Fletcher 3000 Glass/Plastic/Mat Cutting Machine - Revision history

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Important Parts

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	=== Important Parts ===		=== Important Parts ===
	* '''Clamp''' - This machine has a clamping bar that can hold materials securely. It can be operated by a vertical lever on the machine's main carriage bar. The ''up'' position engages the clamp, and the ''down'' position disengages it.		* '''Clamp''' - This machine has a clamping bar that can hold materials securely. It can be operated by a vertical lever on the machine's main carriage bar. The ''up'' position engages the clamp, and the ''down'' position disengages it.
	* '''Cutting Head''' - This is the large, black, movable assembly on the main carriage bar. It has several sub-parts and controls.'		* '''Cutting Head''' - This is the large, black, movable assembly on the main carriage bar. It has several sub-parts and controls.
	* '''Turret''' - The turret is a rotating assembly holding the cutting blades. It is a part of the Cutting Head. There is an adjustable screw that can be used to lock and unlock the Turret to allow selection of a particular cutting blade. This screw is on the right-side of the Turret, and can be adjusted without any tools.		* '''Turret''' - The turret is a rotating assembly holding the cutting blades. It is a part of the Cutting Head. There is an adjustable screw that can be used to lock and unlock the Turret to allow selection of a particular cutting blade. This screw is on the right-side of the Turret, and can be adjusted without any tools.
	* '''Cutting Blades''' - This machine has 3 different cutting blades - The '''glass cutting wheel''', the '''plastic cutting blade''', and the '''mat cutting blade'''. Only one blade is in use at a time, and it is selected by rotating the '''turret'''.		* '''Cutting Blades''' - This machine has 3 different cutting blades - The '''glass cutting wheel''', the '''plastic cutting blade''', and the '''mat cutting blade'''. Only one blade is in use at a time, and it is selected by rotating the '''turret'''.
	* '''Short Trigger''' - This is the shorter of the two triggers on the '''Cutting Head''', and it controls the height of the selected '''cutting blade''' from the surface of your material. Pressing the short trigger will ''raise'' the cutting blade away from the surface of your material, and releasing it will ''lower'' the blade towards your material.		* '''Short Trigger''' - This is the shorter of the two triggers on the '''Cutting Head''', and it controls the height of the selected '''cutting blade''' from the surface of your material. Pressing the short trigger will ''raise'' the cutting blade away from the surface of your material, and releasing it will ''lower'' the blade towards your material.
	* '''Long Trigger''' - This is the longer of the two triggers on the '''Cutting Head''', and it controls the height of the '''break out wheels''' from the surface of your material. Pressing the long trigger will ''lower'' the break out wheels ~~away from~~ the surface of your material, and releasing it will ''raise'' the break out wheels away from your material.		* '''Long Trigger''' - This is the longer of the two triggers on the '''Cutting Head''', and it controls the height of the '''break out wheels''' from the surface of your material. Pressing the long trigger will ''lower'' the break out wheels towards the surface of your material, and releasing it will ''raise'' the break out wheels away from your material.
	* '''Pin Detent''' - This is a pin that can be pushed in to lock the cutting blades in the up position. It is located on the bottom-left side of the cutting head. To lock the cutting head up, press the short trigger fully, press in the ~~detent~~ pin, and then release the trigger. This will lock the cutting blade in the up position, and the pin will say depressed. To release the cutting blade, press the short trigger fully -- and the pin will pop out, allowing the cutting blade to move again.		* '''Pin Detent''' - This is a pin that can be pushed in to lock the cutting blades in the up position. It is located on the bottom-left side of the cutting head. To lock the cutting head up, press the short trigger fully, press in the pin, and then release the trigger. This will lock the cutting blade in the up position, and the pin will say depressed. To release the cutting blade, press the short trigger fully -- and the pin will pop out, allowing the cutting blade to move again.

	==Cutting Procedures==		==Cutting Procedures==

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 * '''Never''' use the clamp on glass.
 * '''Never''' score glass more than once.
 ==Cutting Procedures==

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 === Specifications ===
 SUPPORTED MATERIALS
 * Glass
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 * Cardboard
 * Foamboard
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 {{AllSafetyRulesApply}}
-''If there are specific safety notes in order to operate, put it here. Suggest cross reference to membership handbook as appropriate.''
+====Breaking Out====
-* ''Restrictions such as - don't do x,y,z without help or at all..''
+. Press and hold the '''short trigger''' on the '''cutting head''' to raise the cutting blade away from your material.
-* ''Only staff can do a,b,c don't attempt yourself''
+. Press in the '''pin detent''' to lock the cutting blade in the up position. You can now release the '''short trigger'''.
-* ''Safety checklists''
+. Raise the '''cutting head''' to the top of your material, stopping when the '''break out rollers'''  are slightly below the upper edge of your material.
 ==Documentation==
-''Documents, links to tutorials, videos, and whatnot''
+* [https://www.fletcher-terry.com/application/files/6916/3796/1589/3000_Manual_English.pdf User manual]
-* ''user manual link one''
+* [https://www.fletcher-terry.com/frame-joining-material-cutting-products-1/3000-multi-material-cutter Product page]
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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	~~The Fletcher 3000 Glass/Plastic/Mat Cutting Machine can be used to cut glass, plastic, and mats.~~

	~~More details~~ to be ~~added~~.		The Fletcher 3000 Glass/Plastic/Mat cutting machine can cut glass, plastic, matboard, cardboard, and foamboard up to 1/4" in thickness. It is wall mounted, allowing easy cutting of larger materials.

			=== Classes ===
			* Class requirements TBD

			=== Specifications ===
			SUPPORTED MATERIALS
			* Glass
			* Plastic
			** Plastics must be fracture sensitive to be cut on this machine. Examples of fracture sensitive plastics are Plexiglas and acrylics.
			* Matboard
			* Cardboard
			* Foamboard

			MATERIAL SIZE
			* Handles materials up to 60” in height, and 1/4" in thickness.

			{{MNAssetDetails\|
			[[File:serialnumberplate.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|toolname Serial Number Plate]]
			* ''Location: '' '''Mounted on the wall next to Studio C'''
			* ''Model Number: '' '''3000'''
			* ''Serial Number: '' '''?'''
			* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''?'''
			}}

			==Safety Specifics==

			{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

			''If there are specific safety notes in order to operate, put it here. Suggest cross reference to membership handbook as appropriate.''
			* ''Restrictions such as - don't do x,y,z without help or at all..''
			* ''Only staff can do a,b,c don't attempt yourself''
			* ''Safety checklists''

			==Documentation==
			''Documents, links to tutorials, videos, and whatnot''
			* ''user manual link one''
			* ''Service manual, etc link two''
			* ''Accessory manual''
			* ''Tech Spec Datasheet''
			* ''tutorial link one''
			* ''tutorial link two''
			* ''cookbook''
			* ''cheatsheets and checklists''

			==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
			''If there are required or recommended materials in order to operate, put it here. Any fees for materials, or what might be free for use? What tooling (drill bits, needles) is available from MN? What am I expected to provide? This is also the place to mention interesting non-standard accessories we may have (e.g., specialty work- or tool-hoding devices, indexing plates, ...)''

			==Settings==
			''If there are required or recommended settings in order to operate, put it here. such as...''
			* ''Speeds and feeds''
			* ''temperature settings for filaments of x,y,z''

			==Software==
			''Links and material to software related to usage of this equipment such as what file formats, 3d printer files, CNC files. What versions can you use? Answer questions like where might I find font files, or collections of ornamental files. Link to pages on different software that might be used to create files (don't put it here)''
			* ''File Formats: A,B,C''
			* ''Creation Software''
			** ''Build software option link 1 (recommended) - You need at least version X to make the right file format.''
			** ''Build software option link 2''

			==Tips & Tricks==
			''a place for those useful items from the subject matter experts among us such as...''
			* ''tip''
			* ''trick''
			* ''best practice''

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	The Fletcher 3000 Glass/Plastic/Mat Cutting Machine can be used to cut glass, plastic, and mats.		The Fletcher 3000 Glass/Plastic/Mat Cutting Machine can be used to cut glass, plastic, and mats.

			More details to be added.

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		== Description ==
		The Fletcher 3000 Glass/Plastic/Mat Cutting Machine can be used to cut glass, plastic, and mats.

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	===Cutting Plastics===		===Cutting Plastics===
	====Cutting====		====Cutting====
	1. Rotate the '''turret''' to the '''plastic cutting blade''' and lock into position.		# Rotate the '''turret''' to the '''plastic cutting blade''' and lock into position.
	2. Open the '''clamp''' and load your sheet onto the machine from the left.		# Open the '''clamp''' and load your sheet onto the machine from the left.
	3. Close the '''clamp''' to lock your material into the machine.		# Close the '''clamp''' to lock your material into the machine.
	4. Press and hold the '''short trigger''' on the '''cutting head''' to raise the cutting blade away from your material.		# Press and hold the '''short trigger''' on the '''cutting head''' to raise the cutting blade away from your material.
	5. Raise the '''cutting head''' with your hand until the cutting blade is near the top edge of your material.		# Raise the '''cutting head''' with your hand until the cutting blade is near the top edge of your material.
	6. Release the '''short trigger''' slowly until the cutting blade touches your material, as close to the top edge of your material as possible.		# Release the '''short trigger''' slowly until the cutting blade touches your material, as close to the top edge of your material as possible.
	7. Without pressing or holding either of the triggers, pull the '''cutting head''' downwards, scoring your material. A ''gouging'' sound is normal during this process. Pull the cutting head all the way to the bottom edge of your material.		# Without pressing or holding either of the triggers, pull the '''cutting head''' downwards, scoring your material. A ''gouging'' sound is normal during this process. Pull the cutting head all the way to the bottom edge of your material.
	8. For thicker plastics (over 1/8" in thickness), you can repeat steps 4-7 to score your plastic multiple times. 1/4" thickness plastics may require 2-3 scoring passes.		# For thicker plastics (over 1/8" in thickness), you can repeat steps 4-7 to score your plastic multiple times. 1/4" thickness plastics may require 2-3 scoring passes.

	====Breaking Out====		====Breaking Out====
	1. Press and hold the '''short trigger''' on the '''cutting head''' to raise the cutting blade away from your material.		# Press and hold the '''short trigger''' on the '''cutting head''' to raise the cutting blade away from your material.
	2. Press in the '''pin detent''' to lock the cutting blade in the up position. You can now release the '''short trigger'''.		# Press in the '''pin detent''' to lock the cutting blade in the up position. You can now release the '''short trigger'''.
	3. Raise the '''cutting head''' to the top of your material, stopping when the '''break out rollers''' are slightly below the upper edge of your material.		# Raise the '''cutting head''' to the top of your material, stopping when the '''break out rollers''' are slightly below the upper edge of your material.
	4. Press and hold the '''long trigger''' firmly until you hear the plastic snap. Hold the trigger at that position.		# Press and hold the '''long trigger''' firmly until you hear the plastic snap. Hold the trigger at that position.
	5. With the '''long trigger''' still held, pull the '''cutting head''' all the way down to the bottom of your material. You will hear a snapping sound all the way down.		# With the '''long trigger''' still held, pull the '''cutting head''' all the way down to the bottom of your material. You will hear a snapping sound all the way down.
	6. Open the '''clamp''' to release your material.		# Open the '''clamp''' to release your material.

	==Documentation==		==Documentation==