RAS MULTIBEND 9000 User manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SAFETY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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FOLDING MACHINE
RAS 74.20-25-30-40
MULTIBEND 9OOO
3/93
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OPERATING MANUAL
SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
for
***MULTIBEND 9000***
RAS 7 4.20-7 4,25-7 4.30-7 4.40
09.93
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CONTENTS
TECHNICAL DATA
1.1 RATINGS
1.2 SUITABLEAPPLICATIONS
SAFETY
2.1 OCCUPATIONAL SAFEW SYMBOL
2.2 CAUTION SYMBOL
2.3 GENERAL HMARDS IF SAFEry DIRECTIVES
ARE NOT OBSERVED
2.4 SAFETY.CONSCIOUS OPERATION
2.5 OCCUPATIONAL SAFEW DIRECTIVES
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3.2
3.3
3.4
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3RECEIVING INSPECTION, TRANSPORT,
CLEANING, INSTALLATION AND COMMISIONING
RECEIVING INSPECTION
TRANSPORT
CLEANING THE MACHINE
INSTALLING THE MACHINE
FITTING THE REAR PLATE STOP
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CONTENTS
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 NOTES
4.2 LUBRICATION
4.g CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL, CHANGTNG THE OIL,
REPLACING THE FILTER
4.g.1 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL, CHANGING THE OIL
4.3.2 CHANGING THE FILTER
4.4 REPLACING THE FILTER MAT
4.5 SERVOMOTOR
4.6 GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
5. ELECTRICALEQUIPMENT
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
SAFETY DIRECTIVES
MAINS CONNECTION
FOOTSWITCH
5.3.1 FUNCTION OF THE FOOT SWITCH
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
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6WORKING WITH THE MACHINE
6.1 OCCUPATIONALSAFETYDIRECTIVES
6.2 WORKING DIRECTIVES
6.2.1 FOLDING MATERIALS.OFDIFFFRENTI.ENGTHS
6.2.2 AUTOMATIC FOLDING SEQUENCE
6.2.3 ADJUSTIN.IG TI..IE SAFETf DEVICE $-OR MAX. BENDiNG ANGLE
6.2.4 BEND]NG CHEEK SETTING
6.2.5 LOWER CHEEK SETTING
6.2.6 SETTING VALUES FORTHE LOWER CHEEK
AND BENDING CHEEK
6.2,7 ADJUSTING PROGRAMMABLE LOWER CHEEK
AND BENDING CHEEK
6.2.8 IMPRESSIONBENDING
6.2.9 REPLACING THE RAIL
6.2.10 CORRECTING THE STOP DIMENSIONS
6.2.11 PARALLEL POSITION OFTHE STOP
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
7.1 TWGPERSON OPERATION USING FOOT SWITCH
7.2 AUTOMATIC TOOL SYSTEM wlTH AUTOMATIC CLAMPING
7.2,1 GENERAL
7.2.2 FITTING AND REMOVING THE TOOLS
7.2.3 SCALE AT UPPER BEAM
'CNC-COLOURGRAPHIC-CONTROLLER MULTIBEND 9OOO-
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ANNEXES
ANNEXES
CRANE SUSPENSION WITHOUT REAR STOP
CRANE SUSPENSION WITH REAR STOP
CRANE SUSPENSION - STOP (2 sheets)
FOUNDATION PLAN
INSTALLATION PLAN
LUBRICATI NG I NSTRUCTIONS
LEGEND OF SYMBOLS FOR THE LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
LUBRICANT CHART
EXAMPLE OF BENDING SETTINGS
DRAWING . SWITCHGEAR CABINET RAS 74.20.40
PERFORMANCE CHARTS
HYDRAULIC PLAN
PNEUMATIC PLAN WITH LIST OF EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONDITIONERS
LEGEND OF SYMBOLS FOR RATING PLATES
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SIEMENS SERVOMOTOR
SEPARATE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
"C NC-COLOU RG RAP H IC.CONTROLLER M U LTI BEN D 9OOO" "
OPERATING INSTRUCTION FOR UNITEK ANALOGUE
REGULATION ELECTRONICS FOR MOTOR CONTROL UNITS
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1. TECHNICAL DATA
1.1. RATINGS
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Usefullength
Max. sheet thickness for -
58000 lb/in2 refened to the inches
standard 45o upper cheek rail
and the 1.18" wide bending rail.
Max. permitted sheet thicknesb
may be reduced for special rails
Min. permitted bending radius
Min. permitled inner shoulder
height
Max. opening width of the upper inches
cheek referred to the standard
45"upper cheek rail
Regulating range of the bending inches
and lower cheeks, bending angle degrees
Max. bending speed degrees/s.
Max. uppercheekspeed
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ATTENTION!
inches 80.3" 1 00" 126" 159.9"
0.197" 0.177. 0.159" 0.1 19"
1.25 x sheet thickn
inches approx. 6 x sheet thiskngss -
inches/s.
inches/s.
15.75"
3.1str _
0-180
74_
1.57il _
3.62il _
For blanks with a higher tensile strength than 59000 lbsfin2, the
max. admissibile sheet thickness will be reduced, correspond-
ing to the attached capacity diagranns.
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STOP
Stop depth inches
Regulating sPeed inches/s.
Required compressed air supply lbs/in2
Net weight
For stop width
1 18.1"
For stop width
157.5"
STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
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refer to the foundation Plan -
9700 10600 11700 13900
(4400) (4800) (5300) (6300)
10270 11195 123r',0
(4660) (5070) (55e0)
145r''O
(65s0)
1 5040
(6820)
0.4" - 61 "
7.87"
87
(260) (270) MO
(2e0)
640
(2eo)
1140
(520)
45
1.18"
Connected ioad aPProx.
Dimensions
Net weight
without stoP
Net weight
with sioP
For stop width
118.1"
For stop width
157.s',
Angle rail
Bending railwidth
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lbs
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lbs
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lbs
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lbs
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lbs
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lbs
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lbs
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570
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1.2. SUITABLE APPLICATIONS
The folding machine has been designed exclusively for the standard application of folding
sheet-metalparts made of steel or nonferrous metals.
The perforrnance chart for the respective type of miachine must be used to determine the rnax.
permitted sheet lhickness (refer to the Annex to this operating manual).
Any other application is regarded as being unsuitable. The nrranufacturer cannot accept liability
for any darnage resulting thereof - this is at the use/s ourn risk.
Suitable application also includes observance of the operating, maintenance and repair conditi-
ons prescribed by the manufacturer.
The folding machine nny only be used, serviced or repaired by personnel who are familiar with
it and who have been informed of the associated dangers.
The relevant accident prevention regulations and other generally acknowledged safety regulati-
ons must be observed.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for any damage resulling from unauthorized modificati-
ons to the machine.
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2. SAFETY
2.1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SYMBOL
You will find this symbol alongside all important occupational
safety directives in this operating manual (OM), which con-
stitute a danger to life and limb. Observe these directives and
be particularly careful in such situations. Pass on all occu-
pational safety directives to other users. The general safety
and accident prevention regulations valid in your country
must also be observed, as well as the directives contained in
this OM.
ATTENTION! This "CAUTION" can be found in those sections of this OM
which require particular attention to ensure that the guide-
lines, regulations, directives and proper working sequenae
are observed, and to prevent damage or destruction of the
machine and/or other components.
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2.2. CAUTION SYMBOL
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2.3. GENERAL HAZARDS IF SAFETY DIRECTIVESARE NOT
OBSERVED
The rnachine has been built according to the state of the art and is safe to operate. ln spite of
this, the machine may prove to be dangerous if incompetently operated by untrained personnel
or used for unsuitable applications.
Such actions may incur
Danger to life and limb of the user or a third party
ATTENTION! lmpairment of the machine and other property belonging to the user
ATTENTION! Danger to efficient machine operation
Everybody involved in the installation, commissioning,
operation, maintenance and repair of this machine on the
user's premises must have read and understood this operat-
ing manual and, in particular, Chapter 2 "SAFEW". We rec-
ommend that the using company draws up internal
instructions, taking the known specialist qualifications of the
members of staff involved into consideration, and to require
written confirmation of receipt of the instructions - operating
manual and/or participation in familiarization - training.
This item also applies to the separate operating manual "CNC
CONTROL MULTIBEND 9000" for RAS 74.20-40, enclosed
with these instructions.
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2.4. SAFETY.CONSCIOUS OPERATION
- The machine may only be operated by qualified, authorized operators, who have been
trained by their superiors.
- The areas of responsibility for machine operation must be clearly defined and maintained
to ensure that there are no conflicts of authority as far as safety aspects are concerned.
This applies, in particular, to work on electric, hydraulic and pneunnlic equipment, which
may only be canied out by qualitied specialisls.
The machine must always be disconnected from the mains
prior to commencing installation, commissioning, operation,
conversion, adaptation, maintenance and repair work. For
this, the main switch on the switchgear cabinet must be
turned off (position 0) and secured with a padlock. The mem-
ber of staff responsible for the work must take possession of
the key.
The main switch must be turned otf and secured with a
padlock prior to working inside the switchgear cabinet.
Furthermore, the main electric supply line from the mains to
the switchgear cabinet must be disconnected. Care must be
taken to ensurethatthe main supply line cannot be connected
during work. Before starting work, the responsible member
of staff must satisty himself that the supply line really is dead
by means of a measuring instrument.
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2.5. OCCUPATTONAL SAFETY DIRECTIVES
1. Any method of working which detrimentally affects safety on the machine must be prohibited
(refer to the following items).
2. The machine may only be operated by qualified, authorized
personnel who have read and understood this operating
manual.
5. The operator is obliged to check the machine for obvious damage and faults at least once
during a shift and to report any changes to the machine - which affect safety - to his superior
immediately.
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4. The operator shares the responsibility of ensuring that no unauthorized personnel work on the
machine.
6. The user shall undertake to always operate the machine in imnnculale condition only
Electrical hazards - misuse or incorrect installation work on
the machine can lead to an electric shock, damage or death.
lnstatlation work must comply with the "National Electric
Code" (Article 250 - grounding etc.).
The operator may only activate and operate the machine after
he has been suitably trained and has read and understood
the operating manual.
Work may only be carried out on the electrical installation of
the machine by an authorized electrician. Before connecting
the machine, check that the operating voltage and
No safety devices may be removed or disabled.
The upper cheek, bending cheek and rear stop may constitute
a danger to life and limb.
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The machine must always be at a standstill before commenc-
ing any maintenance or repair work.
The machine must always be disconnected from the mains
before commencing repair or maintenance work. For this, the
main switch on the switchgear cabinet must be turned off
(position 0) and secured with a padlock. The member of staff
responsible for this work must take possession of the key to
this padlock.
The electrical supply line from the mains to the switchgear
cabinet must also be disabled before starting work inside the
switchgear cabinet, Care must be taken to ensure that the
main supply line cannot be activated during work. The re-
sponsible member of staff must satisfy himself, with a meas-
uring instrument, that the supply line is really dead prior to
starting work.
Furthermore, additional measures, such as preventing
access to unauthorized personnel, are absolutely necessary.
lf it is necessary to remove any protective devices for repair
or maintenance work, these may only be removed while the
machine is switched otf (refer to 10.). These protective dev-
ices must be replaced immediately after repairwork has been
completed.
The machine may only be reconnected to the mains when all
protective devices have been installed and activated.
The switchgear cabinet may only be opened when the main
switch has been turned off (position 0).
Once electrical installation or repair work has been carried
out, the fitted protective devices must be tested by an
authorized electrician (e.9. grounding resistance).
Adjustment or setting work may only be carried out on the
machine when it is switched off - main switch on the switch-
gear cabinet to the 0 position (refer to 10.).
Any unauthorized conversion or modification work on the
machine is prohibited in the interest of safety.
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17 Wooden blocks must be fitted under the swung up bending
cheek to prevent it sinking during service or repair work.
Proceed as follow for this:
ln ,,SERVICE MODE", swing the bending cheek upwards by approx. 92o (refer to the separate
"cNc-colouRGRAPHtc-eOrurnou-ER MULTIBEND 9000" instruc'tions for RAS 74.20-40).
Once the bending cheek has been swung up by approx. 92o, two wooden blocks must be placed
under the bending cheek - in accordance with the picture below. These wooden blocks must have
a cross-section of at least 2.5 inches x 3 inches and should be approx. 33.5 inches long.
Wooden blocks on the left
and right-hand sides of the
bending cheek.
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The folding machine must be disconnected from the electric system under all circumstances once
the wooden blocks have been installed. The bending cheek then swings slowly downwards -
lowered by its own weight. Once the bending cheek is resting firmly on the wooden blocks, the
rnain switch on the switchgear cabinet must be turned off.
The main switch must be secured with a padlock to prevent
inadvertent activation. The member of staff responsible for
the work must take possession of the key.
The bending cheek must never be lowered mechanically as
this may possibly cause the entire folding machine to topple
over.
Once work has been completed, the wooden blocks under the bending cheek must be removed
again before the folding machine is reconnected to the electric system.
For this, apply a hammer to the wooden blocks, approx.
4 inches above the floor of the hall and drive them out (refer to the figure below).
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The bending cheek will tip down by approx. 2 inches when
the wooden blocks are driven out,
The folding machine may only be switched on at the switch-
gear cabinet once the wooden blocks have been removed
lf it is necessary to raise the upper cheek to replace rails or
for repair work, this must be secured with two hardwood
blocks (refer to the figure below - minimum cross-section 3
inches x 3 inches).
Wooden blocks on the left
and
right-hand side
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The operator must ensure that it is not possible to start the
machine by accident. Always turn the main switch off, secul€
with a padlock and take possession of the key.
The operator must onsure that hands and fingers are kept
away from the danger zone of the upper cheek and the rails
while the machine is running.
The operator must ensure that he is out of the danger area of
the swinging bending cheek before stading the bending
cheek.
CAUTION!
The bending cheek swings forwards by approx. 32 inches.
The operator must ensure that hands and fingers are out of
the danger zone when the rear stop is in motion. Hands and
fingers must be kept away from the area under the upper
cheek as the blades of the rear stop move forwards into the
gaps in the lower cheek. Risk of injury to hand and fingers.
The operator must never leave the machine if it has not baen
disconnected from the electric system,
The main switch on the switchgear cabinet must be turned
off (position 0) and secured with a padlock. Furthermore, the
operator must take possession of the padlock key.
ATTENTION! The machine must not be used when it is due for servicing.
The operator must look out for any accidental hazards which
may occur.
ATTENTION! The user must ensure that the working area at and around the
machine is kept clean and tidy by means of appropriate
instructions and checks.
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27 ATTENTION! Wherever necessary, the user must ensure thatthe operating
personnel wear protective clothing -e.g. gloves, safetyshoes
etc.
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ATTENTION!
ATTENTION!
Machines with only one foot switch may only be operated by
one person.
Machines with two foot switches may only be operated by 2
members of staff after the "2-person operation " safety control
system has been switched on. There must be a foot switch
for each operator (refer to Section 7.1 "2-PERSON OPERA-
TtoN uslNc FooT swtTcl{Es").
The machine may only be lifted for transportation at the
appropriate points - in accordance with the enclosed draw-
ings - "CRANE SUSPENSION - MACHINE WITHOUT REAR
STOP'" "CRANE SUSPENSION - MACHINE WITH REAR
STOP" and "CRANE SUSPENSION - STOP". Safety aspects
do not allow the machine to be lifted and transported at any
other point.
The lifting ropes used must have an adequate lifting capacity
and must be safe for such applications (machine weight, refer
to Section 1.1 "RATINGS").
Once the machine has been installed, aligned and secured,
the transpod suspension hooks must be removed under all
circumstances prior to commissioning. The hooks and
fastening screws should be kept safely as they may be re-
quired if the machine is moved or relocated.
The plugs, supplied with the machine, must be pressed into
the threaded holes for the suspension hooks in the uPper
cheek.
Warning and instruction notices on the machine must be read
and understood before installation, connection to the electric
system and commissionin g.
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The machine must not be connected to the electric system or
operated until the separate operating manual "CNC-
COLOURGRAPHIC-CONTROLLER MULTIBEND 9000 for RAS
74.2040", supplied with the machine, has been read and
understood.
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