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Maintenance Procedure Spindle Motor for FP‐21T model 60‐100 MITS Electronics MITS ELECTRONICS Aug 25, 2008...
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Thank you for purchasing our PCB prototyping machines. To ensure correct operation, please read this manual carefully to learn how to handle the spindle motor provided with the PCB prototyping machine. [Before using the spindle motor] This spindle motor is used for FP-21T model 60, model 100 of our PCB prototyping machines.
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1. Needs Frequent Cleaning The initial failure of a spindle motor is mostly caused by scraped particles getting inside a collet chuck. Taper of collet Pilot Inside diameter region Slit Taper of spindle motor Scraped particles are generated every time when the spindle motor cuts a board or etc.
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Mark tape Connecto 1) Remove a connector of the motor. 2) Mark the place for the motor to be mounted with a colored tape or etc. as shown in the photograph. Pressure foot 3) Loosen the set screws of pressure foot. 4) Remove pressure foot.
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7) Press down a change knob, and then rotate the change knob counterclockwise (as viewed from the top) to remove the collet gradually. The knob should be pressed down firmly while being rotated. Scraped particles are remaining Scraped particles are remaining in the collet, and the taper region inside of the spindle motor.
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Projection inside for securing the collet Projection inside for securing the collet 9) Set the collet in the spindle motor after finishing cleaning, There is a projection on the inner surface of the spindle motor for securing the collet. A flat area for securing the collet within The collet after being inserted into the spindle motor the spindle motor completely...
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Press down the knob firmly Do not rotate it unless the knob is pressed down enough. It will cause wear and tear of the engagement inside. After setting the tool, press down the change knob, and then rotate the knob clockwise as viewed from the top.
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Pull up the knob 2) Replace the tool after the motor has completely stopped Never turn the knob to replace the tool before the motor has completely stopped. It is extremely dangerous to do this, and will also lead to damage of the knob engagement.
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5. In case something abnormal occurs If you find something wrong, stop the machine immediately. Remove the spindle motor referring to the description in the section of “How to clean the spindle motor” above, and then send this spindle motor to our company. Please do not disassemble the motor and nor reassemble it by yourself.
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