MIM094, MIM125 or MIM187 PA25213A01 Rev. 01 8-2007 METAL INDENTING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL © Panduit Corp. 2007 The PANDUIT Metal Indenting Machine is a manually operated device to stamp desired legends into PANDUIT marker plates or tags, and PANDUIT PAN-STEEL stainless steel cable ties or strapping. MIM – Metal Indenting Machine • MIM094 - Indenting Machine with 3/32" (2.38mm) character wheel • MIM125 - Indenting Machine with 1/8" (3.18mm) character wheel • MIM187 - Indenting Machine with 3/16" (4.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 .............................................................................................................................2 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 2 .............................................................................................................................2 UNCRATING PROCDURE SECTION 3 .............................................................................................................................
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 1: SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Height: 12" (305mm) Width: 10" (254mm) Depth: 18" (457mm) Weight: 41 lbs. (18.6kg) SECTION 2: UNCRATING PROCEDURE 1. Remove the cardboard liner in the shipping container. 2. The Metal Indenting Machine may now be removed directly upward. The press weighs 41 pounds (18.6kg) and should be lifted with caution. 3. The aluminum base attached to the press should remain attached.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL FIGURE 1 ADJUSTABLE TENSION BLOCK SCREW (BEHIND CHARACTER DIAL) CHARACTER DIAL DIAL SELECTOR KNOB OPERATING HANDLE TABLE INSERT LOCKING SCREW SPACING ADJUSTMENT SCREW TABLE STOP CLAMP TABLE RELEASE LEVER ALUMINUM BASE DEPTH OF IMPRESSION SCREW FIGURE 2 CLAMP RELEASE LEVER TABLE INSERT ASSEMBLY TABLE INSERT GUIDE RAIL (2) DOVETAIL SPACING RACK PA25213A01_01 Page: 3 of 13 8-2007
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 3: FUNCTION OF CONTROLS (Refer to Figure 1 on Page 3) 1. ADJUSTABLE TENSION BLOCK SCREW – By turning the brass screw, the tension on the dial can be adjusted. If the tension is too light, it may not allow the dial to seat properly; and will make the dial difficult to move. 2. OPERATING HANDLE – The operating handle, when depressed, moves the table up and down. 3.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 4: ADJUSTMENTS FOR STAMPING Place the material to be stamped on the table and secure it with the table clamps. NOTE: If a piece of scrap material is to be used for set-up, make sure it is the same thickness of the actual material to be stamped.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 4: ADJUSTMENTS FOR STAMPING (continued) To set depth of impression: Turn depth of impression screw outward (clockwise) a minimum of 6 full turns. Depress handle fully, making sure dial lightly touches material to be stamped. While holding handle down completely, turn screw inward (counter-clockwise) until it stops.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 4: ADJUSTMENTS FOR STAMPING (continued) Turn the screw one full turn outward (clockwise) and stamp the character. (The screw can be adjusted until the preferred impression depth is obtained.) To set the table stop: 2 Slide the stop to the right hand end of the stop bar and tighten the thumbscrew.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 4: ADJUSTMENTS FOR STAMPING (continued) Depress the table release lever. Slide the table until the character wheel is to the desired starting location. NOTE: Be careful that the dial does not hit table clamps. 2 1 Operate the press.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 5: TO STAMP MMP SERIES MARKER PLATES AND MT SERIES TAGS NOTE: Stamping marker plates and tags under ½” wide is not recommended. NOTE: For first time use of the press, see “Adjustments for Stamping” section before proceeding further. SECTION 6: TO STAMP PAN-STEEL EH & SH STAINLESS STEEL CABLE TIES AND MS SERIES STRAPPING NOTE: Stamping stainless steel cable ties and strapping under ½” wide is not recommended.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 7: CHANGING CHARACTER DIAL, SPACING RACK REMOVAL / INSTALLATION AND Choose desired character dial and re-install. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SET SCREW The character dial should turn easily, but should not have forward or backward play.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 7: CHANGING CHARACTER DIAL, SPACING RACK REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (continued) * Select the mating rack for the installed character dial. Slightly tighten screws. * Tighten screws securely, in order (after table is placed back onto press). Resume operation.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 8: LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 1. A few drops of light oil should be applied to oil hole if handle motion seems tight. Lubricate once a day if used continuously. CHARACTER DIAL STAMPING SURFACE FIGURE 3 TABLE DOVETAIL STRIP TABLE INSERT GUIDE RAILS SPACING RACK SPACING ADJUSTMENT SCREW HANDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW 2.
MIM094 / MIM125 / MIM187 OPERATION MANUAL SECTION 9: CONTACT INFORMATION • For Technical Support: PANDUIT USA, Tinley Park, IL USA Tel: 888-506-5400, ext. 3255 • Fax: 630-759-7532 Website: www.panduit.com • E-mail: cs@panduit.com PANDUIT Latino America, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Latino America Tel.: 52 (333) 666 2501 • Fax.: 52 (333) 666 2510 Website: www.panduit.com • E-mail: cs-la@panduit.
