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STEPCRAFT MM-1000 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Tool change attachment for stepcraft mm-1000, kress and amb 800 fme
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Tool Change Attachment for STEPCRAFT
MM-1000, Kress and AMB 800 FME
Call for consumer information
Customers from outside the U.S.
STEPCRAFT GmbH & Co. KG
An der Beile 2
58708 Menden
Germany
Phone: 0049-2373-179 11 60
E-Mail: info@stepcraft-systems.com
Customers from the U.S. / Canada
STEPCRAFT Inc.
59 Field Street, Rear Building
Torrington, CT, 06790
United States
Telefon: 001-203-5561856
E-Mail: info@stepcraft.us
IMPORTANT: Read before using
Operating/Safety
Instructions
(WinPC-NC)
Original Operating/Safety
Instructions
Date of: 11-15-2018
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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT: Read before using Operating/Safety Instructions (WinPC-NC) Tool Change Attachment for STEPCRAFT MM-1000, Kress and AMB 800 FME Call for consumer information Customers from outside the U.S. STEPCRAFT GmbH & Co. KG An der Beile 2 58708 Menden Germany Phone: 0049-2373-179 11 60 E-Mail: info@stepcraft-systems.com...
  • Page 2 All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of STEPCRAFT, Inc. For up-to date product literature, visit www.stepcraft-systems.com for customers from Europe or www.stepcraft.us for customers from US / Canada and click on the service & support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.
  • Page 3 Electrical safety Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
  • Page 4 Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Safety Rules for Rotary Tools Make sure that the power tool cannot cut its own cord, therefore never install the power cord across the machine table.
  • Page 5 Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage the surface. Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only be served by a STEPCRAFT service facility. Some dust created by power cutting, routing, milling, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 6 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage (potential) Amperes Current Hertz...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Pneumatic Connection of the Tool Changer ............12 Electric Connection of the Switch-Box ..............12 Installation of the Tool Changer on the STEPCRAFT CNC System ....... 12 Installation of the Tool Magazine ................12 Handling of ER Collets for SK15................13 Setup of the Tool Magazine in WinPC-NC ..............
  • Page 8 Transport / Storage ..................... 19 Transport ........................ 20 Packaging ......................20 Storage ........................20 Maintenance ........................ 20 Service ........................20 Maintenance Work ....................20 Failures ........................21 Response to Malfunctions ..................21 Annex ........................... 21 Warranty and Service Contact Information ............. 21 Manufacturer ......................

  • Page 9: General Instructions

    ESCRIPTION OF OMPONENTS The STEPCRAFT TCS for the STEPCRAFT MM-1000, Kress and AMB 800 FME basically consists of the Tool Change Attachment, the control module incl. the pneumatic valve (suitable for the STEPCRAFT Switch-Box) and the tool holders. The Tool Change Attachment has a 43 mm collar as well as an active sealing air.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    NTENDED The STEPCRAFT TCS for the STEPCRAFT MM-1000, Kress and AMB 800 FME has been developed for private users (e. g. model designers) and for single or small batch production in the commercial sector. It is not suitable either for large-scale production or for integration into assembly lines. It is designed for the usage of cutters and engraving burins with a diameter up to 6 mm.

  • Page 11: Designation Of The Auxiliary Tools

    TTACHMENT ONTO THE PINDLE For the mounting of the Tool Change Attachment you are in need of a STEPCRAFT MM-1000, Kress milling spindle 530 FM, 800 FME, 800 FME-Q or 1050 FME-1 or AMB 800 FME the Tool Change Attachment, the respective operating instructions (OI) and the locking screw.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Control Module Into The Stepcraft Switch-Box

    (ø 6 mm). Please hold this hose only as long as needed. The air inlet of the STEPCRAFT Switch-Box is being connected to the outlet of the compressor. You will find suitable adapters among the accessories (point 3.12). The compressor should supply between 8 and 10 bar compressed air.

  • Page 13: Handling Of Er Collets For Sk15

    ER C SK15 ANDLING OF OLLETS FOR The collets must snap into the clamping nut. Only then, a correct clamping of the end mill and, above all, a re-release of the collet are possible. With the help of a spanner you can tighten the collets optimally.
  • Page 14 of the tool pocket place 1. Note down the dimensions of the machine coordinates (upper coordinate field in WinPC-NC, move manually) in the lower table. You can round up the dimensions onto a decimal place. Conduct this step for all future tool pocket places.

  • Page 15: Macro Programming In Winpc-Nc

    Enter the determined values into the software: PC-NC ACRO ROGRAMMING IN In WinPC-NC many complex functions can be controlled with the help of macros. For the TC they are preprogrammed for a magazine that is arranged along the X-axis. These can be modified for other magazine positions by changing the X- and Y-commands.

  • Page 16: Test Of The Automatic Tool Change Function

    Speed 25.000 (Machine travels the following commands with 25 mm /second) MoveZ -35.000 (Spindle moves 35 mm upwards above the tool holder) MoletteClose (Collet closes) MoveY -25.000 (Spindle moves 25 mm forwards into the original position) 3.10 T EST OF THE UTOMATIC HANGE UNCTION...

  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    3.12 O PTIONAL CCESSORIES Should you use accessories not manufactured or resold by STEPCRAFT, you need to make sure that it is compatible with your machine. Please contact the respective manufacturer in case you encounter any doubts. 3.13 T SK15...
  • Page 18 NSTALLATION OF THE HANGER ODULE IN PLAIN WITCHBOX Loosen the four torx screws to open the housing. Now you can pull the flat ribbon cable out of the slot. Remove the two pre-punched metal shafts with a (pin) puncher or screw driver. Afterwards you screw the air connections into the respective openings.

  • Page 19: Tool Change Attachment / Switch-Box

    MERGENCY WITCH The emergency stop switch is located on the front of the STEPCRAFT CNC System. Pressing the emergency button leads to an emergency stop of the machine. The machine will stop immediately (see point 10 of the respective instruction).

  • Page 20: Transport

    The storage site should be free of any vibrations. AINTENANCE ERVICE To ensure continued enjoyment of your STEPCRAFT Tool Changing System, handle it carefully. Regular maintenance positively affects the life expectancy of the device. Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may cause serious hazard.

  • Page 21: Failures

    STEPCRAFT An der Beile 2 +49 2373 179 11 60 GmbH & Co. 58708 Menden info@stepcraft-systems.com Germany ANUFACTURER STEPCRAFT GmbH & Co. KG An der Beile 2 58708 Menden Germany Phone: +49 (0) 2373 – 179 11 60 E-mail: info@stepcraft-systems.com Website: www.stepcraft-systems.com...

  • Page 22: Copyright

    STEPCRAFT´s sole obligation and purchaser´s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that STEPCRAFT will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace any product determined by STEPCRAFT to be defective. STEPCRAFT reserves the right to inspect any and all product(s) involved in a warranty claim.

  • Page 23: Instructions For Disposal Of Weee By Users Of The European Union

    When sending products to STEPCRAFT, please include your contact details and a list of the items included as well as a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration.

  • Page 24: Rohs, 2002/95/Ec

    HS, 2002/95/EC We confirm that the STEPCRAFT Tool Change Attachment and the STEPCRAFT Switch-Box comply with the RoHS, 2002/95/EC.

  • Page 25: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC D ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY...
  • Page 26 Copyright © STEPCRAFT...

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