Root Cause - Blunt Tool Gripper Datum Hole Failure

Describing how a blunt 10mm tool can cause a datum hole failure

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Problem

10mm tool is slightly blunt on piercing end

Failure Mode

When machining the datum hole on a ZX5, the profile is only held by the infeed roller clamps and a the infeed datum clamp. If the tool is blunt, it can "grab" the profile and pull it into the machine, therefore changing the datum position and creating inaccuracies

Solution

Change the cutter

Check the infeed Datum Rubber Clamp pad exists - Setting Infeed Datum Clamp
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Draft