The condition you describe is typical of a mechanical system which has begun to show signs of wear. There are two courses of action which you can take:
- Check all pulleys and shafts for mechanical lash or wear. Check for wear in gear boxes or transmissions and repair or replace as necessary. This should bring your machine tolerance to an acceptable level, although you must periodically check for wear as part of your maintenance program.
- A more cost effective long term solution would be upgrading the cutter drive system with a dual motor drive retrofit package. This proven technology will bring your machine in-line with today’s precision accurate sheets regardless of sheet size or line speed. By replacing mechanical components with an electrical system, sheeter downtime for maintenance purposes is reduced.
