Operating Instructions Lathes With prismatic cast iron bed D4000...
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Status at 06/2018 Dear Customer! With the purchase of the WABECO machine you have decided in favour of a quality tool. This machine has been manufactured with the greatest of care and subject to precise quality controls. These operating instructions are designed to help you to use your new machine safely and correctly.
Index Declaration of conformity for D4000 Important safety notes 1.1 Intended use 1.2 Improper and incorrect use 1.3 Modifications to the machine 1.4 Safety regulations for proper use 1.5 Safety features Explanations of the symbols Delivery and set up Transporting the machine Putting into operation Specifications regarding the machine 4.1 Identification of the model 4.2 Declaration of noise levels 4.3...
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Index Operational faults and the elimination of such Control elements Drawings and legends 18.1 Electronic console 18.2 Protective hood, drive 1.4 kW motor 18.3 Headstock 18.4 Headstock – intermediate gear 18.5 Headstock – tumbler gear 18.6 Bed with lead screw 18.7 Change gear quadrant 18.8 Tool slide – cross slide 18.9 Tool slide – lock plate 18.10 Tool slide – longitudinal slide 18.11 Tailstock Circuit diagram 19.1 For 1.4 kW motor 19.2 Legend for circuit diagram Chip- and coolant tray with splash guard (optional) 20.1...
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Index Clamping angle with milling attachment (optional) 23.1 Mounting the clamping angle with milling attachment to the lathe 23.2 Control elements 23.3 Feed motion of the milling attachment 23.4 Adjustment of the dovetail guide 23.5 Alignment of the milling attachment 23.6 Lubrication of the clamping angle with milling attachment 23.7 Drawing and legend Adjustable longitudinal stop (optional) 24.1 Mounting of the adjustable longitudinal stop 24.2 Drawing and legend Collet chuck (optional) 25.1 Mounting the collect chuck 25.2 Drawing and legend 25.3 Installation and removal of collets...
Walter Blombach GmbH Werkzeug- und Maschinenfabrik with headquarters in Remscheid and Neuerburg D-42871 Remscheid Postfach 12 01 61 Telephone: (02191) 597-0 Fax: (02191) 597-42 D-54673 Neuerburg WABECO Str. 1-10 Telephone: (06564) 9697-0 Fax: (06564) 9697-25 that the following named Universal lathe Type: D4000 in the serial version, meets the following relevant regulations - Machinery Directive 2006/42 EG...
Important safety notes Intended use The lathes described in these operating instructions are designed for the processing of metal, plastic and timber only. To ensure safe operation of the lathes, the regulations set out in the chapter: „Safety regulations“ must be observed.
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Important safety notes Safety regulations for proper use Only specially trained persons may operate the machine. The guarantee and warranty are voided if damages are caused by improper operation. We remind you that no liability will be accepted for damages caused by not observing these operating instructions.
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Important safety notes Safety regulations for proper use O nly have repairs carried out by a qualified specialist! Repair work may only be carried out by persons who are qualified for the relevant repairs and who are familiar with the appropriate health and safety requirements. P rotect the machine from damp. Constantly check the machine for damages. Replace damaged parts only with original parts and have these replaced by a specialist. The guarantee and warranty is voided if accessories and replacement parts are use that are not designed for the machine.
Important safety notes Safety features In order to enable you to work safely with our machines, we have incorporated the following safety mechanisms. These meet the relevant European safety requirements. Chuck protection hood ■ The main spindle of the machine operates only with the chuck protection hood closed. For safety reasons, if the chuck protection hood is open, the machine cannot be switched on.
Delivery and set up The machine is packed with care at the factory. The following should be checked after delivery: ■ whether the packaging shows damages to be reported or ■ whether the machine shows transportation damages to be reported If this is the case, we ask you to communicate this information immediately.
Delivery and set up Transporting the machine We recommend two people to lift the machine, using the positions shown (1). To do this, a sufficiently dimensioned, at least Ø 20 mm steel rod is pushed through the main spindle. The machine should be carried and balanced by one person at the steel rod and by the other person, at the shown position on the opposite underside of the bed.
Putting into operation ■ Use a dry cloth to remove the corrosion protection that was applied to all exposed parts for transport. ■ In the event of marine impregnation of exposed parts, it is recommended you spray them with oil, allow it to work, and then remove the impregnation with a dry cloth.
Specifications regarding the machine Technical data Working range Center distance 350 mm Center height 100 mm Turning Ø above the guideways 200 mm Bed width 120 mm Main drive motor Nominal voltage 230 V Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz Nominal performance of the spindle motor 1.4 kW Spindle revolutions, infinite 30 - 2300 rpm Machine precision True running accuracy of spindle nose 0.005 mm Cylindrical turning to 100 mm cantilevered 0.01 mm...
Specifications regarding the machine Revolution selection Select the spindle revolutions according to the material type of workpiece diameter: ⇒ Small workpiece diameter Relatively high revolutions ⇒ Large workpiece diameter Low revolutions Revolutions and diameter give the cutting speed. In the event of a specified cutting speed, the required spindle revolutions can be calculated as follows: Revolutions (n) = Cutting speed (V) x 1000 Workpiece diameter (d) x 3.14 Application example:...
Specifications regarding the machine Revolution changer The potentiometer can be used to infinitely adjust the revolutions of the working spindle from 150-2300 rpm (2nd setting = preset at the factory). If the lower revolutions of 30-490 rpm (1st setting) are required, the drive belt must be applied. To do this, proceed as follows: 1. Open the gear cover hood by undoing the safety screw with the supplied special key. 2. Undo the hexagonal nut (3) and this loosen the drive belt (1 + 2). 3. Turn the clamping screw (4) anti-clockwise in such a way that the drive belt (1) can be placed on the other transmission setting of the belt pulley (5 + 6).
Specifications regarding the machine Electrical equipment The main drive motor (single phase series-wound motor) is supplied already installed ■ The main spindle drive has an ON/OFF switch with under-voltage trigger. ■ In order for the machine to start, the turn switch for forwards-reverse must be set to the required direction of rotation. ■ Then switch on at the ON/OFF switch. ■ The ON/OFF switch must also be switched on again after the power is interrupted. ■ To change the direction of rotation of the main drive motor, the turn switch must briefly rest at the 0 position to allow the relays on the control board enough time to switch. ■ In the event of the main drive motor being overloaded, it will switch itself off automatically. The main drive motor can only be switched back on again after a short waiting period.
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Achieving optimum results and avoiding incorrect usage Curved lathe chisel right (2) and left (1) ■ For longitudinal and face turning. ■ This is designed to remove as much material as possible in a short time (without paying attention to the surface created on the workpiece). Offset lateral lathe chisel (3) ■...
Thread cutting and automatic feed Thread cutting ■ The thread turning steel is a moulded turning steel with the profile of the thread to be cut. ■ It is ground according to templates (Figure 1) and must be set precisely to the center of the work- piece otherwise there will be a distortion in the thread profile. ■ In order to obtain the correct position of thread flanks to the workpiece axis, place the grinding gauge up against the workpiece and use it to set the turning steel (Figure 1).
Thread cutting and automatic feed Tumbler gear Setting for right-hand thread and longitudinal feed (factory preset) The toothed wheel (4) on the tumbler gear (1) is in contact with the toothed wheel (5) of the main spindle, thus, when the spindles rotate ant-clockwise (seen from the point of view of the lathe chuck) the tool slide moves towards the lathe chuck. Setting for left-hand thread ■ Undo the clamping screw (2). ■ Swivel the tumbler gear (1) to the left so that the toothed wheel (3) comes into contact with the toothed wheel (5) of the main spindle.
Thread cutting and automatic feed Use of change gears For automatic longitudinal turning, there are two feeds available with 0.085 and 0.16 mm per revolution (the wheels are set at the factory for feed with 0.085 mm per revolution). Fitting various toothed wheel combinations enables metric thread cutting from 0.10-7 mm and inch threads with gradients of 10/1“-40/1“ . Table for thread cutting = Special accessories The toothed wheels that belong to the scope of delivery are identified according to the number of teeth.
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Thread cutting and automatic feed Use of change gears Table for cutting threads with a gradient of less than 0.4 mm. To do this, B1 and B2 are required as in automatic feed. 0.10 0.12 0.22 0.24 0.25 130* 0.75 1.25 1.75 140*...
Thread cutting and automatic feed Use of change gears Z/1“ Maintenance A long lifetime of the machine will depend on the appropriate care and maintenance. ■ All maintenance and repair tasks may only be carried out with the grounded plug pulled. ■...
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Lubrication of the machine The lathe is to be lubricated every 8 hours of operation in accordance with the lubrication plan. The lubrication points ■ Bed guide ■ Dovetail guide-Cross slide ■ Dovetail guide-Longitudinal slide ■ Tailstock sleeve are lubricated with the help of an oil can and an ordinary lubrication oil by moving the skid or sleeve backwards and forwards.
Re-adjusting the main spindle The headstock is screwed to the lathe bed. The headstock contains the main spindle with two adjustable precision tapered roller bearings. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows: 1. Open the gear cover hood by undoing the safety screw with the supplied special key. 2.
Re-adjustment of the bearing clearance of the lead screw On the right side, the lead screw is axial mounted. This mount enables the lead screw (1) to be set without play. If adjustment to the mount is required, please proceed as follows: 1.
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Tool slide – cross slide The dovetail guide of the cross slide can be adjusted. If adjustment is required, please proceed as follows: 1. Undo the hexagonal nuts (5). 2. Using an Allen key, tighten the threaded pins (7) in such a way that the skid can still be moved easily using the ball crank (1). 3. After adjustment, tighten the hexagonal nuts (5) back up again. Any axial play of the spindle (13) in the spindle bearing (14) that may occur, can be adjusted. If adjustment is required, please proceed as follows: 1.
Tool slide – longitudinal slide ■ The longitudinal slide is secure to the cross slide upper section with the clamping ring (3). ■ After undoing the two hexagonal nuts (5) the longitudinal slide can be slid or turned on the cross slide. ■ The rotation is, for example, suitable for turning short tapers. ■ In order to accurately read this setting, a scale is engraved on the guide ring (4). ■ The zero mark is located on the cross slide upper section. The dovetail guide of the longitudinal slide can be adjusted.
Tailstock ■ The tailstock can be moved on the lathe bed. ■ By moving the clamping lever (3), the tailstock can easily be secured in any position. ■ The tailstock is made up of an upper and lower section. ■ The upper section can be moved by a maximum of ±10 mm in order to turn long, slim tapers. To do this, proceed as follows: 1.
3- and 4-jaw lathe chuck The 3-jaw lathe chuck Is used to tension circular, three and six edged workpiece centrally to the spindle axis. The 4-jaw lathe chuck Is used to tension square workpieces centrally to the spindle axis. Risk of accidents ■...
Operational faults and the elimination of such Operational faults Possible cause Remedy Machine cannot be switched 230V voltage is not present Plug is not fitted correctlyt Check the fuse for the socket The chuck protection hood is Close the chuck protection not closed hood Emergency off switch not unlo- Unlock the emergency off cked switch Direction of rotation has not Select the direction of rotation...
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Operational faults and the elimination of such Operational faults Possible cause Remedy Transverse or longitudinal slide Guide play is set too narrowly Adapt the guide play cannot be moved or can only be moved with considerable Play of the trapezoidal-threa- Adapt the play of the trapezoi- force ded nut is set too narrowly dal-threaded nut...
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Operational faults and the elimination of such Operational faults Possible cause Remedy Tool cannot be removed Tailstock sleeve is not fully Fully crank back the tailstock sleeve from the tailstock sleeve cranked back to automatically eject tools with ejector lugs Use tool without ejector lugs Place a soft and sufficient wide inlay between the tool and tailstock front.
Control elements 1. Potentiometer rotating knob for speed selection of the electrical drive motor 2. Emergency off switch 3. Turn switch for forwards-reverse - main spindle 4. ON/OFF switch with low voltage trigger 5. Switch lever for opening and closing the clasp nut 6. Holding screw for longitudinal slide 7. Tensioning nut for tool clamping plate 8. Ball crank for adjusting the cross slide 9. Hand wheel for quickly adjusting the tool slide 10. Clamping screw for clamping the tool slide 11.
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Drawings and legends 18.6 Bed with lead screw Part No. Items Order No. Description 10400203 10400201 Gear rod 16191200005016 Screw 10400207 Support bearing, right 16191200006020 Screw 51502137 Ball bearing 10400214 Capstan nut 10400206 Lead screw 10400204 Support bearing, left 10400205 Sleeve 10400302 Safety clutch 1606885A050325...
Circuit diagram 19.1 For 1.4 kW motor This document shows all the equipment for the electrical set-up including connection to the power supply network...
Circuit diagram 19.2 Legend for circuit diagram Color-code by IEC 60757 Black Pink Brown Blue Violet Green White Gray Yellow Orange Green/Yellow Main spindle motor Power plug Motor plug Clamping bar Motor control board 220 k (ohm) potentiometers spindle speed Emergency switch-off Main switch Limit switch chuck -cover Turn switch spindle right/left Speedometer Thermistor Coil 1...
Chip- and coolant tray with splash guard (optional) 20.1 Setting up the chip- and coolant tray with splash guard When mounting the chip- and coolant tray with splash guard to a WABECO machine base cabinet, the appropriate bores are already present. The machine base cabinet ensures a safe base for the lathe or chip- and coolant tray with splash guard. If the chip- and coolant tray with splash guard is secured to another suitable surface, the four through holes must be bored into the surface by the client. For the positions of the four drilled holes for the lathe or chip- and coolant tray with splash guard, see the diagram. The diameter of the through holes in the...
Chip- and coolant tray with splash guard (optional) 20.2 Mounting the chip- and coolant tray with splash guard on the machine base cabinet (optional) ■ The chip- and coolant tray with splash guard (2) is positioned, as shown, on the machine base cabinet (1).
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Chip- and coolant tray with splash guard (optional) 20.3 Drawing and legend A ( 1 / 2 ) Part No. Items Order No. Description 51400235-0001 Spray protection wall ( 1 : 2 ) 51400607-0001 Panel 51400484-0001 Shavings tank 16193400008000 16112500008001 Washer 16193300008020 Screw...
21.1 Setting up the coolant unit When mounting the coolant unit to a WABECO machine base cabinet, the appropriate bores are already present. The machine base cabinet ensures a safe base for the lathe or coolant unit If the coolant unit is secured to another suitable surface, the four through holes must be bored into the surface by the client. For the positions of the four fixtures threaded sockets (thread M8) of the coolant...
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Coolant unit (optional) 21.2 Mounting of the coolant unit to the machine base cabinet (optional) To screw the lathe to the coolant unit proceed as follows: 1. Place the lathe carefully onto the panel (3) and align along the fixing holes. 2. Combine each hexagon socket screw with a washer. 3. Push the screws from below, through the fixing holes in the panel (3) and into the fixture thread on the bed of the lathe and tighten using a size 13 combination wrench. 4.
Coolant unit (optional) 21.3 Safety regulations for the handling of cooling lubricant 1. Pay particular attention to leaked coolant as this can quickly cause people to slip and caused acci- dents as a result 2. Secure your coolant unit in such a way that it cannot be switched on by children. Persons who have not been trained may not operate the coolant unit. 3. Ensure you have a clean workplace, dirty areas can quickly lead to accidents. 4.
Coolant unit (optional) 21.5 Operating the coolant unit The switch shown below is located on the mains cable of the coolant pump. Switch position ( 0 ) Pump switched off Switch position ( I ) Pump switched on (Caution: Coolant flow is controlled with the coolant shut-off valve)
Coolant unit (optional) 21.6 Positioning the segmented coolant hose The flexible segmented hose (shown in blue) is made up of individually adjustable elements and can be shaped by hand or set as required. The segmented hose and the nozzle are to be positioned in such a way that the coolant flows as directly as possible onto the blade of the cutting tool of the lathe. Attention should be paid to ensure that the nozzle does not come into contact with the cutting tool. 21.7 Controlling the flow of coolant using the coolant shut-off valve Coolant shut-off valve in...
Coolant unit (optional) 21.8 Drawing and legend Part No. Items Order No. Description 51400482-0001 Coolant unit (tank and two shelf inserts) 51500119 Coolant pump 51504320 Screw-fitted hose bush 51504218 PVC fabric hose 51504318 Screw-fitted hose bush 51400400-0001 Bracket 51504349 Collar 51502507 Coolant hose with shut-off valve 16191200006016 Screw 16112500006001 Washer 16191200004010 Screw 16112500004000...
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Coolant unit (optional) 21.8 Drawing and legend Panel with screws for securing the lathe to the panel as well as screws for securing the panel to the coolant unit and for securing the segmented coolant hose. Part No. Items Order No. Description 51400607-0001 Panel 16193300008016 Screw 16112500008001 Washer 16193400008000 16193300008020 Screw...
Fixed stay (optional) Stays counteract the bending of longer shafts that is caused by shaving forces. The roll jaws prevent the bending of the turning elements. They are to be set in such a way that the rotating axis of the workpiece is precisely flush with the rotating axis of the machine. At the support position, the turning parts must be accurately rounded. 22.1 Operating the fixed stay 1.
Clamping angle with milling attachment (optional) For drilling and milling work ■ For creating even surfaces and groovesdie ■ The feed and return motions are carried out by the workpiece. ■ A machine vice may also be fitted to the milling attachment (6). ■ The tool must be clamped as short as possible in the collect (risk of breakage). ■...
Clamping angle with milling attachment (optional) 23.2 Control elements 1. Crank for adjustment of the milling attachment in the Y-axis 2. Scale ring for reading off the travel distance of the Y-axis 3. Lubrication nipple for greasing the spindle bearing 4. Counter nut for securing the threaded pins (5) 5. Threaded pins for setting the guide play 6. Milling attachment for tensioning workpieces or vices 7. Screws for clamping the milling attachment 8.
Clamping angle with milling attachment (optional) 23.4 Adjustment of the dovetail guide 1. Undo the lock nuts (4) 2. Set the adjustment bar using the threaded pins (5) in such a way that the skid is free of play and can be moved with little force. To do this, the skid should be moved during the setting process and checked for play and appropriate ease of movement. 3. When the threaded pins (5) are set correctly, tighten the lock nuts (4) back up again Only set the threaded pins (5) if they are in the range of the counter guide! To do this, the skid may need to be moved into this area.
Collet chuck (optional) Only use workpieces that correspond to the nominal diameter of the collet. 25.1 Mounting the collect chuck 1. Remove the lathe chuck from the main spindle. To do this, undo the 3 fixing screws using a wrench. 2. Remove the lathe chuck from the centring flange of the main spindle.. 3. Secure the collet chuck in the same way as the lathe chuck.. 4. Remove the cap nut (1) from the collet chuck (2).. 5. Insert the required collect into the cap nut (see installing and removing collets) and screw back onto the collet chuck 6.
A-A ( 1 : 1 ) Collet chuck (optional) 25.3 Installation and removal of collets Installation 1. Place the collet on a flat surface 2. Place the tensioning nut on the collet. 3. Press the tensioning nut down against the collet until it „clicks“. 4. The collet can now move freely in the central take-up shoulder and does not fall out when the collet is turned upside down. A-A ( 1 : 1 ) Removal 1. Hold the tensioning nut in one hand 2. Press up against the collet 3. The lateral pressure on the collet pushes this out of the take-up shoulder of the tensioning nut and it can now be removed from the nut.
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