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  • Page 2 REBEL Series SERVO SHORT BAR FEEDER REBEL MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE VER : 07 DATA : 2024/11/30 COD : BR80 II 704032...
  • Page 5 General Information Please read and understand the Manual before operating the bar loader Contents of this Manual The bar feeder/Unloader manufacturer has provided this manual as an integral part of the machine. Adherence to the instructions of the manual will help prevent injury to the operator and damage to the machine as well as helping to realize the maximum potential of the bar feeder/unloader and machine tool.
  • Page 10 2.3 Machine Dimension Mqrile WfdUt :t,fiM..159litlM61,S") 1.a,,.1200mln(47.24") ti'Srllm�l...
  • Page 12 2.4 Specifications and Capacities Center Line Height Operating Voltage 950mm (38") - 1350mm (53.1 ") Electric supply 230V (60Hz) - 3 Phase Bar Diameter Power Consumption 6mm (.236") - 80mm (3.15")* 220/440V 0.4A 50/60Hz Bar Length Pusher Rod 152mm (6") - 915mm (36")* One included Rapid Return Rate Weight...
  • Page 13 2.5 Options Available 6mm diameter bar pusher Magazine extension rack Z axial shift device Lathe spindle liners ° Rollers Load/Unload Option V-Tray Kit Optional V-Tray Used when gap between lathe sheet metal and spindle coolant collector exceeds 8 inches.
  • Page 14 2.6 Bar Stock Requirements Warning: Do not run a bar that extends past the end of the lathe spindle! Failure to comply with this rule may result in injury or death to the operator or personnel in the vicinity of the machine, and /or severe damage to the machinery! Caution: If the diameter difference between the material and the interior diameter of the spindle or spindle reduction is smaller than 2 mm, you must expect the pusher to jam in the spindle.
  • Page 15 2.7 Safety Warning: Always keep safety switches be in place during bar load operation. The loader is designed to be safe and reliable to operate. However, the machine can be dangerous if used improperly by untrained personnel. Personnel should be familiar with the operating instructions of the equipment before using and must follow standard safety practices.
  • Page 16 2.10 Lathe Door Safety Warning: Do not bypass the lathe door safety An input to the loader for monitoring the lathe door is available. If used, this input will prevent movement of the loader when the lathe door is op en. This parameter is normally set during machine installation.
  • Page 17 2.12 Electrical Safety .&.WARNING! ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICEMAN SHOULD PERFORM ANY ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING OR MAINTENANCE TO THIS EQUIPMENT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS ON THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST LOCKING OUT ALL ELECTRICAL CONTROLS IN ACCOURDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL SAFETY CODES.
  • Page 18 Capabilities. Failure to do so may result in injury or damage to the equ i pment. Normally, a loader is ordered from Edge Technologies to be placed with a specific lathe model. The wiring interface is set in accordance with current information received to Edge Technologi es. There are times the lathe manufacture may update and change the main connector pin locations and circuits.
  • Page 20 3.2 Lifting with a crane Warning: Heed proper lifting techniques. Warning: The weight of the machine without packaging is approximately 1,100 lbs . Only trained operators are to use lifting equipment. Verify the equipment to be used for moving the machine is rated to safely lift the weight of the unloader plus the packaging material.
  • Page 21 Maintaining sufficient clearance to allow the loader to be moved on the axial shifting device. Some lathe applications require the use of a V-Tray extension, this is available from Edge Technologies. The area to be occupied by the...
  • Page 22 4.3 Optional V-Tray Extension Used when gap between lathe sheet metal and spindle coolant collector exceeds 8 inches. Certain applications may require custom produced kits. Please contact Edge Technologies to speak with a specialist. Rollers are the standard equipment on the extended V-Tray. A solid V-Tray design is available with custom angles as required.
  • Page 23 4.4 Axial Track WARNING do not move the axial track when the electrical door is open. Interference of the track and door will occur. WARNING before shifting the unloader be sure the pusher is in the home position. WARNING before shifting the loader be sure the lathe is in an emergency stop or is powered off.
  • Page 28 4.6 Magazine Description Warning: Only make magazine adjustments when lathe and loader are in emergency stop. The magazine is built into the loader and not intended to be removed. Angle adjustment ranges from -10 degrees to +20 degrees. As the height of the machine is increased during the install process, the magazine stands will require an adjustment as well.
  • Page 29 Any further and this could cause a load or r emnant ejection issue Normally, a spindle liner will be part of the options ordered from Edge Technologies. Additional spindle liners can be order from Edge technologies.
  • Page 31 4.8 Alignment and Installation Caution: Only a qualified electrician or serviceman should perform any electrical troubleshooting or maintenance to this equipment. The loader alignment procedure is a little different from a magazine bar feeder in that a laser alignment can be an option.
  • Page 33 Use this section as an installation guide and record installation values. **The lathe chucking package is required to be installed on the lathe spindle prior to loader installation** 1. Once machine has been placed onto axial shift assembly alignment may be performed. 2.
  • Page 34 4.9 Aligning and Anchoring the Loader Warning be sure lathe and loader emergency stop is engaged when performing the manual alingment procedure. Lathe must be operational to perform the alingment with the proper chucking package and jaws installed as required Have the bar stock and correct spindle liner for the bar stock on hand to finetune the alingment.
  • Page 35 Caution: Wear protective eyewear when operating a hammer drill or hammer to strike a floor anchor. When the alignment is completed the loader must be anchored to the floor to prevent it from moving out of position. The machine is supplied with ½" diameter wedge anchor bolts to secure the axial track to the floor.
  • Page 37 5. Systems and Settings 5.1 V-tray System The V-tray is raised and lowered to allow the material to enter the spindle. The system is a simple and straight forward design with just a few components. The system is a self-calibrating systems and will not require the operator to force a calibration of the actuator.
  • Page 38 5.2 Raising the V-tray Manually Warning: When raising or lowering the V-tray manually with a powered drill or by means of a hand ratchet, personal and/or machine injury could occur if directions are not followed. Warning: Do not manually move the V-tray while machine is under power. Caution: Make sure no material or parts are in the V-tray when moving the V-tray manually The V-tray can be raised and lowered by use of a 5mm ¼...
  • Page 39 (Included) There are 2 types of V-tray configurations available in the Rebel loader. The first is a 90 degree roller design which is standard equipment. This design allows for low friction and smooth material introduction into the spindle. The rollers may be positioned in a variety of positions depending on length of the material.
  • Page 40 The second type of V-tray is a steel tray bent to a typical 90 degrees. Other degree plates are available as required.
  • Page 41 5.3 Adjustment of the Rollers Caution: Do not adjust rollers unless the emergency stop is engaged on the lathe and loader. Caution: Observe the roller and finger plate location. Machine damage will occur if plates contact rollers. To move rollers to different locations use an M5 hex wrench inserted into the holes opposite the rollers. •...
  • Page 42 5.4 Adjustment of Magazine Angle Caution: Use 2 people to lift and set the angle of the magazine due to the awkward position one must be in the lift and set. Caution: Do not adjust the magazine with material in the magazine. The magazine support is firmly attached to the frame of the machine and can easily be set from 0 to 20 degrees.
  • Page 44 Caution: Be sure the proper pusher diameter and spindle liner are installed. The Rebel uses a single bar pusher system with a pre-feeder pusher . Both pusher designs are for pushing against material that is not r otating. Doing so will damage pusher.
  • Page 45 5.6 Changing Long Pushers Caution: Do not change pushers when loader has power to the servo. Disable the servo with the emergency stop. The bar pusher is a quick change design and can be changed out in just seconds. 1. Set the emergency stop of the bar feeder, lathe should then follow into emergency stop 2.
  • Page 48 5.7 Pre Feed Pusher Warning: Do not allow bar pusher end to contact a rotating bar. Pusher and machine damage will occur. Warning: Do not change pushers when loader has power to the servo. Disable the servo with the emergency stop. The pre-feed pusher will push the bar just past the long feed pusher face.
  • Page 49 5.8 Axial Shifting Caution: When moving the unloader on the axial shifting device, the pusher must be retracted to the home position or machine damage will occur. The axial shifting device allows the unloader to be moved away from the lathe in either the X axis (shown or the Z axis depending on the customer's preference at time of setup.
  • Page 50 5.9 Finger System The finger system is used to adjust for various diameters of parts to be unloaded. Finger plates are the standard for the machine. If desired a V-Tray angled plate is an option. Finger plate movement is performed by a linear actuator with a rope sensor to determine positioning. Proximity sensors are used to determine the physical hard stops of the finger system The PLC uses theses inputs to determine finger plate positioning.
  • Page 51 Finger plates & Warning when moving finger plates when the V-Tray is up. They can be positioned that allows for contact with a roller if care is not taken. 5.10 Finger Plate Adjustment & Warning: When the V-tray is up, make sure a roller is not over the finger plates.
  • Page 53 The drive belt adjustment on the Rebel is made by moving the front drive belt pulley by means of adjusting screws at the front of the bar feeder. Loosen the two bolts (A 1 ), one on each side of the pulley shaft.
  • Page 54 /or severe damage to the machinery! The max length of material Type Max length mm 1200 1200 Bar length depends on spindle length. REBEL 1600 1600 Bar length depends on spindle length The flatness of material must be within 0.5mm/M.
  • Page 55 7.1 HMI Only trained personnel should operate the bar feeder. The Rebel bar loader features a 7” full touchscreen HMI. The HMI is a microprocessor-based, touchscreen unit that receives user input commands directly through the touchscreen. Understanding the function of the HMI is essential in operating the bar feeder.
  • Page 58 Improper use of the electrical cabinet can result in 1. Have the bar stock in the bar feeder magazine and the lathe ready for production to power up and place the bar feeder in Automatic mode. 2. Turn the main breaker switch on from the bar feeder electrical cabinet. 3.
  • Page 59 Do not use Bar On if a bar is already in the bar feeder. Bar On A new bar can be loaded by using the Bar On button. The lathe collet must be open for Bar On to function. The channel must be open, the chuck must be open, and the pusher must be extracted. 1.
  • Page 60 Feedout 1: When only using one feedout, this is the part length. If you wish to use multiple feedouts, modify the values in the Additional Feed Lengths screen. Calculate the proper setting by adding the Used with Max End of Bar Position, Feedout 1 generates an end-of-bar signal (Max Feed Position –...
  • Page 61 Facing Length: The additional length the bar will be fed after the facing position is reached. Min Bar Length: If a bar is measured at less than this length, the bar feeder will alarm out. Setting this properly will help with process reliability. Max Bar Length: If a bar is measured at more than this length, the bar feeder will alarm out.
  • Page 62 Open Collet Timeout: When the bar feeder is in automatic, if the lathe collet is open for longer than the open collet timeout, the bar feeder will alarm out. Remnant Check: By choosing Check for Remnant, when the pusher returns to do a bar change, the grippers will verify that a remnant is left in the bar feeder collet and not in the lathe or channel.
  • Page 63 Max End of Bar Position: This is the maximum position of the pusher when feeding the bar into the lathe. It is used to ensure that the chuck jaws are gripping enough material to machine a new part. Facing Distance: This is the distance from the chuck.
  • Page 64 Pushback Collet Open: When the collet is open, if the pusher is forced back more than this amount, the bar feeder will alarm out. A value of zero will ignore this alarm. It is mostly used for Swiss-type applications. Pushback Collet Closed: When the collet is closed, if the pusher is pushed back further than this amount, the bar feeder will alarm out.
  • Page 65 Facing Speed: This is the pusher speed before the bar reaches a point it can be measured (controlled by maximum bar length) and after a bar has been measured. Homing Speed: This is the speed the pusher travels position. Slower speed prevents the pusher from slamming into the back of the machine.
  • Page 66 Anti-Vibration Opening Position: At this will open. This position should be before the pusher collet vibration device. Anti-Vibration Reclose Position: At this position, the AVD will reclose on the pusher. This stabilizes the pusher and helps reduce vibration. This position should be after the pusher collet passes fully through the AVD.
  • Page 67 Cycle Start Pulse Timer: This sets the amount of time to keep on the cycle start signal. 0 is latch. The bar feeder will wait for the collet to close before This sets the amount The bar feeder will wait for the collet to close before End of Bar Pulse Timer: This sets the amount of time to keep on the end-of-bar signal.
  • Page 68 Select a part from the Part Menu. (1) Press “Load Program to Mem.” This copies the part from the USB drive into the PLC memory. (2) The “Currently Loaded Part” (3) will update to show the part that was just loaded. (4)
  • Page 69 Press “Load Default.” This will load parameters Enter the name you want the part to be for the default part that was created after the called. (2) machine was installed. The default part can be changed from Admin -> Save Default Part. (1) Press “Save Program to USB.”...
  • Page 70 Select a part from the Part Menu. (1) If the Press “Load Program to Mem.” This copies part is already loaded, skip to step 4. the part from the USB drive into the PLC memory. (2) The “Currently Loaded Part” will update (3) Select Part Edit.
  • Page 71 Press “Save Program to USB.” (8) Press “Load Program to Mem.” (9) 00000000 11600116...
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  • Page 77 Common (from lathe) – This is the 24v DC supply voltage from the lathe for signal sent to the bar feeder control. The voltage cannot be mixed with the bar feeder power supply. Cycle start (bar change end, program start) – Typically, this is a normally open circuit circuit lets the lathe know the bar change is completed and that the lathe should resume the program.
  • Page 78 This could be because of a wiring issue. It could also be that the bar feeder interface is not turned on in the lathe. Lathe manual/auto – Edge Technologies products typically use this to limit feeding. If the bar feeder does not see the lathe automatic signal, it will not feed material when the collet opens.
  • Page 79 11. Maintenance Warning: Prior to loader maintenance, isolate main power. For consistent operation of the bar feeder maintenance checks should be performed regularly. The area around the bar feeder should be kept clean to avoid safety issues. 11.1 Periodic Maintenance The items on the chart below should be performed at the intervals as listed.