Weidmann HWP5 User manual

Operating Instructions for the WEIDMANN Type HWP5
Piercing Press with table
WEIDMANN MASCHINENBAU AG
Margarethenstrasse 27, CH-8152 Glattbrugg
[e-mail] / Tel. [phone] / Fax [phone] / www.weidmann-maschinenbau.ch

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Content
The purpose of these operating instructions........................................................................3
General safety information and general safety instructions.................................................3
Description of the piercing press..........................................................................................3
Intended use........................................................................................................................3
Important information about the piercing press....................................................................3
Transport, handling and storage of the piercing press and/or components .........................4
Setting up.............................................................................................................................7
Tool fixing.........................................................................................................................7
Operating the press (production) .........................................................................................8
Cleaning...............................................................................................................................8
Maintenance........................................................................................................................9
Replacing the Teflon brake disk.......................................................................................9
Production stoppage..........................................................................................................10
Malfunction of the piercing press.......................................................................................10
Taking out of service..........................................................................................................10
Disposal.............................................................................................................................10
CE Conformity Declaration ................................................................................................11
Dimension Diagram (Layout/Plan View) ............................................................................12
Drawing of Punch Insert.....................................................................................................13
Illustration of all Parts/Replacement Parts.........................................................................14
Datasheet for HSA Anchor Fixings by Hilti.........................................................................15

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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.
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 11
Drawing of Punch Insert, see Page 12
Illustration of All Parts /Replacement Parts, see Page 13
Datasheet for HSA Stud Anchors by Hilti, see Pages 14/15

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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 when you transport the piercing press:
Prepare a mini pallet 80x60 cm and 1 wooden batten, measuring 520 mm
Use straps to secure the vertical piercing press at the press head. See “Dimension Diagram” on Page
11.
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 11.
Suspend the strap from the crane hook in accordance with the instructions
Secure the strap in accordance with the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 11
Use a crane to position the piercing press in the centre of the pallet
Use the hand wheel (ring or star-shaped hand wheel) to lift the press spindle all the way to the top
Lay the wooden batten transversely across the press table and secure to the pallet with a steel strap
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
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
Pack the piercing press
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” on page 4

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The following procedure must be adopted when you transport the table:
Prepare a small pallet 80x60 cm and 1 wooden batten, measuring 520 mm
Use 2 straps positioned diagonally on the table plate to secure the table in a vertical position. See
Dimension Diagram on Page 11.
Lift the table
Risk caused by gravitational force
Check strap for damage and carrying capacity. The weight of the table is set out in the
“Dimension Diagram” on Page 11.
Suspend the strap from the crane hook in accordance with the instructions
Secure the strap in accordance with the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 11
Use a crane to position the table in the centre of the pallet
Lay the wooden batten horizontally over the tray (below) and secure to the pallet with a steel strap.
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
Pack the table
Use a pallet lifting truck to transport the pallet
Unload the table from the pallet: see section on bringing into service on Page 4
Putting into operation
This operation may be undertaken by: third parties; mechanics
Use the procedure described below to bring the piercing press and table 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 and table
Use 2 straps to secure the vertical table diagonally in a vertical position by the table plate, see
Dimension Diagram on Page 11.

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Lift the table
Risk caused by gravitational force
Check strap for damage and carrying capacity. The weight of the table is set out in the
“Dimension Diagram” on Page 11.
Suspend the strap from the crane hook in accordance with the instructions
Secure the strap in accordance with the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 11
Use a crane to position the table at the intended location and loosen the belt
Risk caused by gravitational force / risk of tipping over
Set the table only on a base surface that is clean and even so that the base surface
is suitable for the Hilti HSA stud anchors
Use Hilti HSA M12 stud anchors to secure the table in the holes in the floor drilled for this purpose (see
Datasheet on Page 14/15).
Check whether the spindle brake is applied; if not, apply it now
Use straps to secure the vertical piercing press at the press head. See “Dimension Diagram” on Page
11
Lift the piercing press and position it on the table, which is already anchored to the floor
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 11.
Suspend the strap from the crane hook in accordance with the instructions
Secure the strap in accordance with the “Dimension Diagram” on Page 11
Set up the piercing press where you can ensure the necessary free space is available
(see the “Dimension diagram” on Page 11).
Please note that there must also be enough ambient lighting to carry out the work.
Loosen the belt
Use the screws delivered with the press to secure it to the table at the 4 fixing holes intended for this
purpose
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.

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Setting up
This operation may be undertaken by: users; third parties; mechanics
The following method must be used for setting up:
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.
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 12
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
Raise the press spindle
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

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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 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