SOCO EF-AC115 User manual

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EF-AC115
Operation Manual

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Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................................- 3 -
2Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................- 4 -
2-1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................- 4 -
2-2 Danger Zones-Workplace-Free Space Around The System..................................- 5 -
2-3 Safety Plates.........................................................................................................- 5 -
2-4 Safety Devices......................................................................................................- 6 -
2-4-1 Emergency stop buttons..............................................................................- 6 -
2-5 Personal Protective Equipment.............................................................................- 7 -
3Machine Specifications ..................................................................................................- 8 -
4Installation......................................................................................................................- 9 -
4-1 Unpacking and Inspection.....................................................................................- 9 -
4-2 Handling, Lifting, Transporting and Unloading Procedure.....................................- 9 -
4-2-1 Preliminary operations.................................................................................- 9 -
4-2-2 Lifting the machine.....................................................................................- 10 -
4-3 Installation...........................................................................................................- 11 -
4-4 Connecting Electric Power..................................................................................- 12 -
5Machine Outline...........................................................................................................- 13 -
5-1 Machine Outline and Major Components............................................................- 14 -
5-1-1 Section view...............................................................................................- 14 -
5-1-2 Front view ..................................................................................................- 15 -
5-1-3 Side view ...................................................................................................- 16 -
5-2 Control Panel ......................................................................................................- 17 -
5-2-1 Control panel..............................................................................................- 17 -
5-3 A description of the detecting device...................................................................- 18 -
6Operation Mode...........................................................................................................- 19 -
6-1 Replacement of Tool Head..................................................................................- 19 -
6-2 Adjustment of Cutting Bits...................................................................................- 19 -
6-2-1 Adjustment of tool seat and cutting bit for end facing.................................- 19 -
6-2-2 Adjustment of tool seat and cutting bit for end facing outside wall
chamfering .................................................................................................- 20 -
6-2-3 Adjustment of tool seat and cutting bit for inside wall chamfering..............- 21 -
6-3 Adjustment of the Feeding Speed.......................................................................- 23 -
6-4 Selection of Spindle Speed..................................................................................- 24 -
6-5 Operation ............................................................................................................- 25 -

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6-5-1 Manual operation.......................................................................................- 25 -
6-5-2 Semi-auto operation...................................................................................- 25 -
6-6 Adjust the head Cutting feedrate.........................................................................- 26 -
6-7 Adjust the Blade Entry Speed..............................................................................- 27 -
7Maintenance ................................................................................................................- 28 -
8Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................- 29 -
9Appendix......................................................................................................................- 30 -
9-1 Machine Operates Range Pictures .....................................................................- 31 -
9-2 Machine Specifications........................................................................................- 32 -
9-3 Hydraulic Circuit Diagram and Air Circuit Diagram..............................................- 33 -
9-4 Electrical Circuit Diagram....................................................................................- 34 -
9-5 Parts Lists and Drawings.....................................................................................- 35 -

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1 Introduction
Machine features
•Evenly chamfers the inside, outside and face of the tube simultaneously
•Different rotation speeds for various materials and requirements (Pulley setup)
•2 steps chamfering process
First speed --------- Fast approach for time saving
Second speed -----
Infinitely adjustable chamfering speed for smooth
finish
•Optional chamfering seats for centering (Solid bar)
•Optional chamfering seats for small tube diameters (Ø6mm ~ Ø15mm)

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2 Safety Precautions
2-1 Introduction
1. Machine operators must read the manual thoroughly, and fully understand the
functions of the machine and its safety requirements before usage.
2. No one other than qualified operators should operate the machine.
3. This machine design has complied with safety requirements of your company. In case
of any concern, check on the detail of each requirement as needed.
4. The operator should check to ensure that the machine is connected to proper power
source before usage.
5. Depress emergency stop button and shut off power source if any unusual situation
occurs during usage.
6. Un-plug power source while installing, dismantling, maintaining, or adjusting the
machine
7. During the process of adjusting or testing the machine, if the electric power needs to
be on, the operator should pay extra attention to the action of automatic mode to
ensure people safety.
8. Keep the machine and its surrounding clean and bright to ensure operation safety.
9. Maintain the machine periodically to ensure normal functions of each part of the
machine.
10. Do not operate the machine beyond its specifications.
11. Do not remove or alter any safety protection part of the machine, such as saw blade
protection cover, operator safety cover, emergency power switch etc.
12. The operator must wear eye protective goggle while operating the machine.

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2-2 Danger Zones-Workplace-Free Space Around The System
Figure 2-1 shows the machine layout indicating the danger zones, the operator’s
workplace and the necessary free space around the system to ensure regular activities
related to the machine.
A free space of at least one meter around the entire perimeter of the machine is required
to ensure safe operation.
Figure 2-1 Danger zones-Workplace-Free space around the machine
2-3 Safety Plates
The customer shall replace safety plates which may become illegible due to wear in time.
Never remove safety plates from the machine.
SOCO cannot be held liable for machine safety if this safety precaution is not respected.

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2-4 Safety Devices
2-4-1 Emergency stop buttons
1. Red emergency stop mushroom buttons are arranged on the machine.
2. Press one of the mushroom buttons to stop the machine in an emergency. The
buttons operate a safety circuit and block all movements.
3. Carry out the following procedure every 200 hours to test correct operation of the
emergency stop circuit:
a. Start the machine.
b. Press an emergency stop button.
c. Reset the emergency stop button.
Repeat this procedure for all emergency stop buttons. You will not be able to restart the
machine if the emergency circuit fails.
Figure 2-2 Danger zones-Workplace-Free space around the machine
Emergency Stop

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2-5 Personal Protective Equipment
Operators and maintenance personnel carrying out various operations on the machine
must use personal protection equipment, such as goggles, safety boots and gloves to
reduce the possibility of danger.
The clothing of machine operators and maintenance personnel must comply with the
essential safety requirements specified in community Directives 89/656/EEC,
89/686/EEC and laws in force in the country where the machine is installed.
When the machine is in operation in an unprotected area, do not wear accessories or
jewellery, including bracelets, watches, rings or necklaces to avoid mechanical risks, such
as dragging, entrapment or other.
Wear safety boots and protective gloves during all working phases, such as changing the
tools, filling the tubes, operating the blade seats, setting the machine, and when the
machine is in operation.
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3 Machine Specifications
Please consult appendices 9-2.

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4 Installation
Please read the instruction carefully before installation.
If having any question please contact your dealer for prompt service.
4-1 Unpacking and Inspection
1. Check if there is any damage on the wooden case or the plastic bag that used to pack
the machine. Should any damage be found on the machine, please claim for the
damage against the delivery or insurance company.
2. Check the machine and accessories against the packing list. Should any shortage,
please contact your dealer.
4-2 Handling, Lifting, Transporting and Unloading Procedure
4-2-1 Preliminary operations
Follow the preliminary lifting activities listed below before handling the machine:
1. Suitably lock all parts.
2. Remove all tools from the unit, where relevant.
3. Arrange the units so that they are balanced.
4. Fasten the keys of the power enclosure, the machine control panel with suitable
adhesive tape.

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4-2-2 Lifting the machine
The main component lifting points are show in figures 4-1.
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Figure 4-1 Lifting the machine
1. Drive a forklift to move the machine. The operator must be qualified to drive
a forklift to move the machine.
2. Lift the machine a few centimeters and check the machine is balanced or
not.
3. The weight of the machine is shown in the machine specification table (in
appendix 9-2). Make sure the capacity of the forklift is enough to lift the
machine.
4. When moving the machine, there should be at least two workers. One person
drives the forklift and another should be responsible for the safety of
surrounding people and making sure that the machine dos not collide with
other objects.
5. When the machine is lifted higher than 50mm, there should be keeping a
safety distance more than 2 meters around the machine.
Manging up from here

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6. Be careful when moving the machine.
7. Be sure to install the machine in a horizontal base.
8. The mounted feet of the machine base and material rack need to be fixed by
bolts and nuts on the shock-proof mat.
4-3 Installation
There must be enough space for machine operation where the machine was installed.
Follow the procedure to install the machine:
1. Use horizontal adjusted screws to adjust the horizontal level of the machine, as the
following picture shows.
2. Please connect the power by a qualified electrical technician, according to the
machine specifications and electric wiring diagrams.
3. Please provide appropriate power source and connect the power line.
Figure 4-2 Leveling points

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4-4 Connecting Electric Power
Note: Only the qualified electrician is allowed to perform this work.
Do not install saw blade on the main shaft before checking the rotational
direction of the main shaft.
1. Assure the main power switch is at “OFF” position and the saw blade motor speed
select switch is at “OFF” position before connecting the machine to electric power
source.
2. The voltage, amperage and protection capacity of the power source shall meet the
requirement of the machine and the local regulation.
a. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the control panel.
b. Turn on the saw blade motor switch on the control panel.
c. Check the spindle rotating direction. The spindle rotating direction should be
same as the mark on the saw blade safety cover.
d. If the direction is not correct, turn off power; exchange two of the three power
leads. Check again.
To install this machine safely and effectively, one needs to read the manual
thoroughly. Contact the dealer of SOCO Machinery right away whenever
questions/problems occurs.

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5 Machine Outline

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5-1 Machine Outline and Major Components
5-1-1 Section view

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5-1-2 Front view

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5-1-3 Side view

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5-2 Control Panel
5-2-1 Control panel
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Item Description
1 Selection switch, clamping die close or open
2 Selection switch, cutting head feed forward or move back
3 Push button switch, motor run
4 Push button switch, semi-auto operation start
5 Push button switch, emergency stop
6 Lamp, light up when power on
7 Push button switch, motor stop
8 Selection switch, manual or semi-auto operation

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5-3 A description of the detecting device
1. Front Limit of Blade Entry.
2. Rear Limit of Blade Entry.
3. Rear Limit of the Cylinder.

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6 Operation Mode
6-1 Replacement of Tool Head
1. Release 3 pieces of the fixing screw.
2. Take off the tool head from the spindle.
3. Replace a new tool head on to the spindle.
4. Tighten 3 pieces of the fixing screw.
6-2 Adjustment of Cutting Bits
Generally, there are 3 sets of tool seat and cutting bit of
(1) end facing,
(2) outside wall chamfering,
(3) inside wall chamfering,
on a standard tool head.
For special propose, the number of set of tool seat and cutting bit may be 1 or 2 or 4,
depending on the requirement of the shape to be finished.
Here, a tool head with 3 sets of tool seat and cutting bit is used as an example to illustrate
the adjustment procedure.
Adjustment these cutting bits shall be as the following sequence.
6-2-1 Adjustment of tool seat and cutting bit for end facing
1. Loosen the fixing screws for 3 sets of tool seat.
2. Take a piece of working tube against the left clamping die and slide it to tool head to
check the cutting bit position. Use the tube end as the position reference for checking.
3. Adjust the positioning screw of the end facing to have the cutting bit be able to cut the
tube end exactly.
4. Adjust the positioning screws of the outside wall chamfering and the inside wall
chamfering to have the cutting bits move away the tube end.
5. Tighten the fixing screws for 3 sets of tool seat
6. Use manual operation to check and adjust the cutting bit.
a. Turn the selection switch to manual operation.
b. Adjust the feeding stroke to its shortest stroke.
c. Turn main power on.
d. Take a piece of working tube into clamping area and turn the clamping switch to
closing position to hold the tube.