Table of contents Safety Rating plate..............................5 Safety instructions (warning notes)........................ 6 1.2.1 Classification of hazards ........................6 1.2.2 Other pictograms..........................6 Intended use ..............................7 Reasonably foreseeable misuses........................8 1.4.1 Avoiding misuses ..........................8 Possible dangers caused by the geared drill ....................8 Qualification of personnel ..........................
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Coolant pump ...............................25 4.7.1 Checks ............................25 Warming up the machine ..........................25 Operation Safety ................................26 Control and indicating elements ........................26 5.2.1 Control panel ..........................27 Drill depth stop .............................30 Spindle sleeve feed ............................30 5.4.1 Manual spindle sleeve feed ......................30 5.4.2 Automatic spindle sleeve feed ......................31 5.4.3 Handwheel for spindle sleeve fine feed ..................31 Tool holder ..............................32...
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Dear customer, Thank you very much for purchasing a product made by OPTIMUM. OPTIMUM metal working machines offer a maximum of quality, technically optimum solutions and convince by an outstanding price performance ratio. Continuous enhancements and prod- uct innovations guarantee state-of-the-art products and safety at any time.
The serial number is printed on the type plate. Rating plate INFORMATION If you are unable to solve a problem using these operating instructions, please contact us for advice: Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr. Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 D-96103 Hallstadt Email: info@optimum-maschinen.de Safety B50 GSM Version 1.1.5 - 2022-06-22...
Safety instructions (warning notes) 1.2.1 Classification of hazards We classify the safety warnings into various levels. The table below gives an overview of the classification of symbols (ideogram) and the warning signs for each specific danger and its (possible) consequences. Ideogram Warning alert Definition / consequence...
If the geared drill is used in any way other than described above, modified without authoriza- tion of Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH, then the geared drill is being used improperly. We will not be held liable for any damages resulting from any operation which is not in accord- ance with the intended use.
Reasonably foreseeable misuses Any other use as the one determined under the "Intended use" or any use beyond the described use shall be deemed as not in conformity and is forbidden. Any other use has to be discussed with the manufacturer. It is only allowed to process metal, cold and non-inflammable materials with the geared drill.
If the geared drill is used and maintained by the staff who are not duly qualified, there may be a risk resulting from incorrect or unsuitable maintenance of the geared drill. INFORMATION Everyone involved in the assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance must be duly qualified, ...
Specialist staff Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of rele- vant regulations the specialist staff is able to perform the assigned tasks and to recognise and avoid any possible dangers themselves. Instructed persons Instructed persons were instructed by the operating company about the assigned tasks and any possible risks in case of improper behaviour.
Operator positions The operator’s position is in front of the geared drill. Img.1-1: Operator positions INFORMATION The mains plug of the geared drill must be freely accessible. Safety measures during operation CAUTION! Risk due to inhaling of health hazardous dusts and mist. Dependent on the material which need to be processed and the used auxiliaries dusts and mist may be caused which might impair you health.
WARNING! The separating protective equipment which is made available and delivered together with the machine is designed to reduce the risk of workpieces or fractions of them which being expelled, but not to remove them completely. The geared drill includes the following safety devices: an EMERGENCY STOP push button, ...
1.9.3 Drilling table Seats for T-slots are attached to the drill- ing table. WARNING! seats for clamping blocks Risk of injury due to parts flying off at ( 18 mm ) high speed. Securely fix the workpiece on the drilling table. Img.1-4: Drilling table 1.9.4...
General check Equipment Check Protective covers Mounted, firmly bolted and not damaged Drill chuck protection Signs, Installed and legible Markings Date: checked by (signature): Functional check Equipment Check EMERGENCY STOP After actuating an EMERGENCY STOP push button the impact switch geared drill must be switched off.
1.12 Safety during operation We specially point out the specific dangers when working with and on the geared drill. WARNING! Before switching on the geared drill make sure that there are no no dangers generated for persons, not cause damage to equipment. ...
Check if they are working properly! 1.14 Accident report Inform your superiors and Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH immediately in the event of accidents, possible sources of danger and any actions which almost led to an accident (near misses). There are many possible causes for "near misses".
Technical data The following information gives the dimensions and weight and is the manufacturer‘s authorised machine data. Electrical connection Motor 3 x 400V 2.4kW / 3.2 KW ~50Hz (60Hz) optional 3x220V, 3x440V Coolant pump 40 W permitted voltage tolerance 380 V - 440 V Drilling capacity ø...
CAUTION! Depending on the overall noise exposure and the basic limit values the machine operators must wear an appropriate hearing protection. We generally recommend to use a noise protection and a hearing protection. 2.12 Dimensions Schwerpunkt / Centre of gravity Img.2-1: Dimensions Technical data...
Delivery, interdepartmental transport, assembly and commissioning Notes on transport, installation, commissioning Improper transport, installation and commissioning is liable to accidents and can cause damage or malfunctions to the machine for which we do not assume any liability or guarantee. Transport the scope of delivery secured against shifting or tilting with a sufficiently dimen- sioned industrial truck or a crane to the installation site.
Assembly Unpacking the machine Transport the drilling machine in its packing crate near its final installation location with a lift truck before unpacking it. If the packaging shows signs of possible transport damage, take the necessary precautions not to damage the machine when unpacking it. If any damage is discov- ered, the carrier and/or shipper must be notified immediately to be able to initiate the neces- sary steps for a claim.
4.4.3 Load attachment point in unpacked condition Load suspension point Eye bolt Load suspension point Img.4-1: Example of load suspension and lifting loads Fix the load suspension gear on the eye bolt and beneath the drilling head. Fasten the load end agent on the an adequate conveyor equipment, for instance a crane. ...
Img.4-3: Attachment to the base ATTENTION! Tighten the fixing screws of the geared drill only as much that it is safely fixed and cannot break away or tilt over. If the fixing screws are too tight in particular in connection with an uneven substructure it may result in a broken stand of the machine.
4.5.1 Lubrication The lubrication and initial greasing of your new machine con- sists of checking the oil sight glasses. The oil tanks must be filled to half way up the sight glass. Once these operations have been carried out, the machine can be started up. ...
Coolant pump ATTENTION! The coolant pump also delivers if it turns in the wrong direction. Due to the wrong turning direction the pump is destroyed within a short time. Coolant pump Img.4-4: Coolant pump of geared drill Fill in coolant Img.4-5: Coolant filler hole 4.7.1...
Operation Safety Use the machine only under the following conditions: The machine is in proper working order. The machine is used as prescribed. The operating manual is followed. All safety devices are installed and activated. All failures should be eliminated immediately. Stop the machine immediately in the event of any anomaly in operation and make sure it cannot be started up accidentally or without authoriza- tion Notify the person responsible immediately of any modification.
Push button table height adjustment on the back of the control panel Img.5-2: Table height adjustment 5.2.1 Control panel Gear selector switch Gear selector switch Speed table Operation control light Coolant pump ON / OFF Machine lamp ON/OFF Step counter switch motor Selector rotary switch Scale drill depth Selection switch for...
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Operating mode selection switch "Threading or Drilling" is selected with the selection switch. Drilling operating mode The auxiliary function of the micro switches in the drilling depth to the direction of rotation change is deactivated. Operating mode threading The function of the micro switches in the drilling depth and the function of the direction of rota- tion change by the push-button actuators in the spindle sleeve lever are activated.
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Main switch Interrupts or connects the power supply. Gear selector switch The speed of the drill spindle is set by actuating the gear selector switch and the step counter switch motor. ATTENTION! Changing the speed when the bit-holder spindle is turning may cause damage to the machine.
Speed table - for ~60Hz connection Img.5-6: ~ 60Hz Drill depth stop Indicator drilling depth Adjusting screw for drilling depth stop Clamping screw Img.5-7: Drill depth stop Use the drilling depth stop when drilling several holes of the same depth. ...
5.4.2 Automatic spindle sleeve feed The feed is activated by pressing the push buttons in the spindle sleeve lever. The feed is per- formed by an electromagnetic coupling. The feed is switched off by the drilling depth stop or by pressing the push button in the spindle sleeve lever again.
Tool holder 5.5.1 Unfitting the drill chuck WARNING! Perform the following work only when you have switched off and locked the main switch. ATTENTION! Hold the tool or drill chuck tight. With the below described procedure the taper mandrel is being loosened from the drill- ing spindle.
Img.5-12: Disassembly 5.5.2 Fitting the drill chuck Check and, if necessary, clean the conical seat in the drill- ing spindle and at the taper mandrel of the tool or the drill chuck. Press the taper mandrel into the drilling spindle. ATTENTION! Shift the lever to the left to its initial position.
Shut-off and metering tap of the coolant Img.5-15: Coolant shut-off tap and doser Adjust the flow using the shut-off and dosing tap. ATTENTION! Failure of the pump in case of dry running. The pump is lubricated by the cooling agent. Do not start up the pump without cooling agent.
CAUTION! Risk of crushing! Do not grap between the drill head and the sleeve. Risk of crushing due to the sleeve lever. The sleeve is reset by means of a recuperation spring. Do not release the spindle sleeve when resetting the spindle. Spindle sleeve lever ...
Determining the cutting speed and the speed Table cutting speeds / infeed Material table Recommended infeed f in mm/revolution Recommended cutting speed Material to be processed Drill bit diameter d in mm Vc in m/min 2...3 >3...6 >6...12 >12...25 >25...50 Unalloyed construction steels 30 - 35 0.05...
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Drill bit Ø Speed n in rpm in mm 1062 1274 1415 1769 2123 2477 2831 3539 4246 5662 7077 1146 1274 1592 1911 2229 2548 3185 3822 5096 6369 1042 1158 1448 1737 2027 2316 2895 3474 4632 5790 1062 1327 1592...
Drill bit Ø Speed n in rpm in mm 39,0 40,0 41,0 42,0 43,0 44,0 45,0 46,0 47,0 48,0 49,0 50,0 6.2.1 Example for calculating the required speed on your drilling machine The necessary speed is depending on the diameter of the drill bit, on the material which is being machined as well as on the cutting material of the drill bit.
Maintenance In this chapter you will find important information about Inspection Maintenance Repairs ATTENTION! Properly performed regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for operational safety, failure-free operation, long service life of the machine and the quality of the products which you manufacture.
7.1.1 Preparation WARNING! Only carry out work on the machine if it has been unplugged from the mains power supply. Disconnecting and securing the geared drill. on page 15 Attach a warning sign. 7.1.2 Restarting Before restarting run a safety check. ...
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Interval Where? What? How? Lubricate the lubricating nipples with oil. Lubricating nipple Img.7-1: Lubricating nipple drill head every day Lubricate the lubricating nipples with oil. Lubricating nipple Img.7-2: Lubrication nipple spindle sleeve and drilling table support Maintenance B50 GSM Version 1.1.5 - 2022-06-22 Translation of original instruction...
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Interval Where? What? How? ATTENTION! Parts can be flung towards you. When disassembling the key housing, please make sure that the machine is only maintained and prepared by qualified staff. If required, re-adjust the spindle return spring. Loosen the hexagon socket screws (3) on the spring housing. ...
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Interval Where? What? How? Check the oil level in the inspection glass The glass oil level ( deposed ) should be half-covered. Filler hole Oil flow during opera- tion Oil drain plug at the begin- ning of the shift Oil sight glass after every maintenance...
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Re-fill the gear with gear oil. Approx. consumption 2.5 litres. Pay attention to the correct level. Operating material on page 18 original parts or series components expressly authorized by Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH. on page 46 Maintenance B50 GSM Translation of original instruction Version 1.1.5 - 2022-06-22...
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Interval Where? What? How? Oil the drilling column in regular intervals using standard oil. Lubricate the toothed rack in regular intervals using standard grease. original parts or series components expressly authorized by Opti- mum Maschinen Germany GmbH. on page 46 every month ...
If the repairs are carried out by qualified technical personnel, they must follow the indications given in these operating instructions. Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH accepts no liability nor does it guarantee against damage and operating malfunctions resulting from failure to observe these operating instructions.
Cooling lubricants and tanks CAUTION! The cooling lubricant can cause diseases. Avoid direct contact with cooling lubricant or parts covered in cooling lubricant. Cooling lubricant circuits and tanks for water-cooling lubricant mixtures must be completely emptied, cleaned and disinfected as needed, but at least once per year or every time the cooling lubricant is replaced.
7.4.1 Inspection plan for water-mixed cooling lubricants Company: No.: Date: used cooling lubricant size to be checked Inspection methods Inspection Procedure and comment intervals noticeable Appearance, odour daily Find and rectify causes, changes e.g. skim off oil, check filter, ventilate cooling lubricant system pH value Laboratory techniques...
Ersatzteile - Spare parts Ersatzteilbestellung - Ordering spare parts Bitte geben Sie folgendes an - Please indicate the following : Seriennummer - Serial No. Maschinenbezeichnung - Machines name Herstellungsdatum - Date of manufacture Artikelnummer - Article no. ...
8.4.1 Teileliste - Parts list B50GSM - Ersatzteilliste - Spare part list Menge Zeichnungsnr. Grösse Artikelnummer Pos. Bezeichnung Description Qty. Drawing no. Size Item no. Innensechskantschraube Socket head screw GB5783-86 M12×30 Unterlegscheibe Washer GB97.1-86 Innensechskantschraube Socket head screw GB70-85 M8×25 Schaltarm rechts Right Rock Arm Z5050-03-48...
Malfunctions Cause/ Malfunction Solution possible effects Noise during work. • Spindle is too little lubricated • Grease spindle • Tool is blunt or wrongly clamped • Use new tool and check securing (fixed setting of the bit, bit holder and chuck). Bit „burnt“...
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Cause/ Malfunction Solution possible effects Working spindle rattling on • Excessive slack in bearing • Readjust bearing slack or replace rough piece surfaces bearing • Working spindle moves up and down • Readjust bearing clearance (fixed • Adjustment strip loose bearing) •...
Appendix 10.1 Copyright This document is copyright. All derived rights are also reserved, especially those of translation, re-printing, use of figures, broadcast, reproduction by photo-mechanical or similar means and recording in data processing systems, neither partial nor total. Subject to technical changes without notice. 10.2 Terminology/Glossary Term...
V-belts, ball bearings, illuminants, filters, sealings, etc. - Non reproducible software errors Any services which OPTIMUM GmbH or one of its agents performs in order to fulfill in the frame of an additional guarantee are neither an acceptance of the defects nor an accept- ance of its obligation to compensate.
Example:not stackable - do not stack a second pack- ing case on top of the first packaging case Consult Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH if the machine and accessories are stored for more than three months or are stored under different environmental conditions than those given here.
10.6.1 Decommissioning CAUTION! Used devices need to be decommissioned in a professional way in order to avoid later misuses and endangerment of the environment or persons. Dsconnect the plug from the power supply. Cut the connection cable. Remove all environmentally hazardous operating fluids from the used device. ...
Modified settings Any experiences with the geared drill which might be important for other users Recurring failures Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 D-96103 Hallstadt Fax +49 (0) 951 - 96 555 - 888 Email: info@optimum-maschinen.de Appendix B50 GSM Version 1.1.5 - 2022-06-22...
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EC - Declaration of Conformity according to Machinery directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1.A The manufacturer / distributor Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 D - 96103 Hallstadt, Germany hereby declares that the following product Product designation: Drilling machine Type designation:...
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Index Specialist dealer ........... 46 Speeds ..............18 Accident report ............16 Spindle seat ............17 Assembly ..............21 Storage and packaging ......... 21 Classification of hazards .........6 Table cutting speeds ..........36 Customer service ..........46 Technical data Customer service technician .........46 drilling capacity ..........
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