Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12403 - Definitions; A to C
Rule 2403.
(1)
"Adjustable barrier guard" means a barrier that is adjustable for different
jobs or die setups.
(2)
"Anti-repeat" means the part of the clutch/brake control system designed to
limit the press to a single stroke. Anti-repeat requires release of all
tripping mechanisms before another stroke can be initiated. Anti-repeat is also
called single stroke reset or reset circuit.
(3) "Automatic feeding" means feeding where
the material or part being processed is placed within or removed from the point
of operation by a method or means that does not require action by an operator
on each stroke of the press.
(4)
"Bolster plate" means the plate attached to the top of the bed of the press
having drilled holes to T-slots for attaching the lower die or die
shoe.
(5) "Brake" means the
mechanism used on a mechanical press to stop or hold, or both, the crankshaft,
either directly or through a gear train, when the clutch is
disengaged.
(6) "Brake monitor"
means the sensor designed, constructed, and arranged to monitor the
effectiveness of the press braking system.
(7) "Clutch" means the coupling mechanism
used on a mechanical press to couple the flywheel to the crankshaft, either
directly or through a gear train. See
R
408.12404(9),
R
408.12405(7), and
R
408.12407(4).
(8) "Concurrent" means acting in conjunction
with, but not necessarily simultaneously with, and is used to describe a
situation where 2 or more controls exist in an operated condition at the same
time.
(9) "Continuous" means
uninterrupted multiple strokes of the slide without intervening stops or other
clutch control action at the end of individual strokes.
(10) "Control system" means the combination
of controls that have an effect on the cycling or stopping of the ram where the
safety of the operator would be influenced.
(11) "Counterbalance" means the mechanism
that is used to balance or support the weight of the connecting rods, slide,
and slide attachments.
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