Table of contents Safety Type plate ..............................5 Safety instructions (warning notes)......................6 1.2.1 Classification of hazards...........................6 1.2.2 Other pictograms ............................7 Proper use ..............................8 Reasonably foreseeable misuses......................8 1.4.1 Avoiding misuses............................9 Possible dangers caused by the mill drill....................10 Qualification of personnel ........................10 1.6.1 Target group ............................10 Operator positions ..........................11 Safety measures during operation......................11 Safety devices ............................12...
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Optional accessories ..........................27 Operation Control and indicating elements BF46V ....................28 4.1.1 Control panel ............................29 Switching on the mill drill ........................30 Switching off the mill drill ........................30 Inserting a tool on BF46V........................31 4.4.1 Installation .............................. 31 4.4.2 Unfitting ..............................
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1.13 Wiring diagram 2 of 2/ BF46TC ......................67 1.13.1 Parts list electrical components BF46 Vario, BF46TC Vario ..............68 1.14 Lubrication diagram ..........................69 1.14.1 Lubricating unit ............................69 Malfunctions Appendix Copyright ..............................73 Terminology/Glossary..........................73 LIMITED WARRANTY ...........................74 Preface Dear customer, Thank you very much for purchasing a product made by company. Company metal working machines offer a maximum of quality, technically company solutions and convince by an outstanding price performance ratio.
Safety This part of the operating instructions explains the meaning and use of the warning references contained in the operating manual, explains how to use the lathe properly, highlights the dangers that might arise for you or others if these instructions are not obeyed, ...
Safety instructions (warning notes) 1.2.1 Classification of hazards We classify the safety warnings into various levels. The table below gives an overview of the classification of symbols (ideogram) and the warning signs for each specific danger and its (possible) consequences. Ideogram Warning alert Definition / consequence...
1.2.2 Other pictograms Warning of danger of Warning risk of stumbling! Warning hot surface! Warning biological hazard! slipping! Warning of automatic Warning tilting danger! Warning of suspended Caution, danger of start-up! loads! explosive substances! Activation forbidden! Read the operating Disconnect the mains plug! instructions before commissioning! Use protective glasses!
Use ear protection! Only switch in standstill! Protect the environment! Contact address Proper use WARNING! In the event of improper use, the mill drill will endanger personnel, the mill drill and other material property of the operating company will be endan- gered, ...
1.4.1 Avoiding misuses Use of suitable cutting tools. Adapting the speed adjustment and feed to the material and workpiece. Clamp workpieces firmly and vibration-free. ATTENTION! The workpiece is always to be fixed by a machine vice, jaw chuck or by another appropriate clamping tool such as for the clamping claws.
Possible dangers caused by the mill drill The mill drill is state-of-the-art. Nevertheless, there is a residual risk as the mill drill operates with at high speeds, with rotating parts and tools, with electrical voltages and currents. We have used construction resources and safety techniques to minimize the health risk to per- sons resulting from these hazards.
The electrical specialist is specially trained for the working environment in which he is working and knows the relevant standards and regulations. Specialist staff Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of rele- vant regulations the specialist staff is able to perform the assigned tasks and to recognise and avoid any possible dangers themselves.
Before processing inflammable materials (e.g. aluminium, magnesium) or using inflam- mable auxiliary materials (e.g. spirit) it is necessary to take additional preventive meas- ures in order to safely avoid health risks. Safety devices Use the mill drill only with properly functioning safety devices. Stop the mill drill immediately if there is a failure on the safety device or if it is not functioning for any reason.
1.9.2 Lockable main switch In the position " 0 " the lockable main switch can be secured against accidental or non-authorized switching-on by means Main switch of a padlock. When the main switch is switched-off, the current supply is interrupted. Except for the areas marked by the picto- gram in the margin.
1.10 Safety check Check the mill drill in regular intervals. Check all safety devices before each operation, once a week (with the machine in operation), after every maintenance and repair work. General check Equipment Check Protective covers Mounted, firmly bolted and not damaged Signs, Installed and legible...
1.12 For your own safety during operation WARNING! Before activating the mill drill assure yourself that this will neither endanger other persons nor cause damage to equipment. Avoid any unsafe working practices: Make sure that nobody is endangered by your work. ...
1.15 Position of labels on the mill drill Fig.1-6: BF46 Vario | BF46TC BF46 Vario | BF46TC Page 16 Original operating instructions Version 1.1.4 dated 2015-3-30...
Technical data The following information are the dimensions and indications of weight and the manufacturer‘s approved machine data. Electrical connection BF46 Vario BF46TC Motor 3 HP, 230V, 1Ph, 60Hz Drilling-milling capacity BF46 Vario BF46TC Drilling capacity in steel 1.1" max. diam./28 mm Drilling capacity in cast 1.2"...
Unpacking and connecting INFORMATION The mill drill is delivered pre-assembled. Scope of delivery Check immediately upon delivery of the mill drill if there are any transport damages or loos- ened fastening screws. Compare the scope of delivery with the packing list. Transport ...
Storage ATTENTION! In case of wrong and improper storage electrical and mechanical machine components might get damaged and destroyed. Store packed and unpacked parts only under the intended environmental conditions. Follow the instructions and information on the transport case. Fragile goods (Goods require careful handling) ...
Provide sufficient space for the staff preparing and operating the machine and transporting the material. Also consider that the machine is accessible for setting and maintenance works. Provide for sufficient illumination (Minimum value: 500 lux, measured at the tool tip). At little intensity of illumination an additional illumination has to be ensured e.g.
First commissioning ATTENTION! Before commissioning the machine check all screws, fixtures resp. safety devices and tighten up the screws if necessary! WARNING! Risk by using improper tool holders or operating them at inadmissible speeds. Only use the tool holders (e.g. drill chuck) which were delivered with the machine or which are offered as optional equipment by company.
3.8.3 Filling in gear oil The mill drill is delivered without oil filling. Fill in gear lubricant oil into the drill-mill head and the central lubrication unit. "Oil change“ on page 48 3.8.4 Warming up the machine ATTENTION! If the mill drill and in particular the milling spindle is immediately operated at maximum load when it is cold it may result in damages.
Optional accessories Description Item No Machine stand Dimensions 335 3005 "Installation plan of optional substructure“ on page 24 Vice 5" Precision Modular 3355553 BF46 Vario | BF46TC Version 1.1.4 dated 2015-3-30 Original operating instructions Page 27...
Operation Control and indicating elements BF46V Img.4-1: BF46 Vario | BF46TC Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Cover of draw-in rod Control panel Digital display fine crossfeed of spindle Spindle protection sleeve Crank for height adjustment of the drill-mill Selector switch for reduction stage head Star grip for spindle sleeve feed Activation of the fine adjustment...
4.1.1 Control panel Img.4-2: Control panel Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Speed control Digital display speed EMERGENCY-STOP Selection switch operating mode Automatic Threading turning direction Push button spindle rotation "ON" Push button spindle rotation "OFF" Main switch Selector switch for reduction stage Digital display fine crossfeed of spindle Fine adjustment of spindle sleeve sleeve...
Operation mode thread cutting In the thread cutting mode the engine automatically starts up according to a predefined path over the drilling depth stop and automatically changes the turning direction as soon as the pre- defined depth had been achieved. The screw-tap is drawn out of the workpiece. Rotation direction switch Standard operation, selection left-handed or right-handed rotation.
Inserting a tool on BF46V 4.4.1 Installation CAUTION! When milling operations are performed the cone seat must always be fixed to the draw- in rod. All cone connections with the taper bore of the work spindle without using the draw-in rod is not allowed for milling operations. The cone connection should be released by the lateral pressure.
Control and indicating elements BF46TC Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Pneumatic tool changer Control panel Digital display fine crossfeed of spindle Clamping lever for spindle sleeve sleeve Meter rule with scale Motor Z-axis feed Spindle protection Activation of the fine adjustment Fine adjustment of spindle sleeve Central lubrication Clamping lever for X-axis...
Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Star grip for spindle sleeve feed Crank handle for manual height adjust- ment of the drilling milling head Cross table Adjustable limit stops Handle of cross slide for X-axis Clamping lever for Y-axis 4.6.1 Control panel BF46TC Pos.
Selection switch for operating mode With the selector switch the operating mode „automatic, threading or right-hand respectively left-hand run“ is being selected. Operation mode automatic In the automatic mode the engine starts up according to a predefined path over the drilling depth limit of the spindle sleeve and stop at the end position.
Also with a quick on and off, this overload occur. Therefore wait for about 3 seconds before you switch on the mill drill again, the capacitors in the controller must first discharged. Switching off the mill drill Press the push button "OFF". For a long-term standstill of the mill drill switch it off at the main switch.
4.10 Threading as described under "Threading“ on page 32 4.10.1 Traveling the drill-mill head upward respectively downward using the control panel Img.4-8: Traveling the drilling milling head upward respectively downward using the control panel Traveling the drilling milling head upward Traveling the drilling milling head downward End switch ...
Clean the seat in the spindle / quill. Clean the taper of your tool. Insert the tool in the spindle / quill. Img.4-9: Installation tool Clamp the tool fixture by actuating the pressure switch "Clamping" on the control panel. The fixture will be drawn into the spindle.
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ATTENTION! Hold the tool fixture tight when you detach it. The tool fixture is pressed out of the spindle. ATTENTION! The tool clamping system must not be activated when the machine is operated. Img.4-12: Extraction tool ATTENTION! When using an optional MT4 spindle. When installing a cold morse taper into a heated-up machine those MT seats tend to shrink on the morse taper contrary to the quick-releaser tapers.
4.12 Safety Commission the mill drill only under the following conditions: The mill drill is in proper working order. The mill drill is used as intended. The operating manual is followed. All safety devices are installed and activated. All failures should be eliminated immediately.
4.16 Manual spindle sleeve feed with the fine feed Turn the handle screw. Handle screw The spindle sleeve lever moves in direction of the drilling-milling head and activates the coupling of the fine feed. Turn the spindle sleeve fine feed in order to move the spindle sleeve.
Operation mode "S" The operation mode "S" is used to enter and to compensate the mechanical play (backlash) of quill mechanism. (1) Display which shows the operating modes "S", "inch" or "mm" (2) converts the measuring unit from millimetres to inches and vice versa. ...
4.18 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. Activating the spindle sleeve lever when the fine feed is engaged may damage the clutch.
4.20.1 Standard values for cutting speeds [FPM] with high-speed steel and hard metal in conventional milling Age- Hardened Tool Steel Grey Cast Iron Al alloy Peripherial and side milling (FPM) 33 - 82 33 - 72 492 - 1,148 Relieved form cutters (FPM) 49 - 79 33 - 66 492 - 820...
Maintenance In this chapter you will find important information about Inspection Maintenance Repair of the mill drill ATTENTION! Properly performed regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for operational safety, failure-free operation, long service life of the mill drill and ...
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Interval Where? What? How? Actuate the central lubrication of the cross table and of the drill-mill head with five pump strokes. If required refill acid- free oil in the tank of the central lubrication. Start of work, after every Filling hole Oiling maintenance or...
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Interval Where? What? How? For oil change use an appropriate collecting tray of suffi- cient capacity. Have the mill drill run for a few minutes, the oil will heat up and will slightly penetrate from the opening. Remove the ventilation screw from the gear.
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Interval Where? What? How? An extended clearance in the spindles of the cross table can be reduced by readjusting the spindle nuts. Spindle nut adjusting screw As required Readjusting Fig.5-4: Spindle nut X - axis (milling table faded out) The spindle nuts are readjusted by reducing the thread flanks of the spindle nut by means of a regulating screw.
Interval Where? What? How? Regulating screw V-ledge Z-axis top Readjusting As required Regulating screw V-ledge Z axis: Z-axis bottom Fig.5-6: Column and mill head Proceed as described under "Readjusting X and Y axis". INFORMATION The spindle bearing is lifetime-lubricated. It is not necessary to lubricate it again. Repair Repairs must be carried out only by qualified technical staff;...
Spare parts Milling head 1 - 3 Fig.1-1: Milling head 1 - 3 BF46 Vario | BF46TC Version 1.1.4 dated 2015-3-30 Original operating instructions Page 51...
Milling head BF 46 TC Vario Fig.1-2: Milling head BF46 TC Vario BF46 Vario | BF46TC Page 52 Original operating instructions Version 1.1.4 dated 2015-3-30...
Milling head 3 - 3 186-1 Fig.1-4: Fräskopf - Milling head 3 - 3 Milling head BF46TC Fig.1-5: Fräskopf - Milling head BF46 TC Vario BF46 Vario | BF46TC Page 54 Original operating instructions Version 1.1.4 dated 2015-3-30...
1.11 Machine stand (option) Fig.1-11: Machine stand (option) BF46 Vario | BF46TC Page 60 Original operating instructions Version 1.1.4 dated 2015-3-30...
1.11.1 Spare parts list BF46 Vario │ BF46 TC Description Qty. Drawing no. Size Article no. Connect board 1015119 0333845301 Socket head screw ISO 4762 M3 x 10 Digital indicator DQ-02A 0333845303 Hexagon screw DIN 912 M12 x 50 O-ring DIN 3771 77.5 x 5.3 0333845306...
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BF46 Vario │ BF46 TC Description Qty. Drawing no. Size Article no. Washer DIN 125 Socket head screw ISO 4762 M8 x 25 Clamping bolt 1015138 0333845364 Clamping bolt 1015139 0333845365 Clamping lever 0333845366 Taper gear wheel 35 1015133 0333845367 Worm shaft 1015129 0333845368...
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BF46 Vario │ BF46 TC Description Qty. Drawing no. Size Article no. Milling table 1015209 03338453134 Bearing block x-axis 1015219 03338453135 Cylindrical pin ISO 2338 8 h8 x 35 03338453136 Bearing block x-axis 1015218 03338453137 Slots stone end stop x-axis 1015206 03338453138 Bushing end stop x-axis...
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BF46 Vario │ BF46 TC Description Qty. Drawing no. Size Article no. Strain relief lead switchbox 03338453203 Set screw DIN 913 M6 x 25 Cylindrical pin ISO 8733 8 x 40 Housing milling head 1015104 03338453206 Compression spring 0.8×5×25-3 03338453207 Radial rotary shaft seal CR 55x80x8 HMS4 R 03338453208...
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BF46 Vario │ BF46 TC Description Qty. Drawing no. Size Article no. Plug 03338453271 Oiler 03336020001 Cover 03338456273 MBL-123IM-300HA-S Hall Sensor 120° Motor 0333845353 14 amps 2.2 KW Hexagon socket screw DIN 4762-M6x30 Washer DIN 125/6 Hexagon socket screw DIN 4762-M8x25 Washer DIN 125/8 Washer...
1.13.1 Parts list electrical components BF46 Vario, BF46TC Vario Description Qty. Size Article no. Parts list electrical komponents for BF46 Vario, BF46TC Vario Main switch LW8GS-20104-2/660V,20A 03338453190 Brushlesscontroller 03021303201 Fuse 033384531F0 Line filter 033384531Z0 Milling chuck safety switch 0302024153-4 Emergency-Stop button LA103/10A, 660V 03338453189 Fuse...
Malfunctions Malfunction Cause / possible effects Solution The mill drill does not start • Power-on sequence ignored. • "Switching on the mill drill“ on page 30 and "Switching on the mill drill“ on page 35 • Have it checked by authorised per- sonnel.
Appendix Copyright This document is copyright. All derived rights are also reserved, especially those of translation, re-printing, use of figures, broadcast, reproduction by photo-mechanical or similar means and recording in data processing systems, neither partial nor total. Subject to technical changes without notice. Terminology/Glossary Term Explanation...
LIMITED WARRANTY COMPANY ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. COMPANY, MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL, ARE WARRANTED BY COMPANY TO THE ORIGINAL USER AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS UNDER NORMAL USE FOR ONE YEAR AFTER DATE OF PURCHASE. ANY PART WHICH IS DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP AND RETURNED TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION, AS COMPANY DESIGNATES, SHIPPING COSTS PREPAID, WILL BE, AS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT COMPANY.
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Index Swivelling the drill-mill head ........43 Assembling ............21 Available accesories ..........27 Technical data Electrical connection ........17 Emissions ............18 Change information ..........74 Environmental conditions .........18 Changing the speed range ........40 Speeds .............18 Clamping a tool Spindle seat .............17 BF46TC ............
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