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AZIMUTH MACHINERY
T. 450 632 8080 ◦
sales@azimuthpress.com
◦ www.azimuthpress.com
6040 Route 132, Ste-Catherine, Quebec, Canada, J5C 1B6
Presses & Automation – Since 1975
Instruction Manual for AZ1
& AZ2 models
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  • Page 1 AZIMUTH MACHINERY T. 450 632 8080 ◦ sales@azimuthpress.com ◦ www.azimuthpress.com 6040 Route 132, Ste-Catherine, Quebec, Canada, J5C 1B6 Presses & Automation – Since 1975 Instruction Manual for AZ1 & AZ2 models...
  • Page 2 AZIMUTH MACHINERY T. 450 632 8080 ◦ sales@azimuthpress.com ◦ www.azimuthpress.com 6040 Route 132, Ste-Catherine, Quebec, Canada, J5C 1B6 Instruction Manual for AZ1 & AZ2 models...
  • Page 4 The electronically controlled program of Azimuth machines is specially designed for pressing and riveting sheets of various materials. AZIMUTH will not be held liable for damage resulting from improper use. Designated purpose also includes properly observing all instructions in the operation manual, and adherence to inspection and maintenance schedules.
  • Page 5 ◦ www.azimuthpress.com 6040 Route 132, Ste-Catherine, Quebec, Canada, J5C 1B6 7. Manufacturer’s & Supplier’s address Adresse : 6040 QC-132, Sainte-Catherine, QC J5C 1B6 Téléphone : (450) 632-8080 Province : Québec Countray : CANADA SALES@AZIMUTHPRESS.COM https://azimuthpress.com/ Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Dimension of bolster and slide AZ1 ........................7 Bed dimension ..............................8 Specification Table AZ1 (Dimensions, weight) ..................... 9 Counter balance Settings ............................ 11 Rated tonnage graph ............................12 Press layout AZ1..............................13 Press capacity curve AZ2............................. 21 Press layout AZ2..............................
  • Page 7 OILING SYSTEM for counter balance* ......................... 88 PRESS OVERALL GUARDING ..........................89 Bolster plate ................................ 89 Die height adjustment (motorized) ........................89 Main motor drive ..............................89 Years on air-clutch & electrical components ...................... 92 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 8 Years mechanical parts warranty ..................92 Year warranty on Hydraulic & others air-components ..................92 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 9 1.SPECIFICATION (AZ1 & AZ2) 1.1.1 Press dimension AZ1 (60 to 340) Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 10: Dimension Of Bolster And Slide Az1

    Dimension of bolster and slide AZ1 1 - RAM DIMENSION IGURE Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 11: Bed Dimension

    Bed dimension 2 - BED DIMENSION IGURE Figure 1.1.2 AZ1 Press Bed Dimensions Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 12: Specification Table Az1 (Dimensions, Weight)

    Specification Table AZ1 (Dimensions, weight) Parameter AZ1-60 A1-Z80 AZ1-110 AZ1-140 Type Nominal Capacity Rated at BDC 0.157 0.197 0.236 Slide Stroke 3.150 5.512 3.937 6.299 3.937 6.299 4.331 7.087 SPM RANGE 60 - 115 45 - 85 55 - 100...
  • Page 13 17.700 27.500 34.625 37.375 22.875 25.500 27.500 2.56 2.76 46.063 54.750 59.063 60.625 29.875 33.063 34.625 10.24 11.02 1.10 0.87 T-SLOTS 1.89 1.89 Floor to Bed 35.5 39.4 Overall Weight (lbs) 29983 42329 51147 58643 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 14: Counter Balance Settings

    The air pressure can be adjusted from the provided FRL by turning the valve knob. AZ175 AZ80 AZ200 AZ60 AZ250 & AZ315 AZ100 & AZ125 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 UPPER DIE WEIGHT (LBS) 3 - C IGURE OUNTERBALANCE PRESSURE CHART Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 15: Rated Tonnage Graph

    Rated tonnage graph The graphs Error! Reference source not found. show the capacity of AZ1 presses, in kilonewtons, in function of the d istance from bottom dead center. This is useful to determine the pressing capacity for a given material thickness.
  • Page 16: Press Layout Az1

    Press layout AZ1 Figure1.1.5 Azimuth AZ1 Assemblage Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 17 Table 1.1.5 Azimuth AZ1 BOM Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 18 Specification AZ2 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 19 1.2.1 Press dimension AZ2 Figure 1.2.1 AZ2 Press Dimensions Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 20 1.2.2 Dimension of bolster and slide AZ2 Figure 1.2.2 AZ2 Press Ram Dimensions Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 22 Throat Depth 13.750 15.300 16.875 20.500 22.875 25.500 55.125 59.063 72.875 26.750 29.875 33.000 74.000 80.250 95.250 Floor to Bed 35.500 35.500 39.375 71.654 81.890 93.307 Overall 77.559 84.646 100.394 Weight (lbs) 30800 41800 58300 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 23 82.625 26.750 29.875 33.000 36.250 37.000 74.000 80.250 95.250 106.300 110.250 Floor to Bed 35.500 35.500 39.375 43.000 71.654 81.890 93.307 106.299 Overall 77.559 84.646 100.394 112.205 164.567 Weight (lbs) 30800 41800 58300 77000 79200 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 24: Press Capacity Curve Az2

    The graphs Error! Reference source not found. show the capacity of AZ2 presses, in kilonewtons, in function of the d istance from bottom dead center, in inches. This is useful to determine the pressing capacity for a given material thickness. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 25 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 AZ2-275 AZ2-220 AZ2-175 AZ2-120 CRANKSHAFT ANGLE FROM B.D.C Figure 1.2.4 Capacity Curve (Models AZ2-120 to AZ2-275) Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 26: Press Layout Az2

    Press layout AZ2 Figure 1.2.5 Azimuth AZ2 Assemblage Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 27 Table 1.2.5 Azimuth AZ2 BOM Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 28: Safety Precautions

    Safety instruction & Instrument Preparation Safety precautions Azimuth comply to safety regulation per table below : Regulation Description UL 508A 3 edition Issued date 2018- Industrial control panel compliance 4-24 CSA C22.2 No14-18 Industrial control panel CSA Z142 Safety for presses Read this operation manual carefully before mounting, operating, maintaining and checking the press to ensure operators safety and press protection.
  • Page 29: Start-Up Inspection

    Never operate this machine without the use of a guard or safety device that will always protect you from injuries. Never work on this machine unless power is turned off and locked out. Never place your hands in the machine unless the E-Stop is pressed Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 30 In SINGLE mode, depress RUN button to stop slide at TDC. E-STOP button is depressed, slide should stop immediately. Verify stopping time according to press control Installed. Check light curtain performance, whether slide stops immediately Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 31 (c). wear the earplug; (d). with short hair; Never modify or remove the control circuit or the safety device to ensure operator’s safety, otherwise AZIMUTH disclaims any liability or responsibility. V cc Completely perform the periodic inspection in accordance with this...
  • Page 32 Ensure the press is used within the nominal capacity. Read this operation procedure and confirm the switches and buttons (see D OPERATION section) Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 33: Acceptance Inspection

    This section represents proper anchor points & installation for rigging services. Acceptance inspection Check the press for any damage and the accessories in accordance with PACKING LIST, and contact AZIMUTH for confirmation with any problems. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 34: Carrying

    (2). Set the hook on the proper position, and lift and adjust the machine slowly and properly to keep the machine balance. (3). Lift the press carefully and slowly to ensure safety. Figure 3.2.3 Lifting procedures Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 35: Disassembly

    Note: The wood blocks must be able to support the press weight. Put the press in a dry place for 3-5 days to dry the motor and electrical components. And check insulation with instrument if necessary. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 36: Installation

    Buffer installation: First install the buffer underneath the press, and lay press on ground to check the bolster levelness with level gauge. Adjusting as shown. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 37: Leveling

    Note: Pads should at least as big as press feet to support the weight. Check the level after first month use and check it every half year. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 38: Main Motor Installation

    If motor wheel and flywheel are not centered properly, it will accelerate wear of V belt groove and motor bearing. ( as shown) Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 39 The proper tension is to depress the V belt down 16mm/m. If not, loose and turn the four lock bolts to raise motor base and finally fasten the lock bolts after adjusting. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 40: Oil Filling Requirement

    ATF (automatic DEXON Ⅲ ATF220 transmission Wet clutch (MOBIL) (SHELL) fluid) (SINOPEC) Motorized #0 extreme compressed grease pump MOBILUX EPO ALVANIA EPO lithium base (MOBIL) (SHELL) grease Manual grease 0.6L (SINOPEC) pump Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 41 (with cushion) 16t-80t: 4L Motorized oil 110t-160t: 6.3L #68 machine oil pump (Option) 200t-400t: 8L Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 42: Air Connection

    Clean the internal pipe lines with air hose first and then connect the air inlet to the air line joint of the rear side press. (Joint with Rc1/2 thread and connected as shown.) Required air pressure is 0.55MPa. Air inlet: Rc1/2 joint. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 43: Installation & Start-Up Functional Diagram

    1. Air- Filter 2. Regulator (80-85 PSI) 3. Air lubrificator 4. Air tank (if necessary) 5. Electrical dual valve 6. Rotary union 7. Air clutch & brake – Flywheel of the press Figure 3.5.3 Air flow Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 44: Oil Quantity

    1. Check lubrication oil quantity of gear box 2. Check lubrication oil quantity of slide ball base 3. Check oil quantity of every oil tank for lubrication pump 4. Check oil quantity of oil tank for hydraulic overload pump Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 45: Air Lines System

    Air lines system 1. Check air pressure of air inlet, clutch and balance cylinder 2. Check no air leakage of every piping 3. Check no dirt of water separating air filter Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 46 1. Depress E STOP button to check itself locked or not and check slide stops immediately or Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 47: Main Components - Az1

    Main components and Function (AZ1 & AZ2) Main components – AZ1 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 48: Main Components - Az2

    Main components – AZ2 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 50: Mechanical Set-Up

    This sections covers the maintenance procedure for this press. See section Mechanical Set-up This section covers the mechanical set-up of the AZ1 press. Please make sure to fully understand these instructions before attempting to make mechanical adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 51: Ram And Gibs Maintenance

    Remove excessive grease & verify no dust or particles are present in the grease. Do not use a compressed air jet to clean the ram and gibs; it will force debris between the ram and the gibs. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 52: Checking Gibs Clearance

    The clearance can be checked using feeler gauges. Refer to the table Error! Reference source not found. to check what is t he specification for each press model. Table 6.1.2.2 Specified Gibs Clearance AZ1 Specified Clearance Between Gibs & Press Model...
  • Page 53: Adjusting Gibs Clearance

    To adjust the gibs clearance, the gibs must first be removed. This gives access to the wear plates. These plates can then be shimmed by the correct amount to get the clearance back in specification. The gibs can then be put back on and the bolts, tightened. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 54: Checking Ram And Bed Parallelism

    Error! Reference source not f ound.. The variation between the lowest point and highest point must not exceed the specification of 0.001in/ft. If the parallelism is out of specification, contact Azimuth Machinery. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 55: Checking Main Bushing Clearance & Ball-Screw Clearance

    Checking Main bushing clearance & ball-screw clearance Main bushing clearance & ball-screw clearance is an important point to verify every year of operation. Using a bottle jack of approximately 20T, place it under the bed. Measure total clearance & take notes. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 56: Adjusting Belt Tension

    The correct tension is achieved when the belt can only be depressed 0.2 in/ft (16 mm/m) The purpose of the four smaller bolts is to lock the bigger bolts. Therefore, make sure to loosen them before adjusting tension and to tighten them when done. Figure 6.1.3 Belt Tensioning Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 57: Hydraulic Overload Protection (Holp)

    3. Open Screw plug for air bleed. The pump should start functioning & should give an alarm to the press control. 4. Close the vent & the pump should pressurise & stop functioning. Oil inlet Screw plug for air bleed Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 58: Adjusting The Hydraulic Overload

    2. Rotating the screw clockwise will increase value of the actual overload of the machine. 3. Rotating the screw counter clockwise will reduce value of the actual overload of the machine. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 59: Wet-Clutch Assembly

    An oil firm among friction pads and dual discs transmits the torque with small wear of friction pads and lower engaged noise. When dual solenoid valve is powered on, compressed air inlets and then pushes the clutch friction pads move right to transmit flywheel energy to gear shaft. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 60 Spacer Bearing Skeleton seal Bearing cover O ring Retainer Sleeve Bearing base O ring Cylinder internal Spring plate Cylinder body gear ring Flywheel internal Star ring Piston gear ring Brake disc Brake gear Clutch gear Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 61: Balance Cylinder

    Cylinder body with thin wall is an upside mounting construction. Once press geometric accuracy is adjusted and slide is deviated, to compensate by clearance of block which connected with slide with balance cylinder piston rod. Construction is as following: Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 62 O ring 36.5×3.55\DICHTOMATIK AZ2-80 AZ2-110 O ring45×3.5\ EK O ring AZ2-160 O ring50×3.55\ EK AZ2-200 O ring55×4\ EK AZ2-250 O ring58×4\DICHTOMATIK AZ2-80 O ring236×7\GB1235-76 AZ2-110 O ring270×5\DICHTOMATIK O ring AZ2-160 O ring310×5\ EK AZ2-200 O ring386×6\ EK Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 63 AZ2-250 O ring440×4\DICHTOMATIK AZ2-80 Y seal ring\45×56×7 AZ2-110 Y seal ring\50×60×6 Y seal ring AZ2-160 Y seal ring\55×65×6 AZ2-200 Y seal ring\60×71×7 AZ2-250 Y seal ring\65×75×6 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 64: Changing Oil

    Hydraulic oil 68 Fill oil reservoir when Empty 3. Hydraulic Overload Hydraulic oil 32 (clear) Every 6 months 4. Screw adjustment Hydraulic oil 68 Monthly & ball-screw 5. Wet-Clutch Hydraulic oil 32 (red) Every year Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 65 1. Drain the oil by accessing the drain valve at the bottom of the tank. Drain until there is no more oil inside the tank. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 66 2. Remove the top plate to access the main gear-box & verify the gear state. Using air, clean inside the gear box by making sure no dirt is inserted inside the gear box. 7.4.9.1 M IGURE EARBOX Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 67 3. Using the side level, fill oil until it is half-full or at 1/3 of the pinion gear. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 68 2. Counter balance-Oil The counterbalance oiling pump is used to oil the main seal inside the counter balance air-cylinder. Using the proper oil, fill-in the oil accordingly every. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 69 The hydraulic overload pump is a very important components that prevent mechanical failure on the machine when overloading it. 1. Loose open the drain screw to drain the oil tank. Drain all the oil inside the tank. Air vent Oil port Oil drain Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 70 3. Tighten the oil drain screw back & remove the oil port plug. 4. With the air-vent open fill-in the oil until it is ¾ full. 5. Tighten the air-vent back. The pump will by itself stop pumping. 6. Make a clearance check before operation. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 71 2. Remove the oil drain screw & drain the oil bath. Replace with proper oil Oil port 7.4.9.4 A IGURE DJUSTMENT SCREW OIL PORT INLET Oil drain 7.4.9.4 A IGURE DJUSTMENT SCREW OIL PORT OUTLET Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 72 3. Tighten the drain screw back & rotate the flywheel approximately 30 degrees to access the oil port. 4. Fill-in the clutch oil until the oil level is a the middle when the oil level is on the right side. Oil port Oil level Drain Screw Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 73: Air Diagram

    Air diagram Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 74: Using The Operator Station

    - The TOP STOP button stops the press when the ram is at top dead center. - The PRIOR ACT button allows the press to be started in continuous automatic mode. - The MICRO-INCH switch is optional. It allows micro-movements which are programmable in the controller. Figure 6.2.1 Operator Station Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 75: Using The Auxiliary And Optional Equipment

    This section explains how to use the different auxiliary and optional equipment on the press. Automatic Oiling System Azimuth presses are equipped with an automatic centralized lubrication system for main bearing, bushing & gibs. The table below gives the important information relative to the oiling system.
  • Page 76: Automatic Centralized Greasing System

    Automatic centralized greasing system Azimuth presses are equipped with an automatic greasing system. This system triggers with the press’s controller. Grease levels must be routinely checked by the operator, and it must be refilled and bled when the grease level is too low. The press control will notify the operator with an error when it is the case.
  • Page 77 40h – Programmable from press control interface Fault related to greasing cycle 2 flashes from fault indicator Please refer to the below video to understand how the block divider valve. (32) Intecs SKF Lincoln Quicklub Progressive Lubrication System - YouTube Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 79: Light Curtains (Optional)

    Light Curtains (Optional) Azimuth presses which are equipped with light curtains have a three-position key switch on the electrical panel which allow blanking or no blanking options. Blanking allows for a small object to be introduced inside the light curtain without triggering the light curtain to stop the press.
  • Page 80 & contact Technical Support. Too many consequent Hydraulic overload can affect press clearance. hydraulic overload When overloading the press, make sure to verify main clearance before operating the machine again. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 81 Motor chain is too tight Make sure the CHAIN from the motor adjustment is loose, not tight. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 82 Annexe A - PARTS Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 83 7.2.7.2RAM’S ASSEMBLY AZ1 models* Figure 7.2.7.2 Azimuth AZ1 RAM Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 84 Provide press model number before ordering spart parts Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 87 ParallelismChecking Ram and Bed Parallelism Verify press overall Checking Main bushing clearance clearance & ball-screw clearance Verify motor belts Adjusting Belt Tension Verify hydraulic overload Hydraulic Overload protection pumpHydraulic Overload (HOLP) protection (HOLP) Changing oil Changing oil Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 88: Main Bushings & Overall Clearance

    NO APPARENT SCRATCH ON RAM’S AFTER 2,000 STROKES RAM RANGE IS WITHIN SPECS (see specs) RAM ADJUSTMENT IS DONE EASILY WITHIN RANGE (BALL-SCREW & PITMAN THREADS) MAIN BUSHINGS & OVERALL CLEARANCE NO APPARENT SCRATCH OR HEATING WHILE RUNNING Overall Clearance VERIFIED BY Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 89: Air-Clutch & Brake

    INTERNAL SEAL NOT DAMAGED (NO APPARENT LEAK) AIR-CUTCH PRESSURE SET AT 85PSI VERIFIED BRAKE LININGS IS LOOSE WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED (Dry friction clutch ONLY) VERIFIED CLUTCH LININGS IS LOOSE WHEN BRAKE IS ENGAGED (Dry friction clutch ONLY) Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 90 Rotating the screw clockwise will increase value of the actual overload of the machine. Rotating the screw counter clockwise will reduce value of the actual overload of the machine. Figure 7.2.7.4 Hydraulic overload protector VERIFIED BY Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 91: Oiling System For Counter Balance

    OILING SYSTEM for counter balance* Oiling system fittings do not leak Oiling system works at power-up Idling time (min) Oiling cycle (sec) VERIFIED BY Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
  • Page 92: Press Overall Guarding

    Motor not forcing or ‘’buzzing’’ while doing adjustment Main motor drive Check motor shaft and belt wheel with no loose, crack, wear or deformation Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 95: Years On Air-Clutch & Electrical Components

    Customer Service Warranty plan on part-revolution presses model 6-AC TO 44-AC, AZ1 MODELS, AZ2 MODELS, AZ-S1 MODELS, AZ-S2 MODELS Warranty plan on part-revolution presses model 6-AC TO 44- AC, AZ1 MODELS, AZ2 MODELS, AZ-S1 MODELS, AZ-S2 MODELS. Years on air-clutch & electrical components Azimuth machinery warrants to the original purchaser, to repair or, at AZIMUTH MACHINERY’S sole option, replace any major frame, crown, bed, upright or slide...
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