AmeriBrade HYPER-DISC Manual

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Download this manual

HYPER-DISC MANUAL

Hyper-Disc Bench Grinder Setup, Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

AmeriBrade LLC

Rev-A2 09/14/2023

Table of Contents

Need help?

Do you have a question about the HYPER-DISC and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for AmeriBrade HYPER-DISC

Page 1 HYPER-DISC MANUAL Hyper-Disc Bench Grinder Setup, Maintenance and Troubleshooting AmeriBrade LLC Rev-A2 09/14/2023...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents WARNING: DANGER ..........................2 Assemble the Pedestal Stand. Skip to Step 3 if you did not order a Pedestal Stand......3 Mount the Dual-Swivel Mount and VFD bracket to your bench top or to your Pedestal Stand. If you did not order a Dual-Swivel Mount, Skip to Step 4..................
Page 3: Warning: Danger
Specifically, due to the versatile nature of the Hyper-Disc Bench Grinder, the operator needs to pay close attention to the proper use of the full variety of abrasives he attaches. The operator must make...
Page 4: Assemble The Pedestal Stand. Skip To Step 3 If You Did Not Order A Pedestal Stand
2. Assemble the Pedestal Stand. Skip to Step 3 if you did not order a Pedestal Stand. a. Hardware and feet will be included in a small white box labeled as follows: b. The 3/8 cap screws require a 5/16 allen wrench c.
Page 5: Mount The Dual-Swivel Mount And Vfd Bracket To Your Bench Top Or To Your Pedestal Stand. If You Did Not Order A Dual-Swivel Mount, Skip To Step 4
3. Mount the Dual-Swivel Mount and VFD bracket to your bench top or to your Pedestal Stand. If you did not order a Dual-Swivel Mount, Skip to Step 4. a. Where to find the Hardware: i. Bench-top mounting: If you are mounting the Dual-Swivel Mount to your own platform, you will need to provide the appropriate length hardware based on the thickness of your mounting surface.
Page 6 c. The VFD is mounted by sharing the rear 2 of the 4 carriage bolts fastening the Dual-Swivel mount to the Pillar. Refer to the image below for how to orient the VFD mount relative to the Dual-Swivel Mount. d. Orientation: i.
Page 7: Mount The Motor To The Dual-Swivel Mount, Or To Your Bench-Top (Whichever Is Applicable For The Items You Purchased) Dual-Swivel Shown Below
We suggest 5/16” diameter carriage bolts. ii. For mounting motor directly to a Pedestal Stand (no Dual- Swivel Mount): Contact AmeriBrade for this special case. We will need to provide an adapter to allow the motor foot to bolt to the pedestal stand.
Page 8: Plug Motor Into Vfd And Secure Plug
5. Plug Motor into VFD and Secure Plug a. Plug the male cord on the motor into the female receptacle coming from the VFD. Make sure to align the indicated L-shaped pin of the plug with the L-shaped slot of the receptacle. Twist the plug in the direction shown to secure the connection.
Page 9: Set-Up Accessories
6. Set-Up Accessories a. Accessories are installed by sliding the female accessory coupler onto the male shaft coupler and tightening the knurled draw-nut with one hand while holding the accessory from spinning with the other hand. Once the draw-nut seats the taper, the accessory can be driven either forward or reverse without coming loose.
Page 10 b. Accessories are removed by using one hand to turn the draw-nut the opposite direction as before and the other hand to keep the accessory from turning. If your hand strength is not sufficient to loosen the draw-nut, use the provided multi-spanner wrench on the back of the draw-nut to break it loose (shown below).
Page 11 c. Discs i. Flat and Tapered discs will come pre-assembled to the female Disc-Coupler. Simply install the female disc-coupler on the male shaft-coupler as described in section 6a and adhere an abrasive sheet before use. Peel and Stick Adhesive (PSA) discs can be used for a very strong bond.
Page 12 The 1/2” Spindle Sanding Arbor and included rubber sleeves pair with the Dual-Swivel mount to allow you to utilize the hyper-disc as a vertical spindle sander. ii. Install the accessory coupler for the ½” Spindle Sanding Arbor as described in section 6a.
Page 13 vi. Install the work rest receiver on the face of the dual swivel mount as shown below by aligning the rounded pins in their corresponding hole and slot, then tighten the captive thumb screw in the center. The multi-spanner can be used if hand strength doesn’t seem sufficient: vii.
Page 14 viii. Install the spindle sanding work rest plate on the magnetic work rest platform, as shown below, by aligning the rounded pins in their corresponding hole and slot, then tighten the captive thumb screw in the center. The multi-spanner can be used if hand strength doesn’t seem sufficient: ix.
Page 15 2. Next, rotate the upper joint of the knuckle. Pull on the retractable pin (indicated below) to rotate the motor 90 degrees as shown. The fan end of the motor will lower towards the floor and the spindle will point up. Release the pin to allow it to lock into place.
Page 16 Since the Hyper-Disc allows you to run in forward or reverse, make sure to install the keyed lock washer(indicated below) between the abrasive and the arbor nut to prevent the grinding torque from loosening the nut.
Page 17 g. Keyed 3/4” Arbor i. The Keyed 3/4” Arbor allows you to run 4” wide unmounted abrasive wheels with a quad-keyed or smooth-bore hub. This style of wheel can be purchased as non-woven flap wheels, wire wheels, nylon brushes and more. An example is shown below Install the piece of key stock(indicated below) in the arbor before installing the abrasive wheel if the hub of the...
Page 18: Install Work-Rest
7. Install Work-Rest a. Install the work rest receiver on the face of the dual swivel mount as shown below by aligning the rounded pins in their corresponding hole and slot, then tighten the captive thumb screw in the center. The multi-spanner can be used if hand strength doesn’t seem sufficient: b.
Page 19 c. Install the work rest assembly into the receiver and tighten the adjustable handles as shown below: d. Install the desired work rest plate on the magnetic work rest platform, as shown below, by aligning the rounded pins in their corresponding hole and slot, then tighten the captive thumb screw in the center.
Page 20: Shut Down
e. Adjust the work rest angle by loosening the adjustable handles on each end, repositioning the work rest, then re-tightening the adjustable handles. 8. Shut Down a. Push the Start/Stop switch down to shut down the machine and wait for the grinder to slow to a stop. Do not leave the Fwd/Stop/Rev switch in the center Stop position for extended periods of time without shutting off the Start/Stop switch.
Page 21 c. Keep threaded components clear of grinding dust to extend their life. d. Store unused accessories in a manner that keeps the precision bore and threads of the accessory couplers safe from scratches, dings, and debris-buildup. e. Occasionally check the joints of the dual-swivel mount to make sure they move freely without noticeable free-play.
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Trips Breaker • Possible Causes o There is a GFI/GFCI somewhere in the circuit. Variable Frequency Drives should not be run on a circuit with a GFI/GFCI anywhere in line. ▪ Solution: plug into a circuit that does not contain a GFI/GFCI o Too long of a run for the wire size supplying the power ▪...
Page 23 o Slip Compensation Trimpot needs tuning ▪ Solution: Adjust the COMP trimpot in 1/8 turn increments (maximum ¼ turn each way from original setting). First clockwise, then counterclockwise. Always make sure the machine is disconnected from power before opening the speed controller or motor Poor Wiring Connections.
Page 24: Slows Down And Speeds Up Spontaneously
Slows Down and Speeds Up Spontaneously • Possible Causes o Acceleration Setting needs tuning ▪ Solution: Adjust the ACCEL trimpot in 1/8 turn increments (maximum ¼ turn each way from original setting). First clockwise, then counterclockwise. Always make sure the machine is disconnected from power before opening the speed controller or motor o Deceleration Setting needs tuning...
Page 25: Won't Start
Won’t Start • Possible Causes o Breaker is Tripped ▪ Solution: Reset Breaker. If problem persists, see “Trips Breaker” section above o Fwd/Stop/Rev switch is set in the center “Stop” position ▪ Solution: Make sure a direction is selected by pushing the Forward/Reverse Switch up for forward or down for reverse o Start/Stop switch is not being pushed all the way into the start position...
Page 26: Broken Components
If the source is the abrasive, try using an abrasive from a different batch or different supplier. o If the source is the motor or arbor itself, contact AmeriBrade to discuss solutions (760)998-9602 Broken Components Contact AmeriBrade to replace damaged components.