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Direct Drive tapping unit with touch screen multiple control panel
INTrODUCTION
The Bordignon tapping unit DTAP is an electronic device designed for making cold forming and cutting threadings both in
dies and automation systems. This threading equipment is made of an electronic control panel with touch screen and a
tapping unit with a direct drive motor inside.
THE CONTrOL PANEL
(FIg. 1)
Power supply: 400 V AC 50-60 Hz / Safety: Thermal protection 80°/ Weight: approx 145 Kg
The panel touch screen and internal PLC allow the following functions and controls:
— Setting a threading program by entering parameters such as: tap speed (RPM), maximum and minimum torque and
threading depth (number of revolutions);
— Saving a threading program;
— Changing of the tap;
— Viewing the tap speed, the torque and threading time of the last thread made;
— Viewing the data usage history;
— Viewing the alarms;
— Checking the wear and tear of the tap;
— Motor diagnostic;
— Automatic approach of the tap to the hole;
— Setting left hand threading;
— Lubrication control;
— Oil level control.
External components of the panel (FIG.1):
DTAP Direct Drive Tapping Unit
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
g.
H.
General switch
Power supply 400 V AC 50-60 Hz
Power switch
Socket for the following connections
START: Start signal to be connected to the press cam (min. 5 degrees) by a relay or any other switch
ALARM: N.O. o N.C. alarm, max. 6 A/250 VAC. Every external alarm must be power supplied independently
OIL E.V.: Connection to the electrovalve which controls the lubrication system and the oil level
END OF CYCLE SIGNAL
EXTERNAL EMERGENCY SYSTEM: connection to an external emergency device
Connection to the tapping unit
Air pressure control: compressed air inlet - pipe dia.: 8 mm
Emergency button: this button removes power from the motor in order to prevent dangerous motions. When the
button is depressed, the only usable element is the descending valve, which allows the replacement of the tap.
To activate the emergency button, press it. To deactivate it, turn it counterclockwise and release it
Touch screen
FiG. 1 / Front view
FiG. 1 / side view
FiG. 1 / top view