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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 DRILL MILL OPERATION MANUAL Model. HM-46B Order Code M138, M138D Edition No : HM-046-1 Date of Issue : 10/2019...
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL MACHINE DETAILS MACHINE DRILL MILL MODEL NO. HM-46B SERIAL NO. DATE OF MANF. istributeD by www.machineryhouse.co.nz NOTE: This manual is only for your reference. Owing to the continuous improvement of the HAFCO METALMASTER machines, changes may be made at any time without obligation or notice.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL C O N T E N T S: 1. GENERAL MACHINE INFORMATION 1.1 Specifications.............. 4 1.2 Standard Equipment..........4 1.3 Identification............... 5 2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.1 General Metalworking Safe Practice....6 2.2 Mill/Drill Safety............8 2.3 Lifting Instructions............
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS Order Code M138 M138D Model HM-46B HM-46B(DRO) Capacity Steel (mm) Table Size (mm) 730 x 210 730 x 210 X Axis Travel (mm) Y Axis Travel (mm) Z Axis Travel (mm) Head Tilt Left-Right 90°...
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 1.3 IDENTIFICATIONS A Motor H Table Travel Stop O Spindle Guard B Z Axis Lock I Y Axis Table Lock P Spindle Lock C Digital Readout J X Axis Table Lock Q Fine Down-feed Handle...
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.1 GENERAL METALWORKING SAFE PRACTICES DO NOT use this machine unless you have read this manual or have been instructed in the use of this machine in its safe use and operation...
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.1 GENERAL METALWORKING SAFE PRACTICE Cont. Ensure that keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed from the machine before turning on the power. Appropriate storage for tooling should be provided. Ensure that all cutting tools and blades are clean and sharp. They should be able to cut freely without being forced.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.2 MILL DRILL SAFETY DO NOT use this machine unless you have been instructed in its safe use and operation and have read and understood this manual Safety glasses must be Long and loose hair...
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 2.3 LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS On the day that the machine arrives, make sure that a crane with sufficient capacity is available to unload the machine from the vehicle. Ensure access to the chosen site is clear and that doors and ceilings are sufficiently high and wide enough to receive the machine.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL MOUNTING METHODS If the machine is mounted on the optional stand, it should be bolted to the floor or concrete slab (Fig. 2.5) Masonry anchors with bolts are the best way to anchor machin-...
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 3.4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Place the machine near an existing power source. Make sure all power cords are protected from traffic, material handling, moisture, chemicals, or other hazards. Make sure there is access to a means of disconnecting the power source.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 3.5 FULL-LOAD CURRENT RATING The full-load current rating is the amperage a machine draws when running at 100% of the out- put power. Where machines have more than one motor, the full load current is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or a total of all the motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL POWER Lamp: Illuminates when the machine is con- nected to power. STOP Button: Stops spindle rotation. EMERGENCY STOP Button: Cuts power to the spindle motor and remains depressed until reset. Twist clockwise until it pops out to reset.
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 3. Press EMERGENCY STOP button (E in Fig3.5) This will help prevent unexpected startup when machine is connected to power 4. Shift high/low range lever (F) right to “L” and spindle speed lever (G) left to “2”. This selects a spindle speed of 170 RPM (refer to spindle speed chart on headstock).
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 4. OPERATION. 4.1 OPERATION OVERVIEW The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice machine operator with a basic under- standing of how the machine is used during operation, so the machine controls/components discussed later in this manual are easier to understand.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 4.2 DOWN- FEED CONTROLS These machines are equipped with a course down-feed control mainly used for drilling or quick adjustment and a fine down-feed control used mainly when milling or where controlled down- feed is required.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 4.3 HEADSTOCK MOVEMENT The headstock is designed to move up and down along the Z axis and tilt 90 degrees side to side. The head is heavy and will require support when tilting.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 4.4 TABLE MOVEMENT The table has travel in two directions called “X” and “Y” axis X Axis is the Longitudinal Travel Y Axis is the Cross Travel Left to Right Movement “X” Axis...
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 4.5 INSTALLING & REMOVING THE TOOLING The machine is fitted with a 3MT spindle to hold the tooling. While the taper will hold drills where pressure is applied to the end of the drill, with milling cutters pressure is applied to the side of the cutter , therefore the cutter arbour needs to be held also with a drawbar.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 4.6 DIGITAL ANGLE GAUGE The digital angle gauge is easily installed against the machined surfaces on the mill head, and held in place by the magnetic surfaces on the edges of the angle gauge .
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL Cutting speed, typically is defined in meters per minute (M/Min), is the speed at which the edge of a cutting tool (rPM) = C 1000 utting PeeD M Min x moves across the material surface.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 LUBRICATION: All ball bearings in your mill/drill are sealed for life, requiring no lubrication. Points requiring lubrication are: 1. Internal spline drive assembly. Keep this area well lubricated with a good grade grease, insert grease in the hole at the top of spindle pulley spline driver, lube TWICE YEARLY.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 5.3 GIB ADJUSTMENT Gibs are tapered lengths of metal that are sandwiched between two moving surfaces. Table Gib Gibs control the gap between these surfaces and how they slide past one another. Correctly adjusting the gibs is critical to producing good milling results.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution 1. Tighten drawbar. 1. Tool is not fully drawn up into spindle taper. Tool loose in 2. Clean tool and spindle taper. 2. Debris on tool or in spindle taper spindle.
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL SPARE PARTS SECTION The following section covers the spare parts diagrams and lists that were current at the time this manual was originally printed. Due to continuous improvements of the machine, changes may be made at any time without notification.
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL HEAD PARTS DIAGRAM...
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL HEAD PARTS LIST No. Qty. Code. Name No. Qty. Code. Name 20010B Head Body 6X14 20011B Head Body Cover 6X28 φ62 Int Retaining Ring φ8 Ball φ35 Int Retaining Ring Spring 20018B Airtight Base φ18...
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL HEAD PARTS LIST No. Qty. Code. Name No. Qty. Code. Name 20024B Separating Ring Adjust Handle 20133B Bearing Cover 20125B Lever Shaft M5 x 6 Screw (R8) 20022-1B Lever M5 x 4...
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL COLUMN AND TABLE PARTS...
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 OPERATION MANUAL COLUMN AND TABLE PARTS LIST No. Qty. Code. Name No. Qty. Code. Name 10010 Base M6x16 Screw 10013 Column 10105 Dial Clutch 10021 Square Flange Washer 10016 Raise And Lower Base M5X20...
Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 General Machinery Safety Instructions Machinery House requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine. 1. Read the entire Manual before starting 14. Use correct amperage extension cords. machinery. Machinery may cause serious injury if Undersized extension cords overheat and lose not correctly used.
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Instructions Manual for HM-46B (M138D) 07/11/2019 Milling Machine Safety Instructions Machinery House requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine. 1. Maintenance. 9. Reversing the spindle. Make sure the mill is turned off and Make sure the spindle...
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