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- Page 1 Operators Safety Manual GX 300 GX 510 GX 480 GX 480 APC GX 710 GX 600 GX 1000 GX 1300 GX 1600 GX 250 5AX Original instructions Document number 1902492 Issue E February 2009 Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page TO ENSURE SAFE MACHINE OPERATION 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Instruction Manual 1.1.2 Machine Installation Precautions 1.1.3 Turning ON the Power after Installation 1.2 Caution Labels 1.2.1 Caution Label Location 1.3 Built -In Safety Measures 1.4 Specification Change and Modification 1.5 Precautions on Automatic Operation 1.6 Maintenance and Inspection 1.7 Replacing Door Windows and Covers... -
Page 3: To Ensure Safe Machine Operation
TO ENSURE SAFE MACHINE OPERATION Overview 1.1.1 Instruction Manuals Each machine is shipped with a variety of built-in safety devices. However, careless handling of the machine can cause serious accidents. To prevent the occurrence of such accidents, all programmers and other personnel that deal with the machine must carefully read the manuals supplied by the NC unit manufacturer, and equipment manufacturers, before attempting to operate, maintain, or program the machine. - Page 4 Power Supply No electrical noise generating sources, such as electric welders or electric discharge machines, can be near the machine. Take care to isolate the machine from any adverse effects that might be caused by nearby equipment. An excessive voltage drop due to an insufficient power capacity will cause a malfunction of the NC unit.
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Page 5: Turning On The Power After Installation
1.1.3 Turning ON the Power After Installation Before Turning ON the Power After completing the machine installation, check the following points before turning on the power. Make sure that all bolts are tightened securely. Make sure that all connectors are connected properly. Make sure that all hoses and air pipes are connected properly. -
Page 6: Caution Labels
1.2 Caution Labels Important information is written on caution labels which are attached to the machine at locations where they can be easily seen. Caution labels contain critical information which must be strictly observed by all operators; failure to observe the information can cause serious accidents. Caution labels are marked DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION, depending upon the seriousness of the hazard. - Page 7 NVA001030354A CAREFULLY WASH AND DRY WINDOW WITH SOFT CLEAN CLOTH TO AVOID MARRING SURFACE NV 001030239A "IMPORTANT" DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, OR ACCIDENT IS NOT COVERED BY THE HARDINGE INC. MACHINE WARRANTY NV 001030236A TOOL RELEASE NV 001030243A NV 001030368A Page 7...
- Page 8 THIS MACHINE IS CONFIGURED TO USE THE FOLLOWING TOOL STUD ONLY TYPE: JMTBA STANDARD MAS 403-1982 #40 BT TAPER, 45 DEGREE P40T SPECIAL, METRIC THREADS THIS MACHINE IS CONFIGURED TO USE #40 BT TAPER TOOL HOLDERS THAT CONFORM TO JMTBA STANDARD MAS 403-1982 FAILURE TO USE PROPER TOOL HOLDER FAILURE TO USE PROPER STUD...
- Page 9 AIR INLET DO NOT BLOCK NV 001030229A NV 001030350A MODEL SUPPLY VOLTS PHASE KILOWATTS HERTZ MACHINE FLA CONTROL VOLTS SPINDLE DRIVE WIRING DIAGRAMS POWER SHORT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING CAPACITY OF THE OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION PROVIDED AT MACHINE SUPPLY TERMINALS NOTE - ADDITIONAL DATA PLATES IN CONTROL CASE NV 001030253A ALWAYS CONNECT...
- Page 10 THIS MACHINE IS CONFIGURED TO USE THE FOLLOWING TOOL STUD ONLY TYPE: JMTBA STANDARD MAS 403-1982 #30 BT TAPER, 45 DEGREE P30T SPECIAL, METRIC THREADS THIS MACHINE IS CONFIGURED TO USE #30 BT TAPER TOOL HOLDERS THAT CONFORM TO JMTBA STANDARD MAS 403-1982 FAILURE TO USE PROPER TOOL HOLDER FAILURE TO USE PROPER STUD...
- Page 11 DO NOT remove when operating. NV 001030376A MODEL WEIGHT DATE MFG.NO. HARDINGE MACHINE TOOLS B.V., TAIWAN BRANCH 4 Tzu Chiang 3rd Road, NanTou City, 540 Taiwan TEL: +886-49-2260536 MADE IN TAIWAN FAX: +886-49-2252203 NV 001030379A NV 001030317A THIS MACHINE IS CONFIGURED TO USE THE FOLLOWING TOOL HOLDER ONLY TYPE: DIN 69873 STANDARD HSK-A63 THIS MACHINE IS CONFIGURED TO USE...
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Page 12: Caution Label Location
1.2.1 Caution Label Location BL 001030223A NV 001030243A NV 001030323A NV 001030239A NV 001030356A T OOL RELEASE NV 001030317A NV 001030316A C AREF U LLY WASH CAR EF U LLY WASH W I T H SO FT CLEAN AND D RY WI N DOW AND D RY W I N DOW WIT H SO FT C L EAN M AR RING SUR FACE... - Page 13 NV 001030228A NV 001030229A NV 001030362A BL 001030229A NV 001030350A NVA001030240A NV 001030234A DO NOT remove when operating. DO NOT remove when operating. NV 001030376A NVA001030253A NV 001030368A M0006 NV 001030379A GX 600 & GX 1000 Side View BL 001030223A NV 001030323A NV 001030356A NV 001030243A...
- Page 14 NV 001030317A NV 001030316A C AR EFU LLY WAS H CAR EF ULLY WASH AND D RY WIN DOW AND D RY WIN DOW WIT H SOFT C LEA N WIT H SO FT C LEAN C LO T H T O AVOID C LO T H TO AVOID MAR RING SUR FA CE MAR RING SUR FACE...
- Page 15 A LWA YS CON NECT R S 2 32 CABLE B EFORE APP LYING P OWER TO THE E XTER NAL DEVICE NV 001030234A NV 001030253A NV 001030323A NVA001030240A BL 001030229A GX 480 Right Side View NV 001030316A CAR EF UL LY WASH C AR EF UL LY W ASH AND DRY WINDOW AND D RY WINDOW...
- Page 16 MODEL WEIGHT MFG.NO. DATE HARDINGE TAIWAN PRECISION MACHINERY LTD 4 Tzu Chiang 3rd Road, NanTou City, 540 Taiwan TEL: +886-49-2260536 FAX: +886-49-2252203 MADE IN TAIWAN GX 480 APC Left Side View GX 480 APC Right Side View Page 16...
- Page 17 NV 001030358A NV 001030357A GX 480 APC Top View MODEL SUPPLY VOLTS PHASE KILOWATTS HERTZ MACHINE FLA CONTROL VOLTS SPINDLE DRIVE WIRING DIAGRAMS POWER SHORT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING CAPACITY OF THE OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION PROVIDED AT MACHINE SUPPLY TERMINALS NOTE - ADDITIONAL DATA PLATES IN CONTROL CASE NVA001030240A MODEL...
- Page 18 BALL SCREW POWER TO THE POINTS EXTERNAL DEVICE GREASE KLUBER ISOFLEX NBU15 TYPE FREQUENCY EVERY 600 HOURS GX 300 & GX 510 Front and right-side View AIR INLET DO NOT BLOCK MODEL SUPPLY VOLTS PHASE KILOWATTS HERTZ MACHINE FLA CONTROL VOLTS...
- Page 19 SINCE 2000 FANDE INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. 52-1, ROAD 39, TAICHUNG INDUSTRIAL PARK, TAICHUNG 407, TAIWAN TEL : 886-4-23507286 FAX : 886-4-23507287 1.For running smoothly, never accumulate too many chips on conveyor ,which may easily cause conveyor jammed or broke down. 2.Once conveyor is jammed or broke down,please let conveyor reversed turn to expel chips first by push "REV"...
- Page 20 ALWAYS CONNECT RS 232 CABLE BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE EXTERNAL DEVICE NV 001030234A ALWAYS CONNECT RS 232 CABLE BEF ORE APPLYING POWER T O THE EXTERNAL DEVICE YVS5 S PINDLE CLAMP UNCL AMP TOOL 2.2Kgf 3.6 mm 52¡ Ó 2 NV 001030350A DO NOT remove when operating.
- Page 21 THIS MACHINE IS CONFIGURED TO USE THE FOLLOWING TOOL HOLDER ONLY TYPE: DIN 69873 STANDARD HSK-A63 ALWAYS CONNECT THIS MACHINE IS CONFIGURED TO USE RS 232 CABLE TOOL RELEASE HSK-A63 TOOL HOLDERS THAT BEFORE APPLYING CONFORM TO THE DIN 69873 POWER TO THE SPECIFICATION DO NOT remove...
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Page 22: Built-In Safety Measures
Built-In Safety Measures Never operate machine with the protection cover removed while interlocks any or other safety device is inoperative. All machines are fully equipped with a variety of safety devices to protect both the operator and the machine from unexpected danger. However, these safety devices will function only when they are set correctly –... -
Page 23: Specification Change And Modification
1.4 Specification Change and Modification Machine specifications are set to the optimum conditions before shipment. Never try to change the machine specifications without consulting your machine tool supplier. If only some of the specifications are changed, the other specifications will not match the change and unexpected results will be obtained. In the worst case, specification changes will result in adverse effects. -
Page 24: Maintenance And Inspection
Years The diagram above is typical for an 8mm thick polycarbonate window, as fitted to a Bridgeport Machining Centre. Given that a Bridgeport Machining Centre has a possible maximum cutter of Ø130mm (with adjacent tool pockets empty) and that the maximum projectile energy that the window is likely to see will be a fractured piece from the periphery of the cutter, then using the projectile mass of 0.1kg (as used in the Safety Standard EN12417), then the impact energy... - Page 25 Years The diagram above is typical for a 12mm thick polycarbonate window, as fitted to a Bridgeport Machining Centre. Given that a Bridgeport Machining Centre has a possible maximum cutter of Ø130mm (with adjacent tool pockets empty) and that the maximum projectile energy that the window is likely to see will be a fractured piece from the periphery of the cutter, then using the projectile mass of 0.1kg (as used in the Safety Standard EN12417), then the impact energy...
- Page 26 Procedure to complete the risk assessment 1. Determine the following information Machine installation date ………. Date of last window change ………. Maximum cutter outside diameter, including manually ……….mm loaded tools, d Maximum tip mass, m ……….kg If this value is less than 0.1kg, then use 0.1 Maximum spindle speed, s ……….rpm 2.
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Page 27: Door Interlock Function
DOOR INTERLOCK FUNCTION The door interlock function is developed to ensure the operator’s safety during machine operation. Before starting the machine operation, make sure that the door interlock function is valid. When the door interlock function is made valid, machine operation is enabled or disabled in response to the closing or opening of the machine door. -
Page 28: Safety During Machine Operation (I)
SAFETY DURING MACHINE OPERATION (I) Keep all the doors closed while operating the machine. The area inside the doors contains many sources of potential danger – the spindle rotating at high speed with a tool clamped in it, the table moving in 2 axes with a number of workpieces, splashing coolant, and flying chips. -
Page 29: Safety During Machine Operation (Ii)
SAFETY DURING MACHINING OPERATION (II) For the machine with the table that moves to the right, left, forwards and backwards with the covers, always be careful and alert while standing near the table. Never stand near the moving units of the machine while the machine is operating. -
Page 30: Tooling And Atc
8 kg 20 kg 15 kg Max tool length 350 mm 350 mm 400 mm 350 mm GX 300 & GX 510 20 tools Max Tool Diameter 80 mm Max Tool Weight 7 kg Max tool length 225 mm Page 30... - Page 31 Taper HSK A63 Pullstud Dimension 32mm Dimension Dimension(Min.) 26mm GX 250 5AX 20 tools Max Tool Diameter 80 mm Max Tool Weight 6 kg Max tool length 250 mm Never try to touch the tools in the magazine while the machine is operating. Keep away from the ATC related parts as well.
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Page 32: Workpiece Setting
WORKPIECE SETTING When using a manually tightened fixture, always remove the clamp handle or tightening tool from the fixture after tightening. When clamping a workpiece on the table or in the fixture, take note of the rigidity of the workpiece. Make sure that the workpiece will not be loosened or distorted due to the clamping force. -
Page 33: Maintenance And Inspection Inside Electrical Cabinet
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL CABINET Even when the main power switch (non - fused circuit breaker) on the electrical cabinet is turned OFF, parts of the cabinet may still have potential and may give an electric shock if accidentally touched. Before attempting maintenance and inspection inside the electrical cabinet, be sure to turn OFF the power at the circuit breaker for the entire plant. -
Page 34: Precautions On Manual Operation And Setup
PRECAUTIONS ON MANUAL OPERATION AND SETUP The machine should normally be operated by one, well trained person only. In cases where more than one operator is essential, the operators must co- operate carefully, communicate as much as possible. If one operator presses buttons on the operation panel or feeds machine axes while another is replacing a workpiece, a fixture, or tool etc, that operator, or some one standing close-by, could be entangled in the machine and seriously injured. -
Page 35: To Ensure High Accuracy
TO ENSURE HIGH ACCURACY. When operating a machining centre, the accuracy of the finished product cannot be maintained unless the following points are observed when operating the machine. Failure to observe these points can also cause accidents. Check Points When clamping a workpiece on the table or in the fixture, take note of the rigidity of the workpiece. -
Page 36: Precautions When Selecting Coolant
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SELECTING COOLANT There are a variety of types of coolant available on the market. Choose a coolant suitable for the user’s applications by consulting the supplier, taking the following requirements into consideration. The coolant must be free of constituents with adverse effects (smell, poison, etc). -
Page 37: Interlock Functions That Ensure Safe Operation
INTERLOCK FUNCTIONS THAT ENSURE SAFE OPERATION This machine features interlock functions to ensure the operators safety. Before starting the machine, always make sure that these functions are valid. Your machine tool supplier is not responsible for accidents that occur as a result of the machine being operated without first validating these interlock functions. -
Page 38: For Safe Operation
FOR SAFE OPERATION This machine is intended for operation by persons who have a basic knowledge of machine tools including cutting theory, tooling and fixtures. Your machine tool supplier cannot accept responsibility for accidents that occur as a result of operation, maintenance, or programming of the machine by personnel who lack this basic knowledge or sufficient training. -
Page 39: Safety Clothing
12.1 Safety Clothing Approved safety glasses and safety shoes should be used at all times when operating or in the vicinity of the machine. Never wear loose clothing whilst operating the machine as loose clothing may become entangled and you will be severely injured. Never operate the machine with long hair as long hair may become entangled and you will be severely injured, persons with long hair should use a hair net. -
Page 40: Considerations Before Operating The Machine
CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE The cautions that must be constantly borne in mind when operating the machine are listed below. These cautions apply to all machine related work (operation, maintenance, inspection, programming etc) Never touch a switch, button, or key with wet hands. If it is not properly grounded or is leaking current, you could receive an electrical shock. - Page 41 Before operating the machine, check the area where you will have to stand and walk to make sure you can operate the machine safely. If you do not check your footing beforehand, you could loose your balance while working and injure yourself by putting your hand in a dangerous place while trying to find support, or by failing over.
- Page 42 If the machine is operated with the interlocks released, it may operate in an unexpected manner, causing accidents involving serious injuries or damage to the machine. The door interlock function serves only to protect the machine operator from accidents that can be prevented by inhibiting manual and automatic operation of the spindle/axis movement and all other operations in automatic operation when the door is opened and while it is open;...
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Page 43: Blocked Axes Movement
BLOCKED AXIS MOVEMENT To prevent the axes from being blocked the inside of the machines working area should be cleaned on a regular basis. If the axes movement becomes blocked by either swarf or a workpiece, the removal of the object should never be attempted whilst the machine power is If swarf has become entangled around the moving parts of the machine, it must be removed immediately to prevent possible damage. -
Page 44: Hazardous Materials
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS This Machining Centre is designed to machine non-hazardous metals only. Non-hazardous materials such as Tools Steels, Aluminum, and Brass may be machined. Machining materials such as graphite and resinous materials may be performed but in such cases a special Exhaust/Filter system must be fitted. Some materials produce flammable dusts when machined and particular care should be taken in these circumstances as the machine is not ATEX compliant and an explosion could occur. -
Page 45: Entrapment Hazard
Warning Do not climb into the machine guard! You may become entrapped. Because of the compact size of the Bridgeport range of machining centres, and the provision of side access doors to allow swarf removal, it is not necessary to climb into the machine guard. -
Page 46: Residual Risks
RESIDUAL RISKS The machine tool has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards, but still, your attention is drawn to the following RESIDUAL RISKS existing within the machine. 1. Always check that the cutting tool product you are using is approved to run at the selected speed.