FA 3000K PRODUCT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Table of Contents Section Page Technical Specification Installation of the Machine Unpacking and Handling the Machine Minimum Requirements Main Functions and Operation FA 3000K Calibration FA 3000K Fully Automatic Operation Semi-Automatic and Length Stop Mode...
NOTE – This chart is issued as a GUIDE ONLY and appropriate blade selection is wholly the responsibility of the Operator. Brobo Waldown Pty Ltd does not accept any responsibility for unsatisfactory cutting performance and/or machine or blade breakage as a result of blade selection.
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Vice Clamps Type Manual adjusting pneumatic clamp Air Requirements Dry, filtered, lubricated air supply Working Air Pressure 600 KPa (6 bar, 87 PSI) Maximum Air Pressure 1000 KPa (10 bar, 145 PSI) Clamping Range 0 to 135 mm (145 mm without wear plates) Clamping Force 1620 N/bar (9720 N at 6 bar working pressure) Cutting Range...
2. INSTALLATION OF THE MACHINE Unpacking and Handling the Machine FA 3000K consists of the following major components (Figure 2.1): Brobo S350D cold saw with automatic actuation F3000 automatic material feeder Electrical control box with 10 inch HMI touch screen...
Minimum Requirements For the machine to operate correctly, the place where the saw is to be positioned must be in the vicinity of and satisfy the following conditions: 5-wire 415 VAC 3-phase with neutral wire and ground Lighting more than 500 LUX Note that neutral wire MUST be connected to the system.
Figure 3.1 – Main Air-Supply Connections Figure 3.2 illustrates FA 3000K control panel and the external control buttons. Machine operation is controlled two-fold by external push buttons shown in the Figure 3.2 (Emergency Stop, Start button, Reset button and the Main Power switch), and the touch-screen buttons which are displayed electronically on the Control Panel.
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Emergency Power Light Figure 3.2 – FA 3000K Touch Panel and Control Buttons To switch the machine on, turn the on / off power switch to the ON position. You also may need to turn on the switch on the feeder box, and turn on the tablet by scrolling the tablet on / off button. This will light up the control panel screen as well as all on / off buttons if machine is powered.
FA 3000K Calibration Upon powering up, the first screen displayed is the calibration shown in Figure 3.3: Calibrate Button Figure 3.3 – Startup Screen On power up and after every emergency stop, the machine requires calibration. Before pressing calibrate button ALWAYS ensure that: ...
FA 3000K Fully Automatic Operation Enter cut list information 1. Press 1. Press Qty Cut Length Panel. panel. 2. Using Num 2. Using Pad enter Num Pad desired qty of enter Cut cuts. Length required. 3. Repeat for up to 6 different 3.
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Slide the stock material through the feeder clamp, through the saw clamp and at least 75 mm past the blade. Press AUTO CUT. Figure 3.7 – Auto Cut Button On pressing AUTO CUT the saw will start coming down and detect where the stock material is present and on detection, set up this position as the cut start point so it strokes from this point only.
Notes: If your cut list has less than six parts you should enter Qty=0 in the field after the last part entered. The machine will ignore all data in the cut list after this point during operation. As you cut more bar stock the counter will count total cuts during the session. Therefore cuts counter will be higher than the quantity entered and count up as high as you keep cutting.
Spindle RPM dial to Saw Feed Rate dial to change blade speed change saw stroking 3- 100 RPM max speed. Dual Start Cut to Dual Start Cut to commence a cut commence a cut Set Stroke to set the cut end point End Cut Detect to enable Home/Reset to automatic detection of the...
Responsibility must be taken by the Operator on the general maintenance and up-keeping of the unit as specified in this chapter. The person operating and maintaining the FA 3000K saw must familiarise themselves with these instructions to ensure twofold; a long economic life of the machine, and a safe working environment around it. On...
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Actuator Bracket Actuator Actuator motor Figure 4.1 – Saw Actuator Drive Regularly check condition of the feeder belt and ensure it is clear of swarf. Belt is factory tightened and does not need adjustment. Correct belt tightness is taught and not tight. If belt not able to hold tension replace the belt.
Maintenance Requirements All maintenance must be carried out with the power switched off at the plug isolator, isolated compressed air supply, and the machine in emergency stop condition. On completion of maintenance works, ensure that the replaced parts or tools used have been removed from the machine tables / working surfaces before starting up.
5. LAYOUTS ASSEMBLIES AND SPARE PARTS Main Saw Guard Feeder Guard 10 inch Touch Screen Tablet Steel Roller Material Feeder Table Unit Cold Saw Unit Steel Roller Electrical Table Figure 5.1 – FA 3000K Saw, General View 20 August 2016 Layouts Assemblies and Spare Parts...
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SAFETY NOTE Access past red line to the danger zone MUST be blocked by placement of the machine against the wall and / or erecting appropriate barriers or otherwise. 20 August 2016 Layouts Assemblies and Spare Parts...
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Operation of the Machine FA 3000K is designed to cut through steel components and the FA saw unit and the blade specifically selected to this end. Saw can cut through hollow and solid profiles alike, however feed rate and blade RPM appropriate to the material, size and type of the profile to cut must always be selected before cutting.
Figure 6.2 – Offcut and Short Cut Drop Openings Figure 6.3 illustrates the restricted access zone on the FA 3000K. The area behind the machine is a restricted access zone. The end user is required to setup the machine with a restricted access to this area by placement of the machine against the wall and / or by erecting appropriate barriers.
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1) Danger Zone Any zone in and/or around a machine in which the presence of a person constitutes a risk for the safety and health of that person. FA 3000K Danger Zones are identified identified in Figures 6.3. Cutting Vice...
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6.2.1 Noise Level The noise level of an idling unit has been measured below 85 dBA. This complies with the Australian Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations 1992. Please note, saw noise levels when cutting are higher than idling. The noise level will vary according to the sharpness of the blade.
6.3 Advice for the Operator Protective eyewear or goggles must be worn at all times while attending and operating the saw. Steel capped boots must be worn at all times while operating the saw Do not attempt to operate the machine unless blade safety guard is in place. Do not place hands in the saw guard area during operation.
6.4 Reference Standards The following general standards, applicable to the FA 3000K saw, are those specified by the EEC Committee that governs the safety of machinery, health and safety at work, personal protection and safeguarding of the work environment.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Troubleshooting Table 7.1 illustrates a list of some of the most common problems associated with FA 3000K saw and the recommended troubleshooting procedures. If the solutions provided do not resolve the problems, or the problem identified differs from those listed, contact Brobo Waldown Engineering Department. Always disconnect the machine at the Main Power switch before attempting any fix.
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