Allpax 2DOVETAIL DESIGNER Gasket Cutter Systems User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- ALLPAX
Table of Contents
Allpax 2DOVETAIL DESIGNER Gasket Cutter Systems User Manual
LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS
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Dovetail Designer features three (3) dovetail sizes: 1”, 1-1/2”, and 2” wide. Center lines on each dovetail size assures accurate alignment on gasket material.
LAY OUT CUSTOM DOVETAILS
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On piece of paper, lay out outer diameter (OD), inner diameter (ID) and pitch circle diameter (PCD).
Locate bolt hole locations. Position template over flat wooden surface or cutting board.
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Cut multiple arcs of gasket material with desired OD and ID. Number of required arcs need to be greater than 360 degrees plus additional material for overlap.
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Note cutting height of selected dovetail on Dovetail Designer. Lay arcs on top of template, overlapping by at least height of selected dovetail.
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Position overlaps away from bolt-hole locations. As overlaps are made, tape down arcs to template on either side of overlap.
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Center Dovetail Designer on overlapping gasket material and outline with pencil or awl. Cut along outline with utility knife. Top and bottom gasket materials will now have mating dovetails.
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Tape dovetail joints together for easy handling.
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If arcs are significantly wider than single dovetail, consider multiple side-by-side dovetails per joint.
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Alternatively, use Dovetail Punches to cut dovetails. See instructions for DOVETAIL PUNCHES
