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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 1.8.1 EMERGENCY-STOP button ....................... 12 1.8.2 Protective cover .......................... 12 1.8.3 Separating protective equipment ....................12 Safety check ............................13 1.10 Personnel protective equipment ......................13 1.11...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.10.2 Design ............................32 4.10.3 Malfunctions ..........................32 4.11 Manual spindle sleeve feed with the spindle sleeve lever ..............33 4.12 Swivelling the drill-mill head........................33 Maintenance Safety..............................34...
Always keep this documentation close to the drilling-milling machine. INFORMATION If you are unable to solve a problem using this manual, please contact us for advice: Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr. Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 D- 96103 Hallstadt Telefon: +49 (0) 900 - 19 68 220 (0,49 €/min.) E-Mail: info@optimum-maschinen.de...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Safety warnings (warning notes) 1.1.1 Classification of hazards We classify the safety warnings into various levels. The table below gives an overview of the classification of symbols (pictograms) and warnings for the specific danger and its (possible) consequences.
If the drilling-milling machine is used in any way other than described above, modified with- out the authorisation of the company Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH or operated with different process data, then the drilling-milling machine is being used improperly.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y WARNING! Very serious injury due to improper use. It is forbidden to make any modifications or alterations to the operating values of the drilling-milling machine.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y It is recommended to: Use the drill in a way that it is exactly located between the three clamping jaws of the quick action chuck.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y WARNING! The drilling-milling machine may only be used with the safety devices activated. Disconnect the drilling-milling machine whenever you detect a failure in the safety...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y there may be a risk to the drilling-milling machine and other material property, may affect proper operation of the drilling-milling machine.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 1.8.1 EMERGENCY-STOP button EMERGENCY-STOP button switches the drilling-milling machine off. EMERGENCY-STOP “Switching on the drilling-milling machine“ on page 26 Fig.1-1: EMERGENCY-STOP button ATTENTION! The EMERGENCY-STOP button switches off the drilling-milling machine immediately.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Safety check Check the drilling-milling machine regularly. Check all safety devices before starting work, once a week (with permanent operation), ...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 1.11 For your own safety during operation WARNING! Before activating the drilling-milling machine, double-check that this will not endanger other people or cause damage to equipment.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 1.14 Signs on the drilling-milling machine Fig.1-4: MH28V 1.15 Rescuing persons in dangerous situations after the CNC retrofitting If the machine was subject to a subsequent retrofitting with CNC controlled drives, the fol- lowing additional dangerous situations such as squeezing and sticking of parts of the body may result hereof.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Technical data Type plate Drilling- milling machine Serial no. Year of manufacture Item no. Power of motor Electric supply Spindle speed max.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Width [mm] Total weight [kg] 205 to 220 Work area Height [mm] 2000 Depth [mm] 2200 Width [mm] 1500 Speeds Reduction stage slow [min...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y This information regarding the noise emission should allow the operator of the machine to perform a better evaluation of the endangerments and risks.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Unpacking and connecting INFORMATION The drilling-milling machine comes pre-assembled. Extent of supply When the drilling-milling machine is delivered, immediately check that the machine has not been damaged during shipping and that all components are included.
Example: non-stackable – do not pile any further packaging boxes on top of the first packaging box Consult Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH if the drilling-milling machine and accessories have to be stored for a period of over three months or under different external conditions than ...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Installation and assembly 3.4.1 Site requirements Organize the working space around the drilling-milling machine according to the local safety regulations. INFORMATION In order to provide for good functionality and high machining accuracy as well as long dura- bility of the machine the site should fulfill certain criteria.
Risk by using improper workpiece clamping materials or by operating the machine with inadmissible speed. Only use the clamping materials (e.g. drill chuck) which had been delivered together with the machine or as optional equipment offered by OPTIMUM. Use the working clamping materials only in the provided admissible speed range. Workpiece...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Do not use any solvents, thinners or other cleaning agents which could corrode the var- nish on the drilling-milling machine. Follow the specifications and indications of the manufacturer of the cleaning agent.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Operation Safety Use the drilling-milling machine only under the following conditions: The drilling-milling machine is in proper working order. The drilling-milling machine is used as prescribed.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.2.1 Control panel Clamping screw of spindle sleeve Digital display speed Selector switch for reduction stage EMERGENCY-STOP Potentiometer for speed regulation Hand-actuated auxiliary...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Main switch Switches the voltage supply on. The main switch is at the back of the control panel. Hand-actuated auxiliary switch Start / Stop Switches the machine on or off.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Inserting a tool 4.5.1 Installation CAUTION! When milling operations are performed the cone seat has to be fixed always to the draw-in rod. Any cone connections with the taper bore of the work spindle without using the draw-in rod are not allowed for milling operations.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Clamping the workpieces CAUTION! Injury by parts flying off. The workpiece always needs to be fixed by a machine vice, a jaw chuck or by another appropriate clamping tools such as clamping claws.
The optimum cutting speed mainly depends on the material and on the material of the tool. With tools (milling cutters) made of hard metal or ceramic insert it is possible to work at higher speeds than with tools made of high-alloyed high-speed steel (HSS).
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 49 - 122 49 - 108 735 - 1715 Age- hardened Steel Grey cast iron Tool diameter Al alloy 150 - 15 - 24 m/min...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y INFORMATION Use a water-soluble and non-pollutant emulsion as a cooling agent. This can be acquired from authorised distributors. Make sure that the cooling agent is properly retrieved. Respect the environment when dis- posing of any lubricants and cooling agents.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.10.2 Design Off-switch LCD display Shifting mm/inch On-switch Zeroing Value increase Battery bay Value decrease Fig.4-8: Digital display ON / O, switches the display on and resets the reading of the display to "0".
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.11 Manual spindle sleeve feed with the spindle sleeve lever ATTENTION! The clutch of the fine feed has to be disengaged before the spindle sleeve lever can be used.
the quality of the products you manufacture. Installations and equipment of other manufacturer’s must also be in optimum condition. Safety WARNING! The consequences of incorrect maintenance and repair work may include: ...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 5.1.1 Preparation WARNING! Only carry out work on the drilling-milling machine if it has been disconnected from the mains power supply. ...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Interval Where? What? How? Cross table Adjusting screw taper gib X axis Adjusting screw taper gib Y-axis Readjust As required X- and Y- axis Fig.5-2: Cross table...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Interval Where? What? How? Lamp holder Halogen pin base lamp Lamp cover Replacing the As required halogen lamp Fig.5-4: Replacing the halogen lamp ...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Interval Where? What? How? Turn the drill-mill head as described under “Swivelling the drill-mill head“ on page 33 completely by 90° to the right.
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Repair For any repair work, get assistance from an employee of the company Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH’s technical service or send us the drilling-milling machine.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Setting instructions control Please find below a description to set the operating parameters, if required after replacement of the control and of the motor.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Ersatzteile - Spare parts Kreuztisch - Cross table 57-2 57-1 57-1 57-2 57-1 57-2 Abb.6-1: Kreuztisch - Cross table Ersatzteile - Spare parts...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Säule 1 von 2 - Column 1 of 2 Abb.6-2: Säule 1 von 2 - Column 1 of 2 Ersatzteile - Spare parts MH 28 V Version 1.0.1 vom 30.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Fräskopf 1 von 2 - Milling head 1 of 2 Abb.6-4: Fräskopf 1 von 2 - Milling head 1 of 2 Ersatzteile - Spare parts MH 28 V Version 1.0.1 vom 30.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Fräskopf 2 von 2 - Milling head 2 of 2 Abb.6-5: Fräskopf 2 von 2 - Milling head 2 of 2 Ersatzteile - Spare parts...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Bedienkonsole /Schutzeinrichtung - Operation panel/ protection device Abb.6-6: Panel und Schutzeinrichtung - Operation panel and protection device Ersatzteile - Spare parts MH 28 V Version 1.0.1 vom 30.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Schaltplan - Wiring diagram Abb.6-7: Schaltplan-Wiring diagram Ersatzteile - Spare parts MH 28 V Seite 47 Version 1.0.1 vom 30. August 2012...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 6.7.1 Ersatzteilliste - Spare part list Artikel- Menge nummer Bezeichnung Designation Qty. Item no. Drehlagerbock Fräskopf Connect board 0333813001 Gewindestift Socket head set screw...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Artikel- Menge Bezeichnung Designation nummer Qty. Item no. Skala X-Achse MH 28 V Table plate x axisMH 28 V 0333813064 Spindel X-Achse MH 28 V...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Artikel- Menge Bezeichnung Designation nummer Qty. Item no. Druckfeder Spring 03338130203 Sicherungsring Retainer ring 03338130204 Rillenkugellager Grooved ball bearing 0406209.2R Zahnradkombination Gear combination...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Artikel- Menge Bezeichnung Designation nummer Qty. Item no. WahldrehschalterGetriebe Locating knob 03338130271 Innensechskant-Gewindestift mit Hexagon head cap thread pin screw Spitze with point...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Ersatzteile - Spare parts MH 28 V Version 1.0.1 vom 30. August 2012 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 52...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Malfunctions Malfunctions on the drilling-milling machine Cause/ Malfunction Solution possible consequences The drilling-milling machine • Start sequence not followed. • “Switching on the drilling- does not start milling machine“...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Appendix Copyright 2012 This document is copyright. All derived rights are also reserved, especially those of transla- tion, re-printing, use of figures, broadcast, reproduction by photo-mechanical or similar means and recording in data processing systems, whether partial or total.
- Non reproducible software errors Any services which OPTIMUM GmbH or one of its agents performs in order to fulfill in the frame of an additional guarantee are neither an acceptance of the defects nor an accept- ance of its obligation to compensate. Such services do neither delay nor interrupt the warranty period.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 8.4.1 Decommissioning CAUTION Used devices need to be decommissioned in a professional way in order to avoid later misuses and endangerment of the environment or persons ...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 8.4.5 Disposal of lubricants and coolants ATTENTION Please imperatively make sure to dispose of the used coolant and lubricants in an environmentally compatible way. Observe the disposal notes of your municipal waste management companies.
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y EC - Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer / Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 retailer: D - 96103 Hallstadt hereby declares that the following product, Type of machine: BF20 Vario;...
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Index Standards values for cutting speeds ....29 Switching on the machine ......26 Appendix ............54 Switching-on ..........26 Swivelling the drill-mill head ......33 Changing the speed range ......
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