Quackenbush 15QNPD-D Installation and operating instructions

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Operation & Service Manual
823111 2/01
15QNPD-D & 15QNPDF-D
NUTPLATE DRILL
Recoules Operation
Zone industrielle - B.P. 28
Avenue Maurice Chevalier
77831 Ozoir-la-Ferriere Cedex France

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Safety Recommendations
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyofothers,readandunderstand
the safety recommendations and operating instructions be-
fore operating any drill motor.
Always wear protective equipment:
Foradditionalinformationoneyeprotection,readthelatestedition
of ANSI Z87.1, Occupational and Educational Eye and Face
Protection. This standard is available from the American National
Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, N.Y.
10036.
Hearing protection is recommended in high noise areas (above
85dBA). Close proximity of additional tools, reflective surfaces,
process noises, etc., can contribute substantially to the sound
level experienced by the operator.
Follow good machine shop practices. Rotating shafts and moving
components entangle and entrap, and may result in serious
injuries. Never wear long hair, loose-fitting clothes, gloves, ties,
or jewelry when working with or near a drill of any type.
Quackenbush drills are designed to operate on 90psig (6.2 bar)
maximum air pressure using the proper size hose. Excessive air
pressureincreases the loadsand stresses ontool parts anddrills,
and may result in breakage. The installation of a filter-regulator-
lubricator in the air supply line ahead of the tool is highly recom-
mended.
• Before the tool is connected to the air supply, the throttle
should be checked for proper operation (i.e., throttle valve
moves freely and returns to closed position).
• Before removing a tool from service or changing drill bits,
makesure theair line is shut offand drained of air. Thiswill
prevent the tool from operating if the throttle is accidently
engaged.
• Cutting tools used with these drill motors are sharp.
Handle them carefully to avoid injury.
• The collet and mandrel must be inserted into a properly
sized pre-drilled hole before starting the tool. An improp-
erly sized pre-drilled hole prevents the mandrel from
engaging the collet and could result in slippage of the tool.
An improperly selected collet and mandrel can also result
in slippage of the tool.
Drilling or other use of this tool may produce hazardous fumes
and/or dust. To avoid adverse health effects, utilize adequate
ventilation and/or a respirator. Read the material safety data
sheet of any cutting fluids or materials involved in the drilling
process.
Some non-ferrus metal chips (or dusts) are combustible. Ex-
amples: Aluminum, magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium. See
the material safety data sheets for combustibility of materials
drilled. Never collect spark generating material with combustible
material. Examples: Collecting both steel and aluminum or steel
and titanium.
Quackenbush drills are often used with lubricant or cooling
systems which must be properly maintained to avoid leakage.
Failure to do so can result in serious injuries from slipping on oily
surfaces.
CAUTION!
Slip and fall hazard.
Lubricant and coolant systems must
be properly maintained to avoid
leakage.
Hoses must be organized and care
taken to avoid tripping.
CAUTION !
CAUTION !
WARNING!
Impact resistant eye protection
must be worn while operating
or working near this tool.
CAUTION!
Personal hearing protection is
recommended when operating
or working near this tool.
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Do not wear loose fitting clothes,
long hair, gloves, ties or jewelry.
WARNING
WARNING
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Wear respirator where
necessary.

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Due to the number and variety of
toolingapplications, theuser'smeth-
ods engineering departments, ect.,
must consider any hazards that may
be associated with each specific ap-
plication of this product and provide
adequate operator protection from
inadvertent contact with any moving
components. The clamping and feed
mechanismsofself-colletingdrillmo-
torsareexposedforvisibilityandcan
move when the air supply is con-
nected or disconnected. To avoid
injury, keep fingers and hands away from these areas when
handling or operating this tool.
Some individuals are susceptible to disorders of the hands and
arms when exposed to vibration and/or tasks which involve
repetitive work motions. Those individuals predisposed to vascu-
latory or circulatory problems may be particularly susceptible.
Cumulativetraumadisorderssuchascarpaltunnelsyndromeand
tendinitis can be caused or aggravated by repetitious, forceful
exertionsof thehands andarms. Thesedisorders developgradu-
ally over periods of weeks, months, and years. Tasks should be
performed in such a manner that the wrists are maintained in a
neutralposition,whichisnotflexed,hyperextended,orturnedside
to side. Stressful postures should be avoided and can be con-
trolled through tool selection and work location.
Any tool operator should be aware of the following warning signs
and symptoms so that a problem can be addressed before it
becomes a debilitating injury. Any user suffering from prolonged
symptomsoftingling,numbness,blanchingoffingers,clumsiness
or weakened grip, inability to hold objects, nocturnal pain in the
hand, or any other disorder of the shoulders, arms, wrists, or
fingers should notify their employer so that a review of what steps
might be taken to prevent further occurances. These steps might
include but are not limited to, repositioning the workpiece or
redesigning the workstation, reassigning tool users to other jobs,
rotating jobs, changing worker pace, and/or changing the type of
tool used so as to minimize stress on the operator. Some tasks
may require more than one type of tool to obtain the optimum
operator/ tool/ task relationship.
Safety Recommendations
WARNING!
Repetitive work motions can
injure your hands and arms.
WARNING!
Exposure to vibration can
injure your hands and arms.
WARNING!
Keep hands away from
clamping and feed
mechanisms. Clamp
mechanism moves when
drilling and connecting
or removing air supply.
Extension Neutral Flexion Radial Deviation Neutral Ulnar Deviation
Avoid Avoid Avoid OK Avoid OK
The following recommendations will help reduce or moderate the
effectsofrepetitiveworkmotions.Theoperatorofanydrillshould:
• Use a minimum hand grip force consistent with proper control
and safe operation
• Keep body and hands warm and dry
• Avoid anything that inhibits blood circulation
— Smoking Tobacco
— Cold Temperatures
— Certain Drugs
• Avoid awkward postures
• Keep wrists as straight as possible
• Interrupt work, activities, or rotate jobs to provide
periods free from repetitive work motions.
Safety Labels
The safety labels found on this tool are an essential part of this
product.Labelsshouldnotberemoved.Labelsshouldbechecked
periodically for legibility. Replace safety labels when missing or
when the information can no longer be read. Replacement labels
can be ordered by the part numbers shown on this page.
624241
203780
203245
WARNING !
Keep hands away from
clamping and feed
mechanisms. Clamp
mechanism moves when
drilling and connecting
or removing air supply.
CAUTION
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Read operating
instructions before
operating tool.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
!WARNING
• Wear impact resistant eye protection.
• Hearing protection is recommended.
• Wear respirator as necessary.
• Avoid contact with rotating spindle
and cutter.
• Exposure to repetitive work motion
and/or vibration may be harmful
to your hands and arms.
203780-2

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Major Tool Component Nomenclature
Table of Contents
Safety Recommendations 2 & 3
Major Tool Component Nomenclature 4
Introduction and General Information 5
Air Logic 6 Thru 8
Disassembly Section 9 Thru 26
Exploded Views and Parts List 27 Thru 38
Trouble Shooting 39

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Introduction and General Information
The Q-Matic nut plate drill motor has been developed for
drilling an countersinking the two holes required for attach-
ment of nut plate fasteners.
Utilizing an air/hydraulic system, and expanding collet grips
theworkwith240lbs.holdingforceduringthecompletedrilling
and countersinking operation.
Theairpoweredmotor develops1HPandconsumes35CFM
at90psi,therecommendedairlinepressure.Thetooldevelopes
200 lbs. of drilling thrust, and is capable of drilling holes up to
.128 in. diameter in aluminum. Total feed stroke is .562 in.;
maximum colleting stroke is .400 in.
Each Q-matic nut plate drill can be used to drill holes for all
threetypesofnutplatefasteners:singlewing,doublewingand
Mickey Mouse. By simply changing the front bearing support
block,liftfingerand pressure foot, one tool canbeusedforall
types of nut plate fasteners. This feature eliminates the need
for a specific tool to drill and countersink the varied nut plate
configuration.
Depth Control
Individual spindle adjustment knobs located at the rear of the
tool controls the countersink depth accuracy to within + or -
.001 in.
Depending upon the hardness of the material being drilled,
drilling cycle time can be adjusted from 1.5 sec. to 34 sec. by
means of an externally mounted feed control valve.
TheQ-Matic nut plate drill isavailable in three speed models:
600 rpm, 6,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm. An adjustable throttle
control valve located in the handle enables the tool spindle
speedtobereducedasmuchas50%,allowingthetoolrpmto
be matched to the material being drilled, thereby providing
optimum drill bit life.
An optional externally mounted pneumatic booster pump is
available for use on the 600 rpm models. This optional pump
increasesboththrustandclampingforceofthetoolbyasmuch
as two and one-half times.
Tool Start-Up
The Q-Matic nut plate drill motor is shipped from the factory
equipped to the customer's specifications; spindle RPM, nut
platestyles,drillspindlespacingandoptionalboosterpump(if
needed). Collets, mandrels and drills can be supplied for
customers with start-up nut plate drilling applications.
After unpacking, examine the customer specified equipment
on the Q-Matic tool to verify style and size of components.
Attach air line to 1/4" NPT inlet bushing. If 1/4" quick discon-
nectplugsareminimumrecommendedsizeforstandardunits
and3/8"quickdisconnectfittingsareminimumrecommended
sizefor units with booster pumps, the recommended airhose
size is 3/8" inside diameter equipped with in-line filter and
lubricator.
Withairlineattached, pull trigger to start tool and allowtoolto
run through a full cycle with drills in fully extended position.
When trigger is released, drills return to original position and
collet extends to open position.
To adjust depth of countersink, turn the spindle adjusting
knobs at the rear of the tool to the appropriate depth. Turning
the knobs counterclockwise reduces depth; clockwise in-
creases depth.
Testingthetoolonaseparatepieceofmaterialwillinsurethat
the tool is operating properly and that the countersink depth
has been accurately set.
Useaconventionaldrilltodrillthepilotholeinthematerial.The
size of this pilot hole should match the diameter of the collet
and mandrel selected for the tool.
Insertthecolletinthepilotholewhileholdingthepressurefoot
firmlyagainstthesurfacetobedrilled,andactuatethetrigger.
Thecolletwillretractandclampthetoolfirmlyagainstthework
while the two drills will begin feeding into the material. The
drilling cycle is complete when the drills have reached the
maximum pre-set depth. Releasing the trigger will cause the
drills to retract and the collet to release.
The tool is now ready to begin another cycle.
Tool Operation
Optimum performance of the Q-Matic nut plate drill motor
requiresasupplyofclean,90psiairat35cfm.Usinganin-line
lubricator will provide the proper lubrication for the air motor
and will significantly increase tool life expectancy.
Because O-rings are extensively used to seal systems within
thetool,theeliminationofforeignparticlesandothercontami-
nants will reduce the possibility of damage to these parts.
Always inspect O-rings for damage or wear, and replace as
required. The use of silicone O-ring lubricant is strongly
recommended during reasembly. The addition of oil in the air
linewillalsoincreasemotorandvalvelifeaswellasthelifeof
the O-rings.

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DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING. THE CLAMPING AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE
EXPOSED.TO AVOID INJURY, KEEP FINGERS AND HANDS AWAY FROM THESE AREAS WHEN
HANDLING OR OPERATING TOOLS.
WARNING
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Pressure Foot Attachment/Disassembly
1. Remove mandrel from lift finger by turning counterclockwise then remove the collet spring.
2. Remove the drills from spindles by holding spindles with an adjustable wrench on the flats
of the spindles. Insert pin-type tool into hole provided in drill shank and turn drill counterclock-
wise.

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DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING. THE CLAMPING AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE
EXPOSED.TO AVOID INJURY, KEEP FINGERS AND HANDS AWAY FROM THESE AREAS WHEN
HANDLING OR OPERATING TOOLS.
WARNING
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Pressure Foot Attachment/Disassembly — continued
3. Remove pressure foot by loosening clamp screw, then unscrew pressure foot attachment
from collet closing piston rod.
4. Remove socket head cap screw 622060 from collet closing piston rod with hex wrench.