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Proxxon FF 500 BL/CNC Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions FF 500 BL/CNC...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FF 500 CNC Operating Instructions Translation of the Original Operating Instructions Some generalities in advance… ................4 The technology of your FF 500/BL CNC at a glance..........5 2.1. A short overview of the mechanics: ..............5 2.2. A short overview of the electronics: ..............6 View of the machine with its elements ..............
  • Page 3 12.3. Swivelling the milling head by its own transverse axis ........28 12.4. Mounting the collet chucks ................. 28 12.5. Changing the spindle speed ................30 12.6. Clamping of the workpiece ................. 30 12.7. Feed: ........................30 Accessories ......................31 Repair, Cleaning and Maintenance ................

  • Page 4: Some Generalities In Advance

    Always keep these instructions close to hand. Only operate this device with exact knowledge of it and comply with these instructions. PROXXON will not be liable for the safe function of the device for: handling that does not comply with the usual intended use, other application uses that are not stated in these instructions, disregard of the safety regulations.

  • Page 5: The Technology Of Your Ff 500/Bl Cnc At A Glance

    2. The technology of your FF 500/BL CNC at a glance Dear User, With this FF 500 CNC vertical miller, you have acquired a powerful, precise processing machine that fulfils the highest demands on ease of use, precision and reliability. In the following, you will find explanations on some of the technical details: 2.1.

  • Page 6: A Short Overview Of The Electronics

    2.2. A short overview of the electronics: The electrical control of the feeds of the three tool axes by computer comprehensively expands the options of a conventional, i.e. manually controlled processing machine: The geometrical data of the desired work piece shape is constructed or programmed by the NCCAD 8 software especially developed for this machine and can then be reproduced automatically and any number of times on the FF 500 CNC.
  • Page 7 This omits the annoying paging back and forth in a voluminous printed work: the answers to specific problems are found quickly and precisely. You will find notes on how to use the "Help" function further along in this manual. Furthermore, we offer specific notes on what you can do to not only use the excellent features of the machine, but to maintain it for a long time.

  • Page 8: View Of The Machine With Its Elements

    3. View of the machine with its elements Fig. 1: Overall view of the milling cutter Motor 14. Z carriage/milling head fixture Covering cap 15. Step Motor for X direction On/Off switch 16. Step Motor for Y direction Speed regulation knob 17.

  • Page 9: Cnc Control Mcs With Operating Elements

    4. CNC control MCS with operating elements Fig. 2 : Front side Status indicator lights Locking switch Emergency stop Fig. 3: Rear Socket for plug for Socket for manual Fuse dividing device control box Mains connection for miller Connection for 25-pin plug for controlling Connection sockets for communications...

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Technical data 5.1. Milling machine: Voltage: 230 Volt, 50/60 Hz Capacity: 400 Watt Spindle speed: 200-4000 rpm, electronic control Basic dimensions See Fig. 4 Quill feed: 30 mm using drilling lever with scale ring (1 graduation line = 1 mm). Cross table solid, surface-milled cross table with 3 continuous T-slots for size 8 standard bricks...

  • Page 11: Drives Of The Tool Axes

    5.2. Drives of the tool axes Spindle drive X axis Recirculating ball screw with 4 mm pitch, effective (Longitudinal drive, cross table): diameter 12 mm. Stepping motor 2.2 A, holding torque 1.27 Nm, traverse path: approx. 290 mm Spindle drive Y axis Recirculating ball screw with 4 mm pitch, effective (Transverse drive, lower carriage): diameter 12 mm.

  • Page 12: Further Data

    5.4. Further data Ambient conditions: 5 - 40°C (Class 3K3), max.60% relative humidity User group Persons as of 14 years of age 5.5. Milling cutter dimensions (Fig. 4) 6. Scope of delivery 1 Qty. Milling cutter with attached stepping motors 1 Qty.

  • Page 13: Basic Tips On Setting Up And Installing The Machine

    7. Basic tips on setting up and installing the machine 7.1. Unpacking and setting up the machine Caution! Do not insert the mains plug before completing the assembly work as the machine could be switched on unintentionally. Risk of injuries! Carefully unpack the individual components from the Styrofoam packaging.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Cabling

    7.2. Connecting the cabling How to connect the devices to each other is illustrated in the schematic sketch. Caution! Connect the mains cable to the CNC control MCS and to your computer at the very last and make sure the mains switch at the rear of the CNC control is set to "O", meaning switched off! Do not in any case switch on any electrical device, be it the computer, the CNC control, or the machine itself before the connection of the cables is completed! connection...

  • Page 15: Additional Connection Options

    7.3. Additional connection options Several additional functions can be electronically actuated upon request, such as a coolant pump, working light, or similar. The inside of the control has centre-zero relays whose connections can be executed through the 25-pin socket at the rear of the control.

  • Page 16: Installing The Software

    8. Installing the software 8.1. Minimum hardware requirements The NCCAD-software is very comprehensive and powerful, therefore there are certain minimum requirements towards the utilised control computer: Simple operation and controller PC: • Windows 98/2000/XP/7 • RAM: at least 16 MB •...

  • Page 17: Starting The Software Nccad8

    8.3. Starting the software nccad8 After the program was successfully installed, it can be started just as you are used to from other applications on your computer. Simply select the "Start" button on the screen with your cursor and select the desired file in the program title bar. It's even easier if you simply click the program icon.

  • Page 18: The Status Display At The Cnc Control Mcs

    8.6. The status display at the CNC control MCS There are three different coloured lights on the panel of the CNC control; see picture. They indicate the operating status of the CNC milling cutter.  Yellow: Caution (Achtung) (in action) – command execution running, even if the axis or spindle are not currently moving.

  • Page 19: The Nccad 8-Software

    9. The nccad 8-software The program NCCAD 8 generates control program from the work piece geometry data, co- ordinates communications with the interface control computer/CNC control, the CNC axes, the generation of the step pulses, etc. etc. The control "translates" the signals into commands for the stepping motors.

  • Page 20: The Integrated Manual With The Help System

    9.2. The integrated manual with the help system We deliberately refrained from using a printed form of the manual and, as already mentioned above, have consolidated necessary contents in a help function within the program itself. A much more practical and neat possibility than having handle...

  • Page 21: Search

    In case of malfunctions that cannot be handled despite thorough perusal of this manual as well as the utilisation of the help system, we would be happy to help you directly. Simply write an e-mail to the address technik@proxxon.com. You will receive a response latest within 3 working days.

  • Page 22: Important Note For Working In Practice

    10. Important note for working in practice 10.1. Better one reference run too much than too little ALWAYS carry out reference run before starting work. If one motor has been blocked or you notice that suddenly the milling paths and the geometry of the workpiece changes, perform a reference run as a precaution.

  • Page 23: First Steps: The "Basics Of Milling With Nccad8"-Chapter

    11. First steps: The "Basics of milling with nccad8"-chapter At this point we would like to reiterate that all steps relevant to commissioning the machine are found in the "Help" function of the program and it is vital to familiarize oneself with these functions before the...

  • Page 24: Com-Port-Adjustment

    11.2. Com-Port-Adjustment If an error message appears instead of the "Manual control" window, the interface may be incorrectly set. To remove this error, it is usually sufficient to readjust the interface in the "Parameter" menu. First click "Parameters", then "Machine" after quitting the red warning label with the "OK"...

  • Page 25: Semi-Automatic Operation: Traversing The Cnc Axes With The Cursor Keys

    11.4. Semi-automatic operation: Traversing the CNC axes with the cursor keys Please note: This operation mode is just possible to proceed with open “Manual operation” window, as shown on the right. (Klick “Machine” in the main menue, then “Milling machine”, after that the window must appear) The option of working in "Semi-Automatic"...

  • Page 26: Working With The Milling Cutter

    12. Working with the milling cutter 12.1. General information for working with milling cutter Caution! Disconnect the mains plug before you do any adjustments or when exchanging tools! Caution! Please note that despite all the advantages for use in machine tools, the condenser motor used here can become quite warm due to the construction type.

  • Page 27: Working With The Drilling Lever

    12.2. Working with the drilling lever Please note: Never actuate the drilling lever during CNC operation or even adjust it to a new position! This could cause damage to the machine and/or the work piece! While the milling cutter is operating, the milling head is traversed automatically with the milling spindle, making the use of the drilling lever superfluous: The drilling movements are performed with the Z axis.

  • Page 28: Swivelling The Milling Head By Its Own Transverse Axis

    Please note: In addition to the supplied collet chucks, we have further sizes available in our accessories range. Please contact our Customer Service should you have any further questions. You will find the postal address at the back of these instructions, or simply write us an e-mail to technik@proxxon.com. 28 of 50...
  • Page 29 Release sleeve nut 4 at the milling spindle. Place required collet 5 by hand in the sleeve nut 4 and let snap into place by exerting slight axial pressure at the continuous groove. Caution: The thinner end of the collet must point up, as shown in the figure.

  • Page 30: Changing The Spindle Speed

    There are various possibilities available to you: Clamping jaws (e.g. 24 257 from PROXXON) and vices (e.g. 24 255 from PROXXON) are very well suited. The cross section of the groove is shown in the image on the right.

  • Page 31: Accessories

    (2-5 mm) 24610 or - for larger work - the end mill cutter set (6-10 mm), article no. 24620. You will find further suitable milling and drilling tools in PROXXON quality from our comprehensive program in specialist shops. They will be able to recommend a suitable PROXXON product for your special application case.

  • Page 32: Repair, Cleaning And Maintenance

    5°C. A cover to protect from dust and environmental effects is sensible. In case of a major repair, please send the machine back to us. The address is: Proxxon GmbH Industriepark Region Trier Dieselstraße 2-3 D-54343 Föhren...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Play Of The Cross Table Or Z Carriage Guides

    14.2. Adjusting the play of the cross table or Z carriage guides If the guide of a cross table or Z carriage axis develops too much play after some time, you can readjust the play using the adjusting screw 2. To do so, release the counter nuts 1 and evenly turn in all adjusting screws until the play is eliminated.

  • Page 34: Disposal

    Cleaning and care Caution! Risk of Always disconnect the mains plug before any cleaning, adjusting, maintenance or repair! injuries! Note: The machine is primarily maintenance free. For a long service life, clean the device after every use from swarf and other processing residues. Make expedient use of a hand broom, a brush or a (lint-free) cloth.

  • Page 35: Errors And Their Removal

     Connecting cable between PC and control is interrupted or not inserted correctly  Wrong connecting cable (not the original cable delivered by PROXXON GmbH)  Set interface is not available in PC   COM interface for machine and mouse Change to "Manual...
  • Page 36  Position switch does not open During "Manual Switch (pushbutton) for control", axis EMERGENCY stop autonomously (lock) must be activated  Position switch mechanically destroyed moves away from Replace position switch the machine zero point  Bad connection between PC and CNC Communications error or Time Out Repair...

  • Page 37: Compilation Of Safety Notes

    17. Compilation of safety notes: As with any other machine, there are some things that need to be observed when operating the CNC milling machine so that dangers to humans and the environment cannot occur. In this context, please also observe the separately enclosed pamphlet with the safety notes. Special noise protection This can be achieved through ear protection, a protective cell, or a closed room.
  • Page 38 Software safety measures: Locking and stopping the machine: Machining, or movement, can be interrupted at any time (software STOP):  By pressing any key of the alphabetic and numeric keypad or any mouse button.  Activate the switch/pushbutton "Lock" (Sperren) at the CNC control MCS to the "Lock"...

  • Page 39: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Directive. This declaration shall lose its validity if unauthorised changes were made to the system. Manufacturer: Proxxon GmbH Industriepark Region Trier Dieselstraße 2-3 D-54343 Föhren...
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  • Page 41: List Of Components And Exploded Views

    19. List of components and exploded views 19.1. General view 19.1.1 General view exploded drawing and parts list ET No.: Designation 24360 - 01 Assembly group Z axis 24360 - 02 Assembly group Y axis 24360 - 03 Assembly group X axis 24360 - 04 Milling head 41 of 50...

  • Page 42: Exploded Drawing And Parts List Assembly Group 01:Z Axis

    19.1.2 Exploded drawing and parts list Assembly group 01:Z axis ET No.: Designation 24360 - 01 - 01 Z threaded spindle 24360 - 01 - 04 Screw 24360 - 01 - 05 Toothed belt wheel 24360 - 01 - 06 Headless screw 24360 - 01 - 07...
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  • Page 44: Exploded Drawing And Parts List Assembly Group 02 Drive Y Axis

    19.1.3 Exploded drawing and parts list Assembly group 02 Drive Y axis ET No.: Designation 24360 - 02 - 01 Motor 24360 - 02 - 02 Screw 24360 - 02 - 03 Motor mount Y axis 24360 - 02 - 04 Coupling complete 24360 - 02 - 04-1...
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  • Page 46: Exploded Drawing And Parts List Assembly Group 03 Drive X Axis

    19.1.4 Exploded drawing and parts list Assembly group 03 Drive X axis ET No.: Designation 24360 03 - 01 Motor 24360 03 - 02 Screw 24360 03 - 03 Motor mount X axis 24360 03 - 04 Coupling 24360 03 - 04-1 Coupling motor side 24360 03 - 04-2...
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  • Page 48: Exploded Drawing And Parts List Assembly Group 04: Milling Head

    24360 - 04 - 34 Ring 24360 - 04 - 64 24360 - 04 - 35 Pin with slit 24360 - 04 - 65 Proxxon-Logo 24360 - 04 - 36 Lever 24360 - 04 - 36.1 Grip 48 of 50...
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  • Page 50 Service note All PROXXON products are thoroughly inspected after production. Should a defect occur nevertheless, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Only the dealer is responsible for handling all legal warranty claims which refer exclusively to material and manufacturer error.

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