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title: "Maintenance Training Video Series: Permalign Edge Cutting Head Calibration"
description: Learn the Proper Alignment and Calibration Method for the Permalign Edge 5-Axis Cutting Head.
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# PERMALIGN EDGE CUTTING HEAD CALIBRATION

## 5 PART MAINTENANCE TRAINING VIDEO SERIES

Learn the Proper Alignment and Calibration Method for the Permalign Edge 5-Axis Cutting Head

## PERMALIGN EDGE CUTTING HEAD CALIBRATION

## PART 1 OF 5: ALIGNING THE C-AXIS

Your Cutting Head must be aligned and calibrated properly to ensure accuracy and repeatability for every cut. This 5-Part series details the instruments required for proper alignment and the steps to achieve calibration.

Part 1 of 5, Aligning the C-Axis:

- Setting up the Alignment Tools
- Entering Administrative Mode
- Aligning the C-Axis, sweeping on the A and C Motor Bracket

## PERMALIGN EDGE CUTTING HEAD CALIBRATION

## PART 2 OF 5: ALIGNING THE DIAL INDICATORS

Your Cutting Head must be aligned and calibrated properly to ensure accuracy and repeatability for every cut. This 5-Part series details the instruments required for proper alignment and the steps to achieve calibration.

Part 2 of 5, Aligning the Dial Indicators:

- Trim the C-Axis in Drive Services
- Install and align the Indicators to the Cylinder
- Configure the Jog Settings

## PERMALIGN EDGE CUTTING HEAD CALIBRATION

## PART 3 OF 5: ALIGNING THE A-AXIS MOTOR

Your Cutting Head must be aligned and calibrated properly to ensure accuracy and repeatability for every cut. This 5-Part series details the instruments required for proper alignment and the steps to achieve calibration.

Part 3 of 5, Aligning the A-Axis Motor:

- Properly read the Dial Indicators for adjustment of the A-Axis
- Adjust the A-Axis using the Jet Edge HMI
- Trim the A-Axis in Drive Services.

## PERMALIGN EDGE CUTTING HEAD CALIBRATION

## PART 4 OF 5: MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE A-AXIS

Your Cutting Head must be aligned and calibrated properly to ensure accuracy and repeatability for every cut. This 5-Part series details the instruments required for proper alignment and the steps to achieve calibration.

Part 4 of 5, Mechanical Adjustment of the A-Axis:

- Mechanically adjust the A-axis using wrenches
- Use the Dial Indicators to precisely align the cylinder
- Sweep between the C zero and C 180 positions to check deviation

## PERMALIGN EDGE CUTTING HEAD CALIBRATION

## PART 5 OF 5: ALIGNING THE CENTER OF ROTATION OF THE EDGE ASSEMBLY

Your Cutting Head must be aligned and calibrated properly to ensure accuracy and repeatability for every cut. This 5-Part series details the instruments required for proper alignment and the steps to achieve calibration.

Part 5 of 5, Aligning the Center of Rotation of the EDGE Assembly:

- Center the Head using the Dial Indicator setup
- Position the C-Axis Motor with the Jacking Bolts
- Properly tighten the Screws and verify tolerance

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