IEMCA KID 80, Instruction Manual

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2 - INFORMATION FOR USE KID 80 SIV
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2.3 CYCLE PERFORMING MODE IN THE STEP-BY-STEP FUNCTION
Foreword
This mode may be used for many reasons, as for instance:
• to lift the guide channels;
• to check a complete bar change cycle;
• to check the bar feeder mechanics;
• to load a single bar so as to check the facing;
• to remove the spindle liner;
• etc.
Procedure
1. Power on the lathe.
2. Power on the bar feeder by turning the main switch to position I (ON) .
The hourglass appearing on the display shows the synchronization of data among
electronic components.
DANGER - WARNING:
it is absolutely forbidden to move the bar
pusher before the above-mentioned
procedure has been completed. The bar
pusher can be moved only after pressing
the start button (see point 3 Starting the
bar feeder). For example: when starting
the bar feeder, the +Z -Z axis of the lathe
headstock is moved with the collet
closed. This manoeuvre can cause serious
damages to the bar feeder and the lathe.
• check that the guide channels of the bar feeder are closed. If not, close the guide channels
in manual mode.
1. press and then to select the
semiautomatic function;
2. press , the bar feeder performs the first step
(bar pusher return);
Bar feeder in stand-by
AUTO or MANUAL?