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 Foreseeable misuse .................. 20 3.1.3 Substances harmful to the wetting properties of lacquers (LABS) .... 20 Product identification ................. 20 3.2.1 Type plate .................... 20 Product overview and function description .......... 21 Technical data Type sheet and data sheet ................ 22 Press force diagrams................. 22...
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Table of contents Commissioning Safety during the commissioning............... 41 7.1.1 Safety device ..................... 41 Requirements for the commissioning ............ 42 Operation Safety in operation.................. 43 Requirements for operation ............... 43 Process monitoring .................. 43 Setting the open height of the press head .......... 44 Adjusting the working stroke.............. 46 8.5.1 Shifting the toggle lever on presses with a bracket.
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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 .................. 64 12.3 Shutdown.................... 64 12.4 Disassembling ................... 65 12.5 Disposal ..................... 65 Appendices 13.1 Declaration of conformity ................ 66 13.2 Press force diagrams................. 69 Index TOX_Manual_FinePress_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
(e.g. by copying, microfilming, translation, transmission in any elec- tronic medium or machine-readable form). Any use - including of extracts - con- ® trary to this condition is prohibited without approval in writing by TOX PRES- SOTECHNIK and may be subject to criminal and civil legal sanctions.
® 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...
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: ...
Do not make any changes, carry out attachments or conversions to the ® product without the written approval of TOX PRESSOTECHNIK. Action contrary to the above will not be covered by the warranty or the operating approval.
Ensure that assembly and installation work and the initial commissioning are performed exclusively by qualified personnel who have been trained and authorized by TOX ® PRESSOTECHNIK. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by qualified and trained per- sonnel only.
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. TOX_Manual_FinePress_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
Safety 2.4 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 ...
Operation under conditions that deviate from the technical data. Operation without fully assembled and functional connections. Operation without fully assembled and functional safety devices. Modifications to the product without prior approval by TOX ® PRES- SOTECHNIK and the approving authority. Incorrect parameterization.
About this product 3.3 Product overview and function description Due to a toggle joint mechanism, a high working force on the ram is achieved with little effort at the lever. Fig. 1 Product overview Designation Function Hand lever Drives the ram onto the workpiece. Ram guide Guides and lubricates the ram.
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 Press force diagrams Press force diagrams, Page TOX_Manual_FinePress_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
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_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_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 6.3 Installing accessories 6.3.1 Installing process monitoring (option) è Please see the separate operating manual for the installation of the process monitoring system. TOX_Manual_FinePress_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
Installation 6.3.2 Installing the ergonomic handle (optional) Additional handle Handle Clamp screw 1. Unscrew the handle of the hand lever. 2. Slide the ergonomic handle onto the hand lever. 3. Screw the additional handle in the desired position with the clamping screw. 4.
Installation 6.3.3 Installing the stroke counter (optional) Cable set Counter housing 1. Disconnect the cable set from the counter housing. 2. Install the counter housing on the press head using cylinder screw M 5x12. 3. Loosen the toggle lever from the lever head and tilt it to the front. See justing the working stroke, Page TOX_Manual_FinePress_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
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Installation Installing the button Button with fixing device 1. Guide the cable plug of the push button to the back. 2. Screw the push button with fixing device onto the press head (cheese head screws M 3x8). 3. Check the switching point of the push button. The push button must switch shortly before reaching the final position.
Installation 6.3.4 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_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
Installation 6.3.5 Install the return stroke lock (option) During retrofitting it may be necessary to replace the shaft. In this case, ® please contact TOX PRESSOTECHNIK. Lever shaft Cover Cheese head screws M5 x 16 1. Unscrew the lever shaft from the cover. The flat spiral spring must nor be removed.
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Installation Cheese head screws M5 x 16 Flat head screws Housing cover Locking screw M 6x12 Lock washer Cam disc Housing Unlocking button 2. Attach the housing of the return stroke lock on the lever shaft and screw it on with the M 5x16 cylinder screws. 3.
Installation 6.3.7 Installing travel sensor (option) Cheese head screw Mounting clip Straight connector Flat head screw Product tag Fixing device Counter nuts 1. Unscrew the product tag. 2. Screw on the fixing device together with the tag. The travel sensor is point- ing towards the press frame.
Installation 6.3.8 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_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_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_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
Commissioning 7.2 Requirements for the commissioning The requirements are: All components are properly installed. The safety devices of the entire system are properly assembled and func- tional. Any transport locks are removed. Supply connections, communication and control connections, material or media hoses are installed properly.
Operation 8 Operation 8.1 Safety in operation CAUTION Dangerous lever movements! Contusions and impacts! è Always hold the hand lever. è Release it only when it is in the top initial position. 8.2 Requirements for operation The safety devices of the entire system are properly assembled and func- tional.
Operation 8.4 Setting the open height of the press head Crank Square Fastening screws Fig. 3 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_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_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 Adjusting the working stroke The working stroke of the press can be changed by shifting the toggle lever. The force/stroke ranges can be found in the data sheet. If a travel sensor is installed, it must then be readjusted. See Adjusting travel sensor, Page TOX_Manual_FinePress_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
Operation 8.5.1 Shifting the toggle lever on presses with a bracket. Screws Bracket Toggle lever Stud 1. Unscrew the screws and remove the bracket. 2. Remove the studs. The toggle lever is loosened. 3. Move the toggle lever into the desired position. 4.
Operation 8.5.2 Shifting the toggle lever on presses with set screws. Toggle lever Rear bore holes for set screws Set screws Lever head Stud 1. Unscrew and remove the set screws. 2. Pull out of the stud. The toggle lever is loosened. 3.
Operation 8.6 Fine adjustment of working stroke (option) Clamping screw Adjusting ring Clamping nut 1. Loosen the clamping screw. 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 0.02 mm.
Operation 8.8 Adjusting the return stroke lock (optional) NOTE! Do not push the hand lever back while the mechanism is locked. Threaded hole (position 1) Cheese head screw (position 2) Cross bore hole Unlocking device Inner mechanism Cheese head screws TOX_Manual_FinePress_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
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Operation ü The housing cover is removed. 1. Loosen the cheese head screws (positions 2 and 6). 2. Pull the unlocking device and turn to position <STOP> to release the hand lever. 3. Press the hand lever completely down and hold. 4.
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Operation ü The return stroke lock has engaged. ü The housing cover is removed. 1. Lock the return stroke lock in the second position. 2. Unscrew the cheese head screw (position 2) and screw it into position 1 (position 1). 3.
Operation 8.9 Setting the travel sensor (option) Counter nuts of travel sensor 1. Loosen the counter nuts of travel sensor. 2. Press the hand lever of the press firmly up and hold. 3. Set the zero point on the travel sensor by turning the nut. 4.
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_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_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.
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 Half-yearly 10.4.2...
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 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. Perform only maintenance work that is described in this manual.
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.
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! Screw size Tightening torque 30 Nm...
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_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_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 12.2 Decommissioning Decommissioning means that the plant is not in operation for a longer period of time but remains at the installation site for recommissioning later. 1. Move plant into home position. 2. Install a restraint device if necessary. 3.
® return it to TOX PRESSOTECHNIK. For further information about the take-back and forms see www.tox.com in the service sector. Regarding questions about disposal please contact TOX ® PRESSOTECHNIK GmbH &...
Appendices 13.2 Press force diagrams TOX_Manual_FinePress_KFS-KFL-KFW-KFSU-KFLU-KFWU_en...
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* Die Aufbiegung der Presse ist nicht Berücksichtigt / the deflection of the press is not considert * Die Info zur Aufbiegung finden sie in den technischen Daten von der Betriebsanleitung / you will find the notice to the deflection in the technical data of the operating instructions TOX Pressotechnik Riedstraße 4 D - 88250 Weingarten...
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* Die Aufbiegung der Presse ist nicht Berücksichtigt / the deflection of the press is not considert * Die Info zur Aufbiegung finden sie in den technischen Daten von der Betriebsanleitung / you will find the notice to the deflection in the technical data of the operating instructions TOX Pressotechnik Riedstraße 4 D - 88250 Weingarten...
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* Die Aufbiegung der Presse ist nicht Berücksichtigt / the deflection of the press is not considert * Die Info zur Aufbiegung finden sie in den technischen Daten von der Betriebsanleitung / you will find the notice to the deflection in the technical data of the operating instructions TOX Pressotechnik Riedstraße 4 D - 88250 Weingarten...
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* Die Aufbiegung der Presse ist nicht Berücksichtigt / the deflection of the press is not considert * Die Info zur Aufbiegung finden sie in den technischen Daten von der Betriebsanleitung / you will find the notice to the deflection in the technical data of the operating instructions TOX Pressotechnik Riedstraße 4 D - 88250 Weingarten...
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* Die Aufbiegung der Presse ist nicht Berücksichtigt / the deflection of the press is not considert * Die Info zur Aufbiegung finden sie in den technischen Daten von der Betriebsanleitung / you will find the notice to the deflection in the technical data of the operating instructions TOX Pressotechnik Riedstraße 4 D - 88250 Weingarten...
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* Die Aufbiegung der Presse ist nicht Berücksichtigt / the deflection of the press is not considert * Die Info zur Aufbiegung finden sie in den technischen Daten von der Betriebsanleitung / you will find the notice to the deflection in the technical data of the operating instructions TOX Pressotechnik Riedstraße 4 D - 88250 Weingarten...
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