10
Preparation
AirMAB 5000
GB
Check the condition
of the substrate
The magnetic clamping force is depend-
ent on the condition of the substrate. The
clamping force is significantly reduced by
paint, zinc and scale coatings and rust.
The substrate must satisfy the following
conditions in order to achieve sufficient
magnetic clamping force:
The substrate must be magnetic.
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The clamping surface and the magnetic
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foot (7) must be clean and grease-free.
The clamping surface must be com-
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pletely smooth and level.
NOTE
Clean the substrate and the magnetic
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foot (7) of the machine before use.
Remove any unevenness and loose
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rust from the substrate.
The BDS range of accessories in-
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cludes special holding devices.
The best clamping effect is obtained on
low-carbon steel substrate with a thickness
of at least 20 mm.
Steel with low thickness
When drilling into low thickness steel, an
additional steel plate (minimum dimensions
100 x 200 x 20 mm) must be placed under
the workpiece. Secure the steel plate to
prevent it from falling.
NF metals or workpieces with an uneven
surface
A special holding device must be used
when drilling into NF metals or into work-
pieces with an uneven surface.
NOTE
BDS offers a range of accessories
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with special clamping devices for
tubes and non-magnetic materials.
Inserting the tool
The machine is equipped with an MK tool
holder.
Depending on the type of tool to be used,
corresponding drill chucks, quick-clamping
systems or adapters must be used.
Tool
Tool holder to be used
Tools
with Weldon-
19 mm shank
Use KEYLESS (A)
quick-change drill chuck
system
Tools
with MK
taper
Insert the tool directly into
the spindle taper (3)
Tools with
straight
shank
Use drill chuck with MK2/
B16 tapered mandrel
(available as an accessory).
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Do not use damaged, soiled or worn
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tools.
Change tools only when the machine
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is switched off and at a standstill. Dis-
connect the compressed air supply
