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FORMULA T1 TOUPIE SPINDLE MOULDER TOUPIE TISCHFRÄSE TOUPI ENGLISH USO E MANUTENZIONE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FONCTIONNEMENT ET ENTRETIEN BETRIEBS- UND WARTUNGSANLEITUNG USO Y MANTENIMIENTO 0000502377G/2...
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GENERAL MINI MAX is not responsible for damages caused by the wrong use and not correct maintenance of the machine as well as by not permitted modifications. For any technical problem concerning the machine apply to the dealer: Pagine totali compresa copertina e retro: vedi paragrafi Diviso libretto CE e B9421 NON CE, Profilatrice e...
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GENERAL SYMBOLS USED SYMBOLS USED SYMBOLS USED SYMBOLS USED SYMBOLS USED Machines not in accordance with 89/392/CEE directive Machines in accordance with CANADIAN AND USA prescriptions Basic machine version OPTIONAL: ..... devices indicated in price list available only upon request for ...) optional device for ..
GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL ..............................................................SECTION 1 ....................... SECTION 1 SECTION 1 SECTION 1 GENERAL GENERAL ....................... SECTION 1 Page Mail contact ..........................1.5 Notes for the user ........................1.5 Machine identification ....................... 1.6 Conditions foreseen for the use and prohibitions ..............1.6 1-4A Operator’s training ......................
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GENERAL MOULDER FUNCTION MOULDER FUNCTION ................................SECTION 7 SECTION 7 MOULDER FUNCTION MOULDER FUNCTION ................MOULDER FUNCTION ................................SECTION 7 SECTION 7 SECTION 7 Page Interchangeable spindle ......................7.2 Fitting the tool ..........................7.2 Vertical adjustment of the spindle ................... 7.4 Spindle speed selection ......................
1-1 MAIL MAIL MAIL CONT CONT CONTACT Writing or telephoning to the dealer or to MINIMAX for any reason concerning your machine, always specify the following information: 1) Machine model 2) Serial number 3) Voltage and frequency 4) Purchase date...
GENERAL MACHINE IDENTIFICA MACHINE IDENTIFICA TION TION 1-3 MACHINE IDENTIFICA MACHINE IDENTIFICA MACHINE IDENTIFICATION TION TION Machine data are punched on the metallic plate applied to the side of the machine frame. Mod. Machine model Serial number Ref. Internal reference Volt Voltage (V) Phase number...
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT The machine can work under these conditions: Max. humidity: 90% Temperature : min. + 1°C - max. + 40°C. max. altitude over sea level: 1000 m (in case of higher altitude apply to the machine manufacturer). Always connect the machine to the suction system see par.
GENERAL 1-4A 1-4A 1-4A 1-4A 1-4A OPERA OPERA OPERATOR’S TRAINING OPERA OPERA TOR’S TRAINING TOR’S TRAINING TOR’S TRAINING TOR’S TRAINING The machine operator is to be trained for the use, adjustment and operation of the machine. In particular the training shall include: a) the priciples for the right use and operation of the machine and fence adjustment.
GENERAL 1-5 SPECIFICA SPECIFICA SPECIFICA SPECIFICATIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS SPECIFICA TIONS Worktable size ........................1200x730 mm Worktable height from the floor ....................915 mm Working spindle height ......................... 180 mm Max. tool diameter: profiling operation ........................250 mm Vertical spindle adjusting ......................260 mm Vertical spindle adjusting ......................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SAFETY RULES 1-7 SAFETY RULES SAFETY RULES SAFETY RULES Carefully read this manual before starting the machine. In the proper Section concerning the adjustments the relative guards and their use are described. This machine has been built to ensure the highest safety degree as well the best perfomance.
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GENERAL 13- Test working to check the tool adjustment may not be carried out without the guards required. 14- The working area shall have a good lighting and a sufficient room so that the operator is always out of a dangerous area and so that no slipping danger may rise. 15- Start the working only when the tool has reached the right working speed.
GENERAL 1-8 OPTIONALS OPTIONALS OPTIONALS OPTIONALS OPTIONALS 1) TABLE WITH 2 EXTENSIONS FOR PROFILING Extensions at inlet and outlet side of the machine table useful for profiling long pieces. 2) INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE MK5 It can be totally removed to use cutters with diffeternt bores. 3) 4 HP SINGLE PHASE MOTOR NOTE: These optionals may be requested only when you order the machine.
GENERAL OVERALL DIMENSIONS OVERALL DIMENSIONS 1-9 OVERALL DIMENSIONS OVERALL DIMENSIONS OVERALL DIMENSIONS POSIZIONE OPERATORE OPERATOR POSITION POSITION OPERATEUR STELLUNG DES BEDIENUNNGSMANNES POSICION OPERADOR 1.14 BF-NGB1...
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GENERAL The measures indicated above are to be considered as the free space of the working area. 1.15...
GENERAL 1-10 1-10 SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES 1-10 1-10 SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES 1-10 SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES C.1 GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL These notes are given as examples for the safe operation of the machine. C.2 OPERATOR TRAINING OPERATOR TRAINING OPERATOR TRAINING...
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GENERAL DIRECTION OF ROTATION AND ROTATION SPEED SELECTION DIRECTION OF ROTATION AND ROTATION SPEED SELECTION C.6 DIRECTION OF ROTATION AND ROTATION SPEED SELECTION DIRECTION OF ROTATION AND ROTATION SPEED SELECTION DIRECTION OF ROTATION AND ROTATION SPEED SELECTION C.6.1 C.6.1 C.6.1 C.6.1 C.6.1 DIRECTION OF ROTATION...
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GENERAL C.9 INTERRUPTED MILLING INTERRUPTED MILLING INTERRUPTED MILLING INTERRUPTED MILLING INTERRUPTED MILLING To hinder the access to the tool during the not-through milling (interrupted milling) it is necessary to use together with the fence a removable feeder or guards equipped with proper pressers according to the piece dimensions.
INSTALLATION 2-1 UNLOADING THE MACHINE UNLOADING THE MACHINE UNLOADING THE MACHINE UNLOADING THE MACHINE UNLOADING THE MACHINE The machine may be unloaded by crane: in this case apply the slings as indicated in fig.2.1. The machine may be lifted also with a fork track (fig.2.2): in this case insert the forks as near as possible the rest feet;...
INSTALLATION FITTING THE DEMOUNTED P FITTING THE DEMOUNTED P 2-2 FITTING THE DEMOUNTED P FITTING THE DEMOUNTED P FITTING THE DEMOUNTED PAR ARTS For packing and transport reasons some machine parts are demounted. The fitting of these parts requires proper equipment and 2 persons. 2-2.1 2-2.1 2-2.1...
INSTALLATION 2-3 ELECTRIC CONNECTION ELECTRIC CONNECTION ELECTRIC CONNECTION ELECTRIC CONNECTION ELECTRIC CONNECTION The electric connection as well as the check required shall be carried out by a skilled electricien. Make sure that the main electric system of the factory can absorb the machine power and that the mains voltage corresponds to the machine one.
INSTALLATION 2-4 CONNECTION TO THE SUCTION SYSTEM CONNECTION TO THE SUCTION SYSTEM CONNECTION TO THE SUCTION SYSTEM CONNECTION TO THE SUCTION SYSTEM CONNECTION TO THE SUCTION SYSTEM The connection to the suction system is necessary for the right operation of the machine. In case of plastic hoses the material shall be hardly inflammable.
2-5 SAFETY DEVICES SAFETY DEVICES SAFETY DEVICES SAFETY DEVICES SAFETY DEVICES Limit switch fitted to the motor housing door Emergency button on the right side Moulder hood guard Suction hood...
SECTION 3 SECTION 3 SECTION 3 SECTION 3 SECTION 3 MACHINE SETTING AND USE MACHINE SETTING AND USE MACHINE SETTING AND USE MACHINE SETTING AND USE MACHINE SETTING AND USE Page Page Page Page Page Control board ..........................3.2 Machine start ..........................3.4...
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MACHINE SETTING AND USE CONTROL BOARD (FIG.3.1) CONTROL BOARD (FIG.3.1) 3-1 CONTROL BOARD (FIG.3.1) CONTROL BOARD (FIG.3.1) CONTROL BOARD (FIG.3.1) A) Padlockable main switch (motor overload cutout) A1 Button to switch off the motor overload cutout A2 Button to reset the the motor overload cutout B) Change-over switch 0 -Y- for motor start F) Fuses (a set of fuses is in the accessories bag)
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MACHINE SETTING AND USE MACHINE ST MACHINE ST ART T T T T 3-2 MACHINE ST MACHINE ST MACHINE STAR 1) Make sure that: the emergency buttons are released (otherwise turn them to the arrow direction) the motor housing door is closed button A2 of main switch (A fig.3.4a) is pressed the handle for spindle locking is on position corresponding to spindle unlocking.
MOULDER FUNCTION 7-1 INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE For demounting the spindle proceed as follows: move the hood-fence unit to get the table free take off the rings from the table Loosen knob (F) the by means of handwheel (A fig.7.1) set the spindle to the max. height and lock it in position by knob (F) Turn handle (P fig.7.1) to lock the spindle and at the same time turn the spindle so that the bracket fits.
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MOULDER FUNCTION SAFETY NOTES: SAFETY NOTES: SAFETY NOTES: SAFETY NOTES: SAFETY NOTES: Each working shall be separately considered and you have to fit the proper guard. The min. opening diameter on the table will be determined according to the tool and the height at which the cutter is set.
MOULDER FUNCTION SPINDLE SPEED SELECTION SPINDLE SPEED SELECTION 7-4 SPINDLE SPEED SELECTION SPINDLE SPEED SELECTION SPINDLE SPEED SELECTION Select the spindle speed according to the tool, the wood and the working. Select the spindle speed according to the tool, the wood and the working. Select the spindle speed according to the tool, the wood and the working.
MOULDER FUNCTION 7-5 SPEED CHANGE AND BEL SPEED CHANGE AND BEL SPEED CHANGE AND BEL SPEED CHANGE AND BEL SPEED CHANGE AND BELT STRETCHING T STRETCHING T STRETCHING T STRETCHING T STRETCHING The spindle can rotate at 5 speeds: 3000/4500/6000/7000/10000 rpm Positions and relative speed are given on a plate arranged inside the front door.
REGOLAZIONI FITTING THE ADJUST FITTING THE ADJUST ABLE HOOD-FENCE UNIT ABLE HOOD-FENCE UNIT 7-7 FITTING THE ADJUST FITTING THE ADJUST FITTING THE ADJUSTABLE HOOD-FENCE UNIT ABLE HOOD-FENCE UNIT ABLE HOOD-FENCE UNIT Fitting Fitting Fitting Fitting Fitting Rest the hood-fence unit on the worktable and fasten it by clamping handles (L and H fig.7.9). By loosening handles (L and H) move the entire hood-fence unit to the position proper fot the profiling depth required.
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REGOLAZIONI 7-8 HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH ALIGNED FENCE HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH ALIGNED FENCE HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH ALIGNED FENCE HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH ALIGNED FENCE HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH ALIGNED FENCE HALVES By loosening handles (L and H fig.7.13) move the entire hood-fence to the position proper for the profiling depth required, then tighten the handles.
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REGOLAZIONI 7-9 HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH NOT ALIGNED HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH NOT ALIGNED HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH NOT ALIGNED HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH NOT ALIGNED HOOD-FENCE ADJUSTING FOR PROFILING WITH NOT ALIGNED FENCE HAL FENCE HAL FENCE HALVES FENCE HAL FENCE HAL...
REGOLAZIONI 7-10 7-10 TICAL TICAL PRESSERS PRESSERS 7-10 7-10 VER 7-10 VERTICAL TICAL TICAL PRESSERS PRESSERS PRESSERS Two vertical pressers (A fig.7.16) fixed to columns (B) hold the workpiece pressed against the table. For adjusting the vertical pressers loosen screws (C) and move the presser to the height required; then tighten screws (C).
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MAINTENANCE 20-1 20-1 20-1 MACHINE CLEANING 20-1 20-1 MACHINE CLEANING MACHINE CLEANING MACHINE CLEANING MACHINE CLEANING Make sure that the machine is switched off from the power line. Stop the machine for carrying out adjustments or to demount any machine member turn the main selector to 0, indicate so with a sign and lock the main switch.
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20-3 20-3 CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES 20-3 20-3 CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES 20-3 CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES The safety devices described in SECTION 2 Par.2.6 ensure the safe use of the machine. Every 2 weeks check the controls of the emergency stops by proper tests: A) with the machine under normal operating conditions press all emergency buttons one button at a time: make sure that the motor stops.
MAINTENANCE 20-4 20-4 20-4 MACHINE REMOV 20-4 20-4 MACHINE REMOV MACHINE REMOV MACHINE REMOV MACHINE REMOVAL AL - STORING - DEMOLITION - STORING - DEMOLITION - STORING - DEMOLITION - STORING - DEMOLITION - STORING - DEMOLITION To remove the machine switch off the electric system, then carefully clean as described for normal machine cleaning and treat the worktable and blade shaft with rust preventer.
20-6 20-6 20-6 TROUBLES - CAUSES - WHA TROUBLES - CAUSES - WHA TROUBLES - CAUSES - WHA TROUBLES - CAUSES - WHAT TO DO T TO DO T TO DO T TO DO 20-6 20-6 TROUBLES - CAUSES - WHA T TO DO The machine has been tested at factory therefore it must perfectly operate.
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MAINTENANCE TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE The motor rotates but the tool stops when it touches the piece CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO CAUSE CAUSE WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO Belts are slack Stretch the belts as already described.
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