Rittal Perforex BC User manual

Perforex
BC machining centre
4050.101 4050.108
4050.107 4050.230
Operating instructions

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Perforex BC machining centre from Rittal.
We wish you every success.
Yours
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
Auf dem Stuetzelberg
35745 Herborn
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
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E-mail: [email protected]
www.rittal.com
Sales
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Service
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[phone]
We are always happy to answer any technical questions regarding our entire
range of products.

Contents
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Contents
1Notes on documentation...................................................5
1.1 CE label.................................................................................................5
1.2 Retention of documents........................................................................5
1.3 Symbols in these operating instructions ...............................................5
1.3.1 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................6
1.4 Associated documents..........................................................................6
1.5 Normative references............................................................................6
1.6 Country specific notes...........................................................................6
2Safety instructions ............................................................7
2.1 General safety instructions ...................................................................7
2.2Responsibilities of the operating company...........................................7
2.3 Operators and specialists .....................................................................8
2.4 Personal safety equipment ...................................................................9
2.5 Residual dangers when using the Perforex BC machining centre .......9
2.6 Occupancy area of the user................................................................10
2.7 Safety equipment and warning notes .................................................10
3Product description.........................................................13
3.1 Functional description and components .............................................13
3.1.1 Identification...................................................................................................13
3.1.2 Components...................................................................................................13
3.1.3 Enclosure.......................................................................................................14
3.1.4 Operating element (HMI)................................................................................15
3.1.5 Light array......................................................................................................15
3.1.6 Tool change magazine...................................................................................15
3.1.7 Pneumatic clamping device............................................................................16
3.1.8 Panel machining.............................................................................................17
3.1.9 Cube machining.............................................................................................17
3.1.10 Gantry with cross-slide, spindle, swarf extraction and pressure plate............17
3.1.11 Motorised depth adjustment (optional)...........................................................19
3.1.12 Automatic tool breakage check......................................................................19
3.1.13 Brush strips / Performance package (optional) ..............................................19
3.1.14 Tool mounting aid (accessory).......................................................................20
3.1.15 Minimal lubrication .........................................................................................21
3.2 Proper use, foreseeable misuse.........................................................21
3.2.1 Proper materials.............................................................................................22
3.2.2 Non-intended use...........................................................................................22
3.3 Dimensions and clearances................................................................22
3.4 Scope of supply ..................................................................................23
4Operation........................................................................24
4.1 Description of operating and display elements...................................24
4.1.1 Main switch ....................................................................................................24
4.1.2 Operating element..........................................................................................24
4.1.3 Manual clamps for panel clamping.................................................................25
4.1.4 Push-button for pneumatic clamping strip......................................................25
4.1.5 Push-buttons for motorised depth adjustment................................................25
4.1.6 Push-buttons for pneumatic clamping cushions of the cube clamping...........26
4.1.7 Quick-release fasteners for latching and unlatching the door for the cube
machining.......................................................................................................26
4.1.8 Push-button for the manual unlatching of the tool holder on the cross-slide..26
4.2 Description of operation......................................................................26
4.2.1 Starting the machine ......................................................................................26
4.2.2 Machine calibration ........................................................................................27
4.2.3 Prerequisites for program start.......................................................................27
4.2.4 Calling the operating program........................................................................28
4.2.5 Panel machining.............................................................................................28
4.2.6 Cube machining.............................................................................................29
4.2.7 Working with the machine software................................................................29
4.2.8 Replacing worn tools......................................................................................29
4.2.9 M&K Basis minimal lubrication system...........................................................30
4.3 Error messages...................................................................................31

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4.3.1 Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 31
4.3.2 System recovery............................................................................................ 32
5Troubleshooting ..............................................................33
6Maintenance and care.....................................................34
6.1 General notes......................................................................................34
6.2 Inspection............................................................................................34
6.3 Maintenance........................................................................................34
6.3.1 Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 35
6.4 Maintenance schedule........................................................................36
6.4.1 Maintenance points identification................................................................... 37
6.4.2 Consumables................................................................................................. 38
6.5 Software updates................................................................................38
7Technical specifications ..................................................39
7.1 Machine data overview .......................................................................39
7.1.1 Noise emissions............................................................................................. 39
7.2 Available machine options ..................................................................41
7.3 Available accessories..........................................................................42
8Spare parts......................................................................43
8.1 Consumables ......................................................................................44
9Appendixes .....................................................................45
9.1 Support bolts.......................................................................................45
9.2 Drill......................................................................................................46
9.3 Milling cutter........................................................................................46
9.4 Thread tap cutter.................................................................................47
9.5 Perforex BC 1001 HS top view...........................................................48
9.6 Perforex BC 1007 HS with motorised depth adjustment 1600 mm top
view.....................................................................................................49
9.7 Perforex BC 1007 HS with motorised depth adjustment 2000 mm top
view.....................................................................................................50
9.8 Perforex BC 1008 HS top view...........................................................51
9.9 Perforex BC 2014 HS top view...........................................................52
10 Warranty..........................................................................53
11 Customer service addresses...........................................53

1 Notes on documentation
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1 Notes on documentation
1.1 CE label
Rittal hereby confirms that the Perforex BC machining center is compliant
with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. An appropriate declaration of
conformity has been issued.
1.2 Retention of documents
The operating instructions and all other applicable documents are an integral
part of the product. They must be handed over to the persons dealing with
the machine and must always be at hand and available for the operating and
maintenance personnel at all times!
1.3 Symbols in these operating instructions
The following symbols are used in this documentation:
Danger!
Hazardous situation which will result in death or serious in-
jury if the instructions are not followed.
Warning!
Hazardous situation which may lead to death or serious in-
jury if the instructions are not followed.
Caution!
Hazardous situation which may lead to (minor) injuries if
the instructions are not followed.
Note:
Indicates situations that can lead to material damage.
This symbol indicates an "action point" and shows that you should perform
an action or work step.

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1.3.1 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this document:
Abbreviation
Meaning
PLC
Programmable Logic Controller
PC
Personal Computer
HMI
Human Machine Interface
: Abbreviations
1.4 Associated documents
In addition to the provided operating instructions, the overall documenta-
tion of your Perforex BC machining center is included in the documentation
folder with the individual operating instructions and supplementary sheets
of the components, modifications and additional equipment used, such as
–Workshop Programming
–Brush strips (all)
–Tool mounting aid (all)
–Clamping frame (all)
–Busbar clamper (all)
–Motorised depth adjustment (all except BC 1001 HS)
–Clamping height extension (BC 1008 HS)
–Depth adjustment extension (BC 1007 HS)
–Comfort clamping (BC 2014 HS)
–…
1.5 Normative references
The Perforex BC machining center is built according to the current state of
the art and in compliance with current and recognized standards and guide-
lines and is safe to operate.
1.6 Country specific notes
For all activities, please also observe the country-specific instructions and
regulations on work safety and accident prevention

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2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
Observe the following general safety instructions for the installation and op-
eration of your Perforex BC machining centre:
–Other than these general safety instructions, ensure you also observe the
specific safety instructions when performing the tasks described in the fol-
lowing sections.
–The Perforex BC machining centre is constructed as an individual work-
place; only one operator may work on the machine.
–Observe the valid national regulations for the electrical installation and op-
eration of the Perforex BC machining centre, and the national regulations
for accident prevention. Also observe any internal company regulations,
such as those that involve work, operating and safety.
–In conjunction with the Perforex BC machining centre, use only original
Rittal products or products and accessories recommended by Rittal. This
is essential to ensure proper operation.
–Do not make any changes to the Perforex BC machining centre other than
those described in these and other applicable operating instructions.
–The operational safety of the Perforex BC machining centre is guaranteed
only for its approved use. The technical specifications and specified limit
values must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
–Operating the system in direct contact with water, aggressive materials or
inflammable gases and vapours is prohibited.
–Every person involved with the operation or maintenance of the Perforex
BC machining centre must have read and understood the complete operat-
ing instructions.
–The switch-off procedures stated in these operating instructions must be
observed.
–Refrain from any operation that could impair the safety of the operator and
the Perforex BC machining centre.
–Unauthorized modifications and changes that could impair the safety of the
operators and the Perforex BC machining centre are prohibited.
–Changes made by the customer to the control are permitted only after con-
sultation with Rittal. Impermissible changes void the warranty.
–None of the project documents may be forwarded to third-parties.
The media supply (e.g. provision of compressed air) must conform to the
information contained in these operating instructions.
2.2 Responsibilities of the operating company
–The operating company is obliged to always operate the Perforex BC ma-
chining centre in a sound condition.
–We recommend that the company operating the Perforex BC machining
centre obtains a written confirmation from all operators that they have read
and understood the complete operating instructions.
–The operating company is obliged to inform every operator about the dan-
ger sources that can result from working on and operating the Perforex BC
machining centre.
–The operating company is obliged to prevent unauthorised persons from
having access to the Perforex BC machining centre. This possibly includes
the creation of a permanent access restriction.
Furthermore, the operating company is obliged to observe the work protec-
tion requirements valid for the installation location of the machining centre

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and, if necessary, post operating instructions at the workplace that also con-
tain at least the following passages:
–Work on electrical equipment must be performed only by qualified electri-
cians.
–For all work on the electrical equipment of the Perforex BC machining cen-
tre, the main switch must be switched off by the company’s, technically
responsible supervisor and be secured with a lock from being switched on
again. The key must be removed and be carried by this supervisor.
–After completion of the work and before switching on power again, the re-
sponsible supervisor must ensure that this is possible without endangering
persons or equipment. Before switching on the equipment, a timely and
clear warning must be issued to all involved persons.
–The operation of the Perforex BC machining centre is permitted only when
the personnel is wearing the prescribed personal protective equipment. In
particular, this also applies to maintenance and servicing work.
If necessary, the operating instructions must be augmented with instructions
with regard to the supervisory and reporting obligations for considering spe-
cial operational considerations, e.g. concerning work organisation, work-
flows, deployed personnel.
Also observe the generally valid, statutory and other binding regulations of
the European or national legislators as well as the regulations for accident
prevention and environmental protection valid for your country.
Warning!
Hazardous situation which may lead to death or serious in-
jury if the instructions are not followed.
–In the DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) area of validity, the op-
erating company is obliged to check every 6 months the proper condition
in accordance with DGUV regulation 3 § 5 Section 1 No. 2 "Electrical Sys-
tems and Equipment".
2.3 Operators and specialists
Although the construction of the Perforex BC machining centre is state-of-
the-art and for safe operation, it can be a source of danger if it is operated
improperly by untrained personnel or used for a purpose for which it is not
intended.
Note:
The Perforex BC machining center may only be operated and
maintained by specially trained personnel.
A qualified person is someone who, based on his technical training, his
knowledge and experience as well as his knowledge of the relevant regula-
tions, is able to assess the work assigned to him, recognize possible dan-
gers and take appropriate safety measures. A qualified person must comply
with the relevant technical rules.
–The operating personnel are informed in regular training courses of the
necessity to wear their personal protective equipment. Whereby, they are
also informed that working without protective equipment can lead to severe
and also permanent injuries.
–The assignment of access authorisations for installation, commissioning,
operational and servicing work must be specified clearly and observed so

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that no ambiguous competencies with regard to safety occur. Basic re-
quirement for operating persons is the safe handling as well as experience
with computers and the deployed operating system.
–The operating company and all operators are obliged to ensure orderliness
and cleanliness at the workplace, in the work environment and the sur-
rounding passages.
Note:
Assembly, commissioning and operation, disassembly, mainte-
nance (including servicing and care) as well as disassembly and
disposal require basic mechanical and electrical knowledge as
well as knowledge of the associated technical terms
–In order to ensure operational safety, a corresponding specialist or an
instructed person under the supervision of a specialist may therefore
only carry out these activities.
2.4 Personal safety equipment
The operating and maintenance personnel must always wear personal pro-
tective equipment for all work on the Perforex BC machining centre. The per-
sonal protective equipment comprises of at least the following components:
–Safety work shoes: for all work on the machine.
–Gloves: when loading and unloading the machine, as well as when debur-
ring workpieces.
–Hearing protectors: when machining workpieces on the machine.
–Safety goggles: for cleaning work and when deburring workpieces.
2.5 Residual dangers when using the Perforex BC machining
centre
Despite the inherent safe design, the safety precautions and the supplemen-
tary protective measures, residual dangers remain.
In particular, the following situations require increased attention by the oper-
ator:
–The machining of workpieces that do not conform to the proper use (see
section 3.2 "Proper use, foreseeable misuse").
–The machine can normally be operated by one person. If the machine
should be operated by two or more persons, the operator on the operator
console has particular duty of care.
–There is the risk of being cut at the machined edges of the workpiece
when gloves are not worn (personal protective equipment).
–There is the risk of injury caused by the hot workpiece or tool.
–There is the risk of being hit by the braking gantry in the event of inadvert-
ent entry in the front safety area.
–There is the risk of being cut by loose workpiece swarf when cleaning the
machining centre.
–There is the risk of being injured by the high component weight and dimen-
sions during transport (also inner-plant), mounting and installation.
–There is the risk of being injured (crushing, impact) when clamping and
placing the cube (the enclosure) in the clamping device.
–There is the risk of being injured (shock, impact) by components under
pressure and the sudden movement or detachment of a part (e.g. the
bursting of a pneumatic hose under pressure).
–There is the risk of being injured by freed compressed-air components
(such as hoses and couplings that move to and fro under pressure).
–There is the risk of being injured by particles escaping with compressed air
(at open places in the compressed-air system).

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–There is a general risk of electrical shock from live components. Danger
caused by non-functioning / malfunction / incorrect installation of electrical
components.
2.6 Occupancy area of the user
Fig. 1: Occupancy areas of the user with Perforex BC 1008 HS as example
Legend
B Occupancy area for operation
W Additional occupancy area for maintenance
For operation, the operating personnel occupy only those areas marked with
"B". This is where the machine is switched on at beginning of work and
switched off after work end. The actual operation involves loading the table
as well as working on the operator console on the left-hand side.
For maintenance work, the maintenance personnel also temporarily occupy
only those areas marked with "W".
The gantry can be moved to the side for maintenance in the de-energised
state. This facilitates easy access to all maintenance points.
2.7 Safety equipment and warning notes
Danger!
Non-functioning safety equipment. Danger caused by mal-
functions and operation outside the permitted limits.
–The machine must not be operated if the safety equipment is defective!
–Under no circumstances may safety equipment be bypassed or decommis-
sioned.
–The operating company is responsible for the proper functioning of the
safety equipment.
–Manipulations to the safety equipment is punishable under criminal law.

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The following safety equipment provides protection against injury and mate-
rial damage:
Fig. 2: Perforex BC safety equipment
Main switch
Actuating the black main switch located on the front door of the enclosure
(Fig. 2, item 5) switches the energy supply to your Perforex BC machining
centre on or off. All auxiliary equipment is supplied with the necessary oper-
ating voltage via the enclosure. Consequently, all auxiliary equipment is also
de-energised when the main switch is switched off.
EMERGENCY STOP switch
Actuating the red Emergency Stop switch installed on the operator console
interrupts the voltage supply for all outlets (Fig. 2, item 1). The PLC, PC and
the graphical user interface remain switched on.
Light array / light barrier
A light array / light barrier is provided to protect the work area during the ma-
chining operation. The transmitter (Fig. 2, item 3) and receiver (Fig. 2,
item 4) of the light array / light barrier are located on the side wings of the
safety fence that encloses the work area.
The voltage supply for all outlets is interrupted if this area is entered during
the machining operation. The PLC, PC and the graphical user interface re-
main switched on.
Door safety switch
A closed door protects the rear work area during the machining operation.
This door has a safety interlock (Fig. 2, item 2) that interrupts the voltage
supply for all outputs. The PLC, PC and the graphical user interface remain
switched on if this door is opened during a machining operation.
Warning signs on your Perforex BC machining centre
The following warning signs are placed on your Perforex BC machining cen-
tre:

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–"Dangerous voltage" symbol: enclosure (Fig. 2, item 5)
Note:
Further warning signs are placed on the installed supplementary
components. Observe the associated documentation, in particu-
lar, the safety instructions for these components as well as their
operating instructions.
The correct functioning of the safety equipment must be checked at least
weekly!

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3 Product description
The Perforex BC machining centre is a CNC-controlled multi-axis system
with spindle drive. It serves the mechanical machining of panels and cubes.
3.1 Functional description and components
The Perforex BC machining centre is a mechanical drilling and milling centre
for machining thin sheets and panels, as well as, depending on the equip-
ment, cubes, such as enclosure housings. The Perforex BC machining cen-
tre can also cut threads in panels, such as mounting plates.
The Perforex BC machining centre has three linear-controlled digital CNC
axes. All three axes are driven by a servomotor with an upstream planetary
gearbox. A pinion transfers the rotary movement of the motor to a gear rack.
The dimensions are acquired with the resolver evaluation of 1024 pulses per
motor revolution that are transferred via the servo converter to the controller.
To ensure a long service life of the pinion and the gear rack, they are
sprayed with an oil-air mixture from a nozzle when they move (blowing
noise). For this purpose, a separate gear-rack oiler is used. A thin oil film is
visible on the gear rack when the setting is correct.
(The above-mentioned axis actuation for the BC 1001 HS type applies only
to the X and Y axes. For this type, the Z axis is driven via a ball screw.)
The following section provides a general description of your Perforex BC
machining centre components.
3.1.1 Identification
The rating plate is located on the machine frame at the rear of your Perforex
BC machining centre.
Fig. 3: Rating plate at the rear of the machine with machine number, series and year of
manufacture
3.1.2 Components
Your Perforex BC machining centre is divided into the following function ar-
eas. Also observe the content of section 2.6 "Occupancy area of the user".

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Fig. 4: Perforex BC components with BC 1007 HS as example
Legend
1 Enclosure
2 Tool breakage check
3 Pneumatic clamping device operation
4 Tool magazine
5 Panel machining
6 Pneumatic clamping device
7 Spindle
8 Cube machining
9 Cube clamping operation
10 Motorised depth adjustment
11 Gantry
12 Cross-slide
The clamping serves to store and secure the workpieces to be machined.
Limit stops to position the workpiece are located on the left-hand operating
side as well as in the lower area. After placing the part, the mechanical
clamping brackets (Fig. 8) are applied and clamped.
The spacer bolts are placed in the envisaged drill holes of the machine table
as appropriate for the part size.
3.1.3 Enclosure
The enclosure contains all controllers and drives required for operation. The
machine main switch is located here. The enclosure is ventilated / climate-
controlled (optional). This ensures maximum performance of the machine.
Note:
Check the filter elements of the enclosure ventilation / climate
control regularly in order to extend the service life of the drive
components and to ensure maximum performance of the drives.

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3.1.4 Operating element (HMI)
The installed operating element creates and starts the machining programs
as well as acknowledges the safety prompts and displays of notes/mes-
sages from the machine controller. The operating element is located at a
fixed location at the left-hand side next to the machine outside the safety
area. The machine operator has a complete view of the machining from
here.
Fig. 5: Operating element details
3.1.5 Light array
The light array serves as safety equipment and interrupts the running pro-
gram when the safety loop is interrupted. For more detailed information, re-
fer to section 2.7 "Safety equipment and warning notes".
3.1.6 Tool change magazine
The tools are stored in the plastic tool holders in the gripper groove (Fig. 6).
A push-button on the cross-slide allows the tool clamping mechanism to be
opened in manual operation.
Caution!
The tool holder must be held with one hand when opening
the tool clamping mechanism, because otherwise this falls
when actuating the push-button due to the incline.

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Type
Magazine size
(standard)
Position
BC 1001 / 1007 HS
18
Rigid at the left-hand side on the ma-
chine frame body
BC 1008 HS
20
Rigid at the left-hand side on the ma-
chine frame body
BC 2014 HS
20
Coupled parallel to the gantry/support
: Tool change magazine - magazine sizes and position in the standard variant
Fig. 6: Tools in the tool change magazine
3.1.7 Pneumatic clamping device
The pneumatic clamping device consists of the pneumatic clamping strip for
panels and cubes at the component support for Y=0 as well as also the
pneumatic clamping for cubes via clamping cushions at the traverse (Fig. 9).
The clamping devices are actuated via push-buttons on the left- and right-
hand side of the machining area.
Fig. 7: Pneumatic clamping device (clamping strip) actuation
The pictogram printed next to each illuminated push-button simplifies the
assignment of the push-button to the controlled function.

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3.1.8 Panel machining
The clamping serves to store and secure the workpieces to be machined.
Limit stops to position the workpiece are located on the left-hand operating
side as well as in the lower area. After placing the workpiece, the mechani-
cal clamping brackets are applied and clamped.
The spacer bolts are placed in the relevant drill holes of the machine table
as appropriate for the part size.
Fig. 8: Panel clamping –mechanical clamping brackets
Caution: Risk of being crushed!
Fingers might be crushed when applying the clamping brack-
ets.
3.1.9 Cube machining
The cube clamping is located on the right-hand side of the machine. The
cube is placed here and then traversed to the rear either manually or option-
ally with motorised support. The cube is then clamped using the pneumatic
clamping device.
Fig. 9: Cube clamping
3.1.10 Gantry with cross-slide, spindle, swarf extraction and pressure
plate
Gantry (X support):
The moveable machine gantry is vertical and fastened to the machine frame
with linear guides. The complete gantry moves in the X direction via a gear
rack driven by one or more motors fastened to the gantry.

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Cross-slide with maintenance unit (Y support):
The cross-slide is fastened with linear guides to the gantry and moves on
this vertically up and down in the Y direction. To do this, a gear rack into
which the drive motor of the cross-slide engages is fastened to the gantry.
All further devices for machining the components are fastened to the cross-
slide. These include: spindle, minimal lubrication unit, gear rack lubrication
unit, pressure plate and swarf extraction. (For the Perforex BC 1001 HS, the
lubrication units are located at the top of the gantry.)
Fig. 10: Cross-slide of a Perforex BC 1008 HS
To prevent the cross-slide from falling down when the controller is switched
off, the drive motor has a holding brake that keeps the cross-slide reliably in
position, even when de-energised.
Spindle (Z support):
The spindle is fastened to the cross-slide and moves on this forwards and
backwards in the Z direction. The spindle drives the tools that cut in the ma-
terial.
Pressure plate
The patented pressure plate, incl. all-side rollers and rubber ring, stabilises
the workpiece during the milling operation. This extends the service life of
the milling tools and efficiently extracts most of the resulting swarf through
the connected underpressure system.
Fig. 11: Patented pressure plate, incl. automatic swarf extraction

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Automatic swarf extraction
The automatic swarf extraction is connected directly to the pressure plate
(Fig. 11) and extracts the resulting swarf that results during milling. Larger
swarf is separated to a swarf container directly below the pressure plate.
Smaller swarf is fed to a vacuum cleaner bag.
Note:
To ensure correct operation and to minimise the cleaning effort,
empty the swarf container and the vacuum cleaner bag in regu-
lar intervals.
3.1.11 Motorised depth adjustment (optional)
The motorised depth adjustment positions the placed cubes with changeable
overall depth on the machine. To do this, a motor-driven slide is traversed
backwards against the component in the clamping position when the push-
button is actuated.
3.1.12 Automatic tool breakage check
The tool is checked after each work step and before storing the tool in the
tool magazine. This ensures that work steps are performed only with cor-
rectly functioning tools. The automatic tool breakage check is located either
above the tool magazine on the machine frame or directly on the cross-slide.
Fig. 12: Automatic tool check (left-hand side: BC 1001 HS, BC 1007 HS; right-hand
side: BC 1008 HS, BC 2014 HS)
3.1.13 Brush strips / Performance package (optional)
The optional brush strips simplify the component clamping and greatly re-
duce vibrations in the component. This reduces the noise level during ma-
chining and extends the service life of the tools.

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Fig. 13: Example "Performance package for BC 1007 HS, BC 1008 HS and BC 2014
HS"
The brush strips are simply mounted in the existing drill holes in the clamp-
ing surface instead of some distance bolts. This also reduces the number of
required distance bolts.
The Performance package also contains high-performance milling cutters
with which the components can be produced for longer and at significantly
higher speed.
3.1.14 Tool mounting aid (accessory)
The tool mounting aid is located at the outer left-hand side on the machine
frame or can be retrofitted there. The tool mounting aid contains not only a
retainer and locking mechanism for the tool holders, but also a scale with
which the length of the tool can be read directly during change-over or the
tool can be adjusted easily to the dimension stored in the machine program.
Fig. 14: Tool mounting aid and calibration aid (accessory)
If the lengths of the deployed tools deviate from the dimensions stored in the
machine parameters, the new dimensions must be stored in the parameters.
Note:
Tool lengths that deviate excessively can cause damage to the
component.