M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support Your new SHOP FOX Mill with Dovetail Column has been specially designed to provide many years of ® trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Identification Figure 1. M1111 Identification. M. Table Locks A. Safety Cap and Drawbar N. Longitudinal Scale B. Fine Feed Knob O. Milling Table C. Headstock Tilt Scale P. Quill Handle Tapping Button D. Main Power Switch Q.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of impor- tance of the safety messages.
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M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column 7. ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROPERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MACHINERY. Make sure operation instructions are safe and clearly understood. 8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Keep all children and visitors a safe distance from the work area.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Additional Safety for Milling Machines READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect. Always consider safety first, before using this machine. as it applies to your individual working Serious personal injury conditions.
"Test Run" portion of this manual. 110V Operation The Model M1111 is designed for a 110V power supply; Figure 2. 5-15 plug and receptacle. however, the motor receives 220V current from the built- in 110V–to–220V power inverter.
Keep machine disconnected from The following is a description of the main components power until instructed otherwise. shipped with the Model M1111. Lay the components out to inventory them. Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the pack- aging materials carefully.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Machine Placement Cleaning Machine • Bench Load: This machine distributes The table and other unpainted parts of your a heavy load in a small footprint. Some machine type are coated with a waxy grease workbenches or tool tables may require...
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Bench Mounting Four leveling feet have been included with your mill. However, for greater safety and better performance, your mill should be bolted to a workbench to provide maxi- mum rigidity and safety. Secured Mounting To mount the mill to the workbench, do these steps: 1.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Test Run and Spindle Break-In The Model M1111 spindle speed can be set from 100–1750 NOTICE RPM. You must follow the proper break-in procedures to ensure the spindle bearings break-in and seat before put- DO NOT leave the area while break-in ting a load on the machine.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowl- edge and skills to operate this machine.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Spindle Height Control Spindle height is changed by unlocking the quill lock Quill Lock Lever and using the down feed handles or the fine feed knob Fine (Figure 9). The digital spindle height readout indicates Feed the spindle height.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Headstock Travel (Z-Axis and Rotation) Headstock height is adjustable in the vertical Z-axis to accept large workpieces. For unique milling operations, Headstock Slide the headstock can be tilted right or left between 0° and Lock Lever 90°.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Drill Chuck To remove the chuck and arbor from the spindle, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT THE MILL FROM POWER! 2. Remove the drawbar safety cap (Figure 16). 3. Lock the quill in place with the quill lock.
4. Using the drawbar hex wrench, loosen the Your Model M1111 features an R-8 spindle taper, drawbar but DO NOT remove it. which gives the freedom to use standard R-8 collets.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Control Panel Emergency Stop Button: Stops the mill. It is vital that you become familiar with the Rotate the button clockwise until it pops power controls before operating the Model M1111 (see Figure 17). back out to reset it.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Calculating Spindle Closely follow the proper cutting speed and Cutting Speeds for High Speed Steel (HSS) proper feed to reduce undue strain on all mov- Cutting Tools ing parts and increase operator safety. Workpiece Material Cutting Speed (sfm) Aluminum &...
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Milling/Drilling Mode Tapping Mode This mill is designed to use most end mills, drill This mill is designed to change spindle direction bits, and face cutters that are 2" in diameter or without stopping the spindle first. The wayed less.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Accessories The following M1111 milling machine accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a cur- rent listing of dealers at: 1-800-545-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.
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". Racks can be bolted to the wall or on the side of a machine for easy access. Figure 24. Clamping kit. The Shop Fox M1091—18-pc. R-8 Boring Head Set The set includes: 2" boring head, 9 carbide tipped boring bars with ⁄...
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column MAINTENANCE One on Each Side Always disconnect power to the machine before performing main- tenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Schedule For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column SERVICE Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop!
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop! Milling Operation and Finish Results...
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Gibs and Backlash During the life of your mill drill, you may have to adjust the gibs and the handwheels to remove any lash or loose- ness that is a result of normal wear. Do not overtighten the gibs or half-nuts, or premature wear will occur.
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M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column To adjust the headstock gibs, do these steps: Upper Gib Screw 1. DISCONNECT THE MILL FROM POWER! 2. Loosen the headstock lock lever (Figure 32). 3. Loosen or tighten the upper and lower gib screws (Figure 32) in an alternating manner to adjust the headstock gib.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Service Lubrication On an annual basis, or every six months under 4. Carefully lift and swing the cabinet assem- heavy use, we recommend that you clean and bly out of the way from the column, and lubricate the headstock leadscrew and gears rest it aside.
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Electrical Components 20 Amp Main Power Inverter Switch Fuse 20 Amp Fuse Figure 35. Main power switch and fuse. Figure 34. Motor power supply circuit board. -30-...
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M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Figure 39. Tachometer electrical. Figure 36. Control panel electrical. Figure 37. Chip guard safety switch. Figure 38. Tapping button slip ring contact. -31-...
M1111 Mill with Dovetail Column Label Placement Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent machine damage or injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before allowing the machine to enter service again.
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Warranty SHOP FOX Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all machinery to be free of defects from workman- ® ship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or acci- dents, lack of maintenance, or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred.
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