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5th Mar 2020, 01:29 PM #1New Member
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Hercus 270 shaper and cross feed issues
Hi IÂ’m hoping someone can help me with a problem with our shaper. The cross feed mechanism is not working.
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5th Mar 2020, 03:05 PM #2Most Valued Member
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Has it ever worked?
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5th Mar 2020, 08:22 PM #3Most Valued Member
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You might get more response if it was put in the Hercus Section.
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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5th Mar 2020, 09:54 PM #4Philomath in training
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It can probably be fixed but we will need photos of the machine and the cross feed mechanism at the very least, so members can see what may be causing the problem.
Did it ever work or has it always been like this?
Michael
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6th Mar 2020, 09:51 AM #5New Member
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Hi Michael
Thanks for your response. I’m a first timer in this forum so struggling a bit with navigating my way around.
The problem is an intermittent one where the spring loaded pin that engages the cylindrical gear riders over the gear without engaging.
I suspect the compression spring may be the problem. I will attempt to attach a photo/ video.
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6th Mar 2020, 11:04 AM #6Most Valued Member
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Yes there may be a problem with the load applied by the spring if a spring is actually in their to start with.
Is the intermittent problem throughout the feed range or only occurring at certain feed rates?
Does this problem occur when feeding in either direction?
Have you removed the feed engagement pawl and inspected it for wear and spring tension?
Is the gear attached to the cross feed shaft in good condition?
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6th Mar 2020, 11:21 AM #7Most Valued Member
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I'd take the pawl off, dismantle it, give it a good clean and lubricate it, as there may be a bit of crud/crap stuck in there somewhere. If the shaft looks OK, check the bore for evidence of scraping, this can be cleaned up with a brake cylinder hone, if need be.
Please let us know how you get on?
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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6th Mar 2020, 02:25 PM #8Golden Member
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10th Mar 2020, 03:27 PM #9New Member
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David
Eric, problem solved thank you. Needed a clean and honing. How good is this forum!!
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