Micromark MicroLux 84630 User manual

R8 Mill Instruction Manual
Made in China for
340 Snyder Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Please read and understand all instructions before using this tool.
Not : Th s instructions will show you how to ass mbl this machin ,
work its controls and maintain it for long lif .
It is not int nd d as an ducational cours on how to mak parts using a mill.
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WARNING!
Som dust cr at d by pow r sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and oth r construction activiti s can contain
ch micals known to th stat of California to caus canc r, birth d f cts or oth r r productiv harm.
Som xampl s of th s ch micals ar :
L ad from l ad-bas d paints,
Crystallin silica from bricks and c m nt and oth r masonry product, and
Ars nic and chromium from ch mically-tr at d lumb r.
Your risk from th s xposur s vary, d p nding on how oft n you do this typ of work. To r duc your xposur
to th s ch micals, work in a w ll v ntilat d ar a, and work with approv d saf ty quipm nt, such as dust masks
that ar sp cially d sign d to filt r out microscopic particl s.
CHA TER 1 • S ECIFICATION
1-1 achine specifications
1-2 Packing list of accessories
CHA TER 2 • MACHINE INSTALLATION
2-1 Fundamental locating of the machine
2-2 Preparation before operation
2-3 Starting and running the machine
2-4 achine overload
CHA TER 3 • MAINTENANCE
3-1 Preventative and maintenance
3-2 aintenance of cutter and taper shank
3-3 echanics lubrication
CHA TER 4 • MACHINE STRUCTURE
4-1 External features
4-2 Assembly and parts
CHA TER 5 • MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT
5-1 Installation and removal of taper shank
5-2 Travel adjustment
5-3 Adjust tip angle of headstock
CHA TER 6 • O ERATION AND NOTICE FOR USE
6-1 ethod of operation
6-2 Operation notes
CHA TER 7 • OWER CONNECTION & ELECTRICITY
7-1 Power connection/disconnection & Operation
7-2 Electrical circuit diagram
CONTENTS

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This machine is electrically powered.
To avoid electric shock:
• Do not us it in or n ar wat r.
• Mak sur l ctrical plug is s cur ly plugg d into
wall outl t.
• Mak sur plug grounding pin is in plac and sock t
is prop rly ground d.
For personal safety:
• Avoid loos -fitting clothing that can catch in th
machin 's rotating parts.
• R mov chuck k ys and wr nch s b for turning on
th machin .
• Mak sur all tooling is s cur ly attach d to th
machin and rotat s prop rly.
• Mak sur all workpi c s ar s cur ly clamp d to
th tabl and/or tightly h ld in a vis which, in turn,
is prop rly mount d.
• Mak sur th machin is bolt d s cur ly to your
workb nch.
For machine longevity:
• Mak sur all moving parts ar lubricat d with
machin oil or gr as .
• Mak sur th driv b lt t nsion is tight nough to
avoid slipping und r h avy load, but not so tight as
to ov rload th motor and spindl b arings.
• K p th machin cl an.
Use common sense:
• Do not us th machin for oth r than its int nd d
purpos .
• Do not us th machin to do jobs that it was not
d sign d to do.
• Do not us th machin to do work in xc ss of
its rat d capacity.
The electrical power/safety system is protected by a large red switch located on the right side
of the control box. To unlock the safety shut-off switch, slide the big red cap toward the front
of the machine to undo the latch. Then swing open the door a bit. If the speed control is all the
way counterclockwise (in the clicked-off position), the green panel light will light, indicating
you are ready to turn up the speed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
T-Slot Specification (mm)
Be careful!
Make sure you unplug the machine before changing chucks, collets,
cutters or any other tooling, or before performing any maintenance work.
After changing any tooling, rotate the spindle by hand to make sure everything
is mounted correctly and nothing can fly off the machine when it is powered up.
AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES

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This is a mini v rtical milling machin having multipl functions of ith r fac milling or drilling. Many siz s and kinds of
cutt rs ar availabl . B sur to purchas th corr ct cutt r for th int nd d job.
1.1 Machine Specifications
ax. table travel
ax. cross slide
ax. spindle travel
Headstock tip angle
ax. power
Spindle speed
Taper of hole in spindle
Drilling capacity
End milling capacity
Face milling capacity
achine weight
Shipping dimension
8.5”
4”
7”
–45˚ to +45˚
500 watts
0–2500 rpm
R8
1/2”
1/2”
1”
GW: 58kg NW: 50 Kg (110 lbs.)
560mm x 500mm x 740mm (L x W x H)
a) Purpos of this machin :
This machin is d sign d for drilling, d p milling and fac milling of small work pi c s up to 300mm x 200mm
x 200mm (about 12” x 11” x 11”).
b) B for op rating this machin :
- R ad th s instructions compl t ly.
- Obtain som prof ssional training on drilling and milling work.
- Familiariz yours lf with th d sign limits of this machin .
- Tak v ry saf ty pr caution possibl
c) Som important saf ty information:
- Th nois l v l during op ration is 70 to 75dB(A).
- Th t mp ratur rang suitabl for th op ration & storag of this machin is -20 to +40 d gr s C.
d) Sp cial Warnings for this machin :
- If a pow r outag caus s an int rruption in machin op ration, b sur to avoid accid ntal
start-up by closing th m rg ncy button and rotating RPM dial to OFF until lin pow r is r stor d.
- Always w ar approv d y prot ction during op ration.
) Corr ct handling of this machin :
- Th n t w ight of this machin is about 110 pounds (50 Kg). This machin would b st b handl d
with th h lp of an appropriat lifting d vic .
- If th op rator has to handl this machin without a lifting tool, b sur you can lift this
w ight comfortably without p rsonal injury.
SOME SAFETY FEATURES OF THIS MACHINE
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1.2 acking list of Accessories
1. Large wrench S:36
2. 1/2” Drill chuck & R8 shank
3. Oil can
4. Fixing pin
5. L hex wrench S:3,4,5,6
6. Spanner wrench D:45-52
7. Double end wrench 8-10,14-17, 17-19
8. Drill chuck holder
9. Handle
10. T-nut
11. Fuse 5A
12. Drawbar
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2.1 Fundamental Machine Location
Th machin should b bolt d to a workb nch to pr v nt it from sliding about
and to maintain pr cis op ration.
Selecting a Good Location
(1) Th workb nch should hav a flat surfac .
(2) Avoid a location with dir ct sunshin , h avy moistur or dust.
Mounting Instructions
(1) Drill 4 locating hol s through th workb nch to match th hol s in th
machin ’s bas . (B sur to provid ad quat cl aranc for th mov m nt
of th Y-axis handwh l.)
(2) Us m tal shims to l v l th machin and attach to th workb nch with appropriat
siz bolts, wash rs and nuts.
2.2 Check the Following Before Switching on the Machine
To avoid personal in ury, please assure the following:
1. R mov all tools us d to mount th machin to your workb nch.
2. Ch ck that th lin pow r match s th machin r quir m nts (s lab l on front of machin ).
3. R mov all stray obj cts in th vicinity of th machin .
4. R mov anti-rust coatings.
5. Ch ck th tip angl of th column and tight n th column bolt.
6. Mak sur chuck, R8 shank and drawbar ar mount d corr ctly and spin fr ly.
7. S t sp d (RPM) knob to OFF (fully count r-clockwis ).
8. Ch ck op ration of handwh ls and f d scr ws for prop r op ration.
9. During th t st run, look for any faulty op ration and mak r parations b for continuing with th
machin ’s us .
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2.3 Starting and Running the Machine
Plug your machin to lin pow r, taking all pr cautions pr viously stat d and insuring that th sp d control knob is
full count r-clockwis , s tting it to OFF (you will NOT h ar an audibl click). You may now unlock th Em rg ncy Off
Button by pr ssing in th saf ty lock on th l ft sid of th switch and th n lifting up.
You will find a gr n (ON) button and a r d (OFF) button. Pr ss th gr n button to activat /pow r th pan l. Th
gr n light will illuminat .
If all is still cl ar, slowly rotat th knob (clockwis ) to b gin th rotation of th spindl driv syst m.
Run th machin for a total of 5 minut s, and during this tim , gradually incr as th spindl sp d to its maximum.
Continu to run th machin at this sp d for at l ast 2 minut s, th n shut it off. Disconn ct th plug from th wall
outl t. Ch ck that all compon nts ar still s cur and working fr ly and corr ctly. Also ch ck to nsur th
mountings ar s cur .
2.4 Machine Overload:
If you xc d th machin ’s capability, it is possibl for th machin to shut down and go into ov rload during
a milling/drilling op ration. Should this happ n, th y llow fault light will illuminat and th digital r adout
will display “ERR.”
IMPORTANT! First, rotat th RPM knob to OFF (count r-clockwis ). You will now notic that th y llow ov rload
light has gon out. Whil it is possibl to start spinning again simply by rotating th RPM knob, at this point w
advis you to push down on th m rg ncy stop button and inv stigat th caus of th ov rload. Onc you hav
cl ar d th situation, th n, and only th n, should you b gin th startup s qu nc in this s ction.
CAUTION:
Always turn the speed control to the OFF position before starting the mill. Starting the mill
with the speed control set to a higher speed can damage the speed control circuit board.
3.1 reventative Maintenance
3.1-1 Daily Maintenance
(1) Insp ct ach op rating part to nsur suffici nt lubrication.
(2) Ch ck for loos or brok n parts.
(3) R mov stray obstacl s from around th machin in ord r to pr v nt machin damag
and assur th saf ty of th op rator.
(4) Cl an th machin cl an aft r us and lubricat th moving parts to pr v nt rust.
(5) Watch for unusual op ration; stop and r pair imm diat ly.
3.1-2 Seasonal Maintenance
(1) Us cl an cotton cloth or soft gauz to cl an ach part of th machin .
(2) Confirm smooth motion of h adstock and tabl .
(3) Ch ck for prop r spindl op ration.
(4) Ch ck for loos bolts and fast n rs.
(5) Ch ck for prop r wiring conn ctions.
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3.2 Maintenance of Accessories
3.2-1 Maintenance of Cutter
(1) Whil installing a cutting tool, plac a rag und r it to avoid damaging th cutt r or th tabl if
th cutt r accid ntally falls.
(2) Stor cutting tools in wood or plastic box to avoid damaging th cutting dg s.
(3) V rify spindl is turning in th prop r dir ction – if vi w d from b low, th chuck should spin
count r-clockwis ; oth rwis , prop r cutting action will b d f at d. If unsur about dir ction
of rotation, us slow sp d or watch car fully as machin com s to a stop.
(4) B for starting machin , mov th workpi c n ar th cutt r, th n start machin and mov into
position n d d for milling.
(5) K p cutting tools sharp. Dull cutt rs ar hard on th machin , on th work pi c , and d stroy pr cision.
3.2-2 Tips for Using Accessories
(1) K p shanks cl an.
(2) K p pairs of cutt rs and hold rs tog th r wh n v r possibl to incr as op rating confid nc in
subs qu nt us .
(3) Us th wr nch s suppli d with th machin to tight n th drawbars and chucks to avoid damag that
can b caus d by inappropriat tools.
(4) Us wr nch s to tight n bolts. N v r us pli rs or hamm rs on machin tools.
3.1-3 Repairs and Maintenance
(1) K p a r cord of all machin r pairs.
(2) Do not p rform any r pairs whil th machin is running.
(3) Insp ct th machin r gularly for prop r op ration; p rform all r pairs imm diat ly.
(4) If you’r unsur about your ability to mak r pairs, contact your d al r’s s rvic d partm nt
for assistanc .
3.3 Lubrication
Be sure to keep all working parts properly lubricated:
USE LUBRICATING OIL
(1) Base and saddle seat sliding faces.
(2) Saddle seat/working table sliding faces.
(3) Column seat and connecting strut sliding faces.
(4) Headstock and spindle box sliding faces.
USE LUBRICATING GREASE
(1) X-Axis feed screw (saddle seat).
(2) Y-Axis feed screw (work table).
(3) Z-Axis feed gear rack (headstock).
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4.1 External Features
A. otor
B. Fine feeding wheel
C. Headstock and spindle
D. Longitudinal feed hand wheel
E. Work table
F. Saddle
G. Cross feed hand wheel
H. Base
I. Connecting strut
J. Limit block
K. Controller
L. Balance machanism
. Headstock
N. Electrical box
4.2 ower Connection/Disconnection
& Operation
S st ps 2.3 and 2.4, locat d on pag 6.
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4.3 Assembly and arts

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Scr w M8 x 55
Handl
Nut M8
Wash r 8
Handl
Y-Axis f ding scr w
K y 4 x 16
Graduat d collar
Spring
Scr w M6 x 12
Y-Axis scr w s at
Nut
Bas
Scr w M6 x 20
Nut M6
Indicator
Scr w M6 x 8
Spring
Scr w
Handl
Scr w M6 x 25
Bolt
Y-Axis w dg
X-Axis w dg
Scr w M6 x 25
Saddl
Rul r
Scr w for lab l 2 x 3
Nut
Scr w M6 x 10
Guid fing r
X-Axis b aring s at
B aring 8200
X-Axis f ding scr w
Working tabl
End cov r
Scr w M6 x 10
Scr w M6 x 20
W dg
K y 8 x 12
Shaft
Brack t
Wash r 10
Spring wash r 10
Scr w M10 x 30
Scr w M3 x 16
Conn ct Tray
Rul r
Scr w M6 x 12
G ar
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Scr w M3 x 8
Brack t
Rul r
Shaft
K y 4 x 8
Spring
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Spring s at
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Cov r
Baring shank
Wash r 12
Cov r
Nut M8
Scr w
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Limit block
Small w dg
Wash r
Nut M24
Scr w M5 x 6
Tight ning ring
Fus lag
Coping
Pow r lin
El ctric box
Scr w M4 x 8
Plug
B16 Shank
Scr w M5 x 10
Oil cov r
B aring 80206
Spindl
K y 6 x 18
Dust cov r
Scr w M5 x 8
Control box
Scr w M4 x 8
Pull y
Fix d sl v
Nut
M12 Pull shaft
Dust cov r
Brushl ss motor
K y
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Wash r IV
Pull y (70)
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Cov r
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Scr w M6 x 25
Indicator
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W dg
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Small handl
Scr w M6 x 10
Worm
K y 4 x 20
G ar
G ar
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Pin B4 x 16
Spring
Scr w M6 x 8
St l ball
Handl
L v r cap M8 x 40
Ch ck ring
Handl s at
Scr w M5 x 20
Cov r
Scr w M4 x 6
Sl v
Pin A3 x 12
Pin B3 x 12
Univ rsal joint
Univ rsal shaft
Scr w M5 x 25
Brack t
Graduat d collar
Scr w M4 x 12
Small handl
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Scr w M6 x 35
Scr w
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Cov r
Filt r
Button
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Cov r
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Switch
ARTS LIST
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5.1 Installation and Removal of Taper Shank
Installation
(1) Turn off th main pow r b for you r plac
th cutt r.
(2) R mov th prot ctiv cov r (a).
(3) Wip th spindl sl v and R8 shank.
(4) Put th shank (g) into spindl sl v with chuck. Cutt r
should b h ld with a cloth to prot ct machin and fing rs.
(5) Ins rt fixing pin (d) right on spindl sl v , or spann r
wr nch on notch d nut by (b).
(6) Us 14mm op n nd wr nch (c) to tight n (clockwis )
spindl drawbar (b) for holding tap r shank.
(7) Pull out th fixing pin, if us d.
(8) Install th prot ctiv cov r (a).
Removal
(1) Turn off th main pow r b for you r plac
th cutt r.
(2) Pull out th prot ctiv cov r (a).
(3) Ins rt fixing pin (d) right on spindl sl v , or us spann r wr nch.
(4) Us 14mm op n nd wr nch (c) to tight n (count r-clockwis ) spindl drawbar (b).
(5) Knock th tap r shank (g) g ntly by plastic hamm r to loos n it in spindl sl v .
(6) Cutt r should b h ld with oilcloth to prot ct machin and fing rs
(7) Install th prot ctiv cov r (a).
*FOR YOUR SAFETY: Any adjustment on machine should be made with power disconnected.
5.2 Travel Adjustment
Us th limit block to control th trav l of th h adstock.
(1) Loos n th handl (a) on sid of th limit block (b).
(2) Adjust th limit block (b) into position.
(3) Tight n th handl .
(4) Us rul r on h adstock to m asur position.
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For your safety, any adjustment
on machine should be made
with power disconnected.
5.4 Gib Adjustment
Aft r long or hard us , any “play” not d in th tabl m chanism or h adstock column may b tak n up by
adjusting th “gibs” (w dg s) locat d in th slid m chanisms. P riodic ch cking and adjusting of th gibs
will assur continu d machining pr cision and avoid chatt r.
5.3 Adjust Tip Angle of Headstock
(1) Turn off main pow r b for adjusting
(2) Hold th h adstock firmly to avoid damaging
th machin or injury to th op rator.
(3) Loos n th lock nut (a) with larg wr nch (b).
(4) Adjust th h adstock to th d sir d tip angl
(45˚ maximum l ft or right).
(5) Tight n lock nut with larg wr nch.
Adjustment procedure:
1. Loos n th lock nuts.
2. Back off all s t scr ws.
3. Tight n ach s t scr w car fully until g ntl
contact is mad . Work from th c nt r
scr w alt rnat ly outward. Assur slid s
mov smoothly without play and without
binding.
4. Tight n th lock nuts uniformly (hold th s t
scr w with th provid d h x k y to pr v nt
unwant d rotation of th scr w), and again,
ch ck for smooth, play-fr op ration.
The following items may need adjustment:
1. Bas and saddl s at sliding fac s.
2. Saddl s at and working tabl sliding fac s.
3. H adstock s at and conn cting strut sliding fac s.
4. H adstock and spindl box slid fac .
Not : L av th spindl box at th high st position
wh n th machin is idl .
6.1 Method of Operation
Drilling or Deep Milling
1. Follow instructions in s ction 5 to install cutt rs. B sur cutt rs ar h ld tightly.
2. S l ct appropriat sp d l v l.
3. Us vis or hold down clamps to attach workpi c to th milling tabl .
4. Adjust worktabl (Longitudinal Axis Y) and Saddl s at (Cross Axis X) in position.
5. Adjust th column limit block to prop r position.
6. Put adjusting tools in ord r and r mov all obstacl s around th machin .
7. Turn on th main pow r. Adjust appropriat spindl sp d for drilling or d p milling.
8. R f r to th scal on h adstock to d t rmin drilling or milling d pth.
9. Wh n compl ting th op ration, turn off pow r and mov th spindl to full up position.
10. Cl an th machin .
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Face Milling
1. Follow instructions in s ction 5 to install cutt rs. B sur cutt rs ar h ld tightly.
2. S l ct appropriat sp d l v l.
3. Us vis or hold down clamps to attach workpi c to th milling tabl .
4. Adjust worktabl (Longitudinal Axis Y) and Saddl s at (Cross Axis X) in position.
5. Adjust th column limit block to prop r position.
6. Arrang all tools in prop r plac
7. Turn on pow r. Turn hand wh l of worktabl (Y-axis) and saddl s at (X-axis) to do fac milling.
8. Wh n compl ting th op ration, turn off pow r and mov th spindl to full up position.
9. Cl an th machin .
Drilling or Milling Speed
B for any op ration, s t th spindl to a corr ct running sp d. Th op rating sp d rang is 0 to 2500
rpm. G n rally, you can us high sp d for soft mat rials or small hol s. Us slow sp d for hard mat rials
or larg hol s. Us our digital spindl r adout if quipp d.
6.2 Operation Checklist
Pl as ch ck th following it ms as you op rat in ord r to nsur prop r op ration and saf ty.
Inspection before start-up
1. B for turning on th pow r, ch ck that th chuck is suffici ntly tight n d.
2. Ch ck for loos machin parts.
3. Ch ck th sp d adjustm nt l v r for corr ct position.
4. Ch ck that th workpi c is h ld s cur ly in th vis or clamp.
5. Cl an ar a and r mov any obstacl s around th machin .
During operation
1. Do not op rat th machin whil und r th influ nc of alcoholic b v rag s.
2. Do not w ar glov s or a n ckti whil op rating th machin .
3. Us only appropriat cutting tools.
4. Th machin will shak und r th following conditions:
a. Exc ssiv d pth of cut.
b. Exc ssiv sp d of f d.
c. Exc ssiv spindl sp d.
d. Loos vis , workpi c clamps or gibs.
. Machin not suffici ntly s cur d to workb nch.

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A. Emergency sto switch
B. Electric control box
C. Digital readout socket
D. Fuse holder
E. Yellow lam
F. Green lam
G. Variable s eed control knob
7.1 Po er Connection/Disconnection & Operation
(1) The connection, disconnection and grounding is carried out through the lug, equi ed on the machine.
For safety reasons, do not change this lug into any other ty e under any circumstances.
(2) For the rotection of control device, we recommend the o erator to su ly a fuse with a current rating
and the total length between fuse and connection terminal according to the following Extension Lead
Chart.
(3) The exact ower source is 120v, single hase, 60Hz.
(4) Make sure the Emergency Sto switch (A) (left on the control box) is in closed osition before
lugging in cord.
(5) Disconnect tools from ower source with lug before servicing and when changing accessories
such as guard.
Ampe e Rating 3A 6A 10A 13A
7.5m 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.25
15m 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5
22.5m 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5
30m 0.75 0.75 1.25 1.5
45.5m 0.75 1.25 1.5 2.5
Extension Cable Length Wi e Size mm2
EXTENSION LEAD CHART
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