3060 Thank you for purchasing the " NR - AQC " Air Quick Change Spindle. This Spindle features easy replacement of the collet holder by ON / OFF air operation. The Spindle is designed for grinding, small diameter drilling and milling, etc.. The E3000 CONTROLLER, Brushless Motor, and Air Line Kit are required to drive this Spindle.
1 . CAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND OPERATION ■ Read these warnings and cautions carefully and only use in the manner intended. ■ These warnings and cautions are intended to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injury to the operator or damage to the device. These are classi ed as follows in accordance with the seriousness of the risk.
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WARNING ⑨ Ensure that the mounted the collet holder to the Spindle before rotate the spindle. ⑩ When installing a tool in the collet holder, tighten the collet correctly then re-check the collet and collet nut before operating. Do not overtighten the collet.
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The Duty Cycle for opening / closing the collet holder is approximately 150,000 tool changes. Inspection and repair may be necessary if 150,000 cycles are exceeded. Return to a NAKANISHI dealer for service. ⑰ After installation, repair, initial operation, or long periods of non operation, please refer to contents of page number P30 "...
When opening the package, check if it includes all items listed in " Table. 1 Packing List Contents ". In the event of any shortage, please contact either NAKANISHI (see the " 4. CONTACT US " section) or your local dealer.
Telephone No. : +81 (0) 289-64-3520 e-mail Address : webmaster-ie@nsk-nakanishi.co.jp 5 . FEATURES ① The collet holder can be replaced automatically by putting ON / OFF the air. ② The Spindle housing is made from precision ground, hardened, stainless steel (SUS).
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Applicable Collet Holder QC3 - A (For Collet CHA Type) QC3 - K (For Collet CHK Type) Weight 1,230g Noise Level at 1m distance Less than 70dB (A) Temperature Humidity Atmospheric Pressure Operation Environment 0 - 40°C MAX.75% 800 - 1,060hPa (No condensation) Transportation and Storage -10 - 50°C...
7 . CONNECTION OF THE SPINDLE TO THE MOTOR CAUTION ・ Make sure your hands and all interlocking parts of the Spindle and brushless motor are clean before connecting the brushless motor to the Spindle. This is critical in preventing contaminants from entering the brushless motor or Spindle.
8 . CONNECTION OF AIR HOSE AND AIR SUPPLY CAUTION Securely connect the air hose to the brushless motor and air line kit to avoid accidental disconnection and injury to the operator during use. (1) Connect the provided 6mm air hose with lter and 3-way valve to Air Inlet Joint shown in Fig.
9 . CHANGING THE TOOL AND REPLACING THE COLLET CAUTION ・ Do not tighten the collet without inserting a tool or dummy bur, as this will damage the collet, collet holder or collet nut, causing dif culty removing the collet. ・...
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Tool Tool Collet Nut Loosen Collet Nut Wrench Tighten Loosen Wrench Tighten Collet Holder Collet Holder Fig. 8 Fig. 9 9 - 2 Tool Replacement using a Preset Adapter RECOMMENDATION Adjust the tool extension length using the preset adapter. (1) Af x the preset adapter to the tool holder ( 20mm) etc.
10 . REPLACING THE COLLET HOLDER WARNING ・ When replacing the collet holder, be sure to stop the Motor. If the collet holder replaced while the motor is rotating, the Spindle will incur internal damage. ・ When collet holder is not attached to the Spindle, do not turn ON / OFF of the air operation.
* After installing the Collet Holder to the Spindle, the Collet Holder alignment can be checked utilizing a Laser Displacement Sensor as illustrated in Fig. 15. Laser Displacement Sensor Fig. 15 11 . INSTALLATION OF THE SPINDLE WARNING Whenever connecting a Spindle to a brushless motor, or when installing a Spindle to a xed base, ensure that the xed base is grounded in order to avoid risk of an electric shock.
12 . BREAK-IN PROCEDURE During transportation, storage or installation, the grease inside the bearings will settle. If the spindle is suddenly run at high-speed, the grease will be ejected from the bearings, causing excessive heat that will cause bearing damage. After installation, repair, initial operation, or long periods of non operation, please follow the break-in procedure detailed in Table.
Spindle does not The spindles ball bearings Replace the ball bearings. rotate or rotate have been damaged. (Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.) smoothly. The motor has been damaged. Replace the motor. (Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.) Overheating Cutting debris has contaminated Replace the ball bearings.
Inside of the Spindle is worn. Replace the Spindle shaft. (Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.) Contaminants inside the collet, Clean the collet, collet nut and collet collet nut and collet holder or holder or the Spindle.