Proxxon FF 500 Manual De Instrucciones página 11

2.4 Technical data and equipment features of the FF 500 in
overview
• Voltage: 220 - 240 Volt, 50/60 Hz
• Capacity: 400 Watt
• 6 spindle speeds by shifting the belt:
• 180, 350, 550, 800, 1300 and 2500/min
• Basic dimensions, see Fig. 2
• Quill feed (30 mm) using drilling lever with scale ring (1 gradua-
tion line = 1 mm).
• Solid, surface-milled cross table with 3 continuous T-slots for
size 8 standard bricks, slot clearance: 45 mm, slot cross-sec-
tion, see Fig. 3
• Table size 400 x 125 mm
• Traverse path
Vertical: (Z axis) approx. 220 mm
Lengthwise: (X axis) approx. 300 mm
Deep: (Y axis) approx. 100 mm
• Adjustment by handwheels with moveable scale ring (1 revolu-
tion makes for 2 mm feed)
• Tool holder using 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm collet chucks (included in
delivery).
• Milling head can be pivoted to the left and right by 90° (with de-
gree graduation).
• Extension (column outside to centre of tool) approx. 125 mm
• Column of high-strength aluminium continuous casting, exten-
sively ribbed to achieve optimal strength
• Noise generation ≤ 70 dB(A)
• Vibrations ≤ 2.5 m/s²
• Weight approx. 50 kg
Only for operation in closed rooms!
Please do not dispose of with household rubbish!
3 Setting up the milling cutter (Fig. 4)
Do not insert the mains plug before completing the assembly
work as the machine could be switched on unintentionally. Risk
of injuries!
For safe and precise work, it is mandatory to fasten the machine
onto a sturdy workbench or similar working support. There are
two drills holes 2 for two M8 Allen screws on the right and left in
the machine base 1 for this purpose.
4 Working with the milling cutter
Disconnect the mains plug before you do any adjustments or
when exchanging tools!
Please note that despite all the advantages for use in machine
tools, the condenser motor used here can become quite warm
due to the construction type. This is not an indication of a defect
and can occur when the motor idles for a longer period of time or
runs under a very minor load. Please be sure to avoid these ope-
rating conitions and do not allow your milling cutter to run on idle
excessively.
Please note:
There is always a potential risk of injuries emanating from all
motor-driven or manually driven parts from machine tools. There-
fore, please ensure you always keep sufficient distance and never
reach into moving tools!
Never hold the tools with your hand - always tighten them pro-
perly!
Caution!
Caution!
Caution!
Caution!
The milling cutter is equipped with a so-called restart protection:
In case of brief voltage interruptions during operation, the milling
cutter will not restart for safety reasons. After the correct voltage
is present again, the milling cutter can be started normally with
the ON button.
4.1 Height adjustment of the spindle and/or the Z carriage
(Fig. 5)
The milling spindle, or the Z carriage, of the FF 550 can be adju-
sted in height in two ways:
1. With handwheel 1
2. With drilling lever 2
4.1.1 Height adjustment with the handwheel
Here you have an available 220 mm traverse path from the top-
most to the bottommost position. The spindle nut is at the bot-
tommost position for collect chuck clamping approx. 25 mm
above the cross table surface.
1. Please note that the Allen screw 3 must be released before the
adjusting procedure!
2. Adjust the desired height with the handwheel 1 (1 revolution
corresponds to 2 mm feed).
If not working with the vertical (Z) adjustment during the working
process, we recommend tightening the Allen screw 3.
4.1.2 Feed using drilling lever
1. Release toggle screw 4
2. Release Allen screw 5 at scale ring 6 and set scale to zero.
3. Re-tighten screw 5.
4. Set the desired height with drilling lever 7.
5. Re-tighten toggle screw 4.
When drilling with the drilling lever, basically proceed just as des-
cribed above. However, naturally Screw 4 may not be re-tighte-
ned during the working process! The possible traverse path here
is 30 mm.
4.2 Swivelling the milling head (Fig. 6):
To swivel the milling head by the Y axis, simply release Allen
screw 1 and swivel the milling head to the desired position. Set
the desired graduated number on scale 2 and re-tighten screw 1.
The milling head can be swivelled to every side by 90°.
4.3 Assembling the collet chucks (Fig. 7 and 8):
You must disconnect the plug from the power socket to prevent
unintentional start-up! Risk of injuries!
• Never insert the collet chuck singly into the spindle receiver!
• Always engage the collet chuck in the swivel nut first!
• Always make sure that the collet chuck and the milling shaft
have the matching diameter!
Please note: In addition to the supplied collet chucks, we have
further sizes available in our accessories range. Please contact
our Customer Service should you have any further questions. You
will find the postal address at the back of these instructions, or
simply write us an email to technik@proxxon.com.
Note!
Note:
Caution!
Caution!
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