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In order to achieve the full life from your HYDROSOLID cutting board these proper handling instructions must be followed:
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The cutting machine operator must be fully trained in order to produce the highest quality and output of work.
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The die cutting press must be maintained in a technically good condition.
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For swingarm clicker presses it is important that the stroke cylinder is not worn and that the aluminum top plate is planed from time to time to counteract warping.
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For beam and travelling head die cutting presses the accuracy must be checked between the head and cutting surface and adjsuted if necessary in order to keep them parallel. It is also advisable to ensure that a constant pressure is maintained.
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All these factors should be maintained in order to ensure a long and durable life from your HYDROSOLID cutting board.
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Cutting Depth
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When using a new cutting board it is very important if the material to be cut is changed or a new type or size of knife is to be used, that the cutting press is readjusted precisely, according to the machines instruction manual. This adjustment should take into account that the cutting depth should not exceed 0.3MM in order to obtain maximum life and durability from the new cutting pad as well as a clear cutting result.
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Cutting Surface
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In order to obtain long life with high quality results it is advisable to cut evenly all over the cutting board including the outer edge or as near to the outer edge as possible.
This ensures a flat wear surface prolonging the life of the board.
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Pad Rotation
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Twice as many precise and cleaan cuts can be made if the HYDROSOLID cutting pad is rotated on a daily basis. This also prevents warping which is caused by making all the cuts in one small central area.
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Pad Planing
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A frequent light resurfacing of the cutting pad is required in order to restore the surface to an "as new" state and therefor producing good clean cuts and accurate parts at a minimum penetration depth.
This planing operation should be carried out when the cutting surface has become rough and uneven respectively or when the cutting result has become considerably worse.
Another result of failure to have boards resurfaced are higher machining maintenance as well as knife costs, both being caused by premature wear.
In addition, HYDROSOLID cutting pads will wear off faster if they are not planed regularly because more thickness has to be taken away as the knives begin to penetrate deeper if the surface is not clean.
All of our pad planing operations are performed in our St. Louis MO office. Contact us for pricing on planing your cutting pad.
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Storage
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HYDROSOLID quality cutting pads should be stored flat on a plane surfrace ot prevent warpage-never store them vertical towards a wall.
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