Summary of PD 400 CNC
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Commissioning manual pd 400 cnc.
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2 of 54 ver. 3.0 03.04.07.
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3 of 54 commissioning manual pd 400 cnc 1. Some generalities in advance…..................................................................................... 5 2. The technology of your pd 400 cnc at a glance ....................................................... 6 3. View of the machine with its e...
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4 of 54 13.4.4. Parting tools (4)................................................................................................... 28 13.4.5. Threading tools (5).............................................................................................. 28 13.4.6. Inside turning tools (6)..........
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1 some generalities in advance… 5 of 54 1. Some generalities in advance… dear customer! Before you set up and commission your machine, please read through the manual and make sure you have understood everything. This is a very complicated device which poses the danger of injury or can cause damage t...
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2the technology of your pd 400 cnc at a glance 6 of 54 2. The technology of your pd 400 cnc at a glance dear user, with this pd 400 cnc lathe, you have acquired a powerful, precise processing machine that fulfils the highest demands on ease of use, precision and reliability: the mechanical basis is ...
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2the technology of your pd 400 cnc at a glance 7 of 54 if a malfunction occurs despite all these things, the error table at the end of the manual will provide some help. We will also offer direct assistance in case of particularly stubborn cases..
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3view of the machine with its elements 8 of 54 3. View of the machine with its elements 1 main spindle 2 lathe chuck 3 multiple tool holder 4 gearbox 5 machine base 6 tailstock 7 drive for z axis 8 spindle for z axis 9 position switch z axis 10 drive for x axis 11 spindle for x axis 12 position swit...
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4 9 of 54 4. Cnc control mcs with operating elements front side: rear: plug handwheel connectors status indicator "emergency stop" locking switch“ connection for communications cable to pc 25-pin plug to control additional functions (coolant pump, or similar) mains connection connection for lathe ma...
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5technical data 10 of 54 5. Technical data 5.1. Lathe: length between centres: 400 mm height of centres: 85 mm maximum work piece diameter: 116 mm machine base: cross-ribbed surface, high-quality cast iron with ground prismatic guide spindle: oversized main spindle, supported with 2 adjustable taper...
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5technical data 11 of 54 5.2. Drives of the tool axes spindle drive z axis (leading spindle, longitudinal drive, support): recirculating ball screw with 4mm pitch, effective diameter 12mm. Stepping motor 1.8a, holding torque 50ncm traverse path: 300mm spindle drive x axis (transverse drive, support)...
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5technical data 12 of 54 5.4. General data ambient conditions: 5 - 40°c (class 3k3), max.60% relative humidity user group persons as of 14 years of age.
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6 scope of delivery 13 of 54 6. Scope of delivery 1 qty. Lathe with attached stepping motors 1 qty. Cnc control unit mcs 1 qty. Cd with program software (including electronic manual) 1 qty. Mains cable for cnc control unit mcs 1 qty. Connecting cable for computer / cnc control unit mcs 1 qty. Three-...
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8 basic tips on setting up and assembling the machine 14 of 54 8. Basic tips on setting up and assembling the machine the machine may only be set up and operated in dry and well- ventilated rooms. The configuration of the components is illustrated in the schematic figure on the right. The setup site...
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8 basic tips on setting up and assembling the machine 15 of 54 8.3. Connecting the cabling caution! Connect the mains cable to the cnc control mcs at the very last and make sure the mains switch at the rear of the cnc control is set to "o", meaning switched off! Do not in any case switch on any elec...
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8 basic tips on setting up and assembling the machine 16 of 54 8.4. Additional connection options several additional functions can be electronically driven upon request, such as a coolant pump, working light, or similar. The inside of the control has centre-zero relays whose connections can be execu...
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9 installing the software 17 of 54 9. Installing the software 9.3. Minimum hardware requirements the nccad software is very comprehensive and powerful, therefore there are certain minimum requirements to the utilised control computer: simple operation and controller pc: • windows 98/2000/xp • ram: a...
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9 installing the software 18 of 54 9.5. Starting the software nccad7.5 after the program was successfully installed, it can be started just as you are used to from other applications on your computer. Simply select the "start" button on the screen with your cursor and select the desired file in the ...
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9 installing the software 19 of 54 9.8. Emergency stop / lock the emergency stop is used to lock the cnc machine for command receipt and for command execution. Only the red status lamp will light up in the "lock" position. The lock can be useful, for example, to prevent the execution of an unintenti...
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10 the program nccad 7.5 20 of 54 10. The program nccad 7.5 the program nccad 7.5 generates the control program from the work piece geometry data, co- ordinates communications with the interface control computer/cnc control, the cnc axes, the generation of the step pulses, etc. Etc. The control "tra...
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10 the program nccad 7.5 21 of 54 been optimised for an intuitive and self-explanatory entry; important things are recognised first and navigation afterwards is effortless: in the normal view, click on help in the menu line at the top right to start the "help function". A submenu appears: click here...
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10 the program nccad 7.5 22 of 54 10.5.4. Explanation of the icons select in the menu. An empty drawing surface appears with an icon menu next to it. Move the cursor over one of the icons and wait for a moment without clicking any icons. A brief explanatory text appears – see figure at right. If you...
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11 important note for working in practice 23 of 54 11. Important note for working in practice 11.3. Simple stopping of the machine and the emergency -off switch press any key of the pc keyboard to stop the carriage movement and to switch off the lathe. The system will then wait for further commands....
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12 first steps 24 of 54 12. First steps at this point, we would like to reiterate that all steps relevant to commissioning the machine are found in the "help" function of the program and it is vital to familiarize oneself with these functions before the commissioning. The figure on the right illustr...
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12 first steps 25 of 54 if an error message appears instead of the "manual control" window, the interface may be incorrectly set. To remove the error, it is usually sufficient to readjust the interface in the "parameter" menu. First click "machine" and then "kosy". The window shown in the figure on ...
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13fundamentals on working with the machine 26 of 54 13. Fundamentals on working with the machine caution! Before switching on the machine for the first time, make sure the screws of the lathe chuck are properly tightened, that the key for the lathe chuck is not inserted and that there is sufficient ...
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13 fundamentals on working with the machine 27 of 54 13.3. Fundamentals on turning and the pd 400 cnc lathe 13.3.1. Straight turning straight turning is the type of turning whereby the cutter moves on a path parallel to the work piece axis, the "longitudinal feed". The cutting depth, also called "in...
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13 fundamentals on working with the machine 28 of 54 13.4. Various cutting tools and their properties for various work tasks there are special tools that are optimally co-ordinated to their respective intended use due to their form. The right choice of tool is thus not only essential for the perfect...
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13 fundamentals on working with the machine 29 of 54 13.5. Inserting the cutting tool in the tool holder the basic equipment of the pd 400 includes a multiple tool holder consisting of tool holder block 1 and two tool holder elements 2. The tool holder elements can be adjusted in height: turn the kn...
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13 fundamentals on working with the machine 30 of 54 13.6. Clamping in the lathe chuck caution! Please comply with the enclosed operating instructions of the chuck manufacturer as necessary! Caution! If work pieces are only clamped in the lathe chuck without counter-bracket by the tailstock, the pro...
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13 fundamentals on working with the machine 31 of 54 13.8. Setting the spindle speeds by shifting the drive belt the spindle speed can be changed by shifting the motor (multiple contact switch 1 fig. 4). The speed is halved or doubled. On the other hand, the speed can be changed by shifting the driv...
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13 fundamentals on working with the machine 32 of 54 13.9. Machining longer work pieces with tailstock and lathe centre longer work pieces (chuck projection greater than the 3-fold work piece diameter) must be held at the right end by the tailstock and the travelling lathe centre. To do so, please a...
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14 service and maintenance 33 of 54 14. Service and maintenance caution! Before doing any maintenance and cleaning work, always switch off the machine with the master switch. Do not use compressed air for cleaning otherwise swarf could get into the guides. In general therefore, please keep the machi...
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14 service and maintenance 34 of 54 will thus contribute to a long service life of the guide and a good mechanical condition of the machine. To properly apply the lubricant, use an oil can or a lint-free cloth saturated with oil or grease. Please treat the guides and all moving and blank parts in th...
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14 service and maintenance 35 of 54 • guides – clean and dry? • shafts free from machining residues? • fastening screws are tight? • alignment: are tables at right angles? • open the spindle covers for inspection: must swarf be removed by vacuuming? If required, the following maintenance activities ...
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15 disposal: 36 of 54 15. Disposal: please do not dispose of the device in the household waste! The device contains valuable substances that can be recycled. If you have any further questions, please contact your municipal disposal company or other appropriate municipal institutions..
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16 errors and their removal 37 of 54 16. Errors and their removal mains switch does not light up mains switch not switched on mains supply interrupted mains plug in control not properly inserted mains line-side fuse interrupted (subsequent error) red led still lit 5 sec after switching on switch (pu...
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16 errors and their removal 38 of 54 change to "manual control" and then no mouse function com interface for machine and mouse are identical mains switch is lit, leds are not lit, stepping motors are not humming external load of socket "additional function" is too great allocate a non-identical inte...
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17compilation of safety notes 39 of 54 17. Compilation of safety notes as with any other machine, there are some things that need to be observed when operating the cnc lathe pd 400 cnc so that dangers to humans and the environment cannot occur. In this context, please also observe the separately enc...
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17compilation of safety notes 40 of 54 eye and contact protection wear protective goggles in the immediate vicinity and make sure that the chuck guard is in the correct position when operating the machine. . Software safety measures: locking and stopping the machine: machining, or movement, can be i...
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18 ec declaration of conformity 41 of 54 18. Ec declaration of conformity we herewith declare in sole responsibility that the following designated product in the design which we have marketed complies with the principle safety and health requirements of the applicable eu directive. This declaration ...
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19list of components and exploded views 42 of 54 19. List of components and exploded views please order spare parts in writing from the proxxon central service (address at the back of the instructions).
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19list of components and exploded views 43 of 54 19.1. Assembly group 01 headstock.
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19list of components and exploded views 44 of 54 et no.: designation 24500 - 01 - 01 gearbox 24500 - 01 - 02 table thread pitch 24500 - 01 - 03 placement pad for cover 24500 - 01 - 04 screw for hinge 24500 - 01 - 05 screw for gear plate 24500 - 01 - 06 screw 24500 - 01 - 07 nut 24500 - 01 - 08 hinge...
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19list of components and exploded views 45 of 54 24500 - 01 - 46 ready indicator 24500 - 01 - 47 screw for chuck guard 24500 - 01 - 48 chuck guard 24500 - 01 - 49 placement pad headstock 24500 - 01 - 50 motor (complete with cover plate) 24500 - 01 - 51 cover plate for motor 24500 - 01 - 52 stop scre...
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19list of components and exploded views 46 of 54 19.2. Assembly group 02: bed with drive for z axis.
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19list of components and exploded views 47 of 54 et no.: designation 24500 - 02 - 01 bed with ground guide 24500 - 02 - 02 cover plate 24500 - 02 - 03 screw for cover plate 24500 - 02 - 04 screw for motor mounting 24500 - 02 - 05 flange for motor mounting 24500 - 02 - 06 ball bearing 24500 - 02 - 07...
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19list of components and exploded views 48 of 54 19.3. Assembly group 03: support with drive for x axis.
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19list of components and exploded views 49 of 54 et no.: designation 24500 - 03 - 01 screw 24500 - 03 - 02 motor 24500 - 03 - 03 coupling 24500 - 03 - 04 nut 24500 - 03 - 05 ball bearing 24500 - 03 - 06 flange 24500 - 03 - 07 screw 24500 - 03 - 08 mount 24500 - 03 - 09 screw 24500 - 03 - 10 plate 24...
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19list of components and exploded views 50 of 54 19.4. Assembly group 04: tailstock et no.: designation 28500 - 04 - 01 travelling lathe centre 28500 - 04 - 02 sleeve 28500 - 04 - 03 toggle 28500 - 04 - 04 washer 28500 - 04 - 05 threaded pin 28500 - 04 - 06 screw 28500 - 04 - 07 spindle 28500 - 04 -...
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53 of 54 your device is not working properly? Then please read through the operating instructions once more. If the device is actually defective, then please send it to: proxxon zentralservice d-54518 niersbach/eifel, germany we will respond promptly and reliably! You can also use this address to or...
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