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OPERATIONS
M1008/M1009 Mill
To load a tool in the vertical spindle, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE MILL!
2.
Clean any debris from the spindle opening.
3.
Insert the tool holder or a collet into the spindle.
4.
Rotate the holder until the groove lines up with the
key and the holder slides into the spindle.
5.
Using a wrench, tighten the drawbar (see
Figure 34
)
until the tool is secure in the spindle.
6.
Clear all items away from the cutting tool before
turning the spindle ON .
To load a tool in the horizontal spindle, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE MILL!
2.
Clean any debris from the spindle opening.
3.
Rotate the vertical spindle 90º, as shown in
Figure
35
.
4.
Rotate the overarm 180º so that the spindle support
is in-line with the horizontal spindle axis, as shown
in
Figure 35
.
5.
Prepare the arbor by installing the cutting tool
between the spacers.
6.
Insert the arbor, with the cutting tool already load-
ed into the spindle (see
Figure 36
).
7.
Rotate the arbor until the groove lines up with the
key and the holder slides into the spindle.
8.
Using a wrench, tighten the drawbar until the tool is
secure in the spindle.
9.
Adjust the spindle support distance to provide prop-
er support during the cutting operation.
10.
Tighten the arbor nut to keep the cutting tool and
arbor secure.
11.
Clear all items away from the cutting tool before
turning the spindle ON .
Note:
Remove the drawbar
from the horizontal spindle when not in use.
Installing Tools
Figure 34.
Vertical spindle with tool
loaded.
Drawbar at Top
of Spindle
Figure 35.
Horizontal spindle with arbor
loaded.
Drawbar at
Back of Mill
Arbor Nut
Arbor
Spindle
at 90˚
Overarm
Rotated 180˚
Figure 36.
Cutting tool installed on arbor,
between spacers.
Cutting Tool
Installed on
Arbor