Weidmann MV5 User manual

Operating Instructions for the WEIDMANN Type MV5
Piercing Press
WEIDMANN MASCHINENBAU AG
Margarethenstrasse 27, CH-8152 Glattbrugg, Switzerland
[e-mail] / Tel. [phone] / Fax [phone] / www.weidmann-maschinenbau.com

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Contents
The purpose of these operating instructions........................................................................2
General safety information and general safety instructions .................................................2
Description of the piercing press..........................................................................................2
Intended use........................................................................................................................2
Important information about the piercing press....................................................................2
Transportation, handling and storage of the piercing press and/or components..................3
Setting up.............................................................................................................................4
Table adjustment..............................................................................................................5
Tool fixing.........................................................................................................................5
Operating the press (production).........................................................................................6
Cleaning...............................................................................................................................6
Maintenance........................................................................................................................7
Replacing the Teflon brake disk.......................................................................................7
Production stoppage............................................................................................................8
Malfunction of the piercing press .........................................................................................8
Taking out of service............................................................................................................8
Disposal...............................................................................................................................9
CE Conformity Declaration ..................................................................................................9
Dimension Diagram (Layout/Plan View) ............................................................................10
Drawing of Punch Insert.....................................................................................................11
Illustration of all Parts/Replacement Parts.........................................................................12
Datasheet for HSA Anchor Fixings from Hilti.....................................................................13

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The purpose of these operating instructions
These operating instructions must be retained for the entire service life of the piercing press and must be
observed whenever any activities are undertaken in connection with the piercing press.
If you sell the piercing press on to a third party, you must hand these operating instructions over to the
purchaser concerned.
General safety information and general safety instructions
You may be exposed to the risks set out below whenever you use the piercing press, and you must therefore
take the following protective measures:
The spindle dropping down: Always be sure to apply the brake on the spindle ……………….
Parts falling off: Wear safety shoes in line with EN20345
Parts flying off: Wear safety goggles in line with EN166 and protective gloves
Description of the piercing press
Mechanical piercing press, manually operated, with an adjustable table.
The manufacturer rejects all liabilities for any defects that may arise as a result of any modification that may
have been made to the piercing press without the written approval of the manufacturer.
Intended use
This press is intended for use by adults within indoor spaces in trading and industrial premises.
These presses can be used for all pressing-in and pressing-out operations, at pressure forces of up to 5 tonnes.
The press is also suitable for the following tasks: broaching, straightening, pressing, bending, riveting,
embossing, stamping and assembly tasks.
The following are examples of improper use: splitting wood and the simultaneous operation of the hand wheel
by more than one person.
Only those people who have read the necessary information within the operating instructions may work with
the press,or interfere with the press or its operation.
Important information about the piercing press
The piercing press is constructed in line with the current status of technology and meets the requirements of
the Swiss Federal Law on Product Safety, as well as the Swiss Ordinance on Product Safety.
Dimension Diagram (Layout/Plan view), see Page 10
Drawing of Punch Insert, see Page 11
Illustration of All Parts /Replacement Parts, see Page 12
Datasheet for HSA Stud Anchors by Hilti, see Pages 13/14

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Transport, handling and storage of the piercing press and/or components
The following people may be involved in these procedures: third parties; mechanics; transport agents
The following procedure must be adopted during transport:
Prepare a euro pallet and 2 squared timbers, each measuring 60x60x500 mm
Lay the squared timbers across the euro pallet, separated from each other by approx. 800 mm
Use straps to secure the vertical piercing press at the press head. See “Dimension Diagram” on Page
10.
Lift the piercing press
Risk caused by gravitational force
Check strap for damage and carrying capacity. The weight of the piercing press is set out in
the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 10.
Suspend the strap from the crane hook in accordance with the instructions
Secure the strap in accordance with the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 10
Use the crane to slowly lay the press down on its back so that the table guides rest on the wood
Pack the piercing press and secure it to the pallet with 2 steel straps
Risk of the steel straps flying off into a person’s eyes and when they are cut
Wear protective glasses in accordance with EN166
Wear protective gloves
Use a pallet truck to transport the pallet, in accordance with instructions
Unload the piercing press from the pallet: see section on “Putting into operation”
Putting into operation
This operation may be undertaken by: third parties; mechanics
The following procedure must be adopted when the equipment is first put into service:
Cut off the steel straps
Risk of the steel straps flying off into a person’s eyes and when they are cut
Wear protective glasses in accordance with EN166
Wear protective gloves
Unpack the press
Check whether the table is resting on the bearing pins; if not, move the table onto the pins
Check whether the 2 table handle bars are tightened; if not, tighten them now

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Check whether the spindle brake is applied; if not, apply it now
Use belts on the press head to secure the horizontal piercing press. See “Dimension Diagram” on Page
10
Lift the piercing press
Risk caused by gravitational force
Check belt for damage and carrying capacity. The weight of the piercing press Is set out in the
“Dimension diagram” on Page 10.
Suspend the belt from the crane hook in accordance with the instructions
Secure the belt in accordance with the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 10
Line the piercing press up slowly at the intended location
Risk caused by gravitational force / risk of tipping over
Set the bottom surface of the piercing press only on a base surface that is clean and even
Set up the piercing press where you can ensure the necessary free space is available
and the surface conditions are suitable for the heavy duty HSA stud anchors by Hilti
(see the “Dimension diagram” on Page 10).
Please note that there must also be enough ambient lighting to carry out the work.
Loosen the belt
Use heavy duty HSA M12 stud anchors by Hilti to secure the piercing press in the holes in the floor
drilled for this purpose (ensuring the condition of the surface is suitable).
Locate the rotary table in the indentation provided in the table plate
Risk caused by incorrect loading
For workpieces weighing more than 5 kg, use the following method to evaluate the handling
method:
www.suva.ch/88190.d. Use lifting gear if necessary.
Setting up
This operation may be undertaken by: users; third parties; mechanics
The following method must be used for setting up:
Check whether the table is located on the bearing pins; if not, move the table onto the pins
Check whether the 2 table handle bars are tightened; if not, tighten them now

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Check whether the spindle brake is applied; if not, apply it now
Risk of crushing
Do not place your hands within the area of risk caused by the spindle
Apply the spindle brake
Risk of being pulled in
Do not touch the gear rim
Rotate the rotary table to the required slot width
Remove the rotary table if it is not in use
Risk caused by incorrect loading
For workpieces weighing more than 5 kg, use the following method to evaluate the handling
method:
www.suva.ch/88190.d. Use lifting gear if necessary.
Table adjustment
Loosen the 2 table handle bars
Raise the table by turning the crank handle slightly
Hold the crank handle and place the bearing pins in the required position
Use the crank handle to move the table slowly onto the bearing pins
Tighten the 2 table handle bars
Tool fixing
Hold the insert punch/tool underneath on the press spindle
Loosen the clamping screw on the press spindle
Remove the insert punch/tool
Insert the insert punch/tool
Use the clamping screw on the press spindle to secure the insert punch/tool
Risk caused by falling objects
Any insert punches/tools not fabricated by the manufacturer must be manufactured in
accordance with the drawing of the insert punch on Page 11.
If the insert punch/tool is loose, tighten the clamping screw.

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Operating the press (production)
This operation may be undertaken by: users; third parties; mechanics
At the operational stage (production), the procedure below must be followed:
Take the workpiece and place it upon the rotary table or table plate
Risk caused by incorrect loading
For workpieces weighing more than 5 kg, use the following method to evaluate the handling
method:
www.suva.ch/88190.d. Use lifting gear if necessary.
Take the insert and place it in the intended location on the workpiece
Use the hand wheel (ring or star-shaped hand wheel) to move the press spindle onto the workpiece
Risk of crushing
Do not place your hands within the area of risk caused by the spindle
Apply the spindle brake
Risk of being pulled in
Do not touch the gear rim
The press spindle may only be moved if no part of the body is within the area of risk
The press spindle presses on the workpiece
Use the press spindle to press the workpiece at the required position
Remove the workpiece
Risk caused by incorrect loading
For workpieces weighing more than 5 kg, use the following method to evaluate the handling
method:
www.suva.ch/88190.d. Use lifting gear if necessary.
Cleaning
This operation may be undertaken by: users; third parties
Cleaning tasks must be carried out as follows:
Use a cleaning cloth to clean the press spindle on a weekly basis
Use a cleaning cloth to clean the table adjusting guide rails on a monthly basis

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Maintenance
This operation may be undertaken by: third parties; mechanics
Maintenance tasks must be carried out as follows:
Use a universal grease to lubricate the grease nipple on the drive mechanism every 6 months
Use slideway oil to lubricate the guide rails on a monthly basis
Use slideway oil to lubricate the press spindle on a monthly basis
Check the Teflon brake disk on the hand wheel every year and replace as necessary
Replacing the Teflon brake disk
Only original replacement parts may be used for this procedure (Order no.: Teflon brake disk).
Lower the press spindle onto the table plate
Risk of crushing
Do not place your hands within the area of risk caused by the spindle
Apply the spindle brake
Risk of being pulled in
Do not touch the gear rim
Loosen and remove the star handle in the centre of the hand wheel
Remove the plate washer and spacing washer
Remove the hand wheel
Remove the slot key
Remove the Teflon brake disc and replace with a new brake disc
Insert the slot key
Mount the hand wheel
Fit the galvanised spacing washer
Fit the black plate washer with the indentation onto the hand wheel
Fit and tighten the star handle in the centre of the hand wheel

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Production stoppage
This operation may be undertaken by: third parties; mechanics
The following procedure must be used in the event of production stoppages:
Rotary table (slot width) in the wrong position: turn to the correct position as necessary
Foreign body between table plate and workpiece: remove foreign body as necessary
Malfunction of the piercing press
This operation may be undertaken by: third parties; mechanics
The following procedure must be used in the event of a malfunction of the piercing press:
The press spindle lowers of its own accord: apply the spindle brake
Unstable table: check whether the table is located on the pins
Unstable table: tighten the 2 table handle bars
Taking out of service
This operation may be undertaken by: third parties; mechanics
The following procedure must be used to take the equipment out of service:
Raise the rotary table and lift it out of the centring hole on the table
Move the press spindle completely to its lowest position and apply the spindle brake
Risk of crushing
Do not place your hands within the area of risk caused by the spindle
Risk of being pulled in
Do not touch the gear rim
Check whether the 2 table clamping levers have been tightened; if not, tighten them now
Check whether the table is located on the bearing pins; if not, move them onto the pins now
Loosen the Hilti HSA stud anchorson the floor
Use a crane to place the piercing press on a pallet (see operating method for Transport, Page 3)

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Disposal
This operation may be undertaken by: third parties; mechanics; transportation providers, disposal specialists
The following procedure must be used for disposal of the equipment:
Remove oil and grease
Dismantle plastic components and dispose of them correctly
Dispose of metal components correctly
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CE Conformity Declaration
We hereby declare that we may not attach any CE label to our piercing presses, since these presses are
operated solely by human effort and do not include any lifting procedures. As a result, they do not fall within
the scope of EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Extract from EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Within the meaning of Article 1 of the Machinery Directive, machines must, according to Article 2 of the
Machinery Directive, exhibit one of the following characteristics in respect of their drive systems:
an assembly, fitted with or intended to be fitted with a drive system other than directly applied human
or animal effort, consisting of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves, and which
are joined together for a specific application
an assembly of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves and which are joined
together, intended for lifting loads and whose only power source is directly applied human effort.

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Dimension Diagram (Layout/Plan View)

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Drawing of Punch Insert
Hole in punch
Standard sizes
For
Punch insert
Material 16 MnCr5
Hardened 58-60HRC
(insert depth 0.6mm)
Finishing work
Punch insert / Drilling

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Illustration of all Parts/Replacement Parts
Star hand wheel Nr. 4262 S
Ball handle black
Spindle brake
Star handle black
Shaft for hand wheel Nr. 4258
Brake disc Teflon
Gear ring Nr. 4261
Flange bearing Nr. 4257
Pinion for spindle stroke Nr. 4255
Flange bearing for spindle stroke Nr. 5114
Spindle
Spindle stroke 530 mm, Nr. 4253
Spindle stroke 800 mm, Nr. 4253EP5
Rotary table Nr. 4264
Stand Nr. 5101
Ring hand wheel Nr. 4262 R
Handle bar
Clamp shaft Nr. 5110
Spindle stroke for table
regulation Nr. 5112 Z
Crank handle
Bearing pin Nr. 5113
Setting shaft Nr. 5107
Spur gear for table regulation Nr. 5112 R
Grease nipple
Fixing holes
Guide rails
Table plate, recess 82mm, Nr. 5103/82
Table plate, recess 102 mm, Nr. 5103/102

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Datasheet for HSA Anchor Fixings by Hilti

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