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This document is designed by vhf and released for the following groups: vhf service employees ■ n authorised vhf resellers ■ n service centres, which are authorised by vhf ■ n users ■ n Distribution or duplication of this document may only be done with a written con- sent by vhf camfacture AG.
4.2 Setting up the machine 4.3 Connecting the compressed air 4.3.1 Connecting the service unit 4.3.2 Setting the air pressure 4.4 Connecting the air extraction 4.5 Software installation 5 Running the machine 5.1 Operating the machine 5.2 Air extraction Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
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5.5 Changing the blanks 5.6 Procedure after a power failure 6 Maintenance and cleaning 6.1 Internal cleaning 6.2 Collet chuck cleaning 6.3 External cleaning (housing) 6.4 Maintenance compressed air 6.5 Calibration 6.6 Maintenance table 7 Disposal Index Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result CAUTION in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. It indicates NOTICE situations that can lead to material damage of the product or the environ- ment. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
Information to make work easier Hint Instruction symbols ★ ■ requirement M 1. first action (M stands for manually) S 2. second action in the software (S stands for Software) M 3. third action (M stands for manually) result Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
Use of the machine in maintenance mode may only be done by service personnel, that is trained by vhf to use the machine in maintenance mode. Please be aware of the information about the choice of tools and the adjust- ment of tool parameters (see chapter 5.4).
Risk of injury through cuts and bruises! Hazards through ejected chips! Use of the machine in maintenance mode may only be done by service personnel, that is trained by vhf to use the machine in maintenance mode. Don’t grasp into the working chamber, while the machine is moving and while the milling job is processed.
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Inserting milling tools CAUTION Cuts through sharp tool cutting edges! Grab milling tools only at the shaft, not at the tool tip. Take care not to cut yourself or others while handling with the tool. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
General safety messages Intended use of the machine The machines of the type CAM 5-S1 Impression have been designed for easy to medium milling works in the field of dental technology. It has to be con- sidered that the machine cannot withstand all powers that can possibly occur during operation. The machines are designed to process the following materials: ■...
■ We appreciate every feedback and suggestion for improvement, so that we can continuously improve our product and the associated documentation. If you have questions or suggestions, please refer to your reseller. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
A axis: rotation range of 360 degrees pressure key for tool measurement changing station for 16 tools B axis: rotation range of ± 30 degrees Illustration 1: Machine components CAM 5-S1 Impression Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
(P ): 600 Watts ■ n 4-fold bearing ■ n hybrid ceramic ball bearings ■ n pneumatic collet chuck 3 mm ■ n 3 liquid nozzles for wet grinding ■ n cone cleaning ■ n Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
If you want to use an external CAM software contact vhf to clarify, if there is already a post processor for your CAM software or if a new post processor has to be written for your program.
■ n pneumatic hose Ø 6 mm ■ n M: 1 spindle service set ■ n CNC machining system CAM 5-S1 Impression (not pictured) ■ n manual CAM 5-S1 Impression (not pictured) ■ n software manual (not pictured) ■ n...
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DentalCAM including control software – current version ■ n downloadable at www.vhf.eu ■ If you are using an external CAM software only the control software DentalCNC is included in the scope of delivery. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
(air compressor, suction unit). Heavy voltage fluctua- tions can disturb the control and cause a failure of the system. Don’t use multiple sockets for the power supply of the machine. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
The pneumatic hose (blue hose) must be inserted in the blue marked con- Important nection (on the top left of the connection panel, see Illustration 3). It may not be inserted in the stainless steel connection, since the machine doesn’t start without compressed air! Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
Water content class 4 Maximum pressure dew point +3 °C Overall oil content class 5 Maximum oil content 1 mg/m³ The compressed air supply has to provide at least 6 bar during operation of the machine. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
Ø 6 mm standard pneu- matic connection plug manometer water separator discharging screw Illustration 4: Maintenance unit: air pressure setting and control Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
(see Illustration 3 on page 18). M 3. Connect the air extraction to the power supply respectively connect it to the switching unit and connect the switching unit to the power supply (see Illustration 5 on page 23) . Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
S 2. Download the installation file of the software from www.vhf.eu in the download sector. S 3. Unzip the downloaded file. S 4. Start the file setup.exe and follow the advice of the installation pro- gram. ■ Further advice for the software installation is given in the software manual. Please check our website regularly, if new software updates are available. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
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Ethernet interface hose connection regard the separate manual for connecting the wet grinding module switching unit (optional) Illustration 5: Overview of the machine connections Impression S series Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
The machine is equipped with a safety contact and a safety interlock for the front cover. When the safety interlock is shut, the front cover cannot be opened during a milling operation. The machine may only be operated when the safety interlock is shut. Important Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
The model CAM 5-S1 Impression is prepared for air extraction with an ex- ternal industrial vacuum cleaner. For this purpose, the machine is equipped with an opening for the hose connection as well as a switching output for automatically switching the suction unit at the housing side.
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Make sure that you put the tool in the position, that you assigned in the software. Usage of original tools is recommended, since the tools are designed by vhf Hint especially for the machine and the designated milling operation.
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S 1. Move the machine to the basic position. M 2. Loosen the four screws at the fixing disc with a hexagon socket screw key (3 mm), until the fixing disc can be moved. M 3. Turn the fixing disc and take it off. You can leave the screws in the fixing device. The blank can be changed. M 4. Insert the fixing disc and turn it until the screws are in the middle of the holes. Tighten the screws crosswise. blank screws fixing disc Illustration 7: Fixing device CAM 5-S1 Impression Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
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If you don’t shut the safety interlock again, the machine cannot start a new milling job after it is switched on again. M 4. Insert the blind plug again. M 5. Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the machine at the main power switch. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
Use only a vacuum cleaner or a brush for internal cleaning. Clean the fixing device and the measuring key as well with a vacuum cleaner and a brush. If you only use a brush for cleaning, turn on the air extraction in the software, Hint so that the chips are removed instantly. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
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Only use the delivered collet grease of the spindle service set, so that the spindle doesn’t get damaged! M 8. Screw the collet chuck into the spindle with the collet assembler until you reach the end position. S 9. Click the button „spindle maintenance“. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
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They are highly sensitive to rubbing and strong detergents. If the usage of a special cleaner is necessary to eliminate certain pollutions Hint we recommend to check the applicability of the cleaner at a hidden place of the housing first. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
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Please try to change the milling conditions first. Check the fixation of the workpiece, the rotational speed, the depth of immersion, the feed rate or the material of the workpiece, before you cali- brate the machine. Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
(see software manual) (see chapter 6.5) Service unit only if necessary Check compressed air Condensate in the wa- source ter separator, Clean or replace filter filter element polluted element (see chapter 6.4) Operating instructions CAM 5-S1 Impression...
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7 Disposal Disposal of the machine is taken over cost-free by vhf. The customer / user bears the costs for disassembly, transport and packaging of the machine. Contact vhf in advance of a final disposal to go through the further proce- dure. Please regard the national and the local laws of the disposal location, if you dispose the machine on your own.
AG CNC-Fräsmaschinen | Werkzeuge CNC Milling Machines | Tools www.vhf.eu EC Declaration of Conformity according to the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG) EMC Directive (2004/108/EG) vhf camfacture AG Lettenstraße 10 72119 Ammerbuch Germany hereby declare that the CNC Machining Systems CAM 5-S1 and CAM 5-S2 Impression have been developed, constructed and manufactured according to the requirements outlined in the follow- ing EC directives.
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