IEMCA Smart 320 Tp Manual For Use And Maintenance

IEMCA Smart 320 Tp Manual For Use And Maintenance

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AUTOMATIC BAR FEEDER
EN
MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPARE PARTS BOOK
SCHEMATICS
EC CONFORMITY DECLARATION FOR MACHINE
SMART 320 Tp
MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
Rel. 1
Date
S/N
COMPILER:
ON APPROVAL:
ATTACHMENTS LIST
21/04/2008
Cod.
Bosi Andrea
Ghinassi Andrea
401005430

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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC BAR FEEDER ATTACHMENTS LIST MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPARE PARTS BOOK SCHEMATICS EC CONFORMITY DECLARATION FOR MACHINE SMART 320 Tp MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Rel. 1 Date 21/04/2008 Cod. 401005430 COMPILER: Bosi Andrea ON APPROVAL:...
  • Page 3 MANUFACTURER: IEMCA division of IGMI S.p.A. ADDRESS: Via Granarolo, 167 - 48018 Faenza (RA) - ITALY Tel. 0546/698000 - Fax. 0546/46338 - 0546/46224 TLX 550879 TYPE OF DOCUMENT: MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCT: AUTOMATIC BAR FEEDER MODEL: SMART 320 Tp IEMCA S.p.A.
  • Page 5 GENERAL INFORMATION SMART320 TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 SAFETY – GENERAL INFORMATION SMART320 HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 USE AND OPERATION SMART320 BAR FEEDER MAINTENANCE SMART320 TROUBLES – CAUSES - SOLUTIONS SMART320 PART REPLACEMENT SMART320 GUIDE CHANNELS-BAR PUSHER-REVOLVING TIPS SMART320 COLLETS SMART320...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION SMART320 INDEX WARRANTY CONDITIONS..................2 PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL..................3 MANUFACTURER AND BAR FEEDER IDENTIFICATION..........4 ASSISTANCE REQUEST ....................5 ATTACHMENT LIST ....................5 1 - Pag. 1 / 6...
  • Page 8: Warranty Conditions

    The warranty shall begin from the date on the “Installation Certificate” duly filled in and signed. The document must be sent by mail to: TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT IEMCA division of IGMI spa 48018 Faenza (Ra) ITALY - Via Granarolo, 167 1 - Pag. 2 / 6...
  • Page 9: Purpose Of The Manual

    INFORMATION: The data included in this publication are only given as an example. IEMCA can apply changes in the model described in this publication at any time for any technical or business reason. Contact IEMCA service department for further information.
  • Page 10: Manufacturer And Bar Feeder Identification

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION SMART320 MANUFACTURER AND BAR FEEDER IDENTIFICATION A Manufacturer identification. B EC mark of conformity. C Year of manufacture. D Bar feeder model. E Serial number. G Mains frequency. H Power consumption. M Supply voltage. N Bar feeder weight. P Pneumatic system pressure.
  • Page 11: Assistance Request

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION SMART320 ASSISTANCE REQUEST Whenever necessary, please apply to one of the centres shown in the "LIST OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES". INFORMATION: when requesting technical assistance for the bar feeder, always specify the data shown on the identification plate. ATTACHMENT LIST •...
  • Page 12 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION SMART320 1 - Pag. 6 / 6...
  • Page 13 2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 INDEX BAR FEEDER GENERAL DESCRIPTION...............2 OPERATING CYCLE ....................4 SAFETY DEVICES .....................7 SAFETY PLATES - LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ............9 VERSION DESCRIPTION ..................10 TECHNICAL DATA ....................11 2.6.1 Noise levels ......................15 ACCESSORIES - FOREWORD...................16 2.7.1 Anti-vibration device - Description ................16 DEVICE FOR SLIDING HEADSTOCK LATHES - FOREWORD ........17 2.8.1 Bar/headstock synchronizing device - Description.............17...
  • Page 14: Bar Feeder General Description

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 BAR FEEDER GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SMART automatic bar feeder is used in the machine-tool industry and in particular, for automatic lathe feeding. It is particularly suitable for feeding fixed or sliding headstock lathes, numerical control or cam lathes. The operating cycle is controlled by a PLC, integrated in the electrical control panel, which is able to communicate with the lathe control system.
  • Page 15 2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 B SOLENOID VALVE UNIT; sends signals to the pneumatic components. C BAR POSITIONING DEVICE; allows finding the bar aligning position on the magazine rack. D MAGAZINE; stores the bars. E LUBRICATION PUMP; delivers oil to the guide channels. F REMNANT RECOVERY BOX;...
  • Page 16: Operating Cycle

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 OPERATING CYCLE In the automatic operation mode, bar feeder movements are controlled in the sequence described below: The bar pusher (A) feeds bar (B) in the lathe, by following lathe pulses, until bar end. The bar pusher (A) and remnant (C) are in their forwards limit stop position.
  • Page 17 2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 Clamps (D) close again to perform remnant (C) extraction check. If the remnant is still inserted in the bar pusher collet, the bar feeder stops; otherwise, it continues its cycle. Upper guides (H) open together with bar pusher (A);...
  • Page 18 2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 When the first feeding carriage (M) completes its stroke, the required space has been created for bar pusher insertion. The first feeding carriage performs the return stroke. The upper guides (H) are closed; the bar-pusher (A) is positioned along the spindle axis.
  • Page 19: Safety Devices

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 SAFETY DEVICES A EMERGENCY BUTTON; when pressed, all bar feeder and lathe functions are stopped in an emergency condition. C INTERLOCKED SLIDING GUARD: linked to microswitch C1. according to the cycle setting, its functions are: manual cycle;...
  • Page 20 2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 D FIXED GUARD: is made of transparent material to allow visual inspection of the bar magazine area. H REMNANT RECOVERY BOX: it also acts as a fixed guard to prevent accidental access to moving parts. M MAIN SWITCH: disconnects the electric power supply during the operations in the electrical control panel and during the bar feeder inactivity periods.
  • Page 21: Safety Plates - Location And Description

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 SAFETY PLATES - LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION A Crushing danger of the upper limbs. B Warning; danger of electric contact. C Wear safety gloves and shoes. 2 - Pag. 9 / 20...
  • Page 22: Version Description

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 VERSION DESCRIPTION Maximum and minimum bar length Maximum length Minimum length Model Version mm (ft) mm (ft) 3260 (10,7) 1500 (4,9) SMART 320 4060 (13,3) 1500 (4,9) Maximum bar pusher extension A – Maximum Model Version Version extension (mm)
  • Page 23: Technical Data

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 TECHNICAL DATA 200-400 A18_MUM_02_06_00 Overall dimensions Model Version A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) 3960 1275 SMART 320 4760 1795 2 - Pag. 11 / 20...
  • Page 24 2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 General technical data SMART 320 Round bar size Ø min 3 mm (1/8”) Ø max 20 mm (51/64”) Hexagonal bar size (key socket) min 3 mm (1/8”) max 17 mm (43/64”) Minimum bar length 1500 mm Mod.
  • Page 25 2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 Working axis height Upper screws X (mm) Y (mm) Model position Working axis height Max loading height 835÷875 870÷910 1020 905÷945 1060 940÷980 1100 975÷1015 1140 SMART 320 1010÷1050 1180 1045÷1085 1220 1080÷1120 1260 1115÷1155 1300 1150÷1190 1340...
  • Page 26 2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 SMART320 guide channel lubricating oils. ISO/UNI Brand Name rating Agip Acer 32 Api Cis 32 Energol CS 32 Castrol Magna 32 Chevron Circulating Oil 32 Movixa 32 Esso Nuto 32 Fina Solna 32 IP Hermea 32 CLASSE C Klüber Crucolan 32...
  • Page 27: Noise Levels

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 2.6.1 Noise levels The bar feeder does not cause acoustic noise. The noise occurs when the lathe, to which the bar feeder is connected, is working and the bar is rotating into the bar feeder guide channels. In this case, the noise level depends on the following conditions: •...
  • Page 28: Accessories - Foreword

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 ACCESSORIES - FOREWORD To improve the feeder performance and increase its versatility, the following optional device is available: 2.7.1 Anti-vibration device - Description It is attached to the front part of the bar feeder. Its function its to reduce bar vibrations to a minimum, by keeping the bar centred during rotation thanks to two half bushes (A).
  • Page 29: Device For Sliding Headstock Lathes - Foreword

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 DEVICE FOR SLIDING HEADSTOCK LATHES - FOREWORD This feeder has been designed and manufactured to be coupled to sliding headstock lathes too. To do this, special devices are available which are listed and then described below. 2.8.1 Bar/headstock synchronizing device - Description It is used to connect the bar-pusher (and...
  • Page 30: Telescopic Nose - Description

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 2.8.2 Telescopic nose - Description It is used to optimize bar guiding between the bush holder device and the lathe spindle. IDM - 30215401700 Maximum stroke and overall dimension Maximum stroke Overall dimensions Model A (mm) B (mm) SMART 320 2 - Pag.
  • Page 31: Devices For Cam Lathes - Foreword

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 DEVICES FOR CAM LATHES - FOREWORD This feeder has been designed and manufactured to be coupled to cam lathes too. To do this, special devices are available which are listed and then described below. 2.9.1 Cam box - Description Used to synchronize the feeder and cam lathe movements.
  • Page 32: Camshaft Release Device - Description

    2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SMART320 2.9.2 Camshaft release device - Description Used to release and engage the camshaft during bar changeover. A radial version and an axial version of this device are available. Radial version Axial version 2 - Pag. 20 / 20...
  • Page 33 3 - SAFETY – GENERAL INFORMATION SMART320 INDEX GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS................2 HANDLING AND INSTALLATION - Safety ..............3 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETUP - Safety................3 USE AND OPERATION - Safety..................4 BAR FEEDER MAINTENANCE - Safety ................4 3 - Pag. 1 / 4...
  • Page 34 Comply strictly with the health and safety regulations at work issued by the relevant authorities in each country. • IEMCA declines any liability whatsoever for injury to persons or damage to property if the relevant safety regulations are disregarded. 3 - Pag. 2 / 4...
  • Page 35 3 - SAFETY – GENERAL INFORMATION SMART320 HANDLING AND INSTALLATION - Safety • The bar feeder must be handled using suitable means and methods only. • People must not stand or transit underneath a suspended load, or within the range of action of the crane, lift truck or other suitable lifting and transport means.
  • Page 36 • Keep drain oil in suitable containers and deliver it to companies specialized in the storage and disposal of polluting waste products. • Avoid environmental pollution. • Use original IEMCA spare parts only. 3 - Pag. 4 / 4...
  • Page 37 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 INDEX PACKAGING ......................3 LIFTING ......................3 INSTALLATION AREA - FEATURES ..............5 BAR FEEDER - INSTALLATION ................6 4.4.1 Backing plates and support feet - Installation.............6 4.4.2 Height - Adjustment ....................6 4.4.3 Preliminary positioning .....................7 4.4.4 Sleeve - Installation ....................8 4.4.5 Levelling and alignment....................9 4.4.6...
  • Page 38 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 PNEUMATIC CONNECTION ................23 4.9.1 Pneumatic system - Main components ..............23 4.9.2 BAR FEEDER HANDLING WITHOUT POWER SUPPLY ..........24 4.10 SOFTWARE PARAMETERIZATION ..............25 4 - Pag. 2 / 26...
  • Page 39 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 PACKAGING There are three possible bar feeder packaging: A WITHOUT PACKAGING. B WITH PALLET: the bar feeder is placed on a pallet and wrapped with protective film. C WITH CRATE: the bar feeder is contained in a crate and wrapped with protective film. LIFTING DANGER - WARNING: handling and lifting operations should be carried out with suitable equipment...
  • Page 40 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 LIFTING WITH NO PACKAGING • Insert the four eyebolts into the external plates of the bar feeder foot, in the positions shown in the picture. • Use a hook type lifting device of suitable capacity.
  • Page 41 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 INSTALLATION AREA - FEATURES The floor should be stable and levelled to guarantee good fastening to the ground. Provide an area of suitable dimensions according to the type of bar feeder used. The areas (D) (work area), (E) (bar feeding area) and (F) (remnant discharge area) should be properly delimited to prevent collisions between the operator and any handling equipment or transport vehicles travelling near the bar feeder.
  • Page 42 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 BAR FEEDER - INSTALLATION Before carrying out the bar feeder installation, check the lathe stability; make sure that it is firmly fixed to the ground and that the spindle axis is perfectly in horizontal position. 4.4.1 Backing plates and support feet - Installation •...
  • Page 43 In fixed headstock lathes, its stroke can be reduced to 100 mm to allow the feeder to be brought as close as possible to the lathe; contact IEMCA After-sales Service for more information. 4 - Pag. 7 / 26...
  • Page 44 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 • Roughly adjust the height of the working axis and the alignment with the lathe by turning the screws of the support feed. 4.4.4 Sleeve - Installation • Install the sleeve (A) on the front plate. •...
  • Page 45 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 4.4.5 Levelling and alignment FOREWORD Alignment between the feeder and lathe is the most critical installation phase; therefore, this operation should be carried out by experienced personnel with the greatest accuracy. WARNING – CAUTION: a mistake during the alignment may be the major cause of a bad operation of the bar feeder and of its consequent...
  • Page 46 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 LEVELLING • Check oil levelling by positioning the level crosswise and lengthwise on the supports of the lower guide channel. • Carry out the required modifications by turning the screws (A) on the support feet. 4 - Pag.
  • Page 47 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 ALIGNMENT • Insert the (supplied) crank in the intermediate drive shaft and move the bar-pusher to its backwards limit stop. • Connect the pneumatic system to the power supply. • Open the upper guide channels by pressing the manual key on the solenoid valve for guide channel opening/closing or, in case the bar feeder is also connected to the power...
  • Page 48 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 • check with a sliding caliper, the alignment near bushing (C) and spindle (D); use a tolerance of ± 0.15 mm in the four directions. • prepare a perfectly straight ground bar, with an external diameter equal to the maximum spindle bar passage and with a length equal to the double coupling distance (see (B) in the “Preliminary Positioning”...
  • Page 49 Wherever possible, the feeder should be fastened to the lathe through the suitable coupling unit according to lathe make and type. The figure shows a general example of fastening; contact IEMCA service department for more information. 4 - Pag. 13 / 26...
  • Page 50 Bar/headstock synchronizing device • Remove the upper guard. INFORMATION: the figure shows a general example of installation; contact IEMCA service department for more information. • Loosen screw (A). • Install the bar (B) and tie-rod (C) and make sure that the headstock (D) can run freely throughout its stroke together with shaft (E).
  • Page 51 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 4.5.2 Telescopic nose - Installation If the feeder is equipped with a telescopic nose, proceed as described below. • Remove the fixed sleeve that had been installed to obtain alignment between the feeder and the lathe.
  • Page 52 DEVICES FOR CAM LATHES - INSTALLATION 4.6.1 Cam box INFORMATION: the figure shows a general example of installation; contact IEMCA service department for more information. • Install the sleeve (A) on the lathe camshaft (B). • Connect the shaft (C) to the sleeve through the pin (D).
  • Page 53 SMART320 4.6.2 Camshaft release device INFORMATION: the figures show a general example of installation; contact IEMCA service department for more information. Radial version • Mount the articulation (A) in the flange (B). • Mount the joint (C) in the articulation (D) and in the lathe control (E).
  • Page 54 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 Axial version • Drill and thread the lathe housing to fix the transmission unit (F) and assemble the disk (G) in the control (H). • Insert the shaft (L) in the joint (M) and lock it with a pin;...
  • Page 55 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 LUBRICATION OIL - FILLING WARNING – CAUTION: wear personal protections according to the regulations in force. • Open the rear base door and pour oil into the tank. • Check the level by means of the indicator (A). See §...
  • Page 56 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DANGER - WARNING: this type of operation should only be entrusted to skilled personnel with precise technical competence and specific abilities to comply with the applicable standards and regulations in force. DANGER - WARNING: the feeder must be electrically connected to the lathe, which in turn must be electrically connected to the plant wiring system in compliance with the applicable regulations in force.
  • Page 57 DANGER-WARNING The bar feeder safety depends on these connections, therefore IEMCA is not responsible for any possible damage to persons or things, caused by improper use of the above mentioned signals.
  • Page 58 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 4.8.3 FUNCTION SIGNALS The bar feeder can send and receive all the signals which are necessary to its correct operation. These signals are managed by a PLC, and can be grouped into: inputs (signals from lathe to bar feeder) and outputs (signals from bar feeder to lathe).
  • Page 59 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 PNEUMATIC CONNECTION • Connect the pipe of the pneumatic system to the coupling (D) 1/4"Gas. Install an upstream 3-way cock to perform the sectioning and the pressure release. With knob (E), adjust the pressure at 6 bar.
  • Page 60 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 4.9.2 BAR FEEDER HANDLING WITHOUT POWER SUPPLY A18_MUM_04_03_01 Without power supply or in case of an emergency it is possible to move the pneumatic units using the solenoid valves manually: By means of a small screwdriver press button (A) to position 1. With the same tool press button B, located on each solenoid valve, to move the unit.
  • Page 61 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 4.10 SOFTWARE PARAMETERIZATION The bar feeder software should be correctly parameterized according to the working needs and the lathe type. For further information on how to carry out this operation, check the "Keyboard instruction manual".
  • Page 62 4 - HANDLING AND INSTALLATION SMART320 4 - Pag. 26 / 26...
  • Page 63 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 INDEX ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP - FOREWORD ............2 GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS - FOREWORD ..............2 5.2.1 Feeding chain - Adjustment ..................2 5.2.2 Pressure switch - Adjustment..................3 SET-UP ACCORDING TO THE BAR TO BE MACHINED ..........4 5.3.1 Guide channels, half-bushings, bar pusher and collet - Replacement ......7 5.3.2 Bar guide plates - Adjustment.................13 5.3.3...
  • Page 64 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP - FOREWORD DANGER - WARNING: do not perform any adjustment when the bar feeder is running unless expressly requested in the manual. In addition to normal adjustments throughout its service life, this bar feeder also needs set-up according to the type of operation.
  • Page 65 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 5.2.2 Pressure switch - Adjustment After unscrewing the glass protection, the pressure switch can be properly adjusted by turning the special adjusting screw (G). Proper setting is 4.5 bar (0.45 MPa). WARNING – CAUTION: Do not further turn counterclockwise when the green pointer is on 0, as this may cause damage to the pressure...
  • Page 66 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 SET-UP ACCORDING TO THE BAR TO BE MACHINED According to the "new" diameter of the bar to be machined, a few or several operations must be carried out based on the diameter of the previously machined bar. The table “SMART 320 V-shaped bush diameter”...
  • Page 67 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 Guide channel, bar pusher, bar and pipe diameters SMART 320. Guide Bar diameter (mm) Bar lathe Bar pusher Revolving Pipe max channels passage diameter tip diameter diameter diameter (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (*) (mm) 3 (1/8”) 7 (9/32”) (7/32”)
  • Page 68 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 INFORMATION: the bar feeder is usually supplied with a bar pusher whose diameter is equal to the spindle drawbar hole of the lathe. Sometimes, in order to ensure the best working conditions, the use of a bar pusher with a smaller diameter may be necessary.
  • Page 69 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 5.3.1 Guide channels, half-bushings, bar pusher and collet - Replacement • When the magazine is empty (no bars) set the bar feeder to manual mode • Press on the keyboard or use the crank so as to bring the bar pusher to its back limit stop.
  • Page 70 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 Three types of first feeding flag are available: one for diameters from 8 to 11mm, the second for diameters from 13 to 17mm and the third for diameters from 21 to 24 mm. Replacement should be carried out as follows: •...
  • Page 71 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 • Replace the bar pusher supports. Fixed nose Remove the nose as follows: • Remove the oil recovery device (B) and sleeve (A). Telescopic nose • Remove the sleeve (C). 5 - Pag. 9 / 20...
  • Page 72 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 Adjust the front half-bushes as follows: • Press the manual control on the solenoid valve for bush opening/closing to close the half- bushes. • Now turn the knob either way to reach the diameter of the bar: make sure the bar can slide freely.
  • Page 73 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 TELESCOPIC NOSE (STROKE 120/160) When replacing the telescopic nose, it is not necessary to change completely the unit, but only some parts supplied with the spare parts kit. • Remove the sleeve from its housing. •...
  • Page 74 Choose the right collet for the bar; refer to the "GUIDE CHANNELS - BAR PUSHERS - REVOLVING TIPS - COLLETS" selection chapter. INFORMATION: contact IEMCA service department for further information. Legend: 4 Quick coupling collet for bars 5 - Pag. 12 / 20...
  • Page 75 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 5.3.2 Bar guide plates - Adjustment Preliminary procedure • Remove the upper guard. • Close the upper guide channel by pressing on the keyboard (before the guard opening) or the key on the solenoid valve for guide channel opening/closing.
  • Page 76 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 • Make sure that a little clearance is left between the plate and the bars. • Tighten the screws (A) on all plates. 5 - Pag. 14 / 20...
  • Page 77 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 5.3.3 BAR PUSHER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING - CAUTION Do not absolutely perform the following procedure with a bar in the bar pusher collet! The replacement of the bar pusher, for a working cycle change or maintenance, may be performed as follows: bring the bar pusher in manual mode , with close guide channels;...
  • Page 78 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 Close the bar feeder guard, restore the start button and enter the manual mode Restore the working cycle of the bar feeder. 5 - Pag. 16 / 20...
  • Page 79 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 CAM BOX - TIMING If the feeder is equipped with a cam box, each cam should be timed to its own microswitch. The timing procedure is as follows. MICROSWITCH FUNCTION S90 - Bar feed enabling signal It controls the bar feeding motor start/stop.
  • Page 80 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 CAM TIMING LATHE CAM COMPLETE CYCLE PHASE HEADSTOCK PHASE COLLET LATHE BAR FEEDER CAM COMPLETE CYCLE PHASE MICROSWITCH PHASE MICROSWITCH PHASE MICROSWITCH A STROKE CLOSED B FEEDING OPEN C FORWARD STOP CLOSED D RETURN DISABLED E BACKWARD STOP DISABLED...
  • Page 81 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 Microswitches “S90” and “S91” • Rotate manually shaft (A) up to a distance of 10° approx. from the collet opening, then “S90” microswitch cam until wheel (B) is released. • Turn shaft (A) until the collet opens. •...
  • Page 82 5 - ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP SMART320 Microswitch “S92” • Rotate manually shaft (A) until the headstock starts its return stroke with closed collet. • Release the "S92" microswitch wheel. • Continue rotation until the headstock has completed its return stroke. •...
  • Page 83 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 INDEX CONTROL DESCRIPTION ..................2 KEYBOARD CONTROL DESCRIPTION.................5 LIGHT INDICATOR DESCRIPTION ................8 BARS TO BE MACHINED - FEATURES AND PREPARATION ..........8 6.4.1 BARS TO BE MACHINED – LOADED BARS..............9 6.4.2 BARS TO BE MACHINED - PIPES ................9 6.4.3 BAR STRAIGHTNESS - Measurement ...............10 BAR FEEDER SET-UP AND AUTOMATIC CYCLE START..........12...
  • Page 84 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 CONTROL DESCRIPTION INFORMATION: From the keyboard it is possible to start the bar feeder in automatic mode, even when lathe 'MAN/AUT' signal is in Manual mode. INFORMATION: When the bar feeder is in Automatic mode, the bar feeding is possible only when the Lathe ‘MAN/AUT' signal is in Automatic mode.
  • Page 85 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 The illustration shows the position of the electrical controls and the keyboard controls. 1 MAIN SWITCH: turns the power supply on and off. Position 0 (OFF) the machine is not powered. Position I (ON) the machine is powered. 2 BAR FEEDER START BUTTON (green light): press the button to start the bar feeder and hold it down until the button lights up.
  • Page 86 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6 EMERGENCY STOP PUSH-BUTTON: stops the bar feeder in case of emergency. For restart release the push-button manually. 7 KEYBOARD: display and main controls. 6 - Pag. 4 / 22...
  • Page 87 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 KEYBOARD CONTROL DESCRIPTION 1 Start buttons: opposite buttons enabling the keys for some functions. Press both buttons and simultaneously the button corresponding to the desired function. 2 Selects the automatic function. It stops the bar feeder: for restart, manually release the push-button.
  • Page 88 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 10 Multifunction Sets the numerical value. Turns on/off the oil pump. Press to turn on the pump and press again to turn it off. 11 Multifunction Sets the numerical value. Loads the program from the PLC (entering default values in the parameters) 12 Multifunction Moves the bar pusher fast in manual mode.
  • Page 89 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 16 Multifunction Opens the guide channels in manual mode. Sets the numerical value. 17 Multifunction Moves the bar pusher fast in manual mode. Sets the numerical value. 18 Multifunction Calibrates the carriage displacement motor. Axis calibration procedure description.
  • Page 90 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 LIGHT INDICATOR DESCRIPTION Green light (OPT): signals that the bar feeder is working in automatic mode. Red light (OPT): signals that the bar feeder is in stopping conditions, or that it is working in manual mode.
  • Page 91 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6.4.1 BARS TO BE MACHINED – LOADED BARS Make sure that there is no rag on the fore end, which might hinder the lathe collet entering. The bar rear end must be chamfered as indicated in the figure.
  • Page 92 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6.4.3 BAR STRAIGHTNESS - Measurement The bar vibrations are partially due to the state of the bar itself: if the bar is not perfectly straight, it can cause vibrations. Round bars As stated also in the UNI-10233/2 regulation, the bar straightness can be measured by positioning the bar on two V-supports and controlling its straightness.
  • Page 93 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 Hexagonal, square and section bars With shaped bars, insert some bushings on the bar to be controlled. Position 2 bushings on both V-supports. In that case, the measurement can be carried out as shown in the figure. Rotate the bar on itself and carry out the measurement on a bushing external to both V- supports.
  • Page 94 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 BAR FEEDER SET-UP AND AUTOMATIC CYCLE START The following list is a sequence of feeder set-up and automatic cycle start operations required if the feeder has to be started up for the first time. •...
  • Page 95 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6.5.1 Bar magazine - Filling WARNING – CAUTION: do not manually lift loads with weights exceeding those foreseen applicable regulations force; necessary use a suitable lifting device. WARNING – CAUTION: wear personal protections according to the regulations in force.
  • Page 96 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6.5.2 Lubrication oil - Flow adjustment Oil flow in the guides is automatically controlled during the feeder automatic cycle. The pump is started when the bar feeder has completed the bar change and stops when the bar pusher approaches the bush holder device.
  • Page 97 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6.5.3 Automatic cycle start • Power the lathe on. • Turn the main switch to position I (ON). • Press to start the bar feeder. • Press , to select the manual mode. • If the bar pusher has been moved while power supply was disconnected, the bar feeder zero setting should be performed when turning the...
  • Page 98 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 WARNING – CAUTION: keep hands out of remnant drop area after the remnant box has been pulled off. WARNING – CAUTION: wear personal protections according to the regulations in force. Place the box back under the remnant outlet. 6 - Pag.
  • Page 99 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6.5.4 Guide channel opening/closing procedure The following instructions concern guide channel opening and closing in the manual function. OPENING PROCEDURE By pressing with upper guide channels closed, the display will show: To open the guide channels follow the instructions at 4 Use the STEP by STEP mode paragraph 6.4.5: step by step cycle performing...
  • Page 100 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6.5.5 Mode of performing a cycle in the STEP BY STEP function Foreword This mode may be used for many reasons, as for instance: • to open the guide channels; • to check a complete bar change cycle; •...
  • Page 101 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 BAR FEEDER STOP BAR FEEDER EMERGENCY STOP WARNING – CAUTION: if the emergency stop is activated whilst the lathe is working, before restarting the working cycle, check that no dangerous conditions have been created due to the sudden stop.
  • Page 102 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 AXIS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Foreword: This procedure is aimed at optimizing the movements of the bar feeder axis. This procedure should not be performed daily but rather occasionally (recommended time: once a month) to compensate any wear of the mechanical feeding units that could alter the AXIS control operations.
  • Page 103 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 MACHINING CHANGE - QUICK GUIDE This paragraph aims at providing the operator with a quick guide of the operations to carry out in order to perform the machining change. In some cases, this can imply the guide channel change.
  • Page 104 6 - USE AND OPERATION SMART320 6.8.2 Machining type change without guide change • Replace the collet (“Guide channels, half-bushes, bar pusher and collet – Replacement”, Chap.5) adjust the half-bushes; • Adjust the bar guide plates ("Bar guide plates - Adjustment", Chap 5). •...
  • Page 105 7 - BAR FEEDER MAINTENANCE SMART320 INDEX MAINTENANCE – GENERAL RULES ..............2 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ................3 7.2.1 Revolving tip and collet - Check ................3 7.2.2 Lubricating oil - Level check..................4 7.2.3 Lubricating oil - Change....................5 7.2.4 Air filter unit - Check ....................5 7 - Pag.
  • Page 106 7 - BAR FEEDER MAINTENANCE SMART320 MAINTENANCE – GENERAL RULES DANGER - WARNING: carry out the cleaning and maintenance operations when the bar feeder is off. Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential to ensure a correct operation and a long bar feeder service life.
  • Page 107 7 - BAR FEEDER MAINTENANCE SMART320 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Scheduled maintenance Frequency Operation to be Hours Machine section Periodic Every carried out Cycles ally year 1250 2500 Revolving tip and collet Wear check • Half-bushes Wear check • Oil level check •...
  • Page 108 7 - BAR FEEDER MAINTENANCE SMART320 7.2.2 Lubricating oil - Level check WARNING – CAUTION: wear personal protections according to the regulations in force. • Wait until the bar feeder has been off for at least 6 hours. • Check the level by means of the indicator (A). Open the rear base door and pour oil into the machine to top up.
  • Page 109 7 - BAR FEEDER MAINTENANCE SMART320 7.2.3 Lubricating oil - Change WARNING – CAUTION: wear personal protections according to the regulations in force. INFORMATION: keep drain oil in suitable containers and deliver it to companies specialized in the storage and disposal of polluting waste products. Avoid environmental pollution.
  • Page 110 7 - BAR FEEDER MAINTENANCE SMART320 7 - Pag. 6 / 6...
  • Page 111 8 - TROUBLES – CAUSES - SOLUTIONS SMART320 INDEX GENERAL FAILURES ..................2 BAR MAGAZINE – Failures .................2 FEEDING INTO COLLET – Failures ..............3 BAR FEEDING - Failures ..................3 8 - Pag. 1 / 4...
  • Page 112 8 - TROUBLES – CAUSES - SOLUTIONS SMART320 GENERAL FAILURES TROUBLES CAUSES SOLUTIONS [MOD20] Check the electrical connection. Open guard. Close the guard. The bar feeder cannot start Emergency devices on. Disable the emergency devices. Motor thermal circuit breaker Reset the motor thermal circuit burnt.
  • Page 113 8 - TROUBLES – CAUSES - SOLUTIONS SMART320 FEEDING INTO COLLET – Failures TROUBLES CAUSES SOLUTIONS Collet diameter is not suitable Replace the collet The bar fails to enter into the for bar diameter collet Excessive rag on bar fore end Eliminate rag on bars before loading BAR FEEDING - Failures TROUBLES CAUSES...
  • Page 114 8 - TROUBLES – CAUSES - SOLUTIONS SMART320 8 - Pag. 4 / 4...
  • Page 115 9 - PART REPLACEMENT SMART320 INDEX FEEDING CHAIN – REPLACEMENT ..............2 KEYBOARD BATTERY – REPLACEMENT ...............2 PLC BATTERY – REPLACEMENT ................4 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS ................5 Machine dismantling ..................5 9 - Pag. 1 / 6...
  • Page 116 9 - PART REPLACEMENT SMART320 FEEDING CHAIN – REPLACEMENT The replacement of the feeding chain is a very complex operation; contact IEMCA service department. KEYBOARD BATTERY – REPLACEMENT Replace the battery every year, or when the following message appears on the display "KEYBOARD BATTERY EXHAUSTED":...
  • Page 117 9 - PART REPLACEMENT SMART320 • Remove battery A from its housing. • Insert the new battery (DURACELL DL2430 type). DANGER - WARNING: danger of battery explosion if the battery is mounted with inverted polarity. • Reassemble the two half-shells and screw the six screws. •...
  • Page 118 9 - PART REPLACEMENT SMART320 PLC BATTERY – REPLACEMENT Replace the battery every year, or when the following message appears on the display: "PLC battery exhausted" PLC BATTERY EXHAUSTED INFORMATION: when this message is displayed, the battery should be replaced within one day, otherwise, the "PLC/NC Software"...
  • Page 119 9 - PART REPLACEMENT SMART320 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS The parts subject to wear or easily breakable parts are listed below (for a period of two years, normal use of the bar feeder). For spare parts, please contact our Customer Service. Model Name Features...
  • Page 120 9 - PART REPLACEMENT SMART320 9 - Pag. 6 / 6...
  • Page 121 10 - GUIDE CHANNELS-BAR PUSHER-REVOLVING TIPS SMART320 INDEX 10.1 GUIDE CHANNELS AND BAR PUSHER - TABLE ............2 10.2 REVOLVING TIP - TABLE ..................4 10.3 Revolving Tips øGR 7.5÷8.5 - Table ................6 10.4 Revolving tips øGR 12÷27 - Table ................7 10 - Pag. 1 / 8...
  • Page 122 10 - GUIDE CHANNELS-BAR PUSHER-REVOLVING TIPS SMART320 10.1 GUIDE CHANNELS AND BAR PUSHER - TABLE The choice of the guide channels and the bar pusher must be made according to the diameter of the bar to be machined. The bar feeder is usually supplied with a bar pusher whose diameter is equal to the maximum bar passage of the lathe.
  • Page 123 10 - GUIDE CHANNELS-BAR PUSHER-REVOLVING TIPS SMART320 WARNING – CAUTION: the application field of the collets for machining specific bar diameters in the guide channels are indicated in the table in paragraph "SETUP ACCORDING TO THE BAR TO BE MACHINED", Chap.5. A bar diameter approximately 5 mm smaller than the guide channel diameter may cause vibration and failure to the bar feeder.
  • Page 124 10 - GUIDE CHANNELS-BAR PUSHER-REVOLVING TIPS SMART320 10.2 REVOLVING TIP - TABLE The choice of the revolving tip depends on the diameter of the guide channel, and bar pusher and on the version of the collet coupling. A Guide channels B Bar pusher C Revolving tip D Collet...
  • Page 125 Revolving tip Collet version – Revolving tip diameter øB diameter øC diameter øGR code (mm) (mm) (mm) (type of coupling) Threaded D73150705 (IEMCA) With quick 10/7 D73150805 coupling pin With quick D71151011 coupling pin With quick 12/10 D71151011 coupling pin D711511211...
  • Page 126 10 - GUIDE CHANNELS-BAR PUSHER-REVOLVING TIPS SMART320 10.3 Revolving Tips øGR 7.5÷8.5 - Table • For collets with threaded coupling (IEMCA) A Collet B See file C See file 001 than 011 D Revolving tip CH*: double-ended fork wrench DIN3110 øGR...
  • Page 127 10 - GUIDE CHANNELS-BAR PUSHER-REVOLVING TIPS SMART320 10.4 Revolving tips øGR 12÷27 - Table • For collets with quick coupling pin A Collet B See the paragraph "Collets for 011 bars" Chap.11 C See the paragraph "Conversion tables 001" and then "Collets for 602P bars" Chap.11 D Ejector E Pipe collet F Revolving tip...
  • Page 128 10 - GUIDE CHANNELS-BAR PUSHER-REVOLVING TIPS SMART320 øGR øF øB øSP øSP1 Revolving tip code (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) D71151011 10.5 D71151211 12.5 D71151511 15.5 18.5 D71151611 16.5 18.5 D71151811 18.5 18.5 D71151911 19.5 18.5 D71152011 20.5...
  • Page 129 11 - COLLETS SMART320 INDEX 11.1 HEXAGONAL BARS (unit of measurement "millimetres") - Table ........2 11.2 SQUARE BARS (unit of measurement "millimetres") - Table ........4 11.3 HEXAGONAL BARS (unit of measurement "inches") - Table.........5 11.4 ROUND BARS - (unit of measurement "inches") - Table..........6 11.5 CONVERSION TABLE Inches/Millimetres ..............7 11.6...
  • Page 130 11 - COLLETS SMART320 CONVERSION TABLES 001 11.1 HEXAGONAL BARS (unit of measurement "millimetres") - Table Before selecting the steel collet, define the internal diameter øA by referring to the table below. ØA ØA Y=Zx1,154 Y=Zx1,154 1.73 32.33 2.31 33.48 33.2 2.89 34.64...
  • Page 131 11 - COLLETS SMART320 Y=Zx1,154 Y=Zx1,154 26.55 26.2 83.08 82.5 27.71 27.5 86.55 28.86 28.5 92.32 91.75 30.02 29.8 98.1 97.5 31.17 11 - Pag. 3 / 18...
  • Page 132 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.2 SQUARE BARS (unit of measurement "millimetres") - Table Before selecting the steel collet, define the internal diameter øA by referring to the table below. ØA ØA Y=Zx1,414 Y=Zx1,414 1.41 28.28 27.5 2.12 31.10 30.5 2.82 32.52 3.53 33.93...
  • Page 133 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.3 HEXAGONAL BARS (unit of measurement "inches") - Table Before selecting the steel collet, define the internal diameter øA by referring to the table below. ØA ØA inches inches inches inches 9/64 1”3/8 39.75 1”9/16 3/16 5.25 13/64 1”7/16...
  • Page 134 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.4 ROUND BARS - (unit of measurement "inches") - Table Before selecting the steel collet, define the internal diameter øA by referring to the table below. ØA ØA ØA inches inches inches 1/32 17/32 13.5 1”1/8 28.5 3/64 35/64...
  • Page 135 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.5 CONVERSION TABLE Inches/Millimetres Inch fraction Inch fraction Millimetres 25,400 0 50,800 0 76,200 0 1/64 0,015 625 0,396 9 25,796 9 51,196 9 76,596 9 1/32 0,031 25 0,793 8 26,193 8 51,593 8 76,993 8 3/64 0,046 875 1,190 6...
  • Page 136 11 - COLLETS SMART320 Inch fraction Inch fraction Millimetres 11/16 0,687 5 17,462 5 42,862 5 68,262 5 93,662 5 45/64 0,703 125 17,859 4 43,259 4 68,659 4 94,059 4 23/32 0,718 75 18,256 2 43,656 2 69,056 2 94,456 2 47/64 0,734 375...
  • Page 137 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.6 COLLET FOR 011 BARS 11.7 COLLET FOR BARS - Table WARNING – CAUTION: the collet external diameter should be at least 0.5 mm smaller than the bar pusher external diameter. INFORMATION: upon specific request, non standard collets with reduced thickness (which are not mentioned in this table) may be supplied as well.
  • Page 138 11 - COLLETS SMART320 Internal diameter (mm) øA External diameter (mm) Diameter (mm) øD øF M5x0,5 M6x0,75 M7x0,75 M8x1 M8x1 M8x1 M8x1 12,5 16,75 M8x1 M10x1 M10x1 11 - Pag. 10 / 18...
  • Page 139 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.8 COLLETS FOR BARS 602P 11.9 COLLET FOR BARS - Table WARNING – CAUTION: the collet external diameter should be at least 0.5 mm smaller than the bar pusher external diameter. INFORMATION: upon specific request, non standard collets with reduced thickness (which are not mentioned in this table) may be supplied as well.
  • Page 140 11 - COLLETS SMART320 Internal diameter (mm) øA External diameter (mm) Diameter (mm) øD øF Ø7 G6 Ø8 G6 Ø11 G6 Ø11 G6 Ø11 G6 Ø14 G6 Ø14 G6 16,5 Ø14 G6 11 - Pag. 12 / 18...
  • Page 141 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.10 BORING COLLETS FOR BARS 601P 11.11 BORING COLLETS FOR SQUARE AND HEXAGONAL BARS - Table INFORMATION: to determine the internal diameter øA do not refer to “001 - Conversion Tables”, but refer directly to the table below. INFORMATION: upon specific request, non standard collets with reduced thickness (which are not mentioned in this table) may be supplied as well.
  • Page 142 11 - COLLETS SMART320 External diameter S square bars (S=E/1,414) S hexagonal bars (S=E/1,154) Diameter (mm) (mm) øF øD M5x0,5 Ø8 G6 Ø11 G6 * 5/16” Ø14 G6 WARNING: the values indicated with * are expressed in inches. 11 - Pag. 14 / 18...
  • Page 143 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.12 EJECTORS 602P..011 11.13 EJECTORS – Guide channels ø13÷23 - Table WARNING – CAUTION: the external diameter of the ejector must be at least 0.5 mm less than the external diameter of the bar pusher. INFORMATION: upon specific request, non standard collets with reduced thickness (which are not mentioned in this table) may be supplied as well.
  • Page 144 11 - COLLETS SMART320 øE øF øD Code no. (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) 602P12011 602P15011 602P16011 27.5 602P18011 602P19011 47.5 602P20011 602P23011 11 - Pag. 16 / 18...
  • Page 145 11 - COLLETS SMART320 11.14 PIPE COLLETS 603P 11.15 PIPE COLLETS - Table WARNING – CAUTION: the collet external diameter should be at least 0.5 mm smaller than the bar pusher external diameter. INFORMATION: For the 603P collets..fitted with a quick coupling, allowing the assembly on the revolving tips, are designed with an oversized length.
  • Page 146 11 - COLLETS SMART320 External diameter (mm) øA External diameter (mm) Diameter (mm) øD øF Ø8 G6 Ø11 G6 15-16 Ø11 G6 11,5 Ø14 G6 11 - Pag. 18 / 18...

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