Table of contents Table of contents Important information Legal note .................... 6 Exclusion of liability.................. 6 Conformity .................... 6 Validity of the document ................ 7 1.4.1 Content and target group................ 7 1.4.2 Other applicable documents ................ 7 Gender note.................... 7 Displays in the document................ 8 1.6.1 Display of warnings.................. 8 1.6.2 Display of general notes ................ 8 1.6.3...
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Table of contents About this product Intended use .................... 19 3.1.1 Safe and correct operation ................ 19 3.1.2 Safe and correct design and construction .......... 19 3.1.3 Foreseeable misuse .................. 21 3.1.4 Substances harmful to the wetting properties of lacquers (LABS) .... 21 Product identification ................. 21 3.2.1 Type plate .................... 21 Product overview and function description .......... 22...
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Table of contents 6.4.8 Install the TDC sensor (option) .............. 40 6.4.9 Install the BDC sensor (option).............. 42 Commissioning Safety during the commissioning............... 44 7.1.1 Safety device ..................... 44 Requirements for the commissioning ............ 45 Setting return stroke damping.............. 46 Operation Safety in operation.................. 47 8.1.1 General safety rules during operation............ 47 Requirements for operation ............... 48 Process monitoring .................. 48 Setting the open height of the press head .......... 49...
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Table of contents Repairs 11.1 Safety during repairs.................. 62 Disassembly and Disposal 12.1 Safety during disassembly and disposal............ 63 12.2 Decommissioning .................. 63 12.3 Shutdown.................... 64 12.4 Disassembling ................... 65 12.5 Disposal ..................... 65 Appendices 13.1 DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION............ 66 Index TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Important information 1 Important information 1.1 Legal note All rights reserved. Operating instructions, manuals, technical descriptions and software published by TOX ® PRESSOTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG ("TOX ® PRESSOTECHNIK") are copyright and must not be reproduced, distributed and/or otherwise processed or edited (e.g.
Important information 1.4 Validity of the document 1.4.1 Content and target group This manual contains information and instructions for the safe operation and safe maintenance or servicing of the product. ® All information in this manual is up to date at the time of print. TOX PRES- SOTECHNIK reserves the right to make technical changes that improve the system or increase the standard of safety.
Important information 1.6 Displays in the document 1.6.1 Display of warnings Warning signs indicate potential dangers and describe protective measures. Warning signs precede the instructions for which they are applicable. Warning signs concerning personal injuries DANGER Identifies an immediate danger! Death or severe injuries will occur if appropriate safety measures are not taken.
Important information Identifies important information and tips for users. 1.6.3 Highlighting of texts and images The highlighting of texts facilitates orientation in the document. ü Identifies prerequisites that must be followed. 1. Action step 1 2. Action step 2: identifies an action step in an operating sequence that must be followed to ensure trouble-free operation.
Important information 1.7 Contact and source of supply ® Only use original spare parts or spare parts approved by TOX PRESSOTECH- NIK. ® PRESSOTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Riedstraße 4 88250 Weingarten / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 751/5007-767 E-Mail: info@tox-de.com For additional information and forms see www.tox.com TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Safety 2 Safety 2.1 Basic safety requirements The product is state of the art. However, operation of the product may involve danger to life and limb for the user or third parties or damage to the plant and other property. For this reason the following basic safety requirements will apply: ...
Safety 2.2 Organizational measures 2.2.1 Safety requirements for the operating company The operating company is responsible for compliance with the following safety requirements: The operating manual must always be kept available at the operation site of the product. Ensure that the information is always complete and in legible form.
Safety 2.2.2 Selection and qualifications of personnel The following safety requirements are applicable for the selection and qualifica- tions of personnel: Only appoint persons to work on the plant who have read and understood the operating manual, and in particular, the safety instructions before start- ing work.
Safety 2.3 Fundamental hazard potential Fundamental hazard potentials exist. The specified examples draw attention to known hazardous situations, but are not complete and do not in any way pro- vide safety and risk awareness action in all situations. 2.3.1 Electrical hazards Attention should be paid to electrical hazards particularly inside the components in the area of all assemblies of the control system and motors of the installation.
Safety 2.3.3 Pneumatic hazards Attention must be paid to pneumatic hazards particularly on the pneumatic sup- ply lines and connection points. The following basically applies: Allow work to be carried out on pneumatic equipment by authorized service personnel only. ...
Safety 2.3.6 Electromagnetic hazards Electromagnetic hazards are to be taken into account in the area of electromag- netically vibrating or oscillating components. Regular work on and with electromagnetically vibrating or oscillating compo- nents can cause disorders in the blood flow of the fingers as well as neurologi- cal and motoric dysfunctions.
Safety 2.3.9 Noise Depending on the equipment, an increase in the noise level can arise in the sphere of the product. Keep the duration of the exposure at a minimum. Wear individual protective equipment. 2.4 Safety device Safety devices are important components of the safety concept and help to pre- vent accidents.
Safety 2.5 Safety symbols Safety symbols are important components of the safety concept and help to prevent accidents. The safety symbols provide information about potential haz- ards that could cause serious injuries. The following safety symbols can be attached on the product: Symbol Hazard Notes...
About this product 3 About this product 3.1 Intended use The machine in conjunction with the designated tool is used for Installing, press fitting Punching, pressing (of function elements) Riveting, crimping, flaring Punching, piercing Embossing, marking ...
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About this product The following aspects are an intrinsic part of the intended design and construc- tion: The design and construction must at all time guarantee that the maximum generated forces do not lead to the failure or to a breakage of system com- ponents.
About this product 3.1.3 Foreseeable misuse Use contrary to intended use includes the following foreseeable misuse: Operation under conditions that deviate from the technical data. Operation without fully assembled and functional connections. Operation without fully assembled and functional safety devices. ...
About this product 3.3 Product overview and function description ® The TOX FinePress is operated purely pneumatic. This pneumatic press of lin- ear effect implements a pneumatic stroke along the entire length. Fig. 1 Product overview Designation Function Drive Moves the ram onto the workpiece and performs the power stroke.
Technical data 4 Technical data 4.1 Type sheet and data sheet For technical data and installation dimensions see data sheet. www.tox.com 4.2 Compressed air quality and pneumatic connection The following is required: Filtered and dried compressed air Lightly oiled compressed air is permitted. Compressed air quality (according to DIN ISO 8573-1): Solids Water dew point...
Transport and storage 5 Transport and storage 5.1 Safety during transport WARNING Hazard from suspended loads! Severe crushing, impacts and serious accidents as a result of improper trans- portation and falling load! è Only use lifting gear that is appropriate and in perfect technical condition, as well as load attachment devices with an adequate safe working load.
Transport and storage 5.2 Storage when not in use CAUTION Injury from toppling and falling products! è Secure product from toppling, falling and accidentally moving. The following applies: Do not store the product outdoors. Protect the product against the influence of the weather. ...
Transport and storage 5.3 Transport by lifting device ® A threaded bore hole is provided for a ring bolt for lifting the TOX FinePress. Threaded hole Cover Fig. 2 Transport by lifting device 1. Remove the cover from the press frame. ®...
Transport and storage 5.4 Dispatch for repair ® To dispatch the product for repair to TOX PRESSOTECHNIK, please proceed as follows: Fill in the "Accompanying repair form". This we supply in the service sector on our website or upon request via e-mail. ...
Installation 6 Installation 6.1 Safety during installation The installation may only be carried out by trained and authorized personnel. DANGER Electrical hazards in case of contact with live parts! Electric shock, burns or death in case of contact with live parts! è...
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Installation CAUTION Tripping points from laid supply lines! Injuries from tripping and falling! è Avoid tripping points when setting up. è Mark unavoidable tripping points with warning sign. TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Installation 6.2 Requirements for installation 6.2.1 Set-up location The set-up location: Must be free from dust and dirt Must be a closed room Must have a firm, level floor Must have sufficient space and easy access to the system parts ...
Installation 6.4 Installing accessories 6.4.1 Installing the control panel (optional) The control panel must be firmly screwed to the floor at the appropriate position. The distances for occupational safety must be observed. 1. Install mobile control panel in such a way that the machine compartment is visible.
Installation 6.4.3 Installing the stroke counter (optional) Pressure switch Screw plug for counter connec- tion Counter housing 1. Disconnect the cable set from the counter housing. 2. Screw out the screw plug on the counter connection. 3. Install the pressure switch in the counter connection. 4.
Installation 6.4.4 Installing the force sensor (optional) Screw clamp Cable clamp Angled plug Force sensor Screw fixing device Clamp Straight connector Fixing device 1. Screw the fixing device onto the press head. 2. Screw the force sensor onto the ram. 3.
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Installation è NOTE! Observe the maximum thread length! The tool must bear against flange 1 or flange 2. TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
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Installation Shackle threaded rod 1. Install the holding bracket on the press head. 2. Install the travel sensor on the press head. 3. Connect the travel sensor and threaded rod through the shackle. 4. Connect the cable to the evaluation unit. 5.
Installation 6.4.7 Installing the tool holding fixture (optional) Tool holding fixture è The tool holding fixture is screwed into the ram. For technical data and installation dimensions see data sheet. www.tox.com TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Installation 6.4.8 Install the TDC sensor (option) Holding bracket Mounting clip for cable plug TDC sensor Set screw TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
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Installation Fig. 4 Allocation of TDC sensor: (BMF 21K-PS-C-2-S49) 1. Install the holding bracket on the press head. 2. Position the TDC sensor with holding angle on the tension rod by shifting until a signal is appears on the measuring instrument. 3.
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Installation Fig. 5 Allocation of the BDC sensor: (BES R04KC-POC15B-S49-00,13) 1. Install the holding bracket on the press head. 2. Install the BDC sensor on the ram. 3. Connect the cable to the evaluation unit. 4. Install the cable plug in the mounting clip. TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Commissioning 7 Commissioning 7.1 Safety during the commissioning The commissioning may only be carried out by trained and authorized person- nel. 7.1.1 Safety device All safety equipment must be properly assembled and functional. TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Commissioning 7.2 Requirements for the commissioning This incomplete machine may not be commissioned until it has been ascer- tained that the incomplete machine in which the component is to be installed complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). The requirements are: ...
Commissioning 7.3 Setting return stroke damping Throttle of return stroke damping Fig. 6 Setting return stroke damping The setting of the throttle depends on the air pressure and the tool weight on the ram. Turning in a clockwise direction increases the damping effect. Turning in an anticlockwise direction decreases the damping effect.
Operation 8 Operation 8.1 Safety in operation WARNING Dangerous machine movements! Serious contusions and injuries! è Make sure that that no persons are located in the danger area during oper- ation. CAUTION Noise during operation! Hearing impairment! è Wear individual protective equipment. CAUTION Hazard from flying parts! Injuries to eyes and body cavities!
Operation 8.2 Requirements for operation The safety devices of the entire system are properly assembled and func- tional. All piece parts are intact and properly maintained. Supply connections, communication and control connections, material or media hoses are installed properly. The permissible values are complied with.
Operation 8.4 Setting the open height of the press head Crank Square Fastening screws Fig. 7 Setting the open height of the press head NOTE! Damage on the tool or the workpiece! Calculate the open height before starting operation! TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
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Operation ü Set the fine adjustment on the largest opening. See Fine adjustment of working stroke, Page 1. Remove the cover from the press frame. 2. Loosen the fastening screws of the clamping plate. Do not unscrew the screws! 3. Place the supplied crank onto the square and adjust the open height by turning it.
Operation 8.5 Fine adjustment of working stroke Fixing screws Adjusting ring Reference scale 1. Loosen the fixing screws. 2. Turn the adjusting ring to adjust the open height. A line on the scale of the adjusting ring corresponds to a height adjustment of 0.05 mm.
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Safety during troubleshooting Troubleshooting may only be carried out by trained and authorized personnel. The following applies: Inform operating personnel before starting repair work. Appoint a supervisor. TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Troubleshooting 9.2 Detecting faults If the press is equipped with a control system, the faults or warnings on the cen- tral control unit are displayed and described. Fault Cause Measures The ram does not ex- There is a mechanical fault on the Contact authorized service personnel.
Maintenance table Maintenance table The specified intervals are only approximate values. Depending on the area of application, the actual values may differ from the guide values. Maintenance cycle Additional information Weekly 10.4.1 TOX® FinePress inspecting Monthly 10.4.3 Inspecting and cleaning movable parts and guides Quarterly 10.4.4 Inspecting the setting of the return stroke damping...
Maintenance 10 Maintenance 10.1 General information Maintenance may only be carried out by trained and authorized personnel. The following applies: Observe maintenance intervals if present and stipulated. Maintenance intervals may vary from the stipulated maintenance intervals. The maintenance intervals may have to be verified with the manufacturer if necessary.
Maintenance 10.2 Safety during maintenance DANGER Electrical hazards in case of contact with live parts! Electric shock, burns or death in case of contact with live parts! è Have all work on the electrical equipment performed by an electrician. è Disconnect power supply.
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Maintenance NOTE Incorrect cleaning agents or cleaning procedures, lack of corrosion pro- tection! Damage to machine components! è Clean plastic parts such as panes (safety guard door, housing, etc.) and control elements with cotton cloths (smooth woven structure) and suitable cleaning agents (e.g.
Maintenance 10.3 Requirements for maintenance 10.3.1 Set system to maintenance position Unless specified otherwise, before all maintenance work: 1. Retract the working piston. Drive is in home position. 2. Install a restraint device if necessary. 3. Switch off the system and secure it against being switched back on. 4.
Maintenance ® 10.4 TOX FinePress maintaining ® 10.4.1 FinePress inspecting ü System is in maintenance position. Set system to maintenance position, Page 1. Check the plant, particularly moving parts for wear, obvious defects and damage. 2. Check the supply connections for tightness. TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Maintenance 10.4.2 Inspecting the fastening of the press head Fastening screws ü System is in maintenance position. Set system to maintenance position, Page 1. Check the tightening torque of the fastening screws. 2. NOTE! Damage on the tool! Check the alignment of the tool! Press type Screw size Tightening torque...
Maintenance 10.4.3 Inspecting and cleaning movable parts and guides ü System is in maintenance position. Set system to maintenance position, Page NOTE Incorrect cleaning agents or cleaning procedures, lack of corrosion pro- tection! Damage to machine components! è Clean plastic parts such as panes (safety guard door, housing, etc.) and control elements with cotton cloths (smooth woven structure) and suitable cleaning agents (e.g.
Repairs 11 Repairs 11.1 Safety during repairs Repairs may only be carried out by trained and authorized personnel. TOX_Manual_FinePress_PFS-PFL-PFW_en...
Disassembly and Disposal 12 Disassembly and Disposal 12.1 Safety during disassembly and disposal The dismantling and disposal may only be carried out by trained and authorized personnel. DANGER Electrical hazards in case of contact with live parts! Electric shock, burns or death in case of contact with live parts! è...
Disassembly and Disposal 12.3 Shutdown Shutdown means that the system is shut down permanently and/or is prepared for removal. 1. Stop system and wait for it to come to a standstill. 2. Remove material if necessary. 3. Switch off the system at the main switch and secure it against being switched on again.
Disassembly and Disposal 12.4 Disassembling The system consists of recyclable materials. NOTE Environmental damage! Improper recycling endangers the environment! è Dispose of materials separately and properly. è Regional disposal regulations must be observed. 1. Strip the system down into its constituent parts. 2.
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