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Translation of Original Operating Manual Manual Lathe Chucks ROTA-S flex Assembly and Operating Manual...
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Imprint Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Technical changes: We reserve the right to make alterations for the purpose of technical improvement. Document number: 0889139 Version: 06.00 | 14/04/2022 | en...
Handling and jaw change ................... 28 Important notes on the ROTA-S plus or ROTA-S plus 2.0 manual chuck .... 29 Checking the ROTA-S plus or ROTA-S plus 2.0 manual chuck...... 29 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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10 Spare parts ROTA-S flex .................. 32 11 Assembly drawing.................... 33 12 Spare parts ROTA-S plus 2.0 .................. 34 13 Assembly drawing.................... 35 14 Spare parts ROTA-S plus.................. 36 15 Assembly drawing.................... 37 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Non-observance can lead to irreversible injury and even death. CAUTION Dangers for persons! Non-observance can cause minor injuries. CAUTION Material damage! Information about avoiding material damage. WARNING Warning about hand injuries 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
General terms of business Katalogdatenblatt des gekauften Produkts Calculation of the jaw centrifugal forces ("Technology" chapter in the lathe chuck catalog) The above mentioned documents can be downloaded at www.de.schunk.com. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
This product may pose a danger to persons and property if, for example: • It is not used as intended; • It is not installed or maintained properly; 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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The larger the clamping diameter, the difference in the linear • expansion coefficient of the workpiece compared to steel and the temperature range, the greater the loss of clamping force. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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Wear safety gloves. • Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations during • operation of the chuck, especially in connection with machining centers and other technical equipment. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
• Only operate the lathe chuck when all protective equipment has been fitted and is in full working order. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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(clamping force, coefficient of friction, wear characteristics). (For product information about LINOMAX plus, see the "Accessories" chapter of the SCHUNK lathe chuck catalog or contact SCHUNK.) 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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Work must be carried out by qualified specialist personnel with the relevant safety training. Use of special chuck jaws When using special chuck jaws, please observe the following rules: 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Persons in training may be assigned to machines and technical equipment in which a chuck is mounted only if they are under the constant guidance and supervision of qualified specialists. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
When using this product, you must comply with the relevant health and safety at work rules and you must use the required personal safety equipment (minimum: category 2). 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
• Observe the maximum number of clamping cycles • Observe the specified maintenance and lubrication intervals, } 9 [/ 30] Parts touching the workpiece and wear parts are not included in the warranty. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Screws and T-nuts for mounting on the machine table 1 Allan key (up to size 1200 only) 1 Ratchet with adapter 1 Operating Manual ROTA-S flex 1 Operating Manual ROTA-S plus 2.0 or ROTA-S plus 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
The recommended speed is valid for ROTA-S flex with long base jaws and SCHUNK stepped block jaws, hard, type STF. In this the base jaws are inserted flush with outer diameter of the chuck. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Measuring point F / 3 Clamping force per jaw Center of gravity Center of gravity radius Max. jaw center of gravity eccentricity in axial Actuating force direction 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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Technical data ROTA-S flex 550 (with long jaws) ROTA-S flex 700 (with long jaws) ROTA-S flex 1000 (with long jaws) 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Mass of one top jaw [kg] Safety factor for clamping force Mass of chuck jaw set [kg] Safety factor for machining Centrifugal force torque [Nm] Σ Max. clamping force of chuck [N] 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Minimum required clamping force Speed of rotation Reduction in effective clamping force by the magnitude of the total centrifugal force, for gripping from the outside inwards. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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The centrifugal torque of the base jaws M can be found in the table "Chuck data"} 6.1 [/ 18]. The centrifugal torque of the top jaws M is calculated as per: 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
For the centrifugal torque of the top jaw, the following applies: Centrifugal torque for one jaw: The chuck has 3 jaws, the total centrifugal torque is: 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
= 1495 is smaller than the maximum permissible RPM of the chuck n = 3200 (see "Chuck data" } 6.1 table [/ 18]). This calculated RPM may be used. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
6.3, as well as uneven lubricant application. In order to prevent damage resulting from these residual risks, the entire rotor is to be dynamically balanced in accordance with DIN ISO 21940-11. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Risk of injury from mounting screw brass caps (items 9 and 10) being flung out when chuck turns. The mounting screw brass caps (items 9 and 10) must only be applied for stationary use of the chuck. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
If standard jaws are used on the toolholder, the cover (item 4) cannot be mounted. With the ROTA-S flex 1000 size, ensure that the indicator pin is not covered by the cover when screwing on the cover (item 4) -...
8.3 Checking the ROTA-S plus or ROTA-S plus 2.0 manual chuck See the ROTA-S plus or ROTA-S plus 2.0Assembly and Operating Manual contained in the scope of delivery. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
"Handling and jaw change" Unscrew the screws (item 33) and remove the guideway extension (item 4). Screw out the screws (item 33) and undo the ROTA-S flex from the baseplate (item 3), taking it off to the front. For further disassembly and assembly of the chuck, see the ROTA- S plus or ROTA-S plus 2.0 Assembly and Operating Manual.
Before installation, lubricate all individual components with LINOMAX special grease. This cleaning procedure should be performed about every 200 operating hours, depending on the extent of stress on the chuck. 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Flat lens head screw (starting from size 200) Lubrication nipples Compression spring for indicator O-ring Cylindrical pin Eye bolt (starting from size 250) 1 Insert Assembly key 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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Assembly drawing 13 Assembly drawing ROTA-S plus 2.0 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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Lubrication nipple for spindle Lubrication nipple for chuck body Screw DIN EN ISO 4762 (cover) Screw DIN EN ISO 4762 Safety disk (from size ROTA-S plus 500) Compression spring Set-screw 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
Assembly drawing 15 Assembly drawing ROTA-S plus 06.00 | ROTA-S flex | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 0889139...
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