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Operating manual F45 ElmoDrive
1.5/2016
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002
0000010040
Translation of the original operating instructions

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  • Page 1 Operating manual F45 ElmoDrive 1.5/2016 0000010040 Translation of the original operating instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Foreword Identification Machine identification Certificates Marks of conformity Product description Marking, pictographs Intended use Dimensions and weights Auxiliary power/power requirements Emissions 3.5.1 Noise - characteristic values 3.5.2 Dust 3.5.3 Electromagnetic compatibility Ambient conditions Safety information 3.7.1 Operational safety 3.7.2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 5.3.3 Rip fence 5.3.4 Cross-slide and crosscut fence 5.3.5 Sliding table 5.3.6 Electrical connection 5.3.7 Connecting the extraction system (customer side!) Basic machine setting 5.4.1 Sub rollers on the sliding table 5.4.2 Main table 5.4.3 Swinging arm 5.4.4 Cross-slide height 5.4.5...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 6.6.4 Dimension display unit DIGIT L 6.6.5 Digital angle and length display DIGIT LD 6.6.6 Rip fence with DIGIT X digital dimension display 6.6.7 Parallel cutting device 6.6.8 Workpiece hold-down device 6.6.9 Cross-slide width extension 6.6.10 Additional cross-slide 6.6.11 LASER cutting line display 6.6.12...
  • Page 5 Foreword Foreword Please read these operating instructions carefully before commissioning the machine. No liability will be accepted for any injury, damage or disruption to opera- tions resulting from failure to comply with these operating instructions! Persons operating this sliding table saw must have had sufficient instruc- tion and be suitably qualified! These operating instructions cannot be regarded as a binding type de- scription as the manufacturer may have carried out technical modifica-...

  • Page 6: Machine Identification

    Identification Identification Machine identification The type plate fitted to the machine frame serves for identifying the machine and other important machine data. Meaning of the stated descriptions: Fig. 2-1 Type plate Type: Machine designa- tion Number: Machine specific identification number Year of construc- Year of manufac- tion:...

  • Page 7: Certificates

    Identification Certificates Conformity declaration as defined by the machinery directive, Annex II 1A -Original / Translation of the original Manufacturer: Wilhelm Altendorf GmbH & Co. KG Wettinerallee 43/45 32429 Minden Germany Person authorised to Rolf Tweer, Technology Management, compile the Wilhelm Altendorf GmbH &...
  • Page 8 Identification EC prototype testing certificate Identification 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 9 Identification Identification 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 10 Identification GS test certificate Identification 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 11 Identification Identification 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 12 Identification DGUV Test Certificate Identification 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 13 Identification Identification 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 14 Identification C US-Certificate Identification 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 15: Marks Of Conformity

    Identification Marks of conformity CE symbol GS symbol Wood dust appro- C US mark mark Identification 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 16: Product Description 3.1 Marking, Pictographs

    Product description Product description Marking, pictographs Danger warning Hand injury warning Laser beam warning Crushing risk warning Voltage warning Note: Wear ear pro- tection Intended use The sliding table saw and the workpiece guide equipment supplied with it are intended to be used for cutting wood and similar materials such as: •...
  • Page 17 Product description The sliding table saw and the workpiece guide equipment supplied with it are not intended to be used for cutting materials such as: • Sheet steel • Sheet brass • Sheet copper • Round wood without the use of a suitable clamping device Tools: •...
  • Page 18 Repair work must be carried out by our own customer service or by an organisation that we have authorised. Only original ALTENDORF spare parts may be used for this. ALTENDORF will assume no warranty for any damage that is caused by using non-original spare parts.
  • Page 19 Non-adherence may lead to knee injuries! Note! Any other use is deemed as unintended. ALTENDORF will not be liable for any kind of injury or damage that may result from such unintended use; the risk thereof is borne by the user alone.
  • Page 20 Product description Foreseeable misuse: • Working with the safety hood swung up • Working with the safety hood swung away • Failure to use the push stick or push block for cuts < 120 mm • Moving the sliding table without using the handle •...
  • Page 21 Product description Residual risk: Even when the machine is operated in accordance with its intended use and all pertinent safety regulations, the following residual risks may be encountered because of design changes caused by the intended use in question: • Contact with the main saw blade and the scoring blade in the cutting area, in particular when the saw blade is tilted in the -45°...

  • Page 22: Dimensions And Weights

    Product description Dimensions and weights [mm] [kg] [kg] [kg] [kg] [kg] [kg] [mm] [mm] 2580x660x330 2060x960x500 2250 855-1282 970-1495 131-142 203-230 3330x660x330 2060x960x500 3000 855-1282 970-1495 131-142 203-230 3530x660x330 2060x960x500 3200 855-1282 970-1495 131-142 203-230 3730x660x330 2060x960x500 3400 855-1282 970-1495 131-142 203-230 4130x660x330...

  • Page 23: Auxiliary Power/Power Requirements

    RCMAs with an isolator (preferably) or by type-B RCDs (uni- versal-current-sensitive residual-current circuit breakers). The following devices can be used: Manufacturer: Doepke switching devices; these switching devices can also be purchased via Altendorf. • DFS4 040-4/0,30-B NK, release current 300 mA •...
  • Page 24 Product description Auxiliary power/power requirements Motor Voltage Frequency Nominal current Fusing Without/with scoring [kW] [Hz] blade 12.4 / 15.8 7.2 / 8.7 200 - 220 19.8 / 23.2 200 - 220 26.5 / 29.9 380 - 420 50/60 11.5 / 13.5 380 - 420 15.5 / 17.5 380 - 420...

  • Page 25: Emissions

    Product description Emissions 3.5.1 Noise - characteristic values Sound power level Emission Tools [dB (A)] sound level at the workplace [dB (A)] Idling_____L = 87.3 Idling_____L =77.4 Circular saw blade Cutting__L = 96.6 Cutting__L = 84.0 300x3.2/96 WZ n = 3987 rpm Idling_____L = 101.3 Idling_____L...
  • Page 26 Product description Factors that influence the immission level at the workplace include the duration of exposure, room characteristics, other sources of noise such as the type and number of neighbouring machines, and other working processes involving noi- se emission. Product description 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 27: Dust

    Product description 3.5.2 Dust The dust emission values – measured in accordance with the “Principles for Testing Dust Emission (Concentration Parameters) from Woodworking Machi- nes” issued by the German trade association's technical committee for wood – are below 2 mg/m When the machine is attached to a correctly functioning extraction system with an air speed of at least 20 m/s (measured after joining the two extraction con- nections) you can assume it is and will stay compliant with the technical refe-...

  • Page 28: Ambient Conditions

    Product description Ambient conditions Transport and storage The machine must not be used in an environment with explosive or corrosive gases. The ambient temperatures for transport and storage range from - 25° C to + 55° C, and + 70° C is permissible for a short time. The maximum air humidity must not exceed 90%, and condensation must be avoided in all cases.

  • Page 29: Safety Information

    Product description Safety information 3.7.1 Operational safety The operation of woodworking machines with a manual feed involves a high risk in the event of incorrect handling. Therefore always observe the safety in- formation that is summarised in this chapter as well as government and other industrial safety regulations (e.g.
  • Page 30 Such riving knifes can be obtained from the trade or directly from ALTENDORF. • Use an anti-kick device for insert cuts, e.g. the front of the clamping shoe.
  • Page 31 Product description • Regular cleaning of the machine and, in particular, the main table, sliding table and guides (e.g. rip fence) is an important safety factor. Before star- ting this work, make sure that the machine cannot be switched on uninten- tionally.

  • Page 32: Safety Devices

    Product description 3.7.2 Safety devices Altendorf's sliding table saws have been developed in compliance with Euro- pean standard DIN EN 1870-18 "Safety of woodworking machines – circular sawing machines –: circular saw benches (with and without sliding table) and dimension saws”.

  • Page 33: Top Safety Hood/Riving Knife

    Product description 3.7.3 Top safety hood/riving knife For a max. tool diameter of 450/500/550 mm: • Top safety hood fitted separately from the riving knife for max. saw blade diameter of 450/500/550 mm, available in a narrow and a wide format made of polycarbonate to optimally cover the section of the blade not requi- red for sawing above the machine table with a safeguard against lifting beyond the maximum cutting height of + 5 mm.

  • Page 34: Handling Batteries / Accumulators

    Measures for damage prevention The risk potential of lithium batteries is, in addition to the product design, prima- rily determined by the module or system capacity. The types used by Altendorf are low-capacity lithium batteries (batteries > 1 kg). The information for dama- ge prevention applies to both new and used batteries.
  • Page 35 Product description Source: VdS 3103 : 2012-06 (01) Lithium batteries - Excerpt of the GDV leaflet for damage prevention Product description 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 36: Definitions 4.1 Description Of Machine

    Definitions Definitions Description of machine Fig. 4-1 Description of the sliding table saw Definitions 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 37 Definitions 1. Riving knife 2. Saw blade, protective hood 3. Protective hood support 4. Fixed guards beneath the table 5. Rip fence 6. Trimming hold-down device (clamping shoe) 7. Table insert 8. Machine table 9. Table length extension 10. Fixing elements 11.

  • Page 38: Terms

    Definitions Terms Scoring Creation of a shallow cut in the surface of a workpiece, deep enough to pass through any coating on the workpiece, so as to prevent damage to the undersi- de when the main saw blade makes its cut. Scoring blade A blade that is located in front of the sawing blade, used to score the workpiece and rotate along with the feed direction.
  • Page 39 Definitions Definitions 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 40: Transport

    Transport, siting and installation Transport, siting and installation Transport When transporting the sliding table saw by elevating truck or fork lift truck (forks only with unchangeable length), only lift the machine up slightly and secure it against tipping! Packaging The type of packaging depends on the type of transport. Unless otherwise con- tractually agreed, the packaging corresponds to the HPE guidelines establis- hed by Bundesverband Holzmittel, Paletten, Exportverpackungen e.V.

  • Page 41: Safety Measures Before Use/Installation

    Transport, siting and installation Safety measures before use/installation Installation site No special foundations are required at the installation site for the sliding table saw. The floor must have a load bearing strength suitable for the machine weight and should be flat and level. Select an installation site that provides enough clearance around the sliding ta- ble saw, allowing for the space requirements shown in the figure and the size of the workpieces to be cut.
  • Page 42 Transport, siting and installation Danger! Danger of crushing! • For operation with the max. workpiece weight, secure the machine against tilting! • Ensure that there is sufficient safety clearance from building parts and other machines! Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 43 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-2 Space requirement Dimension A: Manual adjustment PA: Cutting width + 280 mm Motor-driven adjustment PA: Cutting width + 360 mm Dimension B: Sliding table length + 360 mm Dimension C: Sliding table length + 290 mm; sliding table length + 30 mm with Dimension D: Crosscut fence: 1890 - max.
  • Page 44 Transport, siting and installation Fixing A fixing element is provided on the side of the machine frame to ensure the ma- chine stays in position. Once the sliding table saw has been set up, loosen the screws and lower the fixing down to the floor. Then retighten the two screws. Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 45: Installation

    Transport, siting and installation Installation 5.3.1 Telescopic tube for swinging arm Assembly, telescopic tube Standard/Compact Fig. 5-3 Installing the telescopic tube [1] Undo the cheese head screw [2] Push in the telescopic tube from the front through the housing for the swinging arm [3] Insert and tighten the cheese head screw Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 46 Transport, siting and installation Installing the telescopic tube, 4th axis Fig. 5-4 Swivelling arm, 4th axis [1] Support bolt [2] Plug-type connection plate, telescopic tube [3] Plug-type connection plate, swivelling arm housing Note! • The two plug-type connections have a different number of pins! •...

  • Page 47: Main Table Length Extension

    Transport, siting and installation 5.3.2 Main table length extension Assembly of TPL 840 Fig. 5-6 Installing the main table length extension [1] TPL board [2] Support arm [3] Fastening screw M10 [4] Support screw [5] Stationary installed, adjusted bracket on the cast table top [6] Fastening screws for TPL on bracket Assembly steps: •...
  • Page 48 Transport, siting and installation Table top expansion 1600/2000 with base support: Fig. 5-7 TPL 1600/2000 [1] Support screws [2] Fastening screws [3] Adjustable feet Assembly steps: • Place the TPL onto the brackets on the table top and insert the fastening screws of the support arms into the holes on the table top face end.

  • Page 49: Rip Fence

    Transport, siting and installation 5.3.3 Rip fence Fig. 5-8 Installing the measuring bar [1] Fit the measuring bar easily with M6x30 countersunk screws (1) [2] Knock a 6x45 clamping pin (2) through [3] Tighten the countersunk screws(1) Assembly of TPV Fig.
  • Page 50 Transport, siting and installation Assembly steps: • Carefully push the rip fence onto the round bar • Place the TPV onto the brackets on the table top and insert the fastening screws of the support arms into the holes on the table top face end. •...

  • Page 51: Cross-Slide And Crosscut Fence

    Transport, siting and installation 5.3.4 Cross-slide and crosscut fence Cross-slide Installing the cross-slide The cross-slide must be attached to every point of the outer-lying round bar of the sliding table, and must be clamped. Assembly steps: - Place the supporting pipe of the cross-slide [1] onto the bolt [8] of the telesco- pic tube - Tilt the cross-slide to the sliding table, suspend and clamp using the eccentric lever [2];...
  • Page 52 Transport, siting and installation Cross-slide clamping mechanism WA/WGA/CNC crosscut fence UNO 90 Fig. 5-11 Clamping lever [1] Clamping lever [2] Safety locking mechanism [3] Stop, safety locking mechanism for displacing the cross-slide [4] Drill hole, safety locking mechanism for removing the cross-slide To push the cross-slide to other positions on the sliding table, undo the clam- ping lever [1] up to the stop of the safety locking mechanism.
  • Page 53 Transport, siting and installation Cross-slide clamping, CNC crosscut fence DUO 90/DUO Flex Fig. 5-12 Cross-slide clamping, CNC crosscut fence DUO [1] Eccentric clamping lever [2] Safety locking mechanism To push the cross-slide to other positions on the sliding table, undo the clam- ping lever [1].
  • Page 54 Transport, siting and installation Crosscut fence, 90° only Fig. 5-13 Installing the 90° crosscut fence 1. Place the crosscut fence on the cross-slide such that the clamping bolts [1] can be inserted in the grooves [2] 2. Tighten the clamping bolts [1], positioning is carried out by means of the tapered surfaces Changing the 90°...
  • Page 55 Transport, siting and installation Crosscut-mitre fence Fig. 5-14 Crosscut-mitre fence operating elements [1] Clamping lever 90° position [2] Clamping degree scale [3] Clamping pivot point [4] Clamping lever, cross-slide / sliding table [5] Clamping, C profile Installing the standard crosscut-mitre fence / with DIGIT L + LD: •...
  • Page 56 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-15 Installing the WGA [1] Clamping degree scale [2] Clamping pivot point [3] Ball bearing Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 57 Transport, siting and installation 90° clamping Fig. 5-16 90° clamping [1] Support roller [2] Clamping lever [3] 90° stop [4] Pressure piece on the clamping lever [5] Guide bolt(s) Fig. 5-17 Crosscut-mitre fence left-hand side [1] Clamping screw, telescopic extension [2] Guide groove for 90°...
  • Page 58 Transport, siting and installation Crosscut-mitre fence WGA_LD Crosscut-mitre fence with digital angle and length measurement Fig. 5-18 WGA_LD [1] Clamping lever 90° position [2] Indexing bolt, angle measurement [3] Clamping pivot point [4] Clamping lever [5] Clamping, angle measurement [6] Clamping, C profile Assembly of the crosscut fence •...
  • Page 59 Transport, siting and installation • Lower the crosscut-mitre fence so that the bolt enters the guide carriage hole • Turn in clamping screw [5] loosely • Push the T-nut with clamping screw [3] into the pivot • Swivel the WGA to its 90° position and clamp with clamping lever [1]. •...
  • Page 60 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-20 90° clamping [1] Support roller [2] Clamping lever [3] 90° stop [4] Pressure piece on the clamping lever [5] Guide bolt(s) Fig. 5-21 WGA_LD, LH side [1] Clamping screw, telescopic extension [2] Guide groove, 90° position [3] Clamping piece, 90°...
  • Page 61 Transport, siting and installation CNC crosscut fence Operating elements, CNC crosscut fence UNO 90 Fig. 5-22 CNC crosscut fence UNO 90 [1] Stop fence [2] Axis drive [3] Axis extension [4] Electrical connection [5] Clamping screws [6] Indexing bolt, extension [7] Clamping screw, extension [8] Clamping lever, cross-slide [9] Clamping, C profile...
  • Page 62 Transport, siting and installation Extension Fig. 5-23 Extension, CNC crosscut fence UNO 90 [1] 1000 mm extension piece [2] Indexing bolt [3] Clamping screw Extension installation • Insert the extension into the guide until the indexing bolt engages • Tighten the clamping screw. •...
  • Page 63 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-24 Extension installation [1] Locking hole, extension [2] Indexing bolt [3] Clamping, extension Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 64 Transport, siting and installation Operating elements, 4th axis DUO 90 Fig. 5-25 Operating elements, 4th axis DUO 90 [1] 4th axis DUO 90 [2] 90° stop [3] Safety frame [4] Clamping [5] Drive unit [6] Cross-slide, clamping [7] Cross-slide, locking mechanism Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 65 Transport, siting and installation Installing the cross-slide Fig. 5-26 Operating elements [1] 4th axis DUO 90 [2] Drive unit [3] 90° stop [4] 90° clamping screw [5] Handle for guide plate [6] Clamping [7] Extension [8] Throw-over stop 2 [9] Throw-over stop 1 [10]Cross-slide clamping [11]90°...
  • Page 66 Transport, siting and installation Installing the 4th axis: Fig. 5-27 Installing the 4th axis [1] 4th axis DUO 90 [2] Safety frame [3] Cross-slide • Place the safety frame and fix it with screws • Place 4th axis DUO 90 •...
  • Page 67 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-28 Electrical connection [1] Socket 1 [2] Socket 2 Warning! The plug connectors have 3 and 5 poles, are marked in different colours and must only be connected or disconnected when the main switch is switched off. Non-adherence can lead to destruction of the plug connectors or the electronics.
  • Page 68 Transport, siting and installation Operating elements, 4th axis DUO Flex Fig. 5-29 Operating elements, 4th axis DUO Flex [1] 4th axis DUO Flex [2] 90° stop [3] Angle measuring unit [4] Clamping pivot point [5] Clamping, cross-slide [6] Cross-slide, locking mechanism [7] Drive unit [8] Clamping degree scale [9] 90°...
  • Page 69 Transport, siting and installation Installing the 4th axis DUO Flex Fig. 5-30 Installing the 4th axis DUO Flex [1] Guide roller [2] Clamping pivot point [3] Clamping degree scale Prior to assembly, unscrew the handle of the clamping, degree scale [3]. •...
  • Page 70 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-31 Electrical connection [1] Socket 1 [2] Socket 2 [3] 90° clamping Warning! The plug connectors have 3 and 5 poles, are marked in different colours and must only be connected or disconnected when the main switch is switched off.

  • Page 71: Sliding Table

    Transport, siting and installation 5.3.5 Sliding table Fig. 5-32 Bottom carriage stop [1] Place the bottom carriage on the machine frame and push against the stop screws. [2] Screw on the bottom carriage using the outer fixing screws. [3] Only tighten the middle fixing screw loosely. Fig.
  • Page 72 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-34 Installing the top carriage [1] Carefully push on the top carriage making sure it is not skewed, watch the e-chain. [2] Carefully push the guide rails onto the double rollers. [3] Push the top carriage towards the left, all the way to the stop. Fig.
  • Page 73 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-36 Central fixing [1] Tighten the central fixing screw. [2] Check that the sub-rollers are correctly adjusted. Fig. 5-37 Bracket on the bottom carriage [1] Fix the bracket to the bottom carriage with 3 screws. Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 74 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-38 Bracket on the bottom carriage Fig. 5-39 Position of e-chain [1] Place the bottom e-chain on the bracket on the bottom carriage. [2] Run the cable into the machine frame through the opening in the bottom carriage. Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 75 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-40 Fastening the e-chain [1] Screw the first link of the e-chain onto the bracket using 2 screws. Fig. 5-41 Switch cabinet [1] Connect the plug to the switch cabinet. [2] Tighten the cap nut. Warning! The connectors have 3 and 5 poles.
  • Page 76 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-42 Fastening the e-chain / cable [1] Remove all the packing tape. [2] Screw on the cover profile. Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 77: Electrical Connection

    Transport, siting and installation 5.3.6 Electrical connection Warning! Dangerous electric voltage! All work on the electrical equipment, including connection to the mains supply, may only be performed by a qualified electrician. Disconnect the machine from the mains supply before working on the electrical equip- ment.
  • Page 78 Transport, siting and installation Fig. 5-44 Circuit diagram Transport, siting and installation 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 79 Transport, siting and installation Designation Designation GL 1 Rectifier Main switch S 26 LASER option switch Main saw motor Scoring saw motor MR 1 Temperature monitor for main saw motor Sliding table safety switch EMERGENCY STOP button Temperature monitor for scoring saw motor Machine door/cover plate safety switch Multifunction module F 1 - F 2...

  • Page 80: Connecting The Extraction System (Customer Side!)

    Transport, siting and installation 5.3.7 Connecting the extraction system (customer side!) Fig. 5-45 Bottom extraction connection Total extraction system connection D = 140 mm Vmin = 1150 m /h at 20 m/s Bottom extraction connection D =120 mm The hoses and Y-tube are not supplied as standard with the machine. The dust emission values –...
  • Page 81 Transport, siting and installation Note! Observe the following: • Make sure that the extraction system is switched on together with the machine. For this, you can use the existing potential-free contact (POT - refer to circuit diagram) or a current transformer installed in the supply line.

  • Page 82: Basic Machine Setting

    Transport, siting and installation Basic machine setting Basic machine setting is carried out at our factory during final assembly. It may be necessary to correct the machine's basic settings due to removal of various assembly groups, and transport and installation on site. The machine elements to be checked are described below.

  • Page 83: Main Table

    Transport, siting and installation 5.4.2 Main table Checking the main table Place a rip fence straight edge on the sliding table, and move the table into the middle position. Move the sliding table forward and backward; the main table must be approx. 1/10 mm lower. Adjusting the main table Release the lock nuts (1) of the 4 stay-bolts, adjust the main table, and tighten the lock nuts.

  • Page 84: Swinging Arm

    Transport, siting and installation 5.4.3 Swinging arm Check Fig. 5-48 Swivelling arm, check Rest the swinging arm against the machine frame, fully extend the telescopic tube of the swinging arm and check dimensions A and B. Set dimensions A and B with a tolerance of 0.5 mm;...

  • Page 85: Cross-Slide Height

    Transport, siting and installation 5.4.4 Cross-slide height Check Fig. 5-50 Checking the cross-slide height Push a piece of cardboard of approx. 0.5 mm thickness between the crosscut fence and the sliding table; it must be possible to move the cardboard freely in every position.

  • Page 86: Setting Free Cut

    Transport, siting and installation 5.4.5 Setting free cut Sliding table Definition: The sliding table, the saw blade and the rip fence are not parallel to each other, so the crosscut fence and the rip fence do not form a 90° angle. The sliding ta- ble runs to the left out of the direction, by a fraction of a millimetre.
  • Page 87 Transport, siting and installation Setting: Manually adjustable rip fence Fig. 5-52 Setting free cuts, standard rip fence • Undo the nuts on the bolts connecting the round bar and the table width extension • The degree of free cut on the rip fence can be altered by adjusting the middle lock nuts •...

  • Page 88: Angle Cut

    Transport, siting and installation 5.4.6 Angle cut Checking the angle cut Before checking the angle cut, check the settings of the sliding table and of the swinging arm, and correct them if necessary. Carry out the check as follows: Fig. 5-54 Angle cut As the tool, use a sharp saw blade, D = 350 mm/ 3.5/2.5/72 teeth alternate be- vel at n = 5000 rpm.

  • Page 89: Setting Of The Saw Blade

    Transport, siting and installation 5.4.7 0° setting of the saw blade Check: • Set the tilt adjustment to 0°. • Position 2 strips (approx. 100 mm wide) vertically in front of the crosscut fence, cut in this position and butt the cut surfaces against each other. •...

  • Page 90: Operating 6.1 Working Safely With The Dimension Saw

    Operating Operating Working safely with the dimension saw 6.1.1 Cross-slide/crosscut fence Fig. 6-1 Cutting boards The crosscut fence can be installed at two positions on the cross-slide. Position 1: Cutting boards The operator presses the workpiece against the fence in the cutting direction. Fig.
  • Page 91 Operating Function description of the crosscut-mitre fence • The crosscut-mitre fence can be swung by 49° (angle indicated on scale), plus angle-dependent adjustable length compensation via a scale. • Ball bearings run in the sliding table groove, preventing the stop fence coming into the cutting plane when swung •...
  • Page 92 Operating Length compensation Fig. 6-4 Length compensation scale By shifting the crosscut-mitre fence, the length dimension can be adjusted for the set angle. Changing the crosscut-mitre fence • Release the clamping screw and clamping lever • Push the crosscut-mitre fence to the 2nd position •...
  • Page 93 Operating 6.1.2 Rip fence Fig. 6-5 Position of the clamping screw For cutting parallel, the rip fence is pushed up to the required dimension. The set dimension is read off from the edge of the aluminium profile. The dimension scale can be adjusted to the individual tool thickness after re- leasing the knurled screw.
  • Page 94 Operating The stop fence of the rip fence can be adjusted in the cutting direction and to the profile height. Clamp it in the required position with the top eccentric lever. For crosscutting short workpieces and for recessing or other work cycles during which offcuts can become jammed between the stop and the saw blade, the stop fence is moved forward until its rear end is in front of the saw blade.

  • Page 95: Double Roller Carriage

    Operating 6.1.3 Double roller carriage Sliding table operating elements: Fig. 6-8 Sliding table operating elements, manual Fig. 6-9 Sliding table operating elements, TIP SERVO Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 96 Operating Fig. 6-10 Sliding table operating elements, vacuum suction cups The vacuum suction cups are exclusively operated by means of the operating panel. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 97: Working Examples

    Operating Working examples General information The Altendorf sliding table saw is a universal machine that can be used for va- rious saw cuts. However, the machine must be set up appropriately. Tools First, make sure that you only use saws in perfect condition, that the riving knife is correctly set and that the top protection hood is lowered close above the workpiece to be cut.
  • Page 98 Operating Edge cutting (trimming) Fig. 6-11 Edge cutting Tool: Circular saw blade for longitudinal cuts Work cycle: Fit the clamping shoe on the sliding table. Lay the workpiece with the hollow side down, and press underneath the clamping shoe. Push the workpiece forward by applying pressure with the ball of your right hand on the workpiece edge.
  • Page 99 Operating Longitudinal cutting of narrow workpieces Fig. 6-12 Longitudinal cutting Workpiece width < 120 mm Tool: Circular saw blade for longitudinal cuts Work cycle: Set the rip fence to the required cutting width. Lower the top pro- tection hood according to the workpiece height. Push the workpiece (aligned along the fence) and sliding table forward, using the push stick in the vicinity of the saw blade, and push the parted workpiece beyond the riving knife.
  • Page 100 Operating Work cycle: Set the aluminium straight edge of the rip fence to the low guide surface. Lay the workpiece on the sliding table and press against the rip fence with your left hand. Push the workpiece forward with the sliding table; use the push stick in the vicinity of the saw blade to push the strip beyond the riving kni- Crosscutting wide workpieces Fig.
  • Page 101 Operating Concealed cutting, rebating Fig. 6-15 Concealed cutting Tool: Circular saw blade for fine cuts Work cycle: When rebating, select the cutting sequence so that the cut-out strip is produced on the side of the blade opposite the fence. Lower the protection hood onto the workpiece and ensure good workpiece guidance (left hand pres- ses the workpiece against the rip fence).
  • Page 102 Operating Work cycle: Close the table opening with a table strip matched to the grooving tool. Set the tool to the required groove depth. Leave the riving knife in as a rear tool cover. When pushing forward, firmly press the workpiece onto the tab- le (otherwise danger of unintentional insert operation.).
  • Page 103 Operating Crosscutting short and narrow workpieces Fig. 6-18 Crosscutting Tool: Circular saw blade for fine cuts Work cycle: Adjust the deflector wedge featuring a magnet (not part of the scope of supply) such that the workpiece cuts cannot touch the rising section of the saw blade.
  • Page 104 Operating Dividing large boards Fig. 6-19 Dividing For this work cycle, the dimension can be set both on the rip fence and on the crosscut fence. If several pieces of the same size are to be cut from a large board, it is best to first cut off parallel strips at the rip fence and then cut them to the required dimension.

  • Page 105: Machine Operation

    Operating Machine operation 6.3.1 Main switch Fig. 6-21 Main switch The main switch is located on the outside of the RH switch cabinet. Before turning on the saw drives, the main switch must be moved to setting I. The machine control unit carries out a self-test, after which the available axes and their current values are displayed.

  • Page 106: Switching The Saw Drives On And Off

    Operating 6.3.2 Switching the saw drives on and off Fig. 6-22 Switches for saw drives Warning! • Before switching on the machine, make sure that all protective devices required for the respective work cycle are attached and ope- rative. In addition, check that the saw blades are correctly fitted and that there are no workpieces or other objects in their vicinity.
  • Page 107 Operating Fig. 6-23 Switches for sliding table saw drives The drives can also be turned on and off with the switches on the sliding table (option). In addition, the machine can be switched off with one of the EMERGENCY STOP buttons. However, this possibility should only be used in case of an emergency.

  • Page 108: Setting The Speed

    Operating 6.3.3 Setting the speed Three rotational speeds can be set for the main saw drive by moving over the V-ribbed belt: • 3000 / 4000 / 5000 rpm Changing the rotational speed Fig. 6-24 Changing the rotational speed [1] Switch off the drive. [2] Open the machine door.

  • Page 109: Fitting The Main Saw Blade

    Operating 6.3.4 Fitting the main saw blade AKE clamping system Warning! The following points must always be observed: Non-adherence may lead to severe injuries! • Do not fit any saw blades that are cracked or damaged in any way. • Only fit saw blades with a diameter between 250 and 550 mm.
  • Page 110 Operating 1. Switch off the drive. 2. Set the saw blade to the maximum cutting height and tilt to 0°. 3. Turn off the main switch. 4. Move the top carriage to the middle of the saw shaft, and unlock the lock at the saw blade centre by pressing the knob on the middle carriage.
  • Page 111 Operating Fitting a milling tool In order to use a milling tool (max. cutting width 20mm), first proceed as descri- bed in point 1-8 in the previous section. Then proceed as follows: 1. Remove the riving knife, cushioning disc and screws in the centre table strip Fig.
  • Page 112 Operating Warning! After changing a saw blade, always check that the riving knife is correctly set. Non-adherence to these points may lead to severe injuries of the opera- tor! • Select the riving knife according to the saw blade size and main blade thickness •...

  • Page 113: Saw Blade Recommendation

    Operating 6.3.5 Saw blade recommendation Warning! Please note that only main saw blades with side holes can be fitted. This is necessary to prevent loosening of the saw blade mounting in the course of braking! • Do not use high-speed steel (HSS) saw blades! •...

  • Page 114: Table Locking

    Operating 6.3.6 Table locking The sliding table interlock can lock the sliding table in any position, so that the workpiece can be pushed against the crosscut fence without the easy-running sliding table being set in motion unintentionally. It is actuated by means of a handle at the end of the top carriage.

  • Page 115: Monitor Controls Elmodrive

    Operating Monitor controls ElmoDrive Fig. 6-31 Monitor controls P-terminal The buttons for the saw motor controls and the EMERGENCY STOP button are located on the LH side beneath the touch screen. A key block containing with 4 keys for the axes is arranged on the RH side. The start/stop key can be used to start or interrupt positioning.
  • Page 116 Operating Fig. 6-32 ELMO II start screen Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 117 Operating Fig. 6-33 Start screen Fig. 6-34 Start screen / tilting in both directions Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 118 Operating Fig. 6-35 Start screen / CNC crosscut fence DUO The menu bar with fixed programmed buttons and freely programmable but- tons is located in the bottom screen section. The following buttons are programmed fixed: • Rotational speed • Menu •...
  • Page 119 Operating Note! It is also possible to change several axes in their dimension and then pressing the start button to displace them simultaneously. Positioning is completed once the dimension display changes over from yellow to green. Safety area / Inching mode In the safety area, the operator is told to press the Start button to conti- nue positioning.

  • Page 120: Calibration

    Operating 6.4.1 Calibration Fig. 6-37 Calibration The dimensions of the axes must be checked and possibly calibrated every time the saw blade is changed. Select the axis to be calibrated by touching and press the Cal button in the right-hand window for more than 1 seconds. Enter the dimension that was as- certained via a test cut and confirm this by pressing Enter.
  • Page 121 Operating Fig. 6-38 Tool Management If, for example, you change the value of the cutting height and select a saw bla- de in Tool management, a tool management window opens. The new saw bla- de diameter calculated by the calibration process (after calibrating the cutting height) is displayed and can be applied by pressing (green background) Save.

  • Page 122: Height Adjustment

    Operating 6.4.2 Height adjustment Fig. 6-39 Height adjustment (ElmoDrive) • Touch the Height Adjustment button, the numeric keypad and a separate input window appear next to the axis in the RH section of the screen. • Enter the desired figure and confirm with Enter, or press the START button immediately for positioning •...

  • Page 123: Tilt Adjustment

    Operating 6.4.3 Tilt adjustment Fig. 6-40 Tilt adjustment_ElmoDrive, tilting to one side Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 124 Operating Fig. 6-41 Tilt adjustment_ElmoDrive, tilting to both sides Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 125 Operating Fig. 6-42 Tilt adjustment_ElmoDrive, tilting to both sides • Touch the Tilt Adjustment button in the RH section of the screen, the numeric keypad and a separate input window appear next to the axis. • Enter the required dimension and confirm it with Enter •...
  • Page 126 Operating Note! When the tilt angle is changed, the position control automatically adjusts the cutting height that has been set. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 127: Motor Driven Rip Fence (Option)

    Operating 6.4.4 Motor driven rip fence (option) Fig. 6-43 Rip fence adjustment • Touch the Rip fence button, the numeric keypad and a separate input win- dow appear next to the axis in the RH section of the screen. • Enter the required dimension and confirm it with Enter •...
  • Page 128 Operating Flat guide surface High guide surface Fig. 6-44 ElmoDrive monitor with man. Rip fence When the saw blade is tilted, the rip fence and crosscut fence is mapped in and the correction values for the setting are displayed. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 129: Infinitely Variable Speed Adjustment (Option)

    Operating 6.4.5 Infinitely variable speed adjustment (option) Fig. 6-45 Selecting the rotational speed for the main saw blade The VARIO drive supports infinite adjustment of the speed so that the cutting speed can be set optimally for the different materials. Pressing the Rotational Speed button on the menu bar takes you to the Rotati- onal Speed Selection function.
  • Page 130 Operating Set/change speed Fig. 6-46 Entering the rotational speed for the main saw blade The speed can be influenced in the following ways: • Press the Plus or Minus symbol in the middle of the screen to increase or reduce the rotational speed (within the permitted limits) by 50 rpm or to the next 50 increment.
  • Page 131 Operating Selecting a stored speed Fig. 6-47 Selecting a stored speed • Press the desired speed button on the left of the screen; the button is dis- played with a yellow background • Press the START button and the stored speed will be set. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 132 Operating Storing a rotational speed Fig. 6-48 Edit button (editing / changing) • Press the Edit button • Actuate the desired rotational speed button Fig. 6-49 Storing a rotational speed • Enter a value and press Enter • The value is accepted and stored Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 133: Crosscut Fences

    Operating 6.4.6 Crosscut fences Manual crosscut fence Fig. 6-50 Screen displayed for tilt angle 0° If the machine does not feature motorised adjustment of the crosscut-mitre fence's throw-over stops, the temporary sizes for setting the crosscut-mitre fence are displayed, provided the tilt angle is ¹ 0°. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 134 Operating Fig. 6-51 Screen after entry of tilt angle 22.5° Once the saw blade has been tilted, 2 new buttons each appear at the top left and bottom of the screen. The two bottom buttons specify the material thickness and saw blade width. These values must be entered to allow effective use of the top functions.
  • Page 135 Operating Fig. 6-52 Screen after entry of tilt angle 45° Fig. 6-53 Entry of the acute angle To specify the finished size, press the top left-hand button and enter the acute angle. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 136 Operating Fig. 6-54 Correction dimension The dimension to be set manually will be calculated and displayed. This dimen- sion not only depends on the tilt angle but also on the cutting width and material thickness. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 137 Operating CNC crosscut fence UNO 90 Fig. 6-55 CNC crosscut fence UNO • Actuate CNC crosscut fence. A red input window and the numeric keypad appear. • Enter the required dimension via the numeric keypad; the new dimension is shown in red. •...
  • Page 138 Operating CNC crosscut fence DUO 90 Fig. 6-56 CNC crosscut fence DUO • Actuate the CNC crosscut fence button. A red input window and the nume- ric keypad appear. • Enter the required dimension via the numeric keypad; the new dimension is shown in red.
  • Page 139 Operating Fig. 6-57 0° position Setting the dimension for the throw-over stops Fig. 6-58 Setting the dimension for the throw-over stop Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 140 Operating • Touch the Crosscut-Mitre Fence button (throw-over stop 1 or 2), the nume- ric keypad and a separate input window are shown next to the axis on the right of the display. • Enter the required dimension and confirm it with Enter •...
  • Page 141 Operating CNC crosscut-mitre fence DUO FLEX The crosscut-mitre fence can be swung from 0.00 to ± 47.00°. The angle can be set and calibrated manually. The entire crosscut fence can be moved by about 260 mm to get closer to the saw blade when the fence has been swung.
  • Page 142 Operating Fig. 6-60 Screen after pressing the EXTRAS field Pressing the Extras button opens a window at the bottom left which shows the additional fields for the crosscut-mitre fence. The following settings are possible: • Parking position for 2nd throw-over stop (1900 mm) •...
  • Page 143 Operating Calibrating the crosscut-mitre fence Fig. 6-61 Calibrating the crosscut-mitre fence Once you have pressed the Crosscut-Mitre Fence button (outlined in red), you can calibrate the angle of the straight edge. This is carried out at 90°. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 144 Operating Fig. 6-62 . • Press the Cal button for > 3 seconds Fig. 6-63 . • Enter the new value Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 145 Operating Fig. 6-64 . • Press the Cal button and the new value will be accepted Fig. 6-65 . • Press the START button Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 146: Axis Scoring Unit

    Operating 6.4.7 2-axis scoring unit Fig. 6-66 Scorer menu button Press the Scorer menu button to display the "Adjust Rapido scorer system" function. Fig. 6-67 2-axis scoring saw When the scorer motor is switched on, the scorer is in its top position. Otherwi- se it is raised when the function is selected.
  • Page 147 Operating Fig. 6-68 Switches for saw drives Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 148 Operating 6.4.8 3-axis scoring unit RAPIDO Plus is a 3-axis scoring system with motorised adjustment of the cut- ting height and the right and left-hand side of the scoring saw blade. All settings can be made while the machine is running, so they can be done very quickly. Fig.
  • Page 149 Operating Function of the axis position buttons: • Top button <> Sets the position of the right-hand saw blade side • Middle button <> Sets the cutting height • Bottom button <> Sets the position of the left-hand saw blade side Note! The positions given for the saw blade sides are guide figures only.
  • Page 150 Operating Setting the scoring saw blade • Setting the cutting height • Set the blade protrusion • Set the position of the right saw blade side • such that both cutting edges are congruent when a test cut is made. •...

  • Page 151: Vacuum Clamping In The Sliding Table

    Operating 6.4.9 Vacuum clamping in the sliding table Vacuum clamping in the sliding table (vacuum table) Note! If the option Vacuum clamping in the sliding table is selected, separate instructions are enclosed! Fig. 6-71 Monitor for vacuum table Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 152: Menu

    Operating 6.4.10 Menu Fig. 6-72 Main menu Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 153 Operating Applications Grooves Fig. 6-73 Grooves It is possible with all saw blade thicknesses to cut grooves that are wider than the saw blade thickness. Pressing the Grooves button under Main Menu/Application Technology takes you to the Grooves function. Enter the start, width and spacing of the grooves, the number of the grooves as well as the height of the saw blade.
  • Page 154 Operating Fig. 6-74 Groove_display Cut...of...cuts “Cut .. of ..” only appears if a setting has actually been positioned. Otherwise the flashing start symbol is shown, apart from during value entry. The Start symbol is also hidden for step z of z (after final positioning). Fig.
  • Page 155 Operating Pressing the Back button takes you back to cut 1. This also happens if you exit the menu and call it up again. The values in this menu are also retained when the machine is switched off. When you return to the normal display, the old actual values are retained there as setpoints, and positioning can take place again with the Start button.
  • Page 156 Operating Incremental dimensions Fig. 6-76 Incremental dimension The Incremental Dimensions function supports cutting sequences at an identi- cal distance on the rip fence in both directions. Pressing the Incremental Dimensions button in the Main Menu/Applications field takes you to the Incremental Dimensions function. The current position of the rip fence is displayed.
  • Page 157 Operating Angle cut with oversize Fig. 6-77 Angle cut with oversize This function enables you to cut mitres using the motorised rip fence, finished size F, with or without an oversize. Pressing the "Angle Cut With Oversize" but- ton in the Main Menu/Applications button takes you to the Angle Cut With Over- size function.
  • Page 158 Operating The following values have to be entered after the respective function key is pressed: • Workpiece oversize • Workpiece thickness (measured) • Cutting height • Tilt angle Note! You must enter the saw blade thickness, otherwise the dimensions will be wrong! Note that saw blades generally cut wider than the blade thickness indica- ted on the saw blade.
  • Page 159 Operating Shifter cut Once the Shifter cut button is pressed, the following screen appears: Fig. 6-78 Shifter cuts Enter the respective values here, missing values are calculated and displayed in blue. When the green key with arrow is pressed, the following screen appears: Fig.
  • Page 160 Operating “False” Mitre function Fig. 6-80 “False” mitre Pressing the False Mitre function key under Main Menu/Applications takes you to the "False" Mitre function. This function can be used to calculate "false" mitres of any angle. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 161 Operating Fig. 6-81 “False” mitre with axis display This menu consists of 2 basic components, the graphic with the 5 assigned di- mension windows, and the axis positions that can be mapped in or out with the Show Axis Positions or Hide Axis Positions button. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 162 Operating Fig. 6-82 “False” mitre Press the Clear button to delete the false mitre values entered. A green "?" is written to the 3 dimension windows. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 163 Operating Fig. 6-83 “False” mitre Fig. 6-84 “False” mitre For this graphic, it is necessary to enter 3 values (buttons with question marks). They are shown in green. The missing angles are calculated automatically and are shown in blue. The green numbers can be changed repeatedly later. Recal- culation takes place.
  • Page 164 Operating Fig. 6-85 “False” mitre Press the Show Axis Positions button to display the current axis positions at the top right of the screen. The axes can now be positioned. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 165 Operating Programs function Fig. 6-86 Programs Pressing the Programs function button under Main Menu/Applications takes you to the Programs function. The program used last is displayed. Press the START button to start the positioning process. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 166 Operating Program selec- Edit/change pro- Create new pro- Save tion list gram gram EDIT button Delete program Scroll through programs Exit page Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 167 Operating Changing or creating programs Fig. 6-87 Selecting a program Pressing the Program Selection List button opens the selection window with the list of assigned programs. The currently selected program is marked in this window. Press the button EDIT to display the program marked in the program list. This program can be changed by entering new axis values.
  • Page 168 Operating Proceed as follows to create a new program: Fig. 6-88 Creating a program Press the Create Program button to open the screen shown. Fig. 6-89 Creating a program After pressing the Name button, a window with a keypad for entering letters and digits opens.
  • Page 169 Operating Fig. 6-90 Creating a program You can now press an axis selection button to enter the desired dimensions. No value is assigned to axes that are not required. Save the newly created program by pressing the Save button. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 170 Operating Geometric shapes Fig. 6-91 Geometric shapes Pressing the Geometric Shapes function button under Main Menu/Applications takes you to the Geometric Shapes function. 3 geometric shapes, triangle, tra- pezoid and pentagon, can be selected here. Select a geometric shape by pressing it. The following applies to all geometric shapes: •...
  • Page 171 Operating Fig. 6-92 Geometric shapes, triangle Fig. 6-93 Axis function mapped in Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 172 Operating Fig. 6-94 Geometric shapes, trapezoid Fig. 6-95 Geometric shapes, pentagon Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 173 Operating Vacuum clamping in the sliding table (vacuum table) Note! If the option Vacuum clamping in the sliding table is selected, separate instructions are enclosed! Fig. 6-96 Monitor for vacuum table Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 174 Operating Utilities Optimisation/Cutting Lists function Fig. 6-97 Optimisation / cutting points Pressing the Optimisation/Cutting Lists function button under Main Menu/Utili- ties takes you to the Optimisation/Cutting Lists function. There is an additional operating manual which is supplied along with the option. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 175 Operating Total process time Fig. 6-98 Total process time Pressing the Total Process Time function button under Main Menu/Utilities takes you to the Total Process Time function. Time date capture is started by pressing the START button and stopped by pressing the STOP button.
  • Page 176 Operating Tool Management Note! It is essential to use the Tool Management to ensure malfunction-free machine operation. It is important to observe the following: • Select the tool (saw blade) used and the attendant storage space in the Tool Management. This ensures that different operators are infor- med about the current tool.
  • Page 177 Operating Fig. 6-100 Tool Management activated The tool management is shut down by pressing the Deactivate function button. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 178 Operating Create tool: • Select the tool number with the arrow button. • Touch and a new window will open. Fig. 6-101 Creating/changing a tool Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 179 Operating Various input fields are mapped in that can be used to enter the name/designa- tion and values. Inputs for the cutting width and the saw blade diameter are ob- ligatory. Fig. 6-102 Entering designation Fig. 6-103 Entering diameter Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 180 Operating Fig. 6-104 Entering saw blade thickness Fig. 6-105 Input of a rotational speed Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 181 Operating Fig. 6-106 Input of the main blade width • The name/designation and value have been entered but not yet saved. • Exit by pressing Exit The following display appears: Fig. 6-107 Inquiry when the tool management is left Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 182 Operating • Actuate the START button to apply the rotational speed • Actuate the EXIT button, if the rotational speed is to be discarded Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 183 Operating For option 3-axes scorer RAPIDO-Plus: The scorer is saved with in the field with the green frame. Fig. 6-108 Storing the scorer Use the symbol to delete the scorer position for this saw blade. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 184 Operating Adjusting dimensions following a tool change After changing a saw blade it is necessary to calibrate the cutting height to the actual value. How to proceed: 1. Fit the saw blade 2. Enter the cutting height in the field, e.g. 70 mm 3.
  • Page 185 Operating Fig. 6-110 Actual diameter confirmed • with and saved. The height automatically appears in the field. The new, changed saw blade dia- meter is displayed in the Tool Management. Fig. 6-111 Actual diameter saved Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 186 Operating • Exit the Tool Management by pressing EXIT. The actual values of the fences are adjusted in line with the saw blade diameter and the saw blade thickness. The actual values in question are shown in red. Press the Start button and the fences will travel to the new dimensions. Note! Tool Management is deactivated if an empty tool location is selected.
  • Page 187 Operating Basic settings Fig. 6-112 Language Pressing the Language button under Main Menu/Basic Settings takes you to the Language function. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 188 Operating Fig. 6-113 Setting of mm/inch Pressing the Millimetre/Inch button under Main Menu/Basic Settings takes you to the mm/inch function. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 189 Operating Fig. 6-114 Setting of mm/inch Pressing the Data export/import button under Main Menu/Basic Settings takes you to the data transmission function. Programs, tools, machine parameters can be written (exported) to a USB stick here. This data can also be read in (imported) from a USB stick here. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 190 Operating Fig. 6-115 Technician level Pressing the Technician level button under Main Menu/Basic Settings takes you to the technician level function. The technician level is password protected and is not required for operating the machine. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 191: Protection Hood

    Operating Protection hood Fig. 6-116 Protection hood swung away Swing away the protection hood as follows: • Turn off the main switch and secure against turning on again • Actuate the release lever • Swing the protection hood away Warning! You may only work with the protection hood swung away in special cases and with increased caution, e.g.
  • Page 192 Operating Fig. 6-117 Normal working position [1] Unlocking/locking lever Note! After completing the work cycle, immediately swing the protection hood back into the normal working position and lock it with the lever. Pull the lever forward until it noticeably engages. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 193 Operating Changing the protection hood sections Fig. 6-118 Swivel out the hood section When changing between wide and narrow, it is not necessary to completely ex- change the hood but only the respective hood section by means of a snap fit. For exchanging the hood section, press the red pusher down and swivel out the hood section.
  • Page 194 Operating Protection hood, machine tilting to both sides Installing the wide protection hood, see photo and text on previous page. For tilting in the negative range (-), the protection hood is pulled out after unlo- cking the lever at the rail guide. Fig.

  • Page 195: Optional Modules

    Operating Optional modules 6.6.1 Scorer, tilting to one side When processing boards coated on both faces, the scoring unit makes it possi- ble to cut without breakouts on the underside of the board. The scorer cuts into the material from below approx. 1-2 mm; then the main saw blade cuts through it.
  • Page 196 Operating Fig. 6-122 RAPIDO scoring tool Fitting the saw blade The description for fitting the saw blade applies both to two-part scoring blades and to RAPIDO scoring tools. Only use saw blades with a diameter of 120 mm and a hole diameter of 22 mm! •...
  • Page 197 Operating Attention! The following must also be observed when using RAPIDO scoring blades with infinitely variable cutting width adjustment: • Failure to comply with the operating instructions inadmissibly redu- ces Health and Safety at Work and excludes any claims for liability. •...
  • Page 198 Operating Adjusting the scoring blade for the RAPIDO scoring tool Fig. 6-123 Release the clamping screw. Fig. 6-124 Adjust the spindle. Note! Only use the supplied tools for adjustment work! • Release the clamping screw, approx. 2 turns. • Turn the spindle until the required dimension is reached. (1 turn = 0.5 mm) •...
  • Page 199 Operating Replacing the scoring blade for RAPIDO Fig. 6-125 RAPIDO saw blades Remove the adjustment unit from the machine. It may be necessary to loosen the clamping screw because an excessively tight clamping screw can cause the adjustment unit to jam on the shaft! Dismantling Using the Allen wrench: •...
  • Page 200 Operating • Fit a new saw blade, paying attention to the rotational direction and hole pattern: The circular saw blade (6) is in full contact with the flange (3) and the shoulder on the circular saw blade must point to the contact surface. •...
  • Page 201 Operating Note! A red anodised table strip is integrated in the area of the scorer (optio- nally available with LED lighting). This strip marks the hazard zone of the scoring tool. Fig. 6-126 Red table strip (standard) Fig. 6-127 Red table strip with lighting (optional) Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 202 Operating RAPIDO - PLUS The 3-axis scoring system allows motorised positioning of the cutting height, width and cutting width. All settings can be entered via the keypad while the machine is running, and are shown on the display. Replacing saw blades Fig.
  • Page 203 Operating Fig. 6-130 RAPIDO-Plus, fitting the saw blade [1] Undo the screws [2] Remove circular saw blade [3] Carefully clean the flange and screws [4] Fit a new saw blade, paying attention to the rotational direction and hole pattern! [5] Insert screws and tighten with a torque of 8.6 Nm [6] Proceed in the same manner for the other half of the adjustment unit Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 204: Scorer, Tilting To Both Sides

    Operating 6.6.2 Scorer, tilting to both sides The following scorer systems are available for machines tilting to both sides: Scorer diameter: 180 mm! Duet set Main saw blade and scorer blade ground to the same width in pairs RAPIDO-BS Width-adjustable scoring system with two saw blades, the spacing of which is adjustable 3-axis scorer In this case, the width and side adjustment is carried out electrically in the con-...

  • Page 205: Mitre Fences

    Operating 6.6.3 Mitre fences Single-sided mitre fence Fig. 6-131 Single-sided mitre fence The fence can be fitted quickly and easily to the sliding table with an eccentric clamping system. Dimension scales are inclined in order to stay in the opera- tor's field of vision.
  • Page 206 Operating The DUPLEX mitre fence can be infinitely adjusted from 0° to 90°. The circular scale with a radius of 350 mm has 0.25° graduation, allowing precise and fast setting of the mitre angle. The DUPLEX mitre fence can be fitted at any position of the sliding table due to its eccentric clamping system.

  • Page 207: Dimension Display Unit Digit L

    Operating 6.6.4 Dimension display unit DIGIT L Fig. 6-133 DIGIT L The dimensions that have been set are displayed digitally in the 150 mm to 3200 mm range to an accuracy of ± 0.1 mm. The proximity sensor operates wear-free and is not sensitive to dust. A precise adjustment system is used for precision setting in 1/10 mm increments.
  • Page 208 Operating Power supply Power is supplied by a rechargeable battery. The charging state is shown in the bottom right hand corner of the display. The batteries can be recharged using the supplied charger. Changing the rechargeable battery Fig. 6-135 Changing the rechargeable battery for DIGIT L , DIGIT LD Fig.
  • Page 209 Operating Basic setting / calibration of the display unit The basic setting of the display unit is needed in order to adapt the measuring system to the machine situation. Check and, if necessary, re-enter the basic settings following each tool change. How to proceed: •...

  • Page 210: Digital Angle And Length Display Digit Ld

    Operating 6.6.5 Digital angle and length display DIGIT LD Fig. 6-138 Crosscut-mitre fence display unit WGA_LD The angle is shown in the display to an accuracy of 0.01° and the dimensions set in the 150 mm to 3200 mm range are shown in the display to an accuracy of ±0.1 mm.
  • Page 211 Operating The fence position is switched over on the cross-slide by pressing the button on the left hand side. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 212 Operating Power supply Power is supplied by a rechargeable battery. The charging state is shown in the bottom right hand corner of the display. The batteries can be recharged using the supplied charger. Changing the rechargeable battery Fig. 6-140 Changing the rechargeable battery for DIGIT L , DIGIT LD Fig.
  • Page 213 Operating Note! For information on how to handle batteries, see chapter 3.6.4 Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 214 Operating Basic setting / calibration of the display unit The basic setting of the display unit is needed in order to adapt the measuring system to the machine situation. Check and, if necessary, re-enter the basic settings following each tool change. How to proceed: •...

  • Page 215: Rip Fence With Digit X Digital Dimension Display

    Operating 6.6.6 Rip fence with DIGIT X digital dimension display Fig. 6-144 Rip fence with Digit X The electronic measuring system with digital display and fine setting system ensures precise and fast setting of the rip fence. The display is always in the field of vision.
  • Page 216 Operating Fig. 6-146 Remove the housing with the display unit Note! For information on how to handle batteries, see chapter 3.6.4 Fig. 6-147 Undo the screws and remove the cover. Fig. 6-148 Change the batteries, ensuring correct polarity Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 217 Operating Basic setting of the display unit Fig. 6-149 Operating the Digit X The basic setting of the display unit is needed in order to adapt the measuring system to the machine situation. Check and, if necessary, re-enter the basic setting for each tool change.
  • Page 218 Operating • Hold the + button down for more than 3 seconds; the display shows inches (or mm). • Release the + key; the display unit now shows the set dimension in inches (or mm). Operating 0000010040-002- GB...

  • Page 219: Parallel Cutting Device

    Operating 6.6.7 Parallel cutting device Parallel cutting device Fig. 6-150 PALIN parallel cutting device Parallel cutting of long, narrow parts is done to the left of the saw blade. The PALIN and PALIN_D parallel cutting devices are good for this. In parallel cut- ting, the flip stop is set to the same dimension at the crosscut fence and at the PALIN.
  • Page 220 Operating PALIN_D with digital dimension display and precision setting system A precise adjustment system is used for precision setting in 1/10 mm increments. Both parallel cutting devices can be adjusted to a workpiece width of up to 900 mm. Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 221 Operating Alkali manganese batteries have an operating life of approx. 1 year. A battery capacity display provides a timely reminder of a battery change. We do not recommend the use of rechargeable batteries of any type as their voltage and capacity differ from that of alkaline batteries. As a result, the esti- mated operating life of approx.
  • Page 222 Operating Basic setting of the display unit The basic setting of the display unit is needed in order to adapt the measuring system to the machine situation. Check and, if necessary, re-enter the basic settings following each tool change. The basic setting can only be carried out together with the tools used so it cannot be done at the factory.

  • Page 223: Workpiece Hold-Down Device

    Now the workpiece is clamped by means of the threaded rod on the extension arm. Use the clamp handle to clamp or unclamp the workpiece. Klemmfix Fig. 6-153 Altendorf Klemmfix Operating 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 224 Operating Altendorf Klemmfix consists of two collets for fixing narrow and small workpie- ces on the sliding table. They securely hold workpieces from 0-70 mm. The col- lets can be used as required throughout the full length of the sliding table.
  • Page 225 Operating Electro-pneumatic hold-down device Fig. 6-154 Electro-pneumatic hold-down device The electro-pneumatic hold-down device fixes the workpiece to the crosscut fence and operates with a clamping force of max. 1000 N at a pressure of 6 bar. The maximum clamping height is 90 mm. The safety cylinder only clamps the workpiece when the pressure plate is posi- tioned vertically in relation to the cylinder axis.
  • Page 226 Operating Fig. 6-155 Remote control, hold-down device Movement up and down is controlled wirelessly via a small hand-held radio transmitter. The operating status of the hold-down device is shown on the switch box of the protection hood support. Yellow lamp: Cylinder pressurised White lamp: Cylinder not under tension If the remote control fails, the hold-down device can be controlled directly by pressing the illuminated push button.
  • Page 227 Operating Pneumatic hold-down device Fig. 6-156 Pneumatic hold-down device The split hold-down beam can be controlled separately. This ensures optimum adjustment to differing workpiece lengths with one or both hold-down beams. The hold-down beam stroke is 80 mm; the customer-provided pneumatic con- nection is 6 bar.
  • Page 228 Operating The entire length of the pressure beam is controlled via valve V2 (at the end). After actuation, the two segments of the pressure beam are lowered simultane- ously. The rubber coating of the hold-down beam prevents the workpiece from slipping.
  • Page 229 Operating Vacuum fastening in the sliding table Fig. 6-157 Suction cup rows A vacuum is generated in one or more suction cup rows via a high-capacity va- cuum pump to reliably hold the workpiece on the sliding table. Each suction area can be individually controlled, the workpiece can be released at the press of a button.

  • Page 230: Cross-Slide Width Extension

    Operating 6.6.9 Cross-slide width extension Fig. 6-158 Cross-slide width extension The cross-slide width extension is intended to facilitate work with large format or long workpieces. It extends the width of the workpiece support surface to max. 650 mm by means of two telescopic tubes. Long boards can be securely loaded and crosscut.

  • Page 231: Additional Cross-Slide

    Operating 6.6.10 Additional cross-slide Fig. 6-159 Additional cross-slide Optional equipment for optimum support extension for large format or particu- larly unwieldy boards. The additional cross-slide can be easily fitted at any point of the sliding table due to its quick-action clamping system. Max.

  • Page 232: Laser Cutting Line Display

    Operating 6.6.11 LASER cutting line display Fig. 6-160 Laser cutting line display The laser beam shows the run of the cutting line over a length of approx. 5000 mm. For trimming or cutting along a marked line (e.g. for stairs/steps) in parti- cular, valuable set-up time and material can be saved.
  • Page 233 Operating Aligning the laser beam with the cutting line Fig. 6-161 Aligning the laser At the factory the laser is set so that the beam is perpendicular and parallel to the sliding table. When the hood has been swung away and this has been followed by positio- ning, it is necessary to check and possibly correct the laser settings.

  • Page 234: Coolant Spray Device

    Operating 6.6.12 Coolant spray device Fig. 6-162 Coolant spray device To improve the cutting quality, we recommend the use of a coolant spray de- vice for plastics with a low melting point and for certain light metal alloys, espe- cially in conjunction with the infinitely variable speed adjustment. A sensor is fitted in the front table strip to detect the workpiece.

  • Page 235: Tip-Servo-Drive

    Operating 6.6.13 TIP-SERVO-DRIVE Fig. 6-163 TIP-SERVO-DRIVE The drive serves to assist the operator during sawing and is activated as soon as the joystick fitted on the sliding table is actuated (pressing = forward, pulling = backward). Operation is carried out from the usual workplace of the machine upstream of the sliding table.

  • Page 236: Safety Measures

    Cleaning/care Cleaning/care Safety measures Warning! Please observe: • Always turn off the main switch and secure it against being turned on again before doing any maintenance work! Non-observance can lead to severe injuries! Note! Before using solvents and cleaning agents, make sure that these substances do not cause damage to the painted, anodised or galvanised surfaces as well as plastic parts.

  • Page 237: Maintenance/Cleaning By The User

    Cleaning/care Maintenance/cleaning by the user Note! Regular cleaning of the machine and the machine environment pro- longs the life of the machine, is prerequisite for perfect cutting results and reduces the risk of accidents. Pay attention to the following: • Machine table •...
  • Page 238 Cleaning/care Once a month: Sliding table Fig. 7-3 Remove dirt and resin residue from the guide of the sliding table using a cloth soaked in spirit Fig. 7-4 Remove dirt from the bottom of the guide of the sliding table Fig.
  • Page 239 Cleaning/care Fig. 7-6 Cleaning of the sub-rollers of the sliding table Swinging arm Fig. 7-7 Open the swinging arm compartment Fig. 7-8 Clean the roller Cleaning/care 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 240 Cleaning/care Fig. 7-9 Clean the roller from below Note! DO NOT APPLY OIL TO THE SWINGING ARM, just clean (dry)! Segments Fig. 7-10 Remove chips/dirt from the tilt segments (right and left-hand side) and spray with universal oil Cleaning/care 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 241 Cleaning/care Fig. 7-11 Spray round bar. Subsequently move the block up and down. Every 6 months Sliding table Fig. 7-12 Spray guides with universal oil Note! Remove the oil from all lubricated points using a cloth! Note! Clean the monitor controls/screen using screen cleaning equipment such as a microfibre cloth, cleaning spray or cleaning pad (available from PC or mobile phone shops).
  • Page 242 Cleaning/care Type of soiling Remove/clean with Chips and dust Vacuum cleaner, brush, cleaning cloth Resin residue Nitro thinner Resin residue on the sliding table guide Cleaning cloth, petroleum, spirit On the monitor Microfibre cloth, display cleaning spray or pad Avoidance of Necessary subsequent treatment Rust formation Universal oil...
  • Page 243 Note! If you want to save time and money, sign up for the annual Altendorf inspection, the "check-up" for your sliding table saw. The lubrication measures will be carried out by our maintenance staff within the framework of the professional maintenance.
  • Page 244 Cleaning/care Lubricating process: • Move the rip fence to the position ~ 800 mm (in this position, it is also pos- sible to access the lubricating nipple for the drive spindle). • Turn off the main switch and secure against turning on again. •...
  • Page 245 Cleaning/care Lubricating nipple, saw unit Time interval: After travel of 100 m, a message is shown on the display indicating that relubri- cation of the height adjustment unit is necessary. Lubrication is necessary once a year, irrespective of the distance travelled. How to proceed: To relubricate, set the tilt of the saw blade to 45°...
  • Page 246 Cleaning/care Fig. 7-15 Lubricating nipples (arrows), saw unit tilting to both sides Lubricating the scorer Note! Lubricating the scorer is only required for machines tilting to both sides (option). Fig. 7-16 Lubricating nipple (arrow), scorer Cleaning/care 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 247 Cleaning/care Note! No relubrication of the saw shaft is necessary! Cleaning/care 0000010040-002- GB...
  • Page 248 Cleaning/care Choice of lubricants Lubricant Manufacturer Aralub HL 2 Aral BEACON 2 Esso BP Energrease LS 2 ELF ROLEXA 2 Gulfcrown Grease No. 2 Gulf Marson EPL 2 Wintershall Shell Alvania grease R 2 Shell Extreme pressure-bearing grease LGEP 2 Way Lubricant 220 Texaco Tbl.

  • Page 249: Maintenance/Cleaning By Qualified Persons

    Cleaning/care Maintenance/cleaning by qualified persons 7.3.1 Checking the winding shield Checking the winding shield The resistance of the PTC resistors must be checked in the motor terminal box by an electrician at least once a year. Resistance must be measured with a cold motor, and should be 750 ohms ±...

  • Page 250: Faults/Problems/Troubleshooting 8.1 Machine Diagnosis

    Faults/problems/troubleshooting Faults/problems/troubleshooting Machine diagnosis The display shows when limit switches have been actuated at protective de- vices and so on. There are two function groups. Function group 1: • Motor temperature • Machine door • Lower saw blade cover • EMERGENCY STOP button •...

  • Page 251: Motor Overload Protection

    Faults/problems/troubleshooting Motor overload protection Fig. 8-1 Motor overload protection The drive motors are protected against overload by a winding shield. This swit- ches a motor off automatically if it overheats. In the case of machines equipped with a scorer, the scorer drive is also switched off even if this motor was not overloaded.

  • Page 252: Troubleshooting/Faults/Messages

    Faults/problems/troubleshooting Troubleshooting/faults/messages Fault Cause Troubleshooting The machine cannot be The main switch is not Turn the main switch to switch position “I”. switched on. turned on. Power failure or phase Wait for power to be reinstated, or eliminate cause failure for loss of power, check factory fuses.
  • Page 253 Faults/problems/troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting The finished size of the Dimension scale for Reset the dimension scale: Cut a workpiece at the cut workpiece does not cutting width display is rip fence, precisely measure the cut width and posi- match the cutting width misadjusted.
  • Page 254 Faults/problems/troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Feed too low Increase the feed rate. Saw blade has too Change the saw blade. many teeth. Incorrect free cut Readjust the free cut. Break-outs in spite of Scorer not aligned with Readjust free cuts; the free cut should be almost “0”. scorer main saw blade Scoring blade too nar-...
  • Page 255 Faults/problems/troubleshooting Fault message Cause Troubleshooting B000 - B063 Internal faults Request a service technician to check the function. Limit switch ES_MIN1 reached Limit switch ES_MIN2 reached Limit switch ES_MAX reached Fault, collision, fast shutdown Drive positioning fault Axis reference run error Perform new reference run Fresh oil lubricator empty Change cartridge...
  • Page 256 Faults/problems/troubleshooting Fault message Cause Troubleshooting Brake unit fault: Mains contactor Request a service technician to perform a not in neutral position. repair. Operating error, incorrect riving Check rotational speed and riving knife posi- knife position or speed setting, e.g. tion. too fast for 450 mm saw blade.

  • Page 257: Electronic Brake Module

    Faults/problems/troubleshooting Electronic brake module The main saw shaft is braked with an electronic brake module. This brake mo- dule is located in the contractor control housing, and is accessible when the rear panels have been removed.Braking is controlled in such a way that there is a high brake current at the beginning of braking.

  • Page 258: Technical Data 9.1 Standard Equipment

    Technical data Technical data Standard equipment Saw blade heights: Standard up to 450 mm Features Electromotive height and tilt adjustment 0 - 46 ° for the main saw blade, for til- ting in both directions from -46° to +46°, with automatic correction of the cutting height when tilting the saw unit, and with dis- play of tilt angle and cutting height.
  • Page 259 Technical data Saw blade dia- Standard Option: meter [mm] Extended cutting height 0° + 45° - 45° 0° + 45° - 45° 0 - 55 0 -30 0 -1 0 - 55 0 - 30 0 - 1 0 - 80 0 - 47 0 - 18 0 - 80...
  • Page 260 Technical data Technical data: Main saw Tool holder diameter 30 mm Saw blade tilting range 0-46° Idling speed 4000 rpm Tool edge width max.20 mm Sliding table Sliding table cutting length See table Crosscut fence Crosscutting at 90° crosscut fence 3200 mm Rip fence Cutting width at rip fence...
  • Page 261 Technical data Weight Machine weight, dependent upon equipment Approx. 1100 kg Electrical equipment Lockable main switch Contactor control with pushbutton operation Control voltage 24 VAC Rotational speed, tilt angle, cutting height Digital display Braking of main motor, monitoring of winding Electronic multifunction temperature module/frequency converter...

  • Page 262: Special Equipment

    Technical data Special equipment Available special equipment Main saw drive Heavy-duty motors up to 11 kW (for machines tilting to one side) Infinite rotational speed adjustment (VARIO, adjustable in increments of 5, power for machines tilting to one side: 5.5kW, 7.5kW , power for machines tilting to both sides: 5kW and 6.5 kW) Sliding table Sliding table lengths from 2250 mm to 5000 mm...
  • Page 263 Technical data Available special equipment Pneumatic hold-down beam For sliding table length 2250 mm, clamping length 1975 mm For sliding table length 3000 mm, clamping length 2725 mm For sliding table length 3200 mm, clamping length 2925 mm For sliding table length 3400 mm, clamping length 3125 mm For sliding table length 3800 mm, clamping length 3525 mm Max.

  • Page 264: Maintenance And Repairs 10.1 General

    Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repairs 10.1 General Keeping a supply of the most important spare and wear parts on site is an im- portant prerequisite for the constant functioning and operating capability of the sliding table saw. We only accept a guarantee for original spare parts supplied by us.

  • Page 265: Customer Service Addresses

    Maintenance and repairs 10.2 Customer service addresses Wilhelm Altendorf GmbH & Co KG Service department Wettinerallee 43/45 D-32429 Minden Post office box D-32377 Phone: +49 571 9550222 Telefax: +49 571 9550111 e-Mail: service@altendorf.de www.altendorf.com Maintenance and repairs 0000010040-002- GB...

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