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Operating Manual
Please Read Before Operating Unit

Model WC601B Automatic Tubing Cutter

Service and All Spare Parts Available

Phone: (315) 454-3237

The Eraser Company, Inc. Fax: (315) 454-3090
PO Box 4961/ Oliva Drive Website: www.eraser.com
Syracuse, NY 13221, USA E-mail: [email protected]
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WC601B AUTOMATIC
TUBING CUTTER
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ORDERING INFORMATION
AR7131(WC601B)������������������������������������� Automatic
SPECIFICATIONS
 Large Tubing Cutter, 120V
Minimum material size������������ 1/64” (0.4 mm) tubing;
 material dependent Included Parts
Maximum material size������������ 1/2” (12.7 mm) tubing WC601B ships with the following parts/tools:
Maximum number of pieces��������� 99,999 (per batch) • (1) 5/64” Allen wrench
(item #TG3028 for the bushing set screws, feed
Minimum cut length�������������� 0.10” (0.25 cm) or less; belt pulley set screws & blade stop locking screw)
 material dependent • (1) 1/16” Allen wrench
Maximum cut length���������������� 99,999” or 99,999 cm (item #TG2478 for the blade stop & blade retention
Length Resolution��������������������������� 0.01” or 0.01 cm screws)
• (2) PR0232 feed belts (installed)
Dimensions�������������������������13 1/4”W x 14 ½”D x 9”H • (1) PR0975 cut blade (installed)
 (19 3/8”H with cover open) • (1) Power cord
Weight�������������������������������������������� 29 LBS (13.2 kg)
Required Parts
Tolerances IR1871����������������� Custom Bushing Set, 1/64” to 1/8”
Repeatability��������+/- 0.005” (0.13 mm) to 5% of total  (0.4 – 3.17 mm) material
length; dependent on material and dereeling system IR1872������������������� Custom Bushing Set, 1/8” to 1/2”
Squareness of cut������� 0° +/- 2°; material dependent  (3.18 – 12.7 mm) material
Custom bushing sets are based on the size of the tube to be cut
Performance and are sold separately. It is best to send in sample material to
Eraser to determine the proper bushing sizes.
Cut Rates����������������������10 selectable cut rates (0-9)
Feed Rates������������������10 selectable feed rates (0-9)
Replacement Parts
PR0232�������������������������������������� Standard Feed Belt
WC601B LINEAR SPEEDS
 (2 required; 2 supplied)
Feedrate # inches/sec cm/sec
PR0975�������������������������������� Standard Cutting Blade
0 4.3 11
 (1 required; 1 supplied)
1 8.7 22.1
RP6101������������������������������������� Blade Return Spring
2 13 33.1
 (1 required; 1 supplied)
3 17.4 44.2 PG0920�������������������� Fuse, for 120V IEC connection
4 21.7 55.2  (1 required; 1 supplied w/AR7131)
5 26.1 66.3 PR2727�����������������������������������������Power cord, 120V
6 30.4 77.3  (1 required; 1 supplied w/AR7131)
7 34.8 88.3 Please call us for pricing and availability of replacement parts.
8 39.1 99.4
9 41.3 104.9 Optional Parts/Accessories
PR0976���������������������������������� Carbide Cutting Blade
Programming PR0977��������������������������������� Ceramic Cutting Blade
Batching������������������up to 99 programmable batches PR0733������������������� Polyurethane Coated Feed Belt
Kits����up to 10 kits (depending upon available memory)  (2 required)
PR1068������������������������������� Nitrile Coated Feed Belt
Power & Usage  (2 required)
Voltage; Frequency����������������������������������120V; 60Hz AR0010(DE100)���������������������������Turntable Dereeler
Consumption��������������������������������������������� 100 Watts AR3801(DE400)���������������� Bench Mounted Dereeler
Usage Rating������������������������������������������� Continuous AR0170(DE700)������������������ Compensating Dereeler

Operating Environment Please call us for pricing and availability of

Operating temperature���������� 50° - 90°F (10° - 32°C) optional parts and accessories.
Airflow�������� Unobstructed, well-ventilated workspace

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MODEL WC601B AUTOMATIC TUBING CUTTER
IMPORTANT! DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE SAFETY FIRST - USE BEST
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THOROUGHLY, AND
UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY, ALL PRECAUTIONS,
PRACTICES
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON THESE
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Everyday
PAGES. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. IT
are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if
SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE MACHINE FOR
cutting operation is dusty.
FUTURE REFERENCE.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
MECHANICAL wrenches are removed from machine before turning it on.

! DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT GUARDS IN KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and
PLACE OR WITH DAMAGED GUARDS. benches invite accidents. Always leave at least 12”
(305 mm) of space around all sides and top of unit.
! DO NOT DEFEAT ANY OF THE SAFETY FEATURES.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do
! DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR APPENDAGES not use or locate machine in high-humidity environments,
NEAR MOVING PARTS OR IN OR NEAR OPENINGS or expose to rain. Keep work areas well lighted.
IN GUARDS.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose
clothing, such as gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - necklaces or any other clothing or jewelry that might
ELECTRICAL get caught in moving parts. This is not an all-inclusive
list. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
! ALWAYS UNPLUG UNIT FROM POWER SUPPLY Non-slip footwear is recommended.
PRIOR TO ANY MAINTENANCE.
DON’T OVERREACH Maintain proper footing and
! DO NOT RUN UNIT WITH INCORRECT LINE balance at all times.
VOLTAGE.
MAINTAIN BLADES WITH CARE Keep blades
! NEVER RUN MACHINE WITH DAMAGED OR sharp and clean for optimal performance. Follow
WORN POWER CORD. instructions for lubricating and changing blades and all
accessories.
! NEVER MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. IF IT
WILL NOT FIT INTO THE OUTLET, HAVE THE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SUPPLY
PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED Unplug the unit before servicing and when changing
ELECTRICIAN. accessories.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT EXCEED THE UNIT’S MAXIMUM

Grounding provides a common return path for electric MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS Eraser’s warranty
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This will be null and void if machine has been used in any
machine is supplied with an electric cord with an manner that is contrary to these instructions.
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before continued
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all use of the machine, the guard and all moving parts
local codes and ordinances. should be carefully inspected to ensure that nothing is
damaged.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check Ensure proper alignment of moving parts. Check
with a licensed electrician if in doubt as to whether the for any binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
machine is properly grounded. and any other condition(s) that may affect operation.
Any damaged part(s) should be properly repaired or
replaced prior to any continued use of the machine.
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ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND QUALIFIED elastic materials the distance may be reduced) from
PERSONNEL TO OPERATE UNIT Always keep these the entrance bushing in a straight line and align the
instructions within reach of the machine. exit pulley with the entrance bushing of the WC601B.
If using the DE700, refer to the operating manual for
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY further set up details.
Consult this operating manual for recommended
accessories. Use only parts supplied by The Eraser First, open the unit’s front cover by grasping the lip
Company, Inc. Use of improper accessories will void located along the bottom edge of the right front side of
Eraser’s warranty and may increase risk of injury. the unit. Pull upward and toward yourself to swing the
cover upwards and then toward the backside of the
ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AN unit. Referring to the drawing on page 15, locate the
ERASER COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE ONLY blade stop adjusting screw on the cutting head.
Unauthorized disassembly of machines will void
Eraser’s warranty. Prior to shipment, the blade stop adjusting screw
has been set to lock the blade holder in the open
WHEN USING MACHINERY, ALL SAFETY position, to secure it during transport. Prior to bushing
PRECAUTIONS – INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED installation (see below) loosen the locking set screw
TO, THOSE LISTED ABOVE - SHOULD BE (which secures the blade stop screw), then back
FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISKS OF FIRE, the blade stop screw away from the blade holder
ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY, AND mechanism.
DEATH.
BUSHING INSTALLATION: (Refer to the drawing on page 14)
IMPORTANT: NO LIABILITY WILL BE INCURRED The WC601B requires one (1) set of custom bushings.
BY THE ERASER CO. FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR A bushing set consists of one (1) of each of the
PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY A PRODUCT following: entrance bushing & exit bushing (each @
WHICH HAS BEEN SET UP, OPERATED, AND/OR 1” long); and a head (middle) bushing (1 13/16” long),
INSTALLED CONTRARY TO ERASER’S WRITTEN for a total of 3 bushings. If different sizes of material
OPERATING MANUAL, OR WHICH HAS BEEN are going to be cut, additional bushing sets may be
SUBJECTED TO MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, OR ordered.
ACCIDENT, OR WHICH HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR
ALTERED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ERASER First install the head (longest) bushing. Insert the head
COMPANY, OR WHICH HAS BEEN USED IN A bushing - ID-chamfered end first – through the exit
MANNER OR FOR A PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE bushing block. Slide the head bushing completely past
PRODUCT WAS NOT DESIGNED. the blade on the cutting head.

SET-UP: Check your shipment to be sure all items Manually actuate the blade holder (see Set-up, above)
listed under the Included Parts section are in the box. If and slide the head bushing back toward the blade
anything is missing, please let us know immediately. until the distance between the bushing & the blade is
approximately 0.02”. Tighten the head bushing in place
Place the model WC601B on a sturdy workbench. A with the head bushing set screw. Manually actuate
material collection bin can be placed on the right side the blade holder and insert the exit bushing – flat end
of the unit, beneath the exit bushing clearance hole. first – toward the blade, until the distance between the
bushing & the blade is approximately 0.02”. Tighten the
NOTE: It is possible for the WC601B to be controlled exit bushing set screw.
by an external device or process, by using the DB9
connector located on the rear panel of the unit. Contact Check blade actuation by ensuring that the blade
a sales representative for more details. moves freely by manually actuating it.

The WC601B may also be used with a tensioning If the bushing(s) interfere with the blade path,
dereeler or an automatic pre-feed system. Use reposition & retighten either the head and/or the exit
of the Model DE700 Compensating Dereeler is bushing(s), keeping them as close as possible to
recommended. This device will improve the accuracy the blade without interference. This will provide the
and/or productivity of the WC601B. If using the DE700 squarest possible cut, allow small pieces to be run,
(or any other dereeling system), place the dereeler to and prevent material from jamming between the blade
the left side of the WC601B, approximately 24” (for and bushings.
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Install the entrance bushing – flat end first - into the Counterclockwise rotation of the belt feed adjusting
entrance bushing block until the flat end is no more knob will reduce tension on the material being fed. If
than 3/32” past the inside surface of the bushing block the material is slippery, more tension may be applied
(surface facing the feed belts). Tighten the entrance to the belt feed by turning the tension adjusting knob
bushing set screw and lower the front cover. clockwise. Apply only enough tension to transport the
Lastly, set the blade depth. Blade depth is properly material consistently - do not over-tighten feed belts.
set when the blade stops slightly deeper than the Over tightening the feed belts causes excessive drag
inside diameter of the tubing being cut. Set blade stop in the bushings and accelerates feed belt wear. On
adjusting screw accordingly, then tighten locking set the other hand, more tension should be added if cut
screw to ensure consistent cutting. lengths are inconsistent, caused by material slippage.

NOTE: Never back oval point end of blade stop Once belt tension is sufficient, tighten the locking nut,
adjusting screw sub-flush from mounting post. then close the front cover.

UNIT OPERATION: (Refer to the drawing on page 14) Now we’ll use the machine to feed material by using
Insert the power cord into the machine’s IEC the manual control keys located on the keypad: The
connector, and plug the unit into a 120V 60Hz mains <JOG> key and the <+> key jogs the material through
supply. the machine and the <-> key reverses material back
out of the machine. Press the <JOG> key or the
! CAUTION: Prior to connection, ensure that the <+> key. Press the <CUT> key when the material is
power supply is properly grounded. approximately flush with the end of the exit bushing to
eliminate the excess length on the first piece.
Turn the WC601B on using the I/O switch on the back
side of the unit (located within the IEC connection NOTE: It is necessary to close the cover before the
housing). When the unit is turned on, the splash screen machine will process a “Cut” cycle.
will display briefly:
NOTE: Using the <JOG>, <+> and <-> keys places the
THE ERASER COMPANY controller in Manual mode. When in Manual mode, the
WC601B [firmware revision date] MANUAL PROCESS screen displays:

NOTE: Do not turn the unit on and off repeatedly MANUAL PROCESS
without waiting 5 seconds. After the splash screen, the LENGTH: 0.0
BATCH SELECT screen displays:
ABORT –ESC
DO ONE OF THESE: 0
0 FOR NO BATCH SAVE The length indication increments or decrements
ENTER . FOR KIT with regard to the motion induced by the <+>, <-> or
NEXT NEW BATCH #1 <JOG> keys. The length indicator resets to zero after
the <CUT> key is pressed.
This is where the user can select a batch for
programming, review or material processing. Press the <ESC/PAUSE> key from the MANUAL
PROCESS screen to return to the BATCH SELECT
Open the front cover, then open the feed belts enough screen. The unit now is ready for programming.
for the tubing to pass through, by turning the belt feed
adjusting knob counterclockwise. Feed tubing through EXPLANATION OF BATCH PROGRAMMING:
the entrance bushing and between the feed belts, then Referring to the BATCH SELECT screen above, the
through the head and exit bushings. number on the first line will be the last batch run, or
in this case, 0 (default upon unit power-up), since no
The feed belts should be tightened just until the processing has occurred since power-up. A “batch” is
material can no longer be pulled between them a program, or a set of parameters for a quantity of a
by hand. In other words, the belts are gripping the specified length to be cut (unit of measure, cut length,
material enough to prevent any slippage, but not so length adjustment [compensation], quantity, cut rate
much as to crush the material, or create excessive and feed rate). The number on the last line is the
drag or wear on the belts. next available batch that has not yet had parameters
stored (it is an open memory location - the next batch
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to be programmed). The system requires batches “UNITS” parameter: Press the <ENTER> key to
to be created in sequence, so numbers higher than accept the default of inches, or press the <+> or <->
the number on the last line will not be accepted. As key to toggle to “cm”, for centimeters, then press the
batches are created, the number on the last line of <ENTER> key to store the selected unit of measure.
the BATCH SELECT screen will increase, until the
maximum of 99 batches is reached. Parameters NOTE: Each time the <ENTER> key is pressed, the
entered while using batch 0 are not stored after either cursor advances to the next parameter. If it is the
the unit is turned off or after another batch is called last editable parameter on the screen, the cursor will
up or run (the “0” batch is a “scratch pad” memory advance to the next screen.
location). Parameters for non-zero batches (1-99) are
stored, so the next time a particular batch is called, its “CUT LENGTH” parameter: Enter a value for the length
parameters will be presented as originally entered, but parameter. If the <ENTER> key is pressed accidentally
can be modified at any time. before a value is entered, the unit will sound a long
beep, to prompt the entry of a number greater than
KEYPAD LEGEND: zero (CUT LENGTH and QUANTITY fields). If a
<ENTER> key: Advances to next parameter or mistake is made prior to pressing the <ENTER> key,
screen. When editing an existing batch parameter, an press the <BACKSPACE> key to back space over the
<ENTER> key press is necessary to re-write a new entry. If the <ENTER> key has been pressed after an
value for a parameter into memory. incorrect entry, a long beep is heard and an error code
<RUN> key: Advances to the next screen/menu is displayed (see “DATA ENTRY ERROR CODES &
without over writing existing values. SOUNDS ” section below). The cursor then returns
<ESC/PAUSE> key: Returns to the previous screen. to the field where the entry error was made. The CUT
Pauses batch processing. LENGTH parameter requires a value between .01 and
99,999 to be entered. The limitation here is that the
PROGRAMMING BATCHES: value can be a maximum of 6 characters – including the
Next, press the <ENTER> key to select the Default decimal point - if a decimal point is used. The maximum
Batch (0), or type in either an existing stored batch decimal value is two places (hundredths of a unit). For
(to edit or review), or input a new batch number as example, 123.45 and 1234.5 are permissible but the
indicated on the last line of the main menu. (“NEXT value 1234.56 isn’t allowed. If a decimal is not used, the
NEW BATCH #”). Press the <ENTER> key. Values will maximum number of characters is 5 for this field.
be stored for the next time the batch number is entered
(except batch 0). All batches that have parameters NOTE: Due to variations in materials, pre-feed
stored can be edited, reviewed or run by entering the systems, belt feed tension or feed rate, actual
desired batch number at the “DO ONE OF THESE” cut length may vary from the inputted length by a
prompt (BATCH SELECT screen). proportional amount.

CREATING A NEW BATCH: NOTE: After running a batch or manual single piece
Enter the number on the last line of the BATCH (see BATCH START screen instructions below), it
SELECT screen. For example, Batch # 1, then press is recommended to measure the length of the cut
the <ENTER> key. The BATCH EDIT screen will piece(s). If the cut length(s) are consistent with each
appear: other, the machine requires no further adjustment to
either the pre-feed system (if applicable), belt feed
UNITS in #1 tension or feed rate.
CUT LENGTH .0
LENGTH ADJUST 0 “LENGTH ADJUST” parameter: The WC601B
QUANTITY 0 incorporates a length compensation feature to provide
an easy adjustment in these cases. The length can
The current batch number is shown beside the # be compensated in increments of 1%, from -10% to
symbol at the top right. The cursor will be flashing just +10% of the value entered into the CUT LENGTH
before the default input of “in” (inches), indicating that field. The length compensation display will show (-)
the field is currently editable. The line being edited for a negative value. Example: If 10” is entered as
displays a blinking cursor. the desired length, but the actual average cut piece
measures 9.8”, a length compensation of +2% will

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increase the cut length by .200 to the desired 10” The NOTES:
<+> or <-> keys may be used to add or decrease • The slower the feed rate, the more accurate in length
length compensation value. the cut pieces will be. It is recommended to start with
a middle-range feed rate (3 or 4) and check results,
NOTE: Often it will not be known if length compensation then adjust the feed rate up or down as needed.
is needed until after a trial run is completed. When • For the FEED RATE screen, the MAX SPEED, MAX
programming a batch, it is recommended to leave the ACCEL & MAX DECEL parameters are not editable.
LENGTH ADJUST field at 0 and edit this field later if
necessary to incorporate length compensation. Once DATA ENTRY ERROR CODES & SOUNDS:
a value has been entered, or if the default of 0 is to be If an incorrect key is pressed for a given parameter
used, press the <ENTER> key. input (e.g. a number key is pressed at the prompt for
a unit of measure or for the length correction factor),
“QUANTITY” parameter: Enter a quantity from 1 to 99,999. a long beep will sound that is distinctly longer than
Only integers (no decimals) will be accepted for this field. the short beep heard after each key press. Also, if the
value entered is out of range or isn’t acceptable as
After the quantity is entered, the CUT RATE screen an input for that parameter (e.g. entering more than
appears: 99,999 as a length, or using more than 2 decimal
places, etc.) a letter appears in the lower right corner
CUT RATE 3 #1 of the display (‘R’ as highlighted in the example below)
-CUT SPEED 70% indicating the error:
-POST DELAY 340
CUT TIME 1.0 UNITS in #1
CUT LENGTH .0
“CUT RATE” parameter: The Cut Rate in the rate LENGTH ADJUST 0
at which the rotary blade cuts material. The default QUANTITY 0 R
cut rate is 3, as shown above. The Cut Rate can be
changed at this point by entering a number (from a INPUT ERROR DIAGNOSTIC LEGEND
minimum rate of 0 through a maximum rate of 9) or by R - Data out of range.
pressing the <+> or <-> keys. As the value is changed, D - An extra decimal point.
the CUT SPEED and POST DELAY values (not W - A decimal only was entered as an input (no
editable) are updated to show their respective values numbers)
for the selected cut rate. Input the desired cut rate and N - Nothing to delete. Back Space key pressed too
press the <ENTER> key. many times.
L - Length out of range.
“CUT TIME” parameter: Enter the desired Cut Time F - Too many decimal places.
in seconds. This is the amount of time that the cutting
head is powered during the cut cycle. The default cut Once the feed rate is entered, press the <ENTER> or
time 1.0 second for all Cut Rates. <RUN> key to advance to the BATCH START screen:

After the cut rate is entered, the FEED RATE screen JOG - JOG
now appears: CUT - CUT
MAIN MENU - ENTER
FEED RATE 3 #1 START – RUN
-MAX SPEED 8.0
-MAX ACCEL 20.0 This menu allows several options:
-MAX DECEL 40.0 • to run a test piece (<JOG> & <CUT> keys);
• to cut a piece (<CUT> key);
“FEED RATE” parameter: The Feed Rate is the rate at • to enter the newly created batch parameters into
which material is fed through the feed belts prior to the memory without running the batch (<ENTER> key);
cut cycle. The default feed rate is 3, as shown above. • or to simply run the batch as programmed (<RUN> key).
As with the CUT RATE screen, the FEED RATE can
be changed at this point by entering a number (from a <JOG> key: If the operator chooses to run some
minimum rate of 0 through a maximum rate of 9) or by test pieces before commencing the batch, press the
pressing the <+> or <-> keys. Input the desired feed <JOG> key to display the MANUAL PROCESS screen:
rate and press the <ENTER> or <RUN> key.
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MANUAL PROCESS This will bring the use to the BATCH COMPLETION
LENGTH: 0.0 screen, as shown below. The number of pieces
remaining to be cut (unprocessed portion of the batch)
ABORT –ESC is displayed in the PIECES LEFT parameter.

NOTE: This screen looks like the MANUAL PROCESS When a batch is successfully completed, the BATCH
screen (as described under Start up, above) but has COMPLETION screen appears:
a subtle difference. When the <JOG> or <+> keys
are pressed, material will feed the distance that is RUN COMPLETE #1
programmed in the cut length parameter of the current PIECES LEFT 0
batch. For example, if 5.0” was entered as a cut
length, a <JOG> or <+> key press would advance PUSH ANY KEY
5” of material through the machine and 5.0 would
be displayed for a length. Another <JOG> or <+> This screen indicates a successful completion of a
key press would again advance 5 inches of material batch and the batch number completed. Any key press
through the machine and 10.0 would be displayed brings the main batch select menu back to the BATCH
as the total length run in this mode. Following this SELECT screen.
example, pressing the <-> key next would reverse the
material by 5 inches, and 5.0 would again be displayed RUNNING AN EXISTING BATCH:
as the length, giving you the total amount of material Once a batch has been created and run, it may be
remaining to be cut. started with a little as three key presses: After running
a batch, it remains the default batch number until
<CUT> key: The cut mechanism activates and the another batch is run or edited. To run the batch again,
length is reset to zero. press any key at the BATCH COMPLETION screen,
then press the <RUN> key twice.
<RUN> key (START option): The BATCH RUN screen
is displayed: Alternatively, a different (previously programmed)
batch may be selected and run by pressing any key
PIECES XXXX #1 from the BATCH COMPLETION screen, then entering
PIECES LEFT XXXX the batch number at the “DO ONE OF THESE” prompt,
ESC TO STOP/BREAK then pressing the <RUN> key twice.
RUN TO CONTINUE
In addition to manually pausing a batch, opening
The first line indicates the quantity parameter and the the cover will also interrupt processing. If the cover
current batch number and the second line displays is opened during a running batch, or when pressing
a running count of the pieces left to process. The <RUN> to begin a batch, the message:
PIECES LEFT count is decremented after each piece
is cut. Pressing the <ESC/PAUSE> key during batch GUARD OPEN!
processing stops the machine and displays the BATCH
ESCAPE/GUARD REPLACE screen: appears on the screen. When the cover is opened, the
machine will stop immediately, and will not run until
JOG - JOG it is closed. When the cover is replaced, the BATCH
CUT - CUT ESCAPE/GUARD REPLACE screen displays (see
ABORT - ESC above).
CONTINUE - RUN
KITTING FEATURE:
To resume the batch, press the <RUN> key, or The WC601B also has a Kitting feature. This allows
Press the <JOG> or <+> key to advance material, or a collection (or set) of batches to be run sequentially.
the <-> to reverse material. A Kit can be defined, for example, to be Batches 4
Press the <CUT> key to cut material. (one 6.0” piece), 5 (three 8.0” pieces) and 6 (one 2.0”
Press the <ESC/PAUSE> key again to abort the batch. piece). The WC601B will then process all pieces in
batch number 4, then batch 5, then batch 6. However,
batches do not need to be programmed in sequential
(batch-numbered) order within a kit.

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First, a kit is programmed by assigning batches to it, ALLOWABLE ACTION INDICATOR – Located after
and then the quantity of kits to be processed is entered Batch number, on the second line.
at the end of the Kit programming. Kit quantities are Symbol Definition
not saved or stored within kit programming. E - Edit - can change batch # at current index.
Kit programming is initiated by entering pressing the D - Delete - remove or change batch from current
< . > (decimal) key at the default BATCH SELECT screen. index (only possible for the last index in the kit),
also implies an edit if it is necessary.
After the < . > (decimal) key is pressed, the KIT A - Add - add batch and index location to kit (batch not
SELECT screen appears: yet selected for current INDEX).

SELECT KIT 1 To continue with the example outlined above, Batch

4 will be the first batch to be run in this kit so it will be
NEXT NEW KIT #2 entered at index 0. The operator presses the <4> key,
then the <ENTER> key, to enter Batch #4 as Index #0
At this point, the operator has 3 options: of the kit. The KIT EDIT screen displays:
1) The operator can define a new kit.
2) The operator selects an existing kit number, if INDEX #0 F KIT#1
previously defined. To run a defined kit, enter the SELECT BATCH: 4 D
kit number, then press the <RUN> key twice to go LENGTH 6.0
directly to the KIT QUANTITY screen (shown below, QUANTITY 1
just before the Automode Kit Operation section).
3) The operator can return to the BATCH SELECT The batch number, length and quantity are displayed
screen by pressing the <ESC/PAUSE> key. for the entered batch (in this example, Batch 4) and the
Allowable Action Indicator (see table above) changes
Since we’ll be describing kit programming, we’ll follow to a “D”, meaning that this batch number can be
option #1 above. Press the <ENTER> key at the KIT “deleted” from the kit. When the operator is satisfied
SELECT screen above, using the default of ‘1’ as the he/she has chosen the correct batch, press the <+> or
kit to be programmed. The KIT EDIT screen displays: <ENTER> key to move to the next index, and to enter
the next batch in the kit’s sequence. The KIT EDIT
INDEX #0 F KIT#1 screen displays:
SELECT BATCH: 0 A
LENGTH .0 INDEX #1 N KIT#1
QUANTITY 0 SELECT BATCH: 0 A
LENGTH .0
INDEX is the “place holder” within the kit that stores QUANTITY 0
the batch. The first batch in any kit is stored at Index
#0, the second batch position in the kit is Index #1, and The second location is numbered INDEX #1 (the
so forth. Therefore, Batch position = [Index #] +1. After counting for indexes starts at zero), the Position
inputting ‘1’ at the KIT SELECT screen, the cursor is Indicator displays an “N” (indicating a “new” index
at the ‘SELECT BATCH:’ parameter of the KIT EDIT position) and the Allowable Action Indicator displays
screen (above). The Position Indicator (see table below an “A”, meaning that a batch number can be “added”
for Indicator definitions) displays an “F”, meaning to this location. The operator then presses the <5>
that this is the “first” batch in this kit. In addition, key, then the <ENTER> key to place Batch 5 into the
the Allowable Action Indicator (see table below for second sequence in this kit. The KIT EDIT screen
Indicator definitions) displays an “A”, meaning that a displays:
batch may be “added”.
INDEX #1 L KIT#1
POSITION INDICATOR – Located between INDEX # SELECT BATCH: 5 D
and KIT #, on the first (top) line. LENGTH 8.0
Symbol Definition QUANTITY 3
F First batch in kit (index #0).
M Middle batch. The Position Indicator now displays an “L” (the “last”
L Last batch (last index in kit, can be deleted or changed). batch in this kit so far) and the Allowable Action
N New index position (this status is temporary until this Indicator displays a “D”, meaning that this batch can be
index/batch is saved). “deleted” from the kit. Only the last batch in a kit may
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be deleted. When the “D” is displayed, the operator MANUAL MODE & SAVE OPERATIONS:
can delete the batch from the kit by pressing the A <JOG> or <+> key press at this screen will advance
<CUT> key. When the operator is satisfied he/she has material through the feed belts (Manual Mode) for as
chosen the correct batch, press the <+> or <ENTER> long as the key is held. A <-> key press will reverse
key to move to the next index, and to enter the next material (Manual Mode) for as long as the key is held.
batch in the kit’s sequence. The KIT EDIT screen A <CUT> key press will cycle the blade once (Manual
displays: Mode).

INDEX #2 N KIT#1 An <ENTER> key press saves the kit and brings the
SELECT BATCH: 0 A operator back to the BATCH SELECT screen.
LENGTH .0
QUANTITY 0 Continuing our example of 10 kits of Kit #1, the
operator presses the <RUN> key at the KIT START
The Position Indicator displays an “N” (indicating a screen (above). As soon as the <RUN> key is pressed,
“new” index position) and the Allowable Action Indicator kit processing begins, and the KIT PROCESSING
displays an “A”, meaning that a batch can be “added” STATUS screen displays:
to this location. To enter the last batch in this example
kit, the operator presses the <6> key and then the # OF KITS 10 KIT #1
<ENTER> key. The KIT EDIT screen displays: KITS LEFT X
CURRENT BATCH Y
INDEX #2 L KIT#1 PIECES LEFT Z
SELECT BATCH: 6 D
LENGTH 2.0 During Automode Kit Processing (running a quantity of
QUANTITY 1 kits) the KIT PROCESSING STATUS screen (above)
displays the quantity of kits programmed and the kit
With this last batch, the example kit is completely number on the first (top) line. This line is static – it will
defined. When the kit is fully defined, the operator not change during kit processing. The second line
presses the <RUN> key to run the kit, or the <ESC/ (‘KITS LEFT’) counts down the number of kits left to
PAUSE> key to go back to the KIT SELECT screen. A be processed. The third line (‘CURRENT BATCH’)
<RUN> key press displays the KIT QUANTITY screen: displays the current batch being processed. The fourth
(bottom) line (‘PIECES LEFT’) displays the number
QUANTITY: 0 KIT#1 of pieces left in the current batch (not the kit) being
processed.
ENTER 0 FOR MANUAL
OR # FOR AUTOMODE During kit processing, the operator can press the
<ESC/PAUSE> key to stop kit processing and display
AUTOMODE KIT OPERATION (PROCESSING A KIT the KIT ESCAPE screen:
AT A SPECIFIC QUANTITY):
Kit quantities must be entered each time a kit is called JOG - JOG
up and processed, they are not stored in the kit’s CUT - CUT
program or from the last run. The cursor is now at ABORT - ESC
the ‘QUANTITY:’ parameter. For our example, we’ll CONTINUE - RUN
process a quantity of ten (10) kits, as programmed
(Kit #1). When a kit quantity is entered, the machine At this point the operator can jog or cut material
will output kits continuously until the entered quantity manually (see Manual Mode & Save Operations
of kits has been processed. The operator presses section above), or continue the kit run by pressing the
the <1> key, the <0> key, then the <ENTER> or the <RUN> key. The kit will resume processing from the
<RUN> key. The KIT START screen displays: point at which it was stopped. Pressing the <ESC/
PAUSE> key from the KIT ESCAPE screen (ABORT
JOG - JOG command) brings the operator to the KIT RUN
CUT - CUT COMPLETE screen (below). When all kits have been
SAVE - ENTER processed, the KIT RUN COMPLETE screen displays:
START – RUN

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RUN COMPLETE KIT #1 Pressing the <ESC/PAUSE> key from this screen
KITS LEFT 0 brings the operator to the BATCH SELECT screen.

PUSH ANY KEY NOTES ON KIT PROGRAMMING & EDITING:

• Batches need to be defined prior to being entered
Pressing any key will bring the operator back to the into a kit.
BATCH SELECT screen. To return to kit processing/ • Kit quantities must be entered each time a kit is
programming from the BATCH SELECT screen, press called up and processed, they are not stored in the
the < . > key. kit’s program or from the last run.
• During Kit programming, you can use the <+> key to
MANUAL (SINGLE) KIT OPERATION: advance to the next batch; or the <-> key to return to
(Using the default kit quantity of ‘0’) the previous batch.
In Manual Kit Mode, one (1) kit is processed per • During Kit programming, you can use the < . >
<RUN> key press (even though ‘0’ is entered as a (decimal) key to advance to the last batch in the kit,
quantity – in this instance, ‘0’ designates Manual or the <BACKSPACE> key to return to the first batch
[Single] Kit Mode). After pressing the <ENTER> in the kit.
or <RUN> key to accept Quantity of ‘0’ in the KIT • Only the batch at the last (greatest number) Index
QUANTITY screen (above), the KIT START screen location may be erased. This batch is always
displays (see above). designated with a “D” as the Allowable Action
Indicator code (see table above).
Continuing our example of manual/single kit • To delete the last batch in a kit, first display the
processing of Kit #1, the operator presses the <RUN> batch within the kit, then press the <CUT> key. The
key at the KIT START screen. The SINGLE KIT MODE ‘SELECT BATCH’ parameter will change to “0” and
RUN screen displays: the Allowable Action Indicator code (see table above)
will change to “A”, indicating that a batch can be
# OF KITS 0 KIT#1 added.
• A total of 50 kits may be entered into memory,
PRESS ESC TO BREAK depending on memory usage.
PRESS RUN TO PROCEED
BLADE CHANGE/ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
Pressing the <ESC/PAUSE> key from this screen ! CAUTION
brings the operator to the BATCH SELECT screen. • BE SURE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE
CHANGING BLADES OR BELTS.
Following our Manual Mode example, a <RUN> key • BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP, HANDLE
press begins kit processing of (1) kit only, and displays CAREFULLY TO PREVENT INJURY.
the KIT PROCESSING STATUS screen (see above).
Please refer to the drawing on page 15 for
Once the first kit is completed in Manual Mode, the clarification on this procedure.
machine waits for input from the operator with the
SINGLE KIT MODE RUN screen: BLADE CHANGE:
To replace the blade, first open the unit’s cover, then
# OF KITS 1 KIT#1 remove the exit bushing. Next, remove the blade
retention screw that is unencumbered (not next to the
PRESS ESC TO BREAK spring post) and loosen the one next to the spring post.
PRESS RUN TO PROCEED Slide the blade out of the blade holder. Replace blade,
screw, and tighten. Reinstall exit bushing.
In our example kit (Kit #1), a kit consists of one 6.0”
piece, three 8.0” pieces and one 2.0” piece. Therefore, NOTE: If this is the first time the blade has been used,
in the example above, 5 total pieces would output and it may be used again by turning the blade around and
then wait for operator input from the keypad. using the other side. The cutting edge of the blade
is offset from center, so that the blade may be used
Pressing <RUN> again will process another kit, and twice.
the SINGLE KIT MODE RUN screen would display ‘#
OF KITS 2’, and so forth. NOTE: Ensure that the blade is seated flat in the
holder, and that it is not flexed or bowed.
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BLADE ADJUSTMENT:
To adjust the depth of the blade, locate the blade stop
adjusting screw located on the rotary head and loosen
the locking set screw.

Blade depth is properly set when the blade stops

slightly deeper than the inside diameter of the tubing
being cut.

Adjust the blade stop adjusting screw counter-

clockwise to allow the blade to cut deeper, and
clockwise to stop the blade sooner.

Once blade depth has been set, tighten the locking set
screw.

NOTE: Never allow the blade to go past center of the

bushing when cutting tubing. The only exception to this
is if you are cutting solid material.

FEED BELT REPLACEMENT:

(NOTE: Please refer to the drawing on page 14 for
clarification on this procedure.)
Replace one belt at a time (top or bottom): Loosen
the set screws on the two (2) top or bottom feed belt
pulleys. Slide the (2) pulleys and belt together from
their spindles. Slide the new belt onto the (2) pulleys
first, then reinstall pulleys and belt together onto
spindles. Tighten the pulley set screws onto the flats of
the spindles.

IMPORTANT: NO LIABILITY WILL BE INCURRED

BY THE ERASER CO. FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY A PRODUCT
WHICH HAS BEEN SET UP, OPERATED, AND/OR
INSTALLED CONTRARY TO ERASER’S WRITTEN
OPERATING MANUAL, OR WHICH HAS BEEN
SUBJECTED TO MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, OR
ACCIDENT, OR WHICH HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR
ALTERED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ERASER
COMPANY, OR WHICH HAS BEEN USED IN A
MANNER OR FOR A PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE
PRODUCT WAS NOT DESIGNED.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Blade hitting the head
Re-Install head bushing; See “Bushing Installation”
BLADE STUCK IN THE bushing
CLOSED POSITION Blade return spring worn or Remove and replace worn or broken blade return spring; See
broken “Replacement Parts”
Belt feed not adjusted
Re-adjust belt feed tension; See “Unit Operation”
correctly
MATERIAL NOT FEEDING Blade stuck in the closed See above PROBLEM (this table): “Blade stuck in the closed
PROPERLY position position”
Improper size bushings Send in sample material to Eraser for proper bushing sizing
Uneven Dereeler tension Make certain dereeler is functioning properly
Unit not powered up Make sure unit is plugged in & switched on
Replace with recommended fuse; See “Replacement Parts”
DISPLAY NOT Blown fuse
NOTE: If fuse blows more than once, contact factory.
FUNCTIONING
Make certain the incoming voltage is correct and is not being
Incorrect voltage supplied
influenced by large equipment connected to the same circuit
Dull or chipped blades See “Blade Change/Adjustment Procedure”
Increase the blade depth. See “Blade Change/Adjustment
Blade depth needs to be
Procedure”
increased
Also see “Bushing Installation”
POOR QUALITY OF CUT
OR NO CUT Improper Cut Speed Reduce or increase Cut Rate; See “Programming Batches”
Improper Cut Time Increase Cut Time; See “Programming Batches”
Head bushing not installed
Re-Install head bushing; See “Bushing Installation”
correctly
Uneven Dereeler tension At high feed speeds, a power assisted dereeler is recommended
INCONSISTENT CUT
Belt feed tension is loose Tighten the belt feed adjusting knob clockwise to increase tension
LENGTHS
Improper size bushings Send in sample material to Eraser for proper bushing sizing

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Cutting Head Bushing Details
BELT FEED CUTTING HEAD
ADJUSTING KNOB

LOCKING NUT

PULLEY
SET SCREWS

ENTRANCE HEAD EXIT

BUSHING BUSHING BUSHING

ENTRANCE BUSHING HEAD BUSHING EXIT BUSHING

SET SCREW SET SCREW SET SCREW

FEED BELT PULLEYS

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Model WC601B Automatic Tubing Cutter

Cutting Head Blade Details

DRIVE BELT
CUTTING BLADE

BLADE
RETURN SPRING

LOCKING SET SCREW

BLADE STOP ADJUSTING SCREW

BLADE RETENTION SCREWS

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