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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.
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..............................
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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...
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Years mechanical parts warranty ..................92 Year warranty on Hydraulic & others air-components ..................92 Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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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...
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(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...
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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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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1. Depress E STOP button to check itself locked or not and check slide stops immediately or Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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3. Using the side level, fill oil until it is half-full or at 1/3 of the pinion gear. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
- 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...
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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& 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...
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Motor chain is too tight Make sure the CHAIN from the motor adjustment is loose, not tight. Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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Annexe A - PARTS Azimuth Machinery – Instruction Manual...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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