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Set up and preparations
• Fit the bit holder* that correspond with bit shank.
• Fit the grinding wheel* that corresponded with button size and
profile.
• Fit the centering cup* that corresponded with button size.
* Parts found in section Accessories.
Grinding instructions
With the Secoroc BQ3-DTH grinding machine, there are two differ-
ent operating modes to choose between:
A� Automatic feeding with pre-set bit-grinding time
B� Automatic feeding only
Automatic feeding with pre-set bit-grinding
time
When grinding in the most automated mode (A), the switch
should be turned so that the green lamp at the rectangular
symbol with arrows lights.
IMPORTANT
Before grinding, make the following adjustments:
1. Adjust the grinding pressure by means of the regulator and
table.
2. Adjust feed speed on the regulator, so that the grinding spindle
does not go down so fast that the grinding wheel strikes the but-
ton in the bit.
3.Tilt the main holder to make it easier to fit the drill bit into the
bit holder. Now tilt back the main holder and make sure that it is
locked on to the grinding disc.
4. Note that the gauge buttons should be ground first. Adjust
therefore the angle of the main holder to match the angle of the
gauge buttons in the drill bit, so that the centre-line of a gauge
button is always vertical during grinding. Button angles for your
bit can be found in Secoroc product catalogues.
5. Press and hold the centring button on the feed lever. The
centring arm moves to the centring position and an air cushion is
formed under the grinding disc, causing it to float.
6. Align the grinding disc and press down the feed lever so that
the button to be ground locates exactly in the middle of the cen-
tring cup. (Make sure that the size of the centring cup agrees with
the size of the button).
7. Release the centring button, whereupon the grinding disc is
locked into position on the driver plate by a vacuum, and the
centring arm retreats. Note that there is a built-in delay in the
system to ensure that the centring arm stays in the centring posi-
tion while the vacuum is being formed, in order to prevent the
bit from moving.The delay time can be adjusted by means of the
time relay.
8. Set the desired grinding time by turning the graduated wheel
on the potentiometer. Make sure that the light for AUTO is on.
9. Start the grinding spindle by pressing the left green button on
the control panel.
10. By means of the feed lever, lower the grinding wheel carefully
toward the button.
11. When the grinding wheel is about 15 mm above the button,
switch on the automatic feed. Bit rotation starts, coolant begins to
flow through the nozzle and the feed cylinder is activated.
12. Put the stroke limiter switch into ON position to lock the stroke
position. Leave the switch in this position until the last
gauge button has been ground.
13. When the pre-set grinding time expires, the feed cylinder
releases, the flow of coolant stops and table rotation stops.The
grinding spindle rises to about 10 mm above the button. If the
button has not been ground enough, set the potentiometer to a
longer interval. If the button has been ground too much, a shorter
grinding interval should be set. As a rule, buttons are ground
more quickly when the grinding wheel is new.
14. Check the grinding result and adjust the potentiometer as nec-
essary. Make sure that full dome height is obtained, but always
leave a 1-2 mm wear flat on top of the button to avoid grinding
away too much of the cemented carbide.
15. Index the next button by turning the drill bit.
16. Switch on the automatic feed.
17. Repeat steps 15-16 until all gauge buttons have been ground.
Automatic feeding only
When grinding in semi-automatic mode (B), button should be
set so that the green lamp by the hand symbol lights.
IMPORTANT
1. See points 1–4 under “Automatic feeding with pre-set grinding
time”
2. Start the grinding spindle and table rotation by pressing the
respective green buttons on the control panel.
3. By means of the feed lever, lower the grinding wheel carefully
toward the button.
4. When the grinding wheel touches the button, activate and hold
the switch until the desired grinding result has been obtained.
5. Check the grinding result. Make sure that full dome height is
obtained, but always leave a 1-2 mm wear flat on top of the but-
ton to avoid grinding away too much of the cemented carbide.
6. Stop the table rotation.
7. Index the next button by turning the drill bit.
8. Repeat steps 3–7 until all gauge buttons have been ground.
Setting the grinding pressure
To get the most out of your grinding machine, make sure that the
operating pressure is set to a level that provides an optimal grind-
ing force of 150 N.This can be done by easy means.
• Measure the distance between the grinding disc and the top but-
ton that is about to be ground.
• Search for the closest distance in the table.
• Adjust the pressure settings accordingly.
Distance u 550 mm 600 mm 650 mm
Return P Feed P Force Feed P Force Feed P Force
6,0 2,5 150 2,2 150 2,2 148
6,5 3,0 154 2,8 153 2,7 148
7, 0 3,5 143 3,5 153 3,2 150
P = pressure
Force column figures in Newton (N )