thermoplastic belting materials. e
thickness of the belting material should never
exceed 0.43 inch (11 mm).
When servicing a tool, use only original Flexco
replacement parts.
4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
!CAUTION
Only qualied repair personnel must perform
machine service. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualied personnel could result in
a risk of injury.
Ensure crank handle is locked in the up position by
securing the locking pin prior to performing any
maintenance; including removing punched belt
ends, debris, blade height adjustment, guard height
adjustment, or blade replacement.
5. BLADE REPLACEMENT
!WARNING
Always wear cut-resistant safety gloves and safety
glasses when replacing the blade. e blade is razor
sharp, treat it accordingly.
Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Do not attempt to resharpen blades. is will aect
punching completely through belt.
Before performing a blade replacement, follow all
procedures stated in manual.
Ensure crank handle is locked in the up position
with securing the locking pin prior to performing a
blade replacement or adjustment.
Test the punch aer blade replacement to ensure
that it can be used safely
Stow spare blades safely.
Crank Handle Up Crank Handle Down

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A
Pun M™ NDX Operation:
Step 1: Ensure the belt support table is all the way in the forward or rear position. Best practice is to start with table
in rear position.
Step 2: Position crank handle in the up position. Pull and twist to engage locking pin in secured position.
Step 1a Table Rear Step 1b Table Front
Step 2a Locking Pin Out Step 2b Locking Pin Secure

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Pun M™NDX Operation
Step 3: Load belt fabric side up/bottom side up/guided side up from clamp A side to clamp B side of table with belt
ush to edge.
Once belt is in position clamp both A and B clamps on both sides of support table to secure belt in place. Ensure belt
is lying at and is taut.
When punching a 77 mm wide belt with notched v-guide, clamp B clamp rst into last notch of the belt end prior to
clamping A clamp.
Step 3b 45mm Belt
Step 3c 77 mm Belt Clamped Into Last Notch Step 3d 77mm Belt
Step 3a Belt Flush to Clamp B Edge

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Pun M™NDX Operation
Step 4: Unlock the crank handle by pulling and twisting the locking pin into self-retain position so the crank handle
rotates continuously.
Step 5: Place one hand on the carrying
handle to hold the punch in position and
one hand on the crank handle.
Step 4a Locking Pin Out Step 4b Locking Pin Self-Retain Position
Step 5 Carrying Handle & Crank
Step 6: If the table is in the rear position, turn the crank
handle clockwise rotating the crank handle until the belt is
fully punched. Rotate crank handle until belt support table is
all the way in
the forward
position
punching
slightly beyond
the punched
belt.
NOTE: Do
not reverse
the cranking
direction
without
removing the
belt sample as
this may cause
inconsistent
geometry from
double punches.
Step 6 Punched Belt

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Pun M™NDX Operation
Step 7: Crank handle should be in the up position. Pull and twist to engage locking pin in secured position.
Step 8: Release belt clamps and remove belt.
Step 7a Locking Pin Out Step 7b Locking Pin Secure
Step 8 Punched Belt Fingers

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Pun M™NDX Operation
Step 9: Repeat process loading second belt fabric side up/bottom
side up/guided side up from clamp B side to clamp A side of table
with belt ush to edge.
Once belt is in position clamp both B and A clamps on both sides
of support table to secure belt in place. Ensure belt is lying at and
is taut.
When punching a notched v-guide belt, clamp A clamp rst into
last notch of the belt end prior to clamping B clamp.
Step 9 Belt Flush to Clamp A Edge
Step 10: Unlock the crank handle by pulling and twisting the locking pin into the self-retain position so the crank
handle rotates continuously.
Step 10a Locking Pin Out Step 10b Locking Pin Self-Retain Position

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Pun M™NDX Operation
Step 11: If the table is in the forward position, turn the crank handle counterclockwise rotating the crank handle
until the belt is fully punched. Rotate crank handle until belt support table is all the way in the rear position
punching slightly beyond the punched belt.
NOTE: Do not reverse the cranking direction without removing the belt sample as this may cause inconsistent
geometry from double punches.
Step 11b Belt PunchedStep 11a Belt Flush to Clamp A Edge

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Pun M™NDX Operation
Step 12: Aer punch is complete, position crank handle in the up position. Pull and twist to engage locking pin in
secured position.
Step 13: Release belt clamps and remove belt.
NOTE: Periodically inspect punch pad for excessive wear as
this can aect punch quality. Replace punch pad as needed.
NOTE: Clean belt debris out of punch pad area with
compressed air.
Step 12a Locking Pin Out Step 12b Locking Pin Secure
Step 13 Release Belt Clamps

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AB
Pun M™ NDX Blade Height Adjustments:
Blade Height Adjustment
Step 1: Position crank handle in the up position. Pull and twist to engage locking pin in secured position.
Step 2: With 4 mm hex wrench loosen three screws on front
of blade holder.
WARNING Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection, cut-resistance gloves during maintenance, non-
skid safety shoes, and adhere to other safety standards of the facility where operating the punch.
Step 1a Locking Pin Out Step 1b Locking Pin Secure
Step 2 Loosen Screws

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Pun M™ NDX Blade Height Adjustments:
Step 3: With 3 mm hex wrench adjust two screws on top cover of blade holder. Clockwise rotation lowers the blade
to increase cutting force. Counterclockwise raises the blade to decrease cutting force. Start with one at turn of the
hex wrench adjusting both ends equally.
Step 4: Aer adjustment, apply upward force so blade holder rests against blade holder shelf ensuring intended
adjustments have been made. Tighten three screws.
NOTE: Ensure blade screws are tight as loose screws may cause blade to pull out from tool during use.
NOTE: Be sure blade lies even across punch pad.
Step 3a Adjusting Screws Step 3b Flat Rotation
Step 4a Blade Holder Against Shelf Step 14b Secure Blade Holder

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AC
Step 1: Position hand crank in the up position. Pull and twist to engage locking pin in secured position.
Step 2: With 3 mm hex wrench, loosen the two screws on guard
height plates on both sides of frame. Adjust the plates to be at equal
height either raising or lowering the guard. Tighten screws when
located in desired position.
Pun M™ NDX Guard Height Adjustments:
Step 1a Locking Pin Out Step 1b Locking Pin Secure
Step 2 Guard Height Plate

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AD
Step 1: Ensure belt support table is positioned so
there is sucient access to the three blade pins at
front of table.
Pun M™ NDX Blade Replacement:
WARNING Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection, cut-resistance gloves during maintenance, non-
skid safety shoes, and adhere to other safety standards of the facility where operating the punch.
Step 2: Position crank handle in the up position. Pull and twist to engage locking pin in secured position. Try to
rotate crank handle to ensure locking pin is engaged.
Step 1 Blade Holder Pins
Step 2a Locking Pin Out Step 2b Locking Pin Secure

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Pun M™NDX Blade Replacement
Step 3: With a 4 mm hex wrench loosen and
remove the three screws holding the blade holder to
the punch.
Step 4: Remove the blade holder with the blade
from the punch.
Step 3 Loosen Screws
Step 4 Remove Blade Holder

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Pun M™NDX Blade Replacement
Step 5: Place blade and blade holder upside down over pins
on the front of the belt support table.
Step 6: Loosen two red thumbscrews on rear of blade.
Step 5 Blade Holder on Pins
Step 6 Loosen Thumbscrews

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Pun M™NDX Blade Replacement
Step 7: Carefully remove the old blade.
Step 8: Insert new blade up against the ridge centering the
blade on the blade holder.
Step 7 Remove Blade
Step 8 Insert Blade