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MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set

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Hi, Please help on this problem with an MPM AP25 screen p... - Sep 19, 2007 by simmcircuits

Have you tried doing a "weigh squeege" before printing? ... - Sep 19, 2007 by Chris

Yes, but it does not continue, it tried to weigh the squeege... - Sep 19, 2007 by simmcircuits

You have a AP that needs to have the calibration and I expec... - Sep 20, 2007 by valuems

Harry, How did you come to the conclusion that there is pos... - Sep 21, 2007 by Sr. Tech

Harry is right. Too much moisture in the air lines screws u... - Sep 21, 2007 by Chris

the answer is very simple, it comes from 12 years of experie... - Sep 21, 2007 by valuems

I sure feel a lot better since you agreed with me, now I can... - Sep 21, 2007 by valuems

Right you are. Count on it taking at least an hour if you'v... - Sep 21, 2007 by Chris

Dear All, Many thanks for all your assistance and respons... - Sep 23, 2007 by simmcircuits

Hi All, I just want to officially close this thread and g... - Oct 14, 2007 by simmcircuits

simmcircuits

#51831

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 19 September, 2007

Hi,

Please help on this problem with an MPM AP25 screen printer. Everytime we print the error Squeegee Pressure Not Set is prompted. Although we can still print by clicking on Next, it beats the purpose of having an automatic printing machine. Can someone point us in the right direction on where to look and fix this problem? We had a look at the manual, the error is listed but not a single thing about how to fix it. Thank you very much.

Regards

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Chris

#51833

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 19 September, 2007

Have you tried doing a "weigh squeege" before printing?

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simmcircuits

#51845

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 19 September, 2007

Yes, but it does not continue, it tried to weigh the squeegee but then after trying several times it would come up with an error that the Squeegee Left is not Free (up).

Cheers

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valuems

#51862

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 20 September, 2007

You have a AP that needs to have the calibration and I expect you need to replace 1 or maybe 2 cards replaced. You probly got water in your air supply. The calibration will not be a easy one and special tools are needed. You can call us if you wish and we would try to help. Harry

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Sr. Tech

#51863

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 21 September, 2007

Harry, How did you come to the conclusion that there is possibly water in the air supply and cards will need replaced from that description. And please explain why the calibration will not be easy.

Just curious.

Thanks

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Chris

#51874

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 21 September, 2007

Harry is right. Too much moisture in the air lines screws up the air cards.

These pro-heads are somewhat of a pain to calibrate. I think it is a little pre-mature to say you probably need pneumatic cards. You just need to calibrate the pro-head. According to MPM, you need a nanometer (air pressure guage). But really all you need is a pressure regulator with a good dial on it. Other than that, you need a small screwdriver to adjust pots.

I have a proceedure on this that I could send you. Let me know if your interested.

chris.griffin@smtsupport.com

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valuems

#51875

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 21 September, 2007

the answer is very simple, it comes from 12 years of experience on the mpm's. And once you've done a calibration on the programmable print head, on a AP model you will know what I mean when I say it is not the easiest thing to do. harry

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valuems

#51876

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 21 September, 2007

I sure feel a lot better since you agreed with me, now I can sleep tonight. harry

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Chris

#51877

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 21 September, 2007

Right you are. Count on it taking at least an hour if you've never done it before. I think they made the pro-head way too complicated. Standard UP style heads are so much easier.

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simmcircuits

#51885

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 23 September, 2007

Dear All,

Many thanks for all your assistance and responses. I have already emailed Chris for the procedure. We will try to fix it first before we call in for service.

Thank you all, it is much appreciated.

Regards

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simmcircuits

#52070

MPM AP25 Squeege Pressure not Set | 14 October, 2007

Hi All,

I just want to officially close this thread and give my thanks to Chris who faxed me the procedure in calibrating our programmable squeegee head. The machine is now running really well, thanks to those who gave their ideas as well.

Regards

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