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Notching/grooving with the KAPEX

Notching/grooving with the KAPEX KS 120
In interior fitting work, frame legs, roof battens, skirting boards and similar elements often need to be notched or grooved in order to cover electrical cables or heating pipes, for instance. This application example explains how to notch or groove a frame leg using the KAPEX KS 120 compound mitre saw.

    Preparation/set-up

    • Initial steps

      Before notching the square timber or skirting, the following steps must be followed:

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      Adjust speed regulation

    Procedure

    • Mark the groove position

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      Mark the groove position

    • Measure the groove depth

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      Measure the groove depth

    • Mark the area to be notched

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      Mark the area to be notched

    • Place the workpiece on the KAPEX table

      Note: To be able to notch the entire area of the frame leg, you must position it using a wooden piece (e.g. a 6x6 cm frame leg).

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      Place the workpiece on the KAPEX table

    • Adjust the cutting depth limiter 1/4

      You can use the continuously adjustable cutting depth limiter to set the vertical swivelling range of the saw unit. Doing this enables workpieces to be grooved or flattened out.
      - Move the machine into the working position
      - Swivel the cutting depth limiter lever downwards until it locks.

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      Adjust the cutting depth limiter

    • Adjust the cutting depth limiter 2/4

      • Swivel the lever to set the required groove depth.

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      Adjust the cutting depth limiter

    • Adjust the cutting depth limiter 3/4

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      Adjust the cutting depth limiter

    • Adjust the cutting depth limiter 4/4

      Note: Make a test cut on a waste piece of wood in order to adjust the required groove depth by turning the cutting depth adjuster, if necessary.

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      Adjust the cutting depth limiter:

    • Open the clamp for the traction device

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      Open the clamp for the traction device

    • Switch on the laser

      Switch on the KAPEX KS 120 laser and place the workpiece on the mark.

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      Switch on the laser

    • Switch on the KAPEX and make the cut 1/2

      Offset the workpiece by the cutting width and continue to make the cuts.

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      Switch on the KAPEX and make the cut

    • Switch on the KAPEX and make the cut 2/2

      Repeat this process as needed until the marked area has been completely notched

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      Switch on the KAPEX and make the cut

    • When this work is complete, you can attach the notched frame leg

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      When this work is complete, you can attach the notched frame leg

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