ASFROM Foam Skiving Machine FAQ

ASFROM Foam Skiving Machine FAQ

Foam Skiving Machine Base Q&A

I. Thông tin cơ bản về sản phẩm

Câu hỏi 1: What is the AF-670 Foam Skiving Machine?

A1: The AF-670 Foam Skiving Machine is a dedicated machine for foam and soft material cutting, suitable for footwear, clothing, handbags and suitcases sponge, as well as slope and thickness width cutting of various soft materials. The machine uses a circular knife to perform multi-angle beveling and thinning of foam, suitable for processing tongues, collars, back covers, feathers and other parts of various shoe types. The machine has a foam dust collection function, with high cutting material cleanliness and less foam powder, conforming to environmental protection concepts, and is highly durable, not easy to wear and has a long service life. The machine has passed ISO9002 international certification and can be adjusted according to foam thickness (3–50mm), angle and width.

Q2: What is the AF-670 used for?

A2:It is mainly used for slope and thickness width cutting of foam and soft materials. Specific functions include:

  1. Multi-angle beveling and thinning of inner and outer edges of foam used in various parts of shoes.

  2. Processing tongues, collars, back covers, feathers and other parts.

  3. Cutting sponge for clothing, handbags and suitcases.

  4. Slope and thickness width cutting of various soft materials.

  5. Dust collection function reduces foam powder and improves cutting material cleanliness.

Câu hỏi 3: What are the key technical parameters of the AF-670?

A3:Key technical parameters of the AF-670 are as follows:

  1. Model No.: AF-670

  2. Điện áp: 380 V

  3. Công suất động cơ: 1 kW

  4. Kích thước máy: 670×1100×11500mm

  5. Net Weight: 180 kg

  6. Applicable foam thickness: 3–50mm

The voltage affects the usable region and wiring method, motor power affects cutting capability and energy consumption, machine size and weight affect installation space and handling, and applicable foam thickness determines the processable range.

Câu hỏi 4:What are the main features of the AF-670?

A4:Main features include:

  1. Multi-angle beveling: Suitable for various parts of different shoe types, multi-angle beveling and thinning of inner and outer edges of foam used in tongues, collars, back covers, feathers, etc.

  2. Easy and efficient operation: Easy to operate and use, fast and convenient, saves labor, costs and working hours, greatly increases production, and cuts foam smoothly and standardized.

  3. Environmentally friendly and durable: Conforms to environmental protection concepts, improves cutting material cleanliness, reduces foam powder, and comes with a foam dust collection function; the machine is highly durable, not easy to wear and has a long service life.

  4. Flexible adjustment: Can be adjusted according to the thickness, width and cutting angle of the processed foam, and the cutting angle can be adjusted arbitrarily to facilitate cutting at various angles.

  5. International certification: Has passed ISO9002 international certification.

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Câu hỏi 5: What materials can the AF-670 process?

A5:The AF-670 is suitable for the following materials:

  1. Footwear sponge

  2. Clothing sponge

  3. Handbag and suitcase sponge

  4. Various soft materials

The machine can perform slope and thickness width cutting on these materials, especially suitable for multi-angle beveling and thinning of inner and outer edges of foam used in tongues, collars, back covers, feathers, etc.

Q6:What industries or factories use the AF-670?

A6:It is widely used in the following industries:

  1. Shoe factories

  2. Clothing factories

  3. Handbag factories

  4. Suitcase factories

  5. Shoe material processing factories

And other manufacturers requiring foam and soft material cutting.

Q7: What shoe parts is the AF-670 suitable for?

A7:Suitable for the following shoe parts:

  1. Tongue

  2. Collar

  3. Back cover

  4. Feather

  5. Other parts of various shoe types

The machine can perform multi-angle beveling and thinning of inner and outer edges of foam used in these parts.

三. Functions & Performance

Q8:Can the cutting angle of the AF-670 be adjusted?

A8:Yes. The AF-670 can be adjusted according to the thickness, width and cutting angle of the processed foam, and the cutting angle can be adjusted arbitrarily to facilitate cutting at various angles. The factory angle is about 45 degrees. If further precise fine-tuning is needed, you can push the #1 handle to fine-tune the pressing angle of the upper feeding wheel.

Q9: What is the function of the foam dust collection on the AF-670?

A9: The foam dust collection function mainly includes:

  1. Improves cutting material cleanliness.

  2. Reduces foam powder.

  3. Conforms to environmental protection concepts.

  4. Prevents dust from damaging the equipment.

  5. Extends equipment service life.

  6. Makes operation more convenient and efficient.

Q10: How to adjust the cutting width of the AF-670?

A10:Cutting width adjustment method:

  1. Move the distance between the edge and the stainless steel plate to reach the width you want to cut.

  2. For example, cutting a width of 5MM: follow the red line #1 on the icon and adjust it to a width of 5MM.

  3. The cutting width is 10MM, adjust the width to 10MM.

  4. Adjust the distance between the edge and the stainless steel plate according to the cutting width.

Q11: How to adjust the material thickness of the AF-670?

A11:Material thickness adjustment method:

  1. Directly press the #3 button.

  2. The thick material pressing wheel is raised upwards.

  3. The thin material is lowered downwards.

  4. When lowering, use no cutting as the benchmark and adjust to the thinnest cutting.

Q12: How to adjust the front and rear position of the upper feeding wheel on the AF-670?

A12: Upper feeding wheel front and rear position adjustment method:

  1. You can directly loosen the fixing screw of the feeding wheel, and then move back and forth on the shaft (generally, it is adjusted here).

  2. You can also push the #2 five-star handle to make the feeding wheel move back and forth.

四.Operation & Control

Q13: What should be noted before starting the AF-670?

A13:Notes before starting include:

  1. Machine placement is stable, no sloshing.

  2. Connect 380VT/50HZ AC power supply. The chassis must be connected to the ground line to determine the opening and reversal of the machine, and refer to the steering sign on the panel.

  3. Debug the lower feeding wheel position. Rotate the angle and the angle of the top rod by hand to check whether the positioning board meets.

  4. Check whether the knife is sharp. First adjust the wheel position. Adjust to the balance position, then adjust the grinding wheel for grinding. If unfavorable, use the working face to wash and dress.

  5. According to the angle, width and thickness of the workpiece, adjust the feeding wheel position.

  6. Make sure everything is normal. When there are any problems in processing, please press the emergency stop switch in time.

  7. Sometimes a small amount of sponge hangs between the knives and the draught. After that, it should be shut down, cleaned at the front side of the front panel, and the waste in the dustbin should be cleaned up to keep the dust suction power, and then start work again.

  8. When cutting, please turn off the knife switch to avoid wasting power resources and creating spark danger.

  9. Remove the waste from work daily, keep the machine clean, and the parts of the machine will be lubricated.

Q14: What is the startup procedure for the AF-670?

A14:The startup procedure is as follows:

  1. First, connect the power supply.

  2. Twist #1 (power switch). After power on, #4 power indicator light (red light) turns on.

  3. Turn on #2 feeding up and down wheel switch.

  4. #3 is to adjust the speed of feeding up and down wheel (for beginners, slow down first).

  5. Turn on #5 to start the round knife switch (this switch synchronously rotates the suction motor).

  6. #7 is an emergency stop switch, which can be used for temporary shutdown.

五.Adjustment & Cutting

Q15: How to adjust the height and angle of the upper pressure wheel on the AF-670?

A15:Upper pressure wheel height and angle adjustment method:

  1. #1 upper pressure wheel height: The standard is to press onto the material, which can be sent away as the benchmark.

  2. #2 adjust the angle.

  3. By adjusting #1 and #2, the upper pressure wheel reaches the appropriate height and angle, ensuring smooth material feeding.

Q16: How to adjust the slope of the lower wheel on the AF-670?

A16:Lower wheel slope adjustment method:

  1. If the thickness of the cutting object is 10MM, adjust the spacing between the red lines as shown in the figure to 10–12MM.

  2. This allows the waste material after cutting to be sucked away by suction from under the circular knife.

  3. By adjusting the lower wheel slope, ensure smooth discharge of cutting waste.

Q17: How to adjust the front/rear and slope of the lower feeding wheel on the AF-670?

A17:Lower feeding wheel front/rear and slope adjustment method:

  1. #1 front and rear adjustment knob of feeding wheel.

  2. #2 adjust the angle of lower feeding wheel.

Q18:  How to adjust the height of the lower feeding wheel and the left/right of the round knife on the AF-670?

A18:Lower feeding wheel height and round knife left/right adjustment method:

  1. #1 adjust the height and low of the lower feeding wheel.

  2. #2 left and right moving button of circular knife: when the wear of round knife becomes smaller, turn the button to move the blade to the left.

  3. Correct position of the round knife: the left edge of the blade and the center point of the upper and lower feeding wheels are taken as the reference.

六. Knife Grinding & Maintenance

Q19: When does the AF-670 need knife grinding?

A19:Conditions requiring knife grinding include:

  1. Cutting foam or processing objects, after cutting is not smooth, or irregular.

  2. When the cutting foam is especially soft, it is necessary to sharpen the round knife, and the machined cutting side can be smooth and tidy.

  3. For general foam cutting, the grinding process is 2–3 days, each time can be lightly ground.

Q20: What are the knife grinding steps for the AF-670?

A20:Knife grinding steps are as follows:

  1. Turn on the power switch, then start the round knife switch, then start the grindstone motor switch. The double switch is started synchronously.

  2. Lift the acrylic panel cover and twist the handle.

  3. Push the grindstone advance and retreat group forward until it lightly touches the blade, with a little grinding spark, about 5 minutes.

  4. The actual grinding time is based on testing the blade sharpness on site.

  5. The height adjustment of the two pieces of grindstone is based on touching the blade with a slight grinding spark.

  6. Grindstone height adjustment: use the adjustment wrench to adjust #9, #10 level screw sleeves to control the level of the grindstone.

  7. Generally, first adjust the lower grindstone to grind the lower edge for 7–8 minutes, after the blade is thinned, then adjust the upper grindstone to grind the sharp angle, as the benchmark for sharp grinding.

  8. After using the circular knife and grinding, the blade diameter gradually becomes smaller. Please adjust #8 button to move the blade to the left to the normal position.

Q21: How to exit the knife grinding step on the AF-670?

A21:Exit knife grinding steps:

  1. First twist the #11 handle, turn to the grindstone not contacting the round knife, and cover the acrylic cover plate as the benchmark.

  2. Turn off the grindstone motor switch.

  3. Start cutting.

  4. Please pay attention to safety. Do not cut and sharpen the knife at the same time. You should finish sharpening first, then start cutting!

Q22:  How to adjust the grinding wheel height on the AF-670?

A22:Grinding wheel height adjustment method:

  1. When sharpening the knife, first adjust the #2 grinding wheel button and adjust it to touch the knife lightly and spark as the benchmark.

  2. The sharpening time of the lower grinding wheel should be twice that of the upper grinding wheel.

  3. After grinding the lower surface of the knife, press #1 to sharpen the upper surface.

  4. Grinding principle: lower grinding wheel (grinding the knife thin), upper grinding wheel (grinding a sharp angle).

  5. Correct positioning position of sharpening set and knife: the middle of #4 red line, that is, the middle position of gasket bevel angle.

  6. Note: It has been adjusted when leaving the factory.

Q23: What are the daily maintenance requirements for the AF-670?

A23:Daily maintenance requirements include:

  1. Daily maintenance: Refuse the garbage every day to maintain the capacity of the dust collection box, producing strong dust absorption power. Every day after work, all switches must be switched off.

  2. Weekly maintenance: Pay attention to adding lubricating oil to keep the round knife running smoothly. Use an air gun to remove dust from the air duct inside the chassis and the dust motor, keeping the inside of the chassis clean.

  3. Monthly maintenance: Follow daily and weekly maintenance instructions.

  4. Yearly maintenance: Check the round knife, belt and grindstone, and update them to keep the machine in normal use.

Q24: How to add cutting lubricant to the AF-670?

A24:Method of adding cutting lubricant:

  1. Oil box: Please add transparent thread oil or lubricating oil to the oil box and guide it into the circular blade through the oil pipe. This will make the cutting of foam by the circular blade smoother, reduce resistance friction, and extend the service life of the blade.

  2. Oil hole: Please add transparent thread oil or lubricating oil into the oil filling hole, and guide the oil into the circular blade to make the cutting of foam smoother, reduce resistance friction, and extend the service life of the blade.

七.Parts Replacement & Troubleshooting

Q25: What is the replacement cycle for common parts of the AF-670?

A25:Replacement cycle for common parts:

  1. Circular knife: Generally cutting foam, the life is one year, based on actual cutting materials and working hours.

  2. Grindstone: When the round diameter of the grindstone is half left, replace with a new grindstone. Generally half a year.

  3. Belt: Generally used, it is best to change the belt once a year to keep the elasticity of the belt.

Q26: How is the failure rate of the AF-670?

A26:Generally, if you follow the maintenance requirements and regularly replace consumables (knife, grindstone, belt), the failure rate is very low during operation.

八. Selection & After-sales

Q27: How to choose the AF-670 Foam Skiving Machine?

A27:Choose based on the following factors:

  1. Actual production needs: Confirm whether foam thinning and beveling functions are needed.

  2. Processing materials: Confirm whether they are sponge and soft materials for footwear, clothing, handbags and suitcases.

  3. Foam thickness: Confirm whether 3–50mm meets process requirements.

  4. Power conditions: Confirm whether the factory has 380 V power.

  5. Installation space: Confirm whether 670×1100×11500mm can be placed.

  6. Order volume: Evaluate whether production needs are met based on daily output.

  7. After-sales support: Confirm whether the manufacturer provides installation guidance, operation training and after-sales service.

Q28: What should I consider when buying the AF-670?

A28:Buyers should consider the following factors:

  1. Power and power supply: Confirm whether 380 V and 1KW motor power are available.

  2. Foam thickness: Whether 3–50mm meets process requirements.

  3. Cutting angle: Confirm whether the angle can be adjusted arbitrarily.

  4. Machine size: Whether 670×1100×11500mm fits the installation space.

  5. Machine weight: Whether 180 kg requires consideration for handling and load-bearing.

  6. Dust collection function: Confirm whether the dust collection device air volume and interface size meet workshop requirements.

  7. Spare parts availability: Confirm supply of circular knife, grindstone, belt and other consumables.

  8. After-sales support: Confirm installation guidance, operation training and after-sales service.

  9. Delivery time and warranty period: Confirm delivery time and warranty policy.

Q29: Can the AF-670 be customized?

A29:Customization can be confirmed with the manufacturer according to actual requirements. Possible customization directions include:

  1. Working voltage

  2. Power interface

  3. Cutting angle range

  4. Dust collection interface size

  5. Circular knife specifications

  6. Grindstone specifications

  7. Appearance color

Before customization, clarify production needs, material types, foam thickness, cutting angle and installation space so the manufacturer can provide a suitable solution.

Q30: Does the manufacturer provide installation and technical support?

A30:The manufacturer can provide the following services:

  1. Installation guidance

  2. Commissioning support

  3. Operation training

  4. Dịch vụ hậu mãi

  5. Spare parts supply

Specific service scope depends on order and region. Please confirm with the supplier before purchase. It is recommended to clarify installation, training, warranty and spare parts supply in the purchase contract.