Auto feed beveling machine for plate edges (34 pages)
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The tools of innovation. OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEVELING MACHINE BM-25S 801 W. Mineral Ave. Suite 103 Littleton, CO 80120 PHONE 303–690–9146, FAX 303 – 690 – 9172 www.steelmax.com sales@steelmax.com...
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Application The BM-25S is a beveling machine designed to bevel plates made of stainless steel. It allows for beveling at the angle from 0° to 90° and with the maximum bevel width of 1” (25 mm), however, the recommended range is from 15° to 75°.
6 Combination wrench 22 mm 1 unit 7 Drift 1 unit 8 Hex wrench 4 mm 1 unit 9 Hex wrench 10 mm 1 unit 10 Torx wrench T9 1 unit 11 Cutting inserts 5 units Operator’s Manual 1 unit BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
The clothing must not be loose. 19. Due to high level of vibrations it is recommended to use the anti-vibration gloves. 20. Do not touch chips or moving parts with bare hands. Do not let anything catch in moving parts. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
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25. If you are not going to use the machine, remove it from the work area and keep it in a safe and dry place. 26. If you are not going to use the machine for an extended period, put anti-corrosion agent on steel parts. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
BM-25S 3. SYMBOLS Before using the machine, familiarize yourself with the following symbols (tab. 1). Use eyes protection Use hearing protection Read the Operator’s Manual Warning against electric voltage Tab. 1. Explanation of symbols BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
To adjust, loosen the domed nuts (1) and screws (2) and (3) using 22 mm flat wrench. Perform adjustment and tighten the loosened elements. Before work make sure that the handle is tightened correctly. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
(2). Then loosen the screws (3) on both sides of the scale and guide unit and set the required bevel angle (4). Tighten the screws (5) on both sides of the scale, lower the guards (6) completely, and tighten the all screws of the guide unit (7). BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
Remove the hexagon socket head screws (1). Remove the basic guard (2). Install guard (3) or (4) according to the machining angle. Tighten the hexagon socket head screws. 45° 30° The guard should touch the guide so the chips are not ejected onto the workpiece surface. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
Pay attention during adjustment of the vertical guide guard that the distance between the guide and the guard should be approx. 13/64-15/64” (5-6 mm). It allows for free falling of chips without their accumulation behind the guard. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
The depth change is 1/64” (0.2 mm) per graduation or 1/8”(3 mm) per one full turn of the knob. d = 1/64” (0.2 mm) After adjusting the depth perform the test machining and correct the setting as required. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
Position the guides in such way that the horizontal guide is parallel to the machine body (1) (value of 90° on the scale). .Release the lever (2). Hold the guides by hand and rotate the bevel depth knob (3) until the head protrudes fully. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
To change the cutting edge rotate the inserts by 180°. Press the inserts towards the sockets and tighten them. If all cutting edges are worn, replace the inserts with new ones. Make sure that the whole bottom of the insert touches the socket. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
Unplug the power cord. Release the lever (1). Hold the bevel depth knob (2) so it does not rotate in relation to the guide unit and turn the guide unit to the desired position (3). Correct the bevel depth when required. Lock the lever (4). BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
The speed knob allows for control of the rotational speed in the range of 1800-5850 rpm. Setting Speed 1800 2400 3100 3800 4500 5850 To machine the stainless steel, set the speed to 1 and slightly increase as required. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
It is good to place the anti-slip mats on the floor in order to eliminate skid of operator’s feet during stronger pressing. It is also favorable to use the perforated base to avoid operator’s feet sliding on the chips. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
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(3). Then slowly move the machine to the edge (4) until the tool starts cutting. Move the machine from left to right (5). Correct machining direction is indicated by the arrow on the horizontal guide. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
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The machine then moves in the direction of the operator or opposite direction, depending on the direction of rotation of the blocked insert. In such case the insert may also break. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
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Avoid touching the area around the rotating head with your hands. Rotate or replace dull cutting inserts and those with worn coatings in a timely manner. Dull cutting inserts increase risk of jamming and breaking. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
• Levelling in order to obtain the even surface up to 5/64-1/8” (2-3 mm) 4.13. Working at angle of 90° • Removing coatings from the surface • Decreasing the sheet edge height 19/32” (15 mm) – constant value up to 31/64” (12.5 mm) BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
Remove the guide unit (3). Insert the tip of MT3 drift (4) into the milling head hole to stabilize it. Use 10 mm wrench to unscrew the milling head fixing screw (5). Remove the milling head from the spindle (6). 10 mm BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
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BM-25S To assemble the head proceed in the opposite sequence as during the disassembly. Make sure that the milling head is aligned with the spindle. 10 mm BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
Clean the beveling machine after work. Position the machine in such way that the head is horizontal and remove chips with use of soft brush. Clean the machine body with soft, lint-free cloth, without any chemical agents. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
BM-25S 5. ACCESSORIES 5.1. Pipe beveling set Part number: ZST-0715-24-00-00-0 5.1.1. Installing Remove 4 fixing screws of the vertical guide (1). BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
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BM-25S Remove 4 fixing screws of the horizontal guide (2) and remove the guides. Install the pipe beveling guides as shown below. Use screws included in the set. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
For diameters above 39 3/8” (1000 mm) set the roller in maximum position. Start the head, press the beveling machine to the pipe and start machining according to direction of the arrow. After machining of a certain perimeter segment rotate the pipe to work in a comfortable position. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
BM-25S 5.2. Head for stainless steel Part number: ZST-0715-23-00-00-0 Part number Part name PLY-000849 Cutting insert for stainless steel (required 5, sold 10 per box) WKR-000592 Screw for cutting inserts SRB-000546 Screw for head fixing BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
Declaration of conformity PROMOTECH sp. z o.o. ul. Elewatorska 23/1 15-620 Białystok We declare with full responsibility that: BM-25S Beveling Machine is manufactured in accordance with the following standards: • EN ISO 12100-1:2012, • EN 62841-1: 2015, • EN 55014-1: 2017 and satisfies safety regulations of guidelines: 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2011/65/EU.
Correct handling of used electrical and electronic equipment helps in avoiding damage to health and the environment, which may result from the presence of dangerous components and incorrect storage and processing of such equipment. BM-25S Operator’s Manual...
9. WARRANTY CARD WARRANTY CARD No..... ……………………….. in the name of Manufacturer warrants the BM-25S beveling machine to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from the date of sale.
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