Description: Customer feedback led to two HGRS-V improvements, a more ergonomic position for the operator shear knob, and a leadscrew-driven fine positioner for the workholder.
Identify By: Right front corner shear knob, right side X-positioner knob, integral sub-cabinet with gold light guide mount, fixed-height shear mechanism. The right side knobs set these machines apart from earlier ones. Transitional units and retrofits to earlier machines are identifiable by a plugged hole in the front center of the cover where the earlier shear drive was located.
Problem Areas: limited vertical clearance between top of workholder and shear rod, caused as workholder stack was raised to provide more heater block clearance for higher temperature preheat operations. Belt-driven shear can slip under heavy load.
Status: Operational, lacks vertically adjustable, chain-driven shear mechanism,
Support: Excellent all components current or replaceable by current production.
Overhaul Cost: Cost depends on condition