STEPCRAFT MM-1000 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual Download

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Operating/Safety
Instructions
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Original Operating/Safety

Instructions

Date of: 11-15-2018

Tool Change Attachment for STEPCRAFT

MM-1000, Kress and AMB 800 FME

Call for consumer information

Customers from outside the U.S.

STEPCRAFT GmbH & Co. KG

An der Beile 2

58708 Menden

Germany

Phone: 0049-2373-179 11 60

E-Mail: [email protected]

Customers from the U.S. / Canada

STEPCRAFT Inc.

59 Field Street, Rear Building

Torrington, CT, 06790

United States

Telefon: 001-203-5561856

E-Mail: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for MM-1000

Page 1: ... MM 1000 Kress and AMB 800 FME Call for consumer information Customers from outside the U S STEPCRAFT GmbH Co KG An der Beile 2 58708 Menden Germany Phone 0049 2373 179 11 60 E Mail info stepcraft systems com Customers from the U S Canada STEPCRAFT Inc 59 Field Street Rear Building Torrington CT 06790 United States Telefon 001 203 5561856 E Mail info stepcraft us ...

Page 2: ...nal product for advanced craftsmen with previous experience in the operation of tools such as electric drills routers and computerized tools like CNC routers or 3D printers It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in personal injury or damage to the product or other pro...

Page 3: ...ch or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations NOTICE Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in movi...

Page 4: ...in the area of the spinning bit The proximity of the spinning bit to your hand may not always be obvious NOTICE Do not operate wire and bristle brushes with the spindle Bristles or wires will be discharged from the brush at high speeds can fly apart and cause injury Never use dull or damaged bits Sharp bits must be handled with care Damaged bits can snap during use Dull bits require more force to ...

Page 5: ...nd accident prevention and environmental regulations too NOTICE GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply While the tool may appear to work the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the operator Develop a periodic ma...

Page 6: ...ay selector settings Speed revolution per minute as percentage share of the max speed revolution Higher number means greater speed 99 equals the max revolution per minute Arrow Action in the direction of an arrow Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages CAUTION hot surface Alerts user not to touch the surface danger of burns CAUTION rotating tool Alerts user not to touch the blade the insert...

Page 7: ...ection of the Tool Changer 12 3 4 Electric Connection of the Switch Box 12 3 5 Installation of the Tool Changer on the STEPCRAFT CNC System 12 3 6 Installation of the Tool Magazine 12 3 7 Handling of ER Collets for SK15 13 3 8 Setup of the Tool Magazine in WinPC NC 13 3 9 Macro Programming in WinPC NC 15 3 9 1 Macro Hold Tool 15 3 9 2 Macro Store Tool 15 3 10 Test of the Automatic Tool Change Func...

Page 8: ...intenance Work 20 8 Failures 21 8 1 Response to Malfunctions 21 9 Annex 21 9 1 Warranty and Service Contact Information 21 9 2 Manufacturer 21 9 3 Copyright 22 9 4 Limited Warranty 22 9 5 Instructions for disposal of WEEE by Users of the European Union 23 9 6 RoHS 2002 95 EC 24 9 7 EC Declaration of Conformity 25 ...

Page 9: ...RAFT TCS or from failure to follow the safety regulations properly see page 2 In case of a lack of maintenance see point 7 and or incorrect operation of the individual parts all warranty claims are not applicable We reserve the right to further develop the TCS 1 2 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS The STEPCRAFT TCS for the STEPCRAFT MM 1000 Kress and AMB 800 FME basically consists of the Tool Change Attac...

Page 10: ...2 1 DESIGNATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTS OF THE TOOL CHANGE ATTACHMENT 1 Clamping ring with 2x M6 clamping screws 2 43 mm Euro neck intake 3 SK15 Conical holder 4 43 mm spindle clamping tool 5 Connecting conus 6 Air connection tool change function 7 SK15 Tool holder 2 2 DESIGNATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTS OF THE TOOL MAGAZINE 1 Socket head screw M4x8 M4x20 or M4x30 2 Tool magazine 6 fold 3 Spacer 4...

Page 11: ...nt with the locking hole of the spindle shaft Tighten the locking pin manually The spindle shaft should not be able to be twisted anymore Unscrew the ring clamping nut part 1 see point 2 1 so far for it to be flush with the 8 clamping tongue Mounting the Tool Change Attachment onto the spindle Take the spindle press and hold the locking pin Push the Tool Change Attachment over the 43 mm collar of ...

Page 12: ... THE STEPCRAFT CNC SYSTEM Insert the clamping surface part 2 point 2 1 of the TC completely into the ø 43 mm Euro neck intake of your STEPCRAFT CNC System The locating surface of the TC should rest upon the orange Euro neck collar Now clamp the TC by tightening the tensioning screw of the Euro neck collar 3 6 INSTALLATION OF THE TOOL MAGAZINE We recommend the mounting of the magazine at the right ...

Page 13: ...chine ready for use start the software and open the suitable parameter file for your machine type and size via the function Load machine setup in WinPC NC Restart the software and execute a reference movement By pressing the manual tool change button see instruction Switch Box the collet is being opened in the interior of the TC Press the button and clamp the prepared tool holder with the calibrat...

Page 14: ...nate Z coordinate 1 2 3 4 5 Transfer the machine coordinates into the next table with the dimensions for the position of the automatic tool change For this purpose proceed as follows 1 Transfer the values of the X coordinates 1 1 into the column of the X position 2 The values of the Y position are calculated based on this formula Y coordinate 25 Y position 3 Transfer the values of the Z coordinate...

Page 15: ... 35 mm downwards above the tool change holder MoletteClose Collet closes tool holder is being tensioned Speed 10 000 Machine travels the following commands with 10 mm second MoveY 25 000 Spindle moves 25 mm forwards and pulls the tool holder out of the magazine Speed 25 000 Machine travels the following commands with 25 mm second MoveZ 35 000 Spindle moves 35 mm upwards into the original position ...

Page 16: ... left of the screen Because no tool is clamped in the spindle right now it shows 0 Take care that the shown tool is also clamped into the TC before starting each job Press 1 in the hold tool column see blue arrow The TC should now automatically take up tool 1 left rear Press 2 in the store tool column The TC should now automatically store tool 1 and take up tool 2 3 11 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Onl...

Page 17: ...following tool holders are available SK15 tool holder for ER11 collets 3 13 1 TOOL MAGAZINE The enclosed magazine can always be extended by 6 magazine pockets The dimensions of the mounting holes can be gleaned from the illustration see point 3 6 Magazine 6 fold incl 2x magazine bases 2x M4x8 2x M4x20 2x M4x35 fastening screws 4x spacer ø 12x12 4 OPERATION SWITCH BOX TOOL CHANGE ATTACHMENT 4 1 OPE...

Page 18: ... into the respective openings 3 Remove the connected jumper and place the circuit board onto the provided slot Fixen the board with the delivered torx screw M3x6TX 10 4 Connect the two wires red black to the provided slot and fix the valve with the glue stripe Shorten the 6 mm hoses and attach them as in the following picture 5 5 You can now connect the flat ribbon cable to its original position A...

Page 19: ...ntrolled cessation of the machine s operation can only be effectuated via the control software To cancel the emergency stop status turn the emergency stop switch to the right Then the control is re enabled The work process must be restarted The entire system is controlled and operated by the PC Prior to first usage read the manual of your control software thoroughly and carefully making sure that ...

Page 20: ...VICE To ensure continued enjoyment of your STEPCRAFT Tool Changing System handle it carefully Regular maintenance positively affects the life expectancy of the device Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may cause serious hazard We recommend that all tool service be performed by a STEPCRAFT service facility To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock always r...

Page 21: ...nual 9 ANNEX 9 1 WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION Country of Purchase STEPCRAFT Address Phone no E mail address United States of America STEPCRAFT Inc 59 Field Street Rear Building Torrington CT 06790 1 203 556 1856 info stepcraft us Germany STEPCRAFT GmbH Co KG An der Beile 2 58708 Menden Germany 49 2373 179 11 60 info stepcraft systems com Rest of the world Local distributor STEPCRAFT Gm...

Page 22: ...and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that STEPCRAFT will at its option either i service or ii replace any product determined by STEPCRAFT to be defective STEPCRAFT reserves the right to inspect any and all product s involved in a warranty claim SERVICE OR REPLACMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Limitation of liability STEPCRAFT SHALL NO...

Page 23: ...overed by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your items submitted for service Non warr...

Page 24: ...24 9 6 ROHS 2002 95 EC We confirm that the STEPCRAFT Tool Change Attachment and the STEPCRAFT Switch Box comply with the RoHS 2002 95 EC ...

Page 25: ...25 9 7 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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