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The tools of innovation. OPERATOR’S MANUAL AUTO FEED BEVELING MACHINE ABM-30 801 W. Mineral Ave. Suite 103 Littleton, CO 80120 1– 303-690-9146, FAX 303 – 690 – 9172 www.steelmax.com sales@steelmax.com...
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Application The ABM-30 automatic feed beveling machine is designed to bevel long carbon steel sheets that are attached to a work table or supports. The machine allows for beveling in two directions at angles ranging from -70° to 70°...
1 unit Drift 1 unit 10 mm hex wrench 1 unit 3 mm hex wrench 1 unit 8 mm combination wrench 1 unit Grease for screws Molykote 1000 (5 g, 0.17 oz) 1 unit Operator’s Manual 1 unit ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
18. Do not feed sheets by hand. This can cause serious injury. Put the machine on the sheet that is attached to a work table or supports. The machine must move along the sheet. 19. Do not use in explosive environments or near the flammable materials. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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27. Do not leave the machine when it operates. 28. If you are not going to use the machine for an extended period, put anti- corrosion material on the steel parts. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
ABM-30 3. SYMBOLS Before using the machine, familiarize yourself with the following symbols: Read the Operator’s Manual Use eyes protection Use hearing protection Use protective gloves Use protective clothing Use protective shoes Warning against electric voltage ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
4. STARTUP AND OPERATION 4.1. Display The beveling machine is equipped with the display, showing the basic information about the machine operation. Description of display elements: spindle load indicator material detection sensor machine feed direction indicator machine feed lock indicator ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
Push the machine in direction indicated by the arrow (1) so the face rollers (2) touch the sheet edge. The head should be retracted to avoid the collision between inserts and sheet and their damage. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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ABM-30 The sheet edge should be aligned with the head axis. Turn the knob (1) clockwise until you feel resistance. Then tighten it by another 1-1.5 turn. You may use any knob or both of them simultaneously. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
(1) on both sides of the machine. Then, lower the milling unit to set the value of sheet thickness on the scale (2). Lock the levers. To bevel plates of thickness of 0.31”-2.36” (8-60 mm) from the top, set the value of “30” on the scale. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
Hold the milling unit with your hand and loosen the bevel angle lock screws (1) with 10 mm flat wrench on both sides of the machine. Turn the milling unit to set the required bevel angle on the scale. Tighten the loosen screws with 10 mm flat wrench. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
. Set the direction switch to “0” . Unlock the depth lock lever and turn it counterclockwise until a slight resistance is felt. Press START to turn on the spindle. Turn the depth knob (1) counterclockwise until the milling head touches the sheet. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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One turn of the knob corresponds to depth of 0.08” (2 mm), which gives 0.008” (0.2 mm) per graduation. The depth value in mm is indicated by the depth scale (2): Lock the depth lock lever , turning it clockwise and tightening. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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1.13 0.51 1.18 1.07 1.02 1.18 0.53 1.12 1.06 0.55 1.16 1.10 0.57 1.20 1.14 0.59 1.18 The most accurate method for obtaining the required width of finished bevel is to perform a trial machining and measuring. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
The correct speeds of the spindle and feed depend on the condition and quantity of material, bevel angle, milling head depth, and condition of the cutting inserts. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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Also, take periodic breaks during work and keep the air vents uncovered. This prevents motor overheating and damage of the windings. When the spindle rotation is turned off or when the spindle is stopped due to overload, the following screen is displayed: ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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Milling head +0,07 +0,10 +0,11 +0,12 +0,10 +0,10 depth +0,05 +0,09 +0,09 +0,10 +0,09 +0,06 [inch] +0,07 +0,07 +0,08 +0,07 Monitor the travel of the machine near the sheet end. After the beveling is finished, the feed stops. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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Then unlock the switch and press START When the work is finished, unplug the power cord. Clean the sheet and sensors. Clean the machine with a dry cotton cloth and no chemical agents. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
(1 mm) as described before. max. 0.04″ (1 mm) When facing, move the machine from left to right. Facing will make the face of the sheet smooth. It will not make the edge straight, if the sheet is curved. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
To change the cutting edge, remove the inserts and turn them by 180°. Press the inserts towards the sockets and tighten them. If all cutting edges are worn, replace the inserts with new ones. Make sure that the whole bottom of the insert touches the socket (3). CORRECT ✓ INCORRECT × ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
(2). Then remove 4 mushroom head screws (3) at the top and bottom of the milling unit, 2 socket head cap screws (4), and remove the depth indicator (5). Finally remove the milling unit from the body. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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Use 10 mm wrench to unscrew the milling head fixing screw (2). Remove the milling head from the spindle (3). To assemble the head proceed in the opposite sequence as during the disassembly. Make sure that the milling head is aligned with the spindle. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
Part number Milling head GLW-000052 Cutting insert PLY-000756 Insert screws WKR-000577 4.11. Wearing parts Part name Part number Carbon brush SCZ-000030 Grease for screws SMR-000005 Drift WBJ-000003 Hex wrench 5 mm KLC-000008 Hex wrench 10 mm KLC-000004 ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
Every week lubricate screws fixing the head inserts with grease delivered with the machine. 5.3. Checking the feed unit chain tightness Every 3 months check smoothness of machine motion during work. In case of any anomalies order the inspection in the service center. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
ABM-30 6. ACCESSORIES 6.1. Trolley The trolley is available as an optional equipment, facilitating placing the machine on machined sheet. It allows for adjusting the beveling machine height. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
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Install the trolley brackets (2) with use of screws (3) and washers (4) delivered with the trolley. Insert the horizontal parts of brackets into the trolley profiles (5), pulling the spring pins outward (6). After inserting the brackets to the appropriate depth pins return to the initial position, assuring safe attachment. ABM-30 Operator’s Manual...
PROMOTECH sp. z o.o. ul. Elewatorska 23/1 15-620 Białystok We declare with full responsibility that: ABM-30 Auto Feed Beveling Machine is manufactured in accordance with the following standards: • EN 60204-1: 2018, • EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019 • EN IEC 61000-6-4:2019 •...
8. WARRANTY CARD WARRANTY CARD No..... ……………………….. in the name of Manufacturer warrants the ABM-30 beveling machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from the date of sale.
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