Operation
The extended cutting head's cutting depth is adjusted at the
toolholders .
Image 38.
A) Outboard tool holder
C) Depth of cut adjustment
The Z-axis depth of the cutting head is adjusted by loosening both
locks and manually sliding the entire cutting assembly .
Image 39.
Adjust the depth of cut with the dial indicator mounted on the outside
toolholder .
Image 40.
After mounting the ACE-model lathe to the vehicle, loosen both
toolholder locks and adjust the position of the cutting head to the
rotor .
Tighten the outboard toolholder lock . Adjust the depth of cut
adjustment for the inside cut by turning the depth of adjustment
knob . Once the micro-round insert begins to make contact with the
rotor adjust to the appropriate depth of cut . Tighten the inboard lock .
Loosen the outboard lock and adjust the depth of cut for the outside
rotor face using the depth of adjustment knob . Make sure the
insertholder is all the way in on the rotor face thereby cutting the full
surface of the rotor .
Machine the rotor using normal operation procedures .
Digi-Cal Operations
Digi-Cal Operations
Calibration
1 .
Select calibrate Digi-Cal from Menu .
2 .
Separate the tool holders so the gage block can easily pass
between the cutting bits . Then lock one tool holder in place .
Place the calibration block between the cutting bits . Move the
cutting bits together until they both barely touch the calibration
block. Press "OK" to continue.
Image 41.
3 .
Calibration is complete. Push OK.
On Car Operation
1 .
Begin by selecting the appropriate vehicle from "Change
Vehicle" .
Image 42.
2 .
Select a vehicle manufacturer .
3 .
Select year .
4 .
Select make of vehicle .
5 .
Select front or rear .
6 .
Select additional vehicle identification information if required .
7 .
Digi-cal provides specs, including adaptor, min rotor thickness
and discard thickness, lug nut size, and torque .
Image 43.
8 .
Determine depth of cut: the current rotor thickness is displayed
as "thickness" . These measurements will update as the
adjustment knob runs the bits in or out . Remaining thickness is
displayed right of thickness . Green indicates an acceptable cut,
yellow; warning approaching minimum rotor thickness, Red;
below rotor thickness: discard rotor
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B) Inboard tool holder
D) Tool holder Locks
The values used to determine these warning levels
are changeable via Setup under Digi-Cal. You can
also disable these indicators as well. Service Mode
is required for these.4.There is an "I" (Information)
icon next to the Remaining box. The user can press this to
find out if the Remaining value is being compared to either
the Min Machine spec or the Discard spec (both of which are
shown in the Vehicle Specifications screen).
9 .
Push START when ready to cut .
10 . Repeat process for Rear rotors .
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