FRAMECAD ST825iT Operating Manual
View the manual for using the ST825iT roll-former
Refer to this manual for specifications, installation, and regular use and maintenance of the FRAMECAD® ST825iT multi-profile roll-former. (Note: this manual is for ST825iT machines with SX32i inkjet print systems installed.)
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Read on for a synopsis of what's in this manual.
Specifications
Refer to this section for ST825iT dimensions, steel coil dimensions, temperature and humidity thresholds, and power supply requirements. Also get information on steel strip widths and lubrication, steel cleanliness, airborne contaminants, hydraulic oil and ink and cleaner fluid (SX32i printers only).
Safety
Read about general ST825iT safety, danger zones, and emergency stop procedures as well as safety considerations for lubricants and oils and steel management.
Introduction to the FRAMECAD ST825iT
Get up to speed on key assemblies and components of the ST825iT roll-former and decoiler; the ST825iT electrical and computer controls, drive and hydraulic systems, and tooling modules; the basic roll-forming process, and information on basic profiles.
Installation
Learn everything required for unloading, uncrating, and positioning the ST825iT roll-former and decoiler, and connecting the roll-former to a power supply.
Initial setup
Follow steps for setting up the ST825iT's steel lubricator unit, steel in-feed guide, punch tools, lip and flange forming roller gang, swage, shear, pump rotation, printer system (SX32i only), as well as instructions for loading the decoiler.
Powering up the FRAMECAD ST825iT
Follow a pre-power up checklist and steps for safely powering up the ST825iT, including checking safety controls and decoiler dancer arm calibration, and purging the printer system (SX32i only).
Production
Learn how to clear steel from a previous job and activate automatic mode in the Factory2 machine control software.
Machine calibration
Follow steps to ensure you fabricate sticks with high precision by correctly calibrating and setting the ST825iT roll-former scale factor, tool offset, pressure hold times, and C-section profile, and by correcting lip variation, bow, flare, incorrect flange height, twist, and incorrect dimple height. Also learn how to calibrate the decoiler.
FRAMECAD ST825iT maintenance
Read this section for lubrication and recommended maintenance schedules for the ST825iT, as well as steps for replacing hydraulic oil and filter, printer head cleaning and printer system testing and purging (SX32i only), short-term and extended shutdowns, and replacing shear blades and dimple dies/punches.
Troubleshooting
Learn how to avoid issues with your ST825iT and how to identify root causes and resolve certain common issues.
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