HWR InoFlex VM021 Operating Manual

Compensating 4-jaw through-hole manual chuck
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Operating Manual
InoFlex
®
VM021 – VM040
Compensating 4-jaw through-hole Manual Chuck
Translation of the Original Operating Manual (German)
Keep for future reference!
Version: 18.08.2022
Edition: B
Betriebsanleitung InoFlex® VM021 – VM040
DE
Ausgleichendes 4-Backen Handspannfutter mit Durchgang

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 Compensating 4-jaw through-hole Manual Chuck Translation of the Original Operating Manual (German) Keep for future reference! Version: 18.08.2022 Edition: B Betriebsanleitung InoFlex® VM021 – VM040 Ausgleichendes 4-Backen Handspannfutter mit Durchgang...
  • Page 2 © Copyright The copyright of this document is retained by HWR Spanntechnik GmbH. This documentation is designated only for the operating company and its personnel. It contains instructions and information that may not be fully or partially reproduced, distributed nor be transmitted by technical data methods nor be utilized for the purpose of unauthorized competition.
  • Page 3 Preface This operating manual gives you detailed information about the installation, ® operation and maintenance of the InoFlex chuck. It includes safety ® instructions which ensure the safe use of the InoFlex chuck. You will also find information in this documentation about the scope of delivery and troubleshooting.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Inspections after transport / receiving the chuck ..............3-16 ..........................3-16 NSTALLATION 3.3.1 Space requirement ........................3-16 3.3.2 Measures prior to installation ....................3-17 3.3.3 Installation of the chuck ......................3-18 © Copyright Page I ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 5 ..........6-34 OSSIBLE CAUSES OF ERRORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED TECHNICAL DATA ..........................7-35 ........................7-35 ENERAL INFORMATION ........................ 7-35 ENERAL PRODUCT DATA ........................7-35 PERATING MATERIALS Page II © Copyright InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 6 PARE ARTS RDER VIA ......................8-43 PARE ARTS RDER BY ........................8-44 PARE ARTS ISTS NOTES ..............................9-46 ) ............... 9-46 LAMPING ORCE ORQUE DIAGRAMS TEMPLATES © Copyright Page III ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 7: Safety

    The manufacturer's contact details are printed on the back of the title page. Please contact the chuck manufacturer immediately in case any questions or problems arise. Please have the identification number (ID No.) ready if NOTICE you have any questions for HWR Spanntechnik GmbH. © Copyright Page 1-1 InoFlex ®...
  • Page 8: Warranty And Liability

    The manufacturer only provides a full guarantee for the NOTICE spare parts ordered from him. Page 1-2 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 9: Notice On The Use Of Documentation

    The training of personnel by the manufacturer is only NOTICE considered to be a provision of limited information. It does not exempt the user from reading the manual. © Copyright Page 1-3 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 10: Explanation Of The Pictograms

    SAFETY procedures (title may be altered) INSTRUCTIONS is used to address practices not related to physical NOTICE injury Page 1-4 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 11: Intended Use

    Risk to the machine tool, the chuck and other property of the operating company  Risk of losing efficient operation of the machine tool, in which the chuck is installed. © Copyright Page 1-5 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 12: Instructions For Safe Operation

    Make sure to observe the permissible room temperature for operation of the InoFlex ® chuck machine tool (if specified, see manual of the machine tool). Page 1-6 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 13: Obligations

     The functional limits and safety regulations listed in the technical operat- ing manuals. The operating company is ultimately responsible for DANGER safety. This responsibility cannot be delegated. © Copyright Page 1-7 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 14: Requirements For Operating / Maintenance Personnel

    InoFlex chuck. These are matters which concern your own safety and DANGER the safety of colleagues and bystanders in the vicinity of the machine! Page 1-8 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 15: Accident Prevention Regulations

    (e.g. with a padlock on the main switch of the machine tool). Make sure that children are unable to access the InoFlex ® chuck and the machine tool. © Copyright Page 1-9 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Repair

    The chuck is to be used solely in accordance with VDI [Association of Ger- man Engineers] 3106, the user manual of the machine tool and this manu- The chuck is lubricated at the factory before it is NOTICE shipped. Page 2-10 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 17: Technical Description

    6. Lower housing 2. Base jaw 1/3 7. Spindle 3. Base jaw 2/4 8. Tangential slider 3-1 4. Drive ring 9. Stroke control 5. Seal assembly © Copyright Page 2-11 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 18: Description Of Functions

    Compensation is made possible by connecting the diametrical slides with levers or via a sliding gate-type gear. Fig. 2-2: How the InoFlex ® chuck works Page 2-12 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 19: Transport Und Installation

     Crane  Forklift truck or pallet truck 3.2.2 NSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGING Adhere to the notes and instructions (if any) affixed to the packaging. © Copyright Page 3-13 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 20: Safety Precautions For Transport

    At no time are people allowed to stay under a floating DANGER load. Risk of accident! Page 3-14 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 21: Chuck Transport With Eyebolt

    Observe the safety precautions described in section 3.2.3 dur- ing transport. Do not remove the hoist and the eyebolt until the chuck WARNING is installed properly in the machine tool. © Copyright Page 3-15 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 22: Inspections After Transport / Receiving The Chuck

    (transport damage). Inform the shipping company and the manufacturer of the chuck (HWR Spanntechnik GmbH) if any damage has been found. The address and tel- ephone number you will find on the inside of the front cover.
  • Page 23: Measures Prior To Installation

    Depending on the size of the chuck the following tolerances must be main- tained: 026-031 Concentricity tolerance [mm] 0.02 0.03 0.05 Axial run-out tolerance [mm] 0.02 0.03 0.05 Table 3-1: Concentricity / axial run-out tolerance © Copyright Page 3-17 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 24: Installation Of The Chuck

    Table 3-1. Align the chuck by lightly striking its outer diameter with a hammer if necessary. Step 7 Tighten the mounting screws (1) with a torque wrench (cross- wise). Page 3-18 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 25 Fig. 3-4: Tighten the mounting screws with the correct torque Step 8 Recheck the concentricity and axial roll-out of the chuck. Fig. 3-5: Chuck mounted on the intermediate flange © Copyright Page 3-19 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 26: Insertion Of The Clamping Jaws

    HWR Spanntechnik GmbH. The manufacturer does not guarantee performance of externally procured parts. Consult with the chuck manufacturer HWR Spanntechnik WARNING GmbH before you use clamping jaws from a different manufacturer. You also need to carry out a calculation in accordance with VDI 3106 to determine the maximum permissible speed and required clamping force.
  • Page 27: Installation Of Top / Gripper Jaws

    (3) at the bevelled end. Please observe the maximum tightening torques for NOTICE mounting screws (see Table 7-7). Fig. 3-6: Installation of jaws © Copyright Page 3-21 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 28: Function Check

    Check to make sure that the chuck is properly installed on the machine tool. Step 2 Make sure that a functional test was carried out (see chapter 3.5). Page 4-22 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 29: Clamping The Workpiece

    Pull off the wrench after clamping the workpiece. According to EN 1550 the spindle of the machine tool DANGER may not start until the torque wrench is removed from the chuck. © Copyright Page 4-23 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 30: Stroke Control

    Carry out visual inspections for contamination on a regular basis. If necessary stop operation and clean the chuck / machine (see Chapter 5 "Maintenance").  In addition, observe the operating manual of the machine tool. Page 4-24 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Protective cladding and protective covers must be installed correctly. 5.2.3 UBRICANT Use only the special lubricating grease OKS 265 from HWR Spanntechnik GmbH (or other grease accepted by HWR). 5.2.4 AFETY INSTRUCTIONS Switch-off the machine tool and secure the machine against restarting (see operating manual of the machine tool) prior to conducting maintenance and service work.
  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    Table 5-4: Maintenance work after clamping strokes The chuck must be provided with sufficient grease. Oth- DANGER erwise clamping force will be lost. Risk of accident! Page 5-26 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 33: Checking Of The Clamping Force

    (see chapter 5.4). If the required stroke per base jaw cannot be achieved even after complete cleaning, the chuck must be sent to the manufacturer for inspection. © Copyright Page 5-27 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 34: Lubrication

    For lubrication intervals see Table 5-4. Use only the special lubricating grease OKS 265 from WARNING HWR Spanntechnik GmbH (or other grease accepted by HWR). Depending on the operating hours of the chuck lubricate the six grease nipples (1) with the grease.
  • Page 35: Disassembly / Cleaning / Re - Assemblly Of The Chuck

    For re-assembling, the screws (8) of the stroke control WARNING must be inserted with Loctite 243. Step 2 Lubricate the chuck on the six grease nipples (see chapter 5.3). © Copyright Page 5-29 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 36 2 jaws (1/2 total clamping force) or on 4 jaws. The initial clamping force measured after greasing may WARNING lie below the specified values. Fig. 5-2: Disassembly / re-assembly of the chuck Page 5-30 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 37: Work After Prolonged Standstill

    Have a trained expert dismantle and break down the chuck into its individual components. Properly handle and dispose of substances and materials used in accord- ance with the national laws, especially greases and solvents. © Copyright Page 5-31 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 38: Faults

    Resume operation of the machine tool. Please observe Chapter 4 of this manual and also the WARNING manual of the machine tool when restarting the chuck and the machine. Page 6-32 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 39: Possible Causes Of Errors And Troubleshooting

    Dismantle, clean and lubricate the chuck. Impaired function of the chuck Check all components, replace damaged parts with original parts, send chuck to the manufacturer (HWR clamping GmbH) for inspection and repair. Table 6-1: Causes of error and troubleshooting © Copyright Page 6-33 InoFlex ®...
  • Page 40: Ossible Causes Of Errors And Troubleshooting Continued

    Align, balance or replace compo-  drive nents.  chuck flange Imbalance caused by collision Send the chuck for inspection and repair to the manufacturer (HWR Spanntechnik GmbH). Table 6-1: Causes of error and troubleshooting [continued] Page 6-34 © Copyright ®...
  • Page 41: Technical Data

    OKS 265 (or other grease accepted by HWR) Table 7-2: Operating materials The special lubricating grease OKS 265 (or other grease NOTICE accepted by HWR) can only be obtained from HWR Spanntechnik GmbH. MBIENT CONDITIONS Factory For temperature range see the...
  • Page 42: Lamping Orce Orque Iagrams

    Technical Data LAMPING ORCE ORQUE IAGRAMS Page 7-36 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 43: Clamping Force / Speed Diagrams

    Technical Data LAMPING FORCE SPEED DIAGRAMS © Copyright Page 7-37 InoFlex ® VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 44: Technical Data

    * Balance quality acc. to DIN ISO 1940-1: G 6,3 (ungreased) ** for exceeding workpiece weights a support on the chuckbody has to be utilised Max. clamping diameter = chuck diameter WARNING Page 7-38 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 45: Ounting Imensions

    Technical Data OUNTING IMENSIONS Stroke control View A (1:2) Stroke control Fig. 7-1: Mounting dimensions VM021 – VM040 [Subject to technical change] © Copyright Page 7-39 ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 46: Ounting Imensions

    M20x110, M20x130, 17,1 21,4 27,5 Wrench size min. / max. 28 / 68 41 / 76 41 / 86 43 / 126 Table 7-6: Mounting dimensions Page 7-40 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 47 Thread Strenth class Standard max. tightening torque [Nm] 12.9 ISO 4762 (DIN 912) 10.9 ISO 4762 (DIN 912) Table 7-7: Maximum tightening torque for mounting screws © Copyright Page 7-41 ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 48: Spare Parts

    Step 2 Enter the minimum required order information in the e-mail (see Section 8.2). Step 3 Send the order to HWR Spanntechnik GmbH using your com- pany address. The e-mail address can be found on the inside of the NOTICE front cover of this operating manual.
  • Page 49: Spare Parts Order By Fax

    Also enter the desired quantity if it should deviate from number already indicated. Step 4 Fax this page (s) to HWR Spanntechnik GmbH stating your company address. The fax number can be found on the inside of the front NOTICE cover of this operating manual.
  • Page 50: Spare Parts Lists

    Spare Parts PARE ARTS ISTS Fig. 8-1: Spare parts (VM021 – VM040) Page 8-44 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...
  • Page 51 O-ring Grease nipple M6x1 Shaft sealing ring Seal kit O-ring Cylinder pin Tangential slider 3-1 Spindle Tangential slider 3-2 Threaded pin Table 8-1: Spare parts list © Copyright Page 8-45 ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 HWR Spanntechnik GmbH Edition B...
  • Page 52: Notes

    Notes OTES LAMPING ORCE ORQUE DIAGRAMS TEMPLATES Chuck-type: Serial no.: Date: Chuck-type: Serial no.: Date: Page 9-46 © Copyright ® InoFlex VM021 – VM040 Edition B HWR Spanntechnik GmbH...

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