WEISS VM18L User manual

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7/16"
9-1/5" 234mm
Model
Max. Drilling Capacity 11/16" 18mm
Max. End Milling Capacity 5/8" 16mm
Max. Face Milling Capacity 1-31/32" 50mm
T-Slot Size 3 @ 25/64" slots 3 @ 10mm slots
T-Slot Centers 1-3/8" 35mm
Table Size
19-11/16" × 5-
500 × 140mm
Table Travel (X,Y) 8-21/32" × 6-19/64" 220 × 160mm
X/Y-Axis Travel per Handwheel
Revolution
Spindle Stroke 1-31/32" 50mm
Distance from Spindle to Column 6-11/16" 170mm
Distance from Spindle nose to
10-53/64" 275mm
Drawbar Thread Size
Drawbar Length
Head Tilt (Left/Right)
Spindle Taper
Number of Spindle Speeds
Vertical Spindle Speeds
Motor Type
Power Requirement
Rated Current
Packing Size
Net Weight
Gross Weight
10A
Single Phase 110V 60Hz
100 - 2250 RPM
196.2 lbs.
20" × 21-1/4" × 32-7/8"
154.4 lbs.
0.1"
VM18L
Brushless 1HP
90 Deg.
R8
Variable
33/64"
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the machine to the mains, make sure
that the electrical values of the mains supply are the
same as those for the machine’s electrical components.
Use the wiring diagram (Fig. 11) for connecting the lathe
to the mains supply.
Make sure that all 2 phase (L, N) are connected.
Defective
Model 80BL-5550, 110V, 1HP
or incorrect connection will render the
guarantee null and void.
Indicators are:
Motor runs hot immediately (3-4 minutes).
Motor doesn’t run silently and has no power.
Magnetic Switch (A, Fig.12) has the function of
emergency stopping and the protective function to the
machine and electric components. Green push button
marked “I” to start the motor, Red push button marked
“O” to switch the motor off.
Speed Control Knob (B, Fig. 12) turn it clockwise to
increase the spindle speed, reverse to decrease. The
knob should be turned to zero each time the machine
is stopped. Always start the machine with the knob
set at zero.
F/R switch (C, Fig.12) changing the position of switch
will reverse the direction of the motor. F-forward
direction, R- reverse direction.
Fuse Base (D, Fig. 13) located on the back plate of
electrical box. Fuse what rate is 8A is put in the base.
Turn counter-clockwise the button to open and
change the fuse, reverse to retighten.
Brushless Motor
Fig.12
D
Fig.13
WARNING!
A qualified electrician must make all electrical
connections!
Failure to do so may cause serious injury!
WARNING!
Make sure the machine is properly ground!
Failure to do so may cause serious injury and
damage to user! Fig.11