ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS Dear Customer, We thank you for having chosen MPA and we hope that it fully satisfies your expectations, guaranteeing a high quality production. We kindly request you to read the instructions provided in this manual before starting to use the product, as they provide important information on how to use and service the product in absolute safety.
ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS EEC MACHINE DIRECTIVE MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION MPA srl Via Pizzoli, 3 - Bargellino Cà Bianca 4001 Calderara di Reno (Bo) Italy in the Person of the Legal Representative declares that the adjustable multispindle heads are compliant with the provisions of the...
MPA guarantees exclusively the repair or replacement of parts found to be defective by its service centre. MPA remains at your complete disposal for any clarification and to provide any technical support necessary for achieving the best performance of the head.
The information in this manual has been provided to highlight the operations necessary for the end user to correctly use and service the MPA heads. Information concerning installation, adjustment and maintenance relating to the head you have purchased can be found in this document.
While choosing the connection to the tool machine, verify compatibility with the declared performances. The MPA head can be fitted to a tool machine equipped with regulatory accident- prevention protections and in compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. • Absolutely avoid any improper use of the equipment and work with care and attention.
For inactivity periods of more than 6 months, before start-up, we recommend IMPORTANT to replace the lubricant inside the head (see chap. 10). 1-9 Disposal The MPA heads are manufactured using the following substance: • aluminium; • steel; • cast iron;...
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ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS Page 10/3 General notes...
Fig. 1 illustrates example of identification nameplates displaying the data that should be written on it. As each model of MPA head is different in shape and size, the position and the shape of the identification nameplate will vary depending on the model. It will could be of adhesive type or riveted on one of the external surfaces.
Fig. 2 3-1 Intended use • The MPA heads have been designed and manufactured to drill, tap, chamfer and mill (for 900 series), metal, plastic and wood materials. Any other use is to be considered improper and relieves MPA from all liabilities.
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ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS Page 14/3 Main description...
• The operating machine on which the MPA head is fitted, must be manufactured in compliance with current safety Standards. All operator safety guards must be correctly fitted and efficient and approved according to Machinery Directive 006/4/EC (ex 98/37/EC).
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• Any anomalies on the head may cause serious damages and reduce significantly the life- time and precision of the head. When in doubt, always contact MPA. • The normal temperature of the head while it is working must not tendentiously exceed 60°C.
ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS TECHNICAL FEATURES Sizes and technical features are available on the official website www.m-p-a.it. 5 Technical features Page 17/3...
ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS MACHINE CONNECTION 6-1 Heads suitable for installation to units and drilling/tapping machines • The power transmission works by means of driver and joint, depending on the type of connection of the machine spindle. Fig. 3 shows the different connection systems between the machine and the adjustable multispindle head.
• While installing the head to the machine and, generally, each time that it’s necessary to work on MPA head, make sure that the machine is inactive and that no possibility exists to power up the head, while you are carrying out service operation.
In case of doubts, the MPA technical department is always at your disposal. Fig. 5 DANGER In carrying out this operation, do not modify the structure or holes on the head. MPA declines every liability for any damages to persons or things resulting from the above operation. Page /3 Installation...
ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS ADJUSTMENT To set the distance between spindles, loosen the screw 1 (Fig. 6) of each ADJUSTMENT spindle unit and rotate them in the same direction, until the wanted distance is obtained. Fig. 6 In order to balance the forces during working, the positioning of the spindles IMPORTANT must be followed as shown in Fig.
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ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS At the end of this operation fasten the screw 1 (Fig. 6) of each spindle unit using a torque wrench to reach the torque shown in Table 1. Table 1 Head Model Torque (Nm) Series MINI (ER 8) Series 800 (ER 11 - ER 16) Series 80 (ER 0) Series 100 (ER - DIN 08)
ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS ASSEMBLY TOOLS AND ADJUSTING 9-1 ER collet DIN 6499 shape B If the head chosen has the spindles for ER collet DIN 6499 shape B, insert manually the collet inside the nut, being careful to hook the extractor correctly 1 (Fig. 8). Clamp Unclamp Fig.
ADJUSTABLE MULTISPINDLE HEADS 9-2 Tools adjustment and clamping ADJUSTMENT All adjustable heads with ER collet have the possibility, in regards to the drilling operations, to adjust axially the tool, using screw 1 (Fig. 9). Fig. 9 All adjustable heads with ER collet have screws 2 ADJUSTMENT (Fig.
Personnel required: Operator • On a periodic basis: Visually check that there are no leaks of lubricant from the head. In case leaks are found contact the MPA engineering department. Personnel required: Operator • Every 1000 hours of use: Every 1000 hours of use, or judging by experience, re-lubricate the head using the dedicated greasing valve 1 (Fig.
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When this operation has been completed, check if the head works efficiently and make sure that there are no leaks of lubricant. For this intervention and/or any other not mentioned above, it is advisable ADJUSTMENT to contact MPA srl directly. Page 8/3 Maintenance...
Testing Shipment 11-2 Spare-parts service MPA considers that the warranty of the head becomes void if non-original spare parts are fitted. For this purpose, the technical data sheet of the purchased head, together with the list of its components, is enclosed with this use manual.
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Request MPA general catalogue. produces: Adjustable multispindle heads 90° angle heads Tilting heads Customized fixed heads Pendulum heads Speed increasers Live tools for CNC turret lathe Drilling and tapping accessories Page 31/3...
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