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M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Operating manual Version 3.1.4 Drilling-Milling machine BF20 Vario BF20 L Vario Keep for future reference! 8 / 03 / 2010 Version 3.1.4 BF 20 Vario ; BF 20 L Vario...
Table of Contents Preface We thank you very much that you have decided for the drilling-milling machine made by Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH. Changes The illustration of the drilling-milling machine might in some details deviate from the illustrations of this operating manual but this will have no influence on the operation of the drilling-milling machine.
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OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Optional accessory........................ 24 Operation Safety ............................ 25 Control and indicating elements .................... 25 4.2.1 Control panel......................26 Switching on the drilling-milling machine................28 Switching off the drilling-milling machine................
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Disposal ..........................64 RoHS , 2002/95/CE....................... 64 Product follow-up ........................65 EC - Declaration of Conformity BF20 Vario ................66 EC - Declaration of Conformity BF20 L Vario ............... 67 Index Page 4 Drilling-Milling machine BF 20 Vario ; BF 20 L Vario Version 3.1.4...
Always keep this documentation close to the drilling-milling machine. INFORMATION If you are unable to solve a problem using this manual, please contact us for advice: Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr. Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 D- 96103 Hallstadt Telefon: +49 (0) 900 - 19 68 220 (0,49 €/min.) E-Mail: info@optimum-maschinen.de...
OPTIMUM Safety M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Safety warnings (warning notes) 1.1.1 Classification of hazards We classify the safety warnings into various levels. The table below gives an overview of the classification of symbols (pictograms) and warnings for the specific danger and its (possible) consequences.
If the drilling-milling machine is used in any way other than described above, modified without the authorisation of the company Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH or operated with diffe- rent process data, then the drilling-milling machine is being used improperly.
OPTIMUM Safety M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y WARNING! Very serious injury due to improper use. It is forbidden to make any modifications or alterations to the operating values of the drilling-milling machine.
OPTIMUM Safety M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y INFORMATION All persons involved in assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance must be duly qualified, strictly follow this operating manual. In the event of improper use...
OPTIMUM Safety M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y WARNING! The separating protective equipment which is made available and delivered together with the machine is designed to reduce the risk of workpieces or fractions of them which being expelled, but not to remove them completely.
OPTIMUM Safety M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 1.6.3 Separating protective equipment Adjust the protective equipment to the correct height before you start working. Locking screw To do so, detach the clamping screw, adjust the required height and retighten the clamping screw.
OPTIMUM Safety M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Personnel protective equipment For certain work peersonnel protective equipment is required. : During all work and specifically work during which your face and eyes Protect your face and eyes are exposed to hazards, a safety helmet with a face guard should be worn.
OPTIMUM Safety M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 1.10 Disconnecting and securing the drilling-milling machine Pull out the mains plug before starting maintenance and repair work. 1.11 Using lifting equipment...
OPTIMUM Safety M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 1.13 Rescuing persons in dangerous situations after the CNC retrofitting If the machine was subject to a subsequent retrofitting with CNC controlled drives, the following additional dangerous situations such as squeezing and sticking of parts of the body may result hereof.
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Technical data The following information gives the dimensions and weight and is the manufacturer’s authorised machine data. Power connection BF20 Vario BF20 L Vario Engine 230 V / 50Hz / 850 W Drilling-milling capacity BF20 Vario BF20 L Vario Ø...
Technical data M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Reduction stage fast [min 150 - 3000 Environmental BF20 Vario BF20 L Vario conditions Temperature 5-35 °C Humidity 25 - 80% 2.10...
OPTIMUM Technical data M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 2.12 Installation plan BF 20 Vario Abb.2-1: Installation plan BF 20 Vario 8 / 03 / 2010 Version 3.1.4 BF 20 Vario ; BF 20 L Vario...
OPTIMUM Technical data M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 2.13 Installation plan BF 20L Vario Abb.2-2: Installation plan BF 20L Vario Page 18 Drilling-Milling machine BF 20 Vario ; BF 20 L Vario Version 3.1.4...
OPTIMUM Technical data M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 2.14 Installation plan of optional substructure Abb.2-3: Substructure 3353003 8 / 03 / 2010 Version 3.1.4 BF 20 Vario ; BF 20 L Vario...
OPTIMUM Unpacking and connecting M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Unpacking and connecting INFORMATION The drilling-milling machine comes pre-assembled. Extent of supply When the drilling-milling machine is delivered, immediately check that the machine has not been damaged during shipping and that all components are included.
Example: non-stackable – do not pile any further packaging boxes on top of the first packaging box Consult Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH if the drilling-milling machine and accessories have to be stored for a period of over three months or under different external conditions than those given here “Information“...
OPTIMUM Unpacking and connecting M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Installation and assembly 3.4.1 Site requirements Organize the working space around the drilling-milling machine according to the local safety reg- ulations.
Only use the clamping materials (e.g. drill chuck) which had been delivered together with the machine or as optional equipment offered by OPTIMUM. Use the working clamping materials only in the provided admissible speed range. Workpiece clamping materials must only be modified according to the recommendations of OPTIMUM or of the clamping material manufacturer.
OPTIMUM Unpacking and connecting M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Do not use any solvents, thinners or other cleaning agents which could corrode the varnish on the drilling-milling machine. Follow the specifications and indications of the manufacturer of the cleaning agent.
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Operation Safety Use the drilling-milling machine only under the following conditions: The drilling-milling machine is in proper working order. The drilling-milling machine is used as prescribed.
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.2.1 Control panel Clamping screw of spindle sleeve Selector switch for Digital display speed reduction stage EMERGENCY-STOP Potentiometer for speed regulation...
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OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Main switch Switches the voltage supply on. The main switch is at the back of the control panel. Hand-actuated auxiliary switch Start / Stop Switches the machine on or off.
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Switching on the drilling-milling machine Switch the main switch on. Select the reduction stage. Select the turning direction. Set the potentiometer to the lowest speed.
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y ATTENTION! When installing a cold morse taper into a heated-up machine those MT seats tend to shrink on the morse taper contrary to the quick-releaser tapers.
The optimum cutting speed mainly depends on the material and on the material of the tool. With tools (milling cutters) made of hard metal or ceramic insert it is possible to work at higher speeds than with tools made of high-alloyed high-speed steel (HSS).
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y INFORMATION Friction during the cutting process causes high temperatures at the cutting edge of the tool. The tool should be cooled during the milling process. Cooling the tool with a suitable cooling lubricant ensures better working results and a longer edge life of the cutting tool.
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.10.2 Design Off-switch LCD display Shifting mm/inch On-switch Zeroing Battery bay Value increase Value decrease Fig.4-8: Digital display ON / O, switches the display on and resets the reading of the display to "0".
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.11 Manual spindle sleeve feed with the spindle sleeve lever ATTENTION! The clutch of the fine feed has to be disengaged before the spindle sleeve lever can be used.
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OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Remove spindle protection. Screw Remove the screw and pull the aluminium profile with blinds from the guiding. Aluminium profile Fig.4-10: Spindle protection Disassemble clamping screw and nut.
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y The high speed adapter will be aligned and fixed with the same fixing screws 3356571 as the mill head on the turning bearing block.
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.14 Assembly of the column on the lathe The mill head with column can be moun- ted on the lathe bed of the D240 and D280.
OPTIMUM Operation M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 4.14.1 Drawing adapter Fig.4-16: Adapter 3356572 Page 38 Drilling-Milling machine BF 20 Vario ; BF 20 L Vario Version 3.1.4 9 / 03 / 2010...
• the quality of the products you manufacture. Installations and equipment of other manufacturer’s must also be in optimum condition. Safety WARNING! The consequences of incorrect maintenance and repair work may include: •...
OPTIMUM Maintenance M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y “Disconnecting and securing the drilling-milling machine“ on page 13 Position a warning sign. 5.1.2 Restarting Before restarting, run a safety check.
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OPTIMUM Maintenance M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Interval Where? What? How? Cross table Adjusting screw taper gib X axis Adjusting screw taper gib Y-axis Readjust As required X- and Y- axis Fig.5-2: Cross table...
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OPTIMUM Maintenance M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Interval Where? What? How? Lamp holder Halogen pin base lamp Lamp cover Replacing the As required halogen lamp Fig.5-4: Replacing the halogen lamp Tilt the mill head a little to the right.
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OPTIMUM Maintenance M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Interval Where? What? How? Turn the drill-mill head as described under “Swivelling the drill-mill head“ on page 34 completely by 90° to the right.
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Repair For any repair work, get assistance from an employee of the company Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH’s technical service or send us the drilling-milling machine.
OPTIMUM Maintenance M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Setting instructions control Please find below a description to set the operating parameters, if required after replacement of the control and of the motor.
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario Kreuztisch - Cross table 57-2 57-1 57-1 57-2 57-1 57-2 Abb.6-1: Kreuztisch - Cross table...
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Kreuztisch ab Baujahr 2007 - Cross table starting from year of construction 2007 F F F F...
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Säule 1 von 2 - Column 1 of 2 Abb.6-3: Säule 1 von 2 - Column 1 of 2 9.3.10...
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Fräskopf 1 von 2 - Milling head 1 of 2 Abb.6-6: Fräskopf 1 von 2 - Milling head 1 of 2 9.3.10...
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Fräskopf 2 von 2 - Milling head 2 of 2 Abb.6-7: Fräskopf 2 von 2 - Milling head 2 of 2 9.3.10...
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Bedienkonsole und Schutzeinrichtung - Operation panel and protection device Abb.6-8: Panel und Schutzeinrichtung - Operation panel and protection device 9.3.10...
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Optionaler Unterbau - Optional sub structure Abb.6-9: Unterbau - Sub structure 9.3.10 Y:\Betriebsanleitungen\milling_machines\BF20_Version_3.1.1\BF20_parts\BF20_parts.fm...
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 6.10 Schaltplan - Wiring diagram Abb.6-10: Schaltplan-Wiring diagram 9.3.10 Y:\Betriebsanleitungen\milling_machines\BF20_Version_3.1.1\BF20_parts\BF20_parts.fm...
OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 6.10.1 Ersatzteilliste - Spare part list Zeichnungs- Artikel- Menge Grösse nummer nummer Bezeichnung Designation Qty. Drawing no.
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OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Zeichnungs- Artikel- Menge Grösse Bezeichnung Designation nummer nummer Qty. Drawing no. Size Item no. Innensechskantschraube Hexagon head cap screw...
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OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Zeichnungs- Artikel- Menge Grösse Bezeichnung Designation nummer nummer Qty. Drawing no. Size Item no. Innensechskant-Gewindestift mit...
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OPTIMUM Ersatzteile - Spare parts BF20 Vario M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Zeichnungs- Artikel- Menge Grösse Bezeichnung Designation nummer nummer Qty. Drawing no. Size Item no. Gewindestift geschlitzt mit langem...
OPTIMUM Malfunctions M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Malfunctions Malfunctions on the drilling-milling machine Cause/ Malfunction Solution possible consequences The drilling-milling • Start sequence not followed. • “Switching on the drilling- milling machine“...
V-belts, ball bearings, illuminants, filters, sealings, etc. Non reproducible software errors Any services which OPTIMUM GmbH or one of its agents performs in order to fulfill in the frame of an additional guarantee are neither an acceptance of the defects nor an accept- ance of its obligation to compensate.
OPTIMUM Appendix M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 8.4.1 Decommissioning CAUTION Used devices need to be decommissioned in a professional way in order to avoid later misuses and endangerment of the environment or persons •...
OPTIMUM Appendix M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y 8.4.5 Disposal of lubricants and coolants ATTENTION Please imperatively make sure to dispose of the used coolant and lubricants in an environmentally compatible way.
We would be grateful if you could send us the following information: Modified settings Experiences with the drilling-milling machine, which could be important to other users Recurring failures Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 D-96103 Hallstadt Fax +49 (0) 951 - 96 822 - 22 E-Mail: info@optimum-maschinen.de...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y EC - Declaration of Conformity BF20 Vario The manufacturer / Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 retailer: D - 96103 Hallstadt hereby declares that the following product,...
OPTIMUM M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y EC - Declaration of Conformity BF20 L Vario The manufacturer / Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26 retailer: D - 96103 Hallstadt...
OPTIMUM Index M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y Index Switching on the machine ......28 Switching-on ..........28 Appendix ............61 Swivelling the drill-mill head ......34 Assembly of optional adapter ......34 Technical data ..........15...
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