Rottler S85A Operation Manual

Rottler S85A Operation Manual

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8029 S 200th St. Kent, WA 98032 USA | www.rottlermfg.com | Ph: 253-872-7050 | Fax : 253-395-0230

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  • Page 1 8029 S 200th St. Kent, WA 98032 USA | www.rottlermfg.com | Ph: 253-872-7050 | Fax : 253-395-0230...
  • Page 3: Parts Ordering

    PARTS ORDERING For optional equipment catalogs, please visit https://www.rottlermfg.com/documentation.php For fastest service ordering parts or equipment, contact us via e-mail with the information below. For customers within the U.S., send emails to parts@rottlermfg.com, for customers outside of the U.S., use intlparts@rottlermfg.com Have the following information on hand to expedite the ordering process: 1.
  • Page 4: Manual Sections

    MANUAL SECTIONS INTRODUCTION SAFETY CONTROL DEFINITIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Introduction S85A / S86A Manual INTRODUCTION Contents Introduction ........................ 1-1 Description ......................... 1-2 Disclaimer ........................1-2 Limited Warranty ......................1-3 Online Documentation Access ................. 1-4 www.rottlermfg.com...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    “Installation Report” located in the Installation Chapter of this manual. We suggest that the new user of the S85A / S86A read the CONTROL DEFINITIONS to get an idea how the machine operates.
  • Page 7: Description

    90 and 60 degree V-type blocks as well as cylinder heads. S85A / S86A machines may be readily tooled to resurface a wide variety of engines, including European and Asian models, as well as perform various other surfacing operations.
  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    Should a product not be as warranted, Rottler sole obligation shall be, at its option, to repair, correct or replace the product or to refund the amounts paid for the Product upon its return to a location designated by Rottler.
  • Page 9: Online Documentation Access

    S85A / S86A Manual Online Documentation Access Online documentation for machines and optional equipment can be accessed at the Rottler website. To access documentation open your browser and navigate to https://www.rottlermfg.com. Scroll to the bottom of the page and under the Owner Resources title click the type of documentation you want to access.
  • Page 10 Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual SAFETY Contents Safety Information...................... 1-1 Safety Instructions for Machine Use ................ 1-2 Electrical Power ......................1-2 Machine Operator....................... 1-3 www.rottlermfg.com...
  • Page 11: Safety Information

    Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual Safety Information For Your Own Safety Read This Instruction Manual Before Operating This Machine. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 12 DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER THIS EQUIPMENT in any way. If modifications are deemed necessary, all such requests must be approved and/or handled by Rottler Manufacturing. Unauthorized modifications could cause injury and/or damage to machine and will void the warranty.
  • Page 13: Electrical Power

    Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every piece of shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to follow guidelines could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
  • Page 14: Machine Operator

    Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual This machine operates under computerized control and, as with all computerized equipment, is susceptible to extraneous electrical impulses internally for externally produced. The machine may make moves out of the operator control at any time.
  • Page 15 Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual Work Loading and Unloading – Carefully develop handling methods of loading and unloading work pieces so that no injury can result if hoist equipment or lift connection should fail. Periodically check lift components for damage that may cause failure.
  • Page 16: Control Definitions

    Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual CONTROL DEFINITIONS Contents Control Definitions ..................... 1-1 CPU Control ....................... 1-1 Master Power On/Off Switch ..................1-1 Button Definitions ..................... 1-1 Emergency Stop .......................1-1 Home Button ........................1-1 Rough and Finish Cut Settings ................1-1 Vertical Feed ........................1-1...
  • Page 17: Cpu Control

    Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual Control Definitions The purpose of this chapter is to define the function of buttons on the front control panel. Certain button functions may not appear clear when first reading this chapter. As the operator reads through the Operating Instructions chapter of this manual, these functions will become clear.
  • Page 18: Button Definitions

    Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual Button Definition Emergency Stop IF the Emergency stop is pushed, all power to the spindle horizontal and vertical drive is removed. Display will still have power and will display “EMERGENCY STOP”. To release the emergency stop, turn the button to the right and it will “POP”...
  • Page 19: Rough And Finish Cut Settings

    Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual Rough and Finish Cut Settings This is where the Feed Rate and Depth of Cut, along with the RPM settings for rough cut and finish cut are programed. Push the value box that you...
  • Page 20: Cut Length And Depth Settings

    Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual Cut Length and Depth Settings This is where the length of the horizontal travel and the depth of the vertical travel are set. Press the value boxes to bring up the keypad and enter the values desired.
  • Page 21 Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual How to Recalibrate The Touch Screen 1. Exit the surfacing program. 2. Click the windows start button in bottom left. 3. Select settings and control panel. www.rottlermfg.com...
  • Page 22 Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual 4. Double click on the “Stylus” icon. 5. Select the second tab that says “Calibrate” and press the recalibrate button. 6. Press and hold gently on the cross. You will do this 5 times in different locations. When the crosses go away tap on the screen to complete the calibration.
  • Page 23 Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual 7. Click the “OK” button to save changes. 8. Close out of the control panel. 9. Restart the machine. Recalibration of the touch screen is completed. www.rottlermfg.com...
  • Page 24 Section 3 Safety S85A / S86A Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Operating Instructions ....................1-1 Manual Operation ...................... 1-1 Automatic Operation ....................1-1 Renaming and Deleting Block Profiles ..............1-1 Cutting Inserts ......................1-1 Standard Inserts and Usages ..................1-1 One vs. Two Inserts ......................1-1 General Information ......................1-1...
  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    Optional Equipment Catalog located on the Rottler web site. There are several ways to use the S85A / S86A machine cutting system depending on the type of work you do and your personal preferences. Following are some details and descriptions that will help you decide which method is best suited to your application.
  • Page 26: Automatic Operation

    Section 3 Safety 3-10 S85A / S86A Manual Automatic Operation To begin the carriage should be to the far right and the machine power off or the E-Stop engaged. Install any needed fixturing and secure the work piece to be surfaced.
  • Page 27 Section 3 Safety 3-11 S85A / S86A Manual 1. To erase a block profile from the Profile Select screen tap the Erase Mode button so that it changes color to red and the button reads Erase Mode ON. 2. A red X will appear on all the saved block profiles.
  • Page 28: Cutting Inserts

    S85A / S86A Manual Cutting Inserts Standard Inserts and Usage Rottler offers several different 3/8” and 1/2” IC negative rake inserts for the SF machine. Below is a description of each. 6303B A round 3/8” IC, double sided, CBN Insert. An excellent, long life insert for surfacing cast iron heads and blocks -round shape gives many cutting edges on each side of insert.
  • Page 29 The standard Rottler 3/8” IC tool holders will not hold this insert. One Insert vs. Two Inserts Rottler SF machines can be rum effectively with either one or two inserts installed in the cutterhead. Note: Never remove one tool holder that holds the insert and run the machine with one insert.
  • Page 30: General Information

    S85A / S86A Manual General Information Rottler CBN and PCD Inserts are laser marked with our part number on one side. On single sided inserts, the part number is on the back side of the insert. Rottler surfacing insert toolholders are designated IC (inscribed circle) which means they can hold square and round inserts with the same IC, for example, a 3/8”...

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