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The IF-8500 CNC Drilling Machine has been developed within the highest technology, to solve your drilling problems in wood boards, allowing you to get the best value for money additionally to a great finishing adding more value to the furniture.
✓ Leave enough space around the machine and a good lighting in the workshop. ✓ When changing the tools or when performing a maintenance job, the machine must always be disconnected INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
10mm – 3/8” 15mm – 9/16” 58mm – 2 ¼” 4mm – 3/16” Rotation limit equal or superior to 5500rpm; To be adequate to the type of material to be cut (wood boards and similar). INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
✓ Only use sharpened drills, cutters and blades and in perfect working conditions; ✓ Keep the cutting tools clean; ✓ Always keep the working area clean, the dust resulting from work can make the floor slippery; INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
✓ Keep your hair away, wear a protection cap if necessary; ✓ Always wear hearing protection; ✓ Always wear protection glasses; Always remember: A minor distraction is enough to cause serious accidents; 1.6.1 – Safety Labels INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Label Indication Indicates the safety rules that must be followed when operating the machine. Risk of crushing, keep hands away. Indicates the use of appropriate clothes. Indicates the use of hearing protection. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Indicates the use of eye protection. Indicates the use of protection shoes. Indicates the use of gloves. Risk of electric shock INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
In case you own more than one equipment of the same model, identify it writing the serial number down on its respective manual on page 2 2. 2 – RECEIVING AND GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE IF-8500 CNC DRILLING MACHINE 2.1 –...
2.2 – Working Area It is recommended that the working area have at least the dimensions indicated in the image below. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
2.5 – Learning about the Touch Screen Interface Item Icon Meaning Page Machine Limits Sistaxis Error Execution Error Head Lock Encoder Air Pressure Emergency INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Shows that the clamp is activated. Shows that the tool is activated. Shows that the head lock is activated. Shows that the door is open. Work Plan Name. Exit Help Maintenance Work Cycles Alarms Stop Working INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Jog – Movement of the machine shafts. Search for programs (through the network or USB) Shows the position of axis A Shows the position of axis Z Shows the position of axis Y Shows the position of axis X INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
Carefully lift the crane without swinging the equipment, then move the machine to its proper place. Fig.06 Fig.07 4.2 - Characteristics of the Installation Area The machine should be positioned where it will be installed. The floor where the machine will be installed should be flat and solid. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
4.3 – Electrical installation Check with your local electric company about the rules for installing this type of equipment. INMES is not responsible for any adjustments the customer has to make to meet the standards required by the local electric company.
Fig. 07. You must install a hose for connection to the 5/16” bore air duct. Fig. 4.4 Attention: The minimum working pressure of the machine must not be less than 6 BAR. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
4.5 – Installation of the Exhaust System The IF-8500 Drilling Machine has two dust extraction outlets, one at the top rear (01) and one at the bottom rear (02) according to Fig.4.5.1, both 4 inches in diameter. Fig.4.5.1 It is mandatory to connect the machine to an efficient exhaust system. The speed at each exit must be 25 m/s.
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220 v 380 v 6.3-10 7-10 EM – 300 3-Phase 4-6.3 4-6.3 If the exhaust has greater power, refer to the manufacturer's manual. For best efficiency we recommend that the piping be as follows: INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
4.6 – Software Installation The IF-8500 Drilling Machine requires a computer with the following requirements for installing the GCad Software that will be used to run the machine programs.
5.1 – Movable Protection of the Drilling Set Access For your safety, the IF-8500 Drilling Machine has a movable protection (01) Fig.5.1.1 which prevents access to the drills, cutters and blade when in operation. To access these tools, see Item 7.4 – Tool Replacement.
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Each time the Emergency Button is pressed, the Emergency Alarm will appear on the Control Panel as shown in Fig.5.2.5. Fig.5.2.5 In the main screen click on the “Alarms” icon as shown in Fig.5.2.6. Fig.5.2.6 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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In the next screen, click on the “Emergency” icon as shown in Fig.5.2.7. Fig.5.2.7 Then click on “Confirm” as shown in Fig.5.2.7. Fig.5.2.7 The next step is to click “Close” as shown in Fig.5.2.8. Fig.5.2.8 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
Press the Reset Button to restart the system. Fig.5.3.2. If the safety devices are working properly, the alarm icon will not appear on the display and you can operate the equipment normally. Fig.5.3.2 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
1 - Make sure that the two Emergency Buttons, items 02 and 06, are not activated; 2 - Turn the Main Switch 05; 3 - Turn Knob 04 clockwise to the On position; 4 - After the display turns on, press the Reset Button 03; INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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2 - Click on “Shut Down”; 2 - Wait for the display to turn off and then turn button 01 off on the Control Panel Fig.6.1.4; 3 – Turn off the Main Switch, Fig.6.1.5; Fig.6.1.3 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
To start a drill job, you must have the Work Schedule. The Work Schedule is created on GCad in your office and can be sent to the machine. The IF-8500 Drilling Machine has four options for inserting programs into the machine: USB Flash Drive, Ethernet cable, Wi-Fi and Barcode Reader.
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Fig.6.2.3. Fig.6.2.3 After connecting the Ethernet cable, on the display, click on the icon shown in Fig.6.2.4, until “File net- work” appears on the display. Fig.6.2.4 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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The machine has an internal antenna for Wi-Fi signal. Fig.6.2.5 ❖ Via Barcode Reader: To use The Barcode Reader to insert drilling programs, use the USB 01 input which is located on the back of the machine as shown in Fig.6.2.6. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Fig.6.3.4. Just click on the name of the program to select it. Fig.6.3.4 When you select the Work Program on the display, you must enter the number of parts that will be drilled as shown in Fig.6.3.5. Fig.6.3.5 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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The operator must check the dimensions of the part to be inserted in the Drilling Machine so that it is as shown by the program on the display. Always check length, height and thickness before starting work. Measuring the piece length Fig.6.3.7 Measuring the piece height Fig.6.3.8 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Measuring the piece thickness Fig.6.3.9 After checking the dimensions of the piece, insert it through the door opening until it touches the stop 01, as shown below: INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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If a piece has holes on both sides, the Drilling Machine will display a warning on the screen for the operator to rotate it. It is important to rotate the piece properly so that the drilling is done correctly. The correct way to rotate the piece is shown in the figure below: INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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When the drilling is done, the piece will be in position to be removed. The exit position of the piece depends on the settings made in the drilling program on the GCad software. The piece can come out on both sides of the machine as shown below: INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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To use the scanner, push the trigger and point the laser at the barcode on the label that is attached to the piece. By doing so, the reader will transfer the drilling program of the piece into the Drilling Machine. Fig.6.3.14 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
WARNING: If a measurement larger than the machine limit is specified, it may damage the equipment Use this button to reference the desired axis. This button triggers the tools. This button activates the clamps. Access to machine settings (Technical Access, not available to the customer). INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Moving the Y axis When moving the “Y” axis, the Drilling Machine will move the drill set up and down as shown in the image below: Use the buttons below to move the “Y” axis INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Moving the A axis When moving the “A” axis, the Drilling Machine will rotate the tool head clockwise and counterclock- wise as shown in the image below: Use the buttons below to move the “A” axis INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
Fig.6.5.4. Fig.6.5.3 Fig.6.5.4 If you no longer want to use the Cycle function, just click on the icon to turn it off. This way it will be disabled. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
Unclip the plastic shield from the filter by pulling at the top as shown in Fig.7.1. Fig.7.1 Then remove the filter as shown in Fig.7.2. Fig.7.2 To clean the filter, use compressed air as shown in Fig.7.3. Fig.7.3 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
It is recommended to periodically clean the Axis Y Link Chain. Do this along the entire length of the chain. To clean the chain links, use compressed air as shown in Fig 7.6. Fig.7.6 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
Try to keep both the top and bottom of the head cylinder and head lock plate clean. To clean the cylinder head cylinder and lock plate use compressed air in the areas shown in Fig 7.8 and Fig 7.9. Fig.7.8 Fig.7.9 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
After loosening the screws, remove the guard plate and identify the Axis X Linear Guide and Gear Rack shown in Fig 7.11 Fig.7.11 To clean the Linear Guide and the Gear Rack, use compressed air as shown in Fig. 7.12 and 7.13. Fig.7.12 Fig.7.13 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
Grease and Lubricant Chart Where Machine Grease/Oil Suggested apply? Ipiranga Shell Petrobrás Texaco Castrol Esso Mobil Drilling Linear LUBRAX TRUSLIDE TONNA GUIATEX MAGNA FEBIS VACTRA Machine Guide IND. FX CF 220 K 220 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
2 – Open the door; 3 – Push the Drilling Set all the way up, as shown in Fig.7.17; 4 - Then push the Drilling Set forward, as shown in Fig.7.18; Fig.7.17 Fig.7.18 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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8 – After completing the chain lubrication, put the protection plate back in place with the screws 01 Fig.7.19; 9 – Close the door; 10 – To turn the machine on again, follow the steps described in item 6.1 – Turning the Machine on and off; INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
To replace a tool, proceed as follows: On the home screen of the command panel, click the Maintenance icon as shown in Fig.7.23. Fig.7.23 In the next screen, click on the “Tools” icon as shown in Fig.7.24: Fig.7.24 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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The next step is to loosen (not remove) the screw that secures the tool to the head. To do so, use a 2.5mm Allen wrench (01) as shown in Fig.7.26. Fig.7.26 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Fig.7.30. This measurement should be inserted in the GCad tool settings (See GCad Manual). Fig.7.30 Once you have measured the tool size, close the door and go to the control panel. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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On the control panel, disengage the Emergency Button that was previously pressed, Fig.7.31. Fig.7.31 On the display click on the “Alarms” icon as shown in Fig.7.32. Fig.7.32 In the next screen, click on the “Emergency” icon as shown in Fig.7.33. Fig.7.33 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Back to the Main Screen, now click on the “Refer” icon as shown in Fig.7.36; Fig.7.35 Fig.7.36 Then press the Reset Button on the control panel to get the machine ready for work. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Then use a 5mm Allen wrench (01) to loosen the screw that retains the blade nut, and with a special wrench (02) retain the blade nut to perform the procedure as shown in Fig.7.39. Fig.7.39 After loosening, remove both bolt and nut and replace the blade. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Fig.7.44. When the assembly is driven forward the valve adjustment is ready. Fig.7.43 Fig.7.44 The next step is closing the door. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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On the display click on the “Alarms” icon as shown Fig.7.46. Fig.7.46 In the next screen, click on the “Emergency” icon as shown in Fig.7.47. Fig.7.47 Then click on “Confirm” as shown in Fig.7.48. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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The next step is to click “Close” as shown in Fig.7.49. Back to the Main Screen, now click on the “Refer” icon as shown in Fig.7.50. Fig.7.49 Fig.7.50 After referencing is complete, the Drilling Machine will be ready for use. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
4 – Check belt tension. In order for the belt to be optimally tensioned, use your fingers to press the central part of the belt, observing if there is a maximum flexing of 8mm, as shown in Fig.7.52. Fig.7.52 INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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9 – To turn the machine on again, follow the steps described in item 6.1 – Turning the Machine on and off. Before performing any maintenance on the machine, turn off the motor and disconnect the machine from the mains. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
Be sure that the work procedure is OK. If you find any failure or risk to work, inform your su- Emergency Button activated. perior until the risk is completely eliminated before unlocking the Emergency Button. Inverter problem Contact a Technical Assistant. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Verify that the thickness of the First stroke to remove melanin is piece matches the thickness not being done properly. inserted on the GCad. Contact an INMES Technical Incorrect blade calibration. Assistant. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Mains voltage above or below the distributor and request an analysis locks in one position and no limits specified by ANEEL. and possible adjustment of the longer responds to commands. power grid. If the problem INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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Wi-Fi) is working properly. in GCad: “Error trying to write g Contact an INMES Technical code file”. Incorrect file save location. Assistant. *First ensure that there are no electrical system/motor failures. INMES Industrial LTDA. – IF-8500 Drilling Machine...
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