General specifications The Wilton Model 1230 is a powerful and versatile radial arm drill press. The drill head is mounted on an arm and can move along the arm to position the spindle over the work piece. The arm, itself, can be rotated on its support column to allow centering the spindle over the work piece.
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Read and follow these simple rules for best results and full benefits from your machine. Used properly, Wilton’s machinery is among the best in design and safety. However, any machine used improperly can be rendered inefficient and unsafe. It is absolutely mandatory that those who use our products be properly trained in how to use them correctly.
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attachment to do a job it was not designed for. 16. Use only recommended accessories and follow manufacturers instructions pertaining to them. 17. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving parts and cutting surfaces. 18. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance This machine should be grounded in accor- dance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
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Both the box table and the base surface are slotted to accept a suitably sized T-slot clamp. Before begining any work on the drill press, anchor the work piece, and the box table, too, if used, to be certain the workpiece and/or box table will not move when the drill, tap or boring tool enters the workpiece.
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The Model 1230 uses a #4 Morse taper in the spindle to secure tooling. Any drill, milling cutter, or tool holder with a #4MT can be inserted into the quill. The first step in removing or inserting any tooling is to be absolutely certain the machine cannot be accidentally started during the insertion or removal operation.
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The Model 1230 has limit switches on the quill which cuts off electric power to the drive motor when the quill has reached either the upper or lower limit of its travel.
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feed rates, plus a neutral position where the power feed does not operate on the quill. It is recommended that when doing operations which do not require power feed that the dial be set to the neutral position. This minimizes any wear on the power feed mechanism.
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(depending upon which way you turn the wheel and the direction the spindle is turning) until you stop turning the control wheel. If your Model 1230 was connected to its service branch correctly, there will be a service disconnect with an external power cutoff lever or switch which disconnects the drill press from the service branch.
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1. Turn the switch in the direction of the arrow on the red button -- clockwise. The switch is reset and the other spindle motor controls can be used. An ammeter on the control console is used to monitor the load on the spindle drive motor. It is connected into one of the three power lines which supply the main drive motor.
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There is no need to hold it in position to keep the spindle running. The only maintenance for the Model 1230 is lubrication and changing of the coolant according to the schedule, below.
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1. Lift the drill press from its shipping skid according to the diagram, below. 2. Secure the drill press to the floor The drill press MUST be anchored to the floor according to the layout diagram below. Failure to anchor the machine properly, according to these diagrams, could result in the machine tipping over and consequent damage to the machine and possible injury or DEATH to the machine operator...
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Electrical set-up should be performed only by a licensed electrician who is familiar with national and local electrical codes. The Model 1230 is shipped after testing all functions and circuits under electrical power specified for the machine and motors. The only...
Replacement Parts This section provides exploded view illustrations that show the replacement parts for the Wilton 4 foot arm, Model 1230 Radial Drill. Also provided are parts listings that provide part number, description, and quantity. The item numbers shown on the illustration relate to the item number on the facing page of the parts listing.