Inserting tooling, To insert tooling

Inserting tooling

The Model 1230 uses a #4 Morse taper in the spindle to secure tooling. Any drill, milling cutter, or tool holder with a #4MT can be inserted into the quill.

Caution

The first step in removing or inserting any tooling is to be absolutely certain the machine cannot be accidentally started during the insertion or removal operation. The only way to be certain of this fact is to disconnect power to the machine using the service box cut-out switch. The service box (typically the one holding the fuses or circuit breakers will have been installed by the electrician who connected the machine to its service branch) should have a cut-out switch or lever on the outside of the box. Put the switch or lever in the OFF position before inserting or removing tooling.

To insert tooling:

1.Observe the caution, above, and be certain all power to the machine has been disconnected.

2.Be certain the spindle is clean, free from oil, and ready to accept the shank of any tooling.

3.Check the shank of the tooling to be certain the tooling is free from dirt, nicks or burrs. If any nicks or burrs are discovered, file and/or stone the shank until the shank is smooth.

4.Be certain the quill is in the full UP position.

5.Slide the shank of the tooling into the spindle until it seats.

6.Use a soft-faced mallet (such as lead, plastic, brass, etc.) to give the tooling a sharp tap on its tip. This will secure the tooling firmly in the taper.

7.Re-establish power to the machine and the drill is ready to use.

To remove tooling:

1.Observe the caution above and be certain all electrical power to the drill press has been cut off.

2.Place a wood block under the tooling in the spindle to prevent it from being damaged, should it fall out of the quill during the removal process.

3.Lower the quill by using the feed levers until the tool removal window is exposed.

4.Using a suitable tapered drift, insert the drift in the removal window, above the tip of the tooling shank.

5.Using leather gloves to prevent cuts from the tooling, hold the tooling with you hand to prevent it from falling from the quill.

6.With your free hand, using a hammer, tap the tapered drift and the tooling will loosen from the taper and can be removed. The spindle is now ready for the insertion of other tooling with a #4 MT.

Positioning the tooling over the workpiece.

After the workpiece has been clamped to the base or table you can position the tooling over the workpiece by doing any or all of the following:

1.Adjusting the height of the arm on the support column.

2.Moving the drill head along the arm.

3.Rotating the column upon which the arm and head

are attached.

Unlocking the arm and column mechanisms

A motorized locking system is used to lock the head to the arm, the arm to the column, and the column to the base.

The lock and unlock buttons which control the locks are located on the right-hand side of the drill head. When you push UNLOCK, all of the locks are unlocked. When you push LOCK, all of the locks are locked.

Caution

Always be certain the locks are engaged before using the drill press. Pull on the arm handle and try to rotate the head locating wheel before pushing the spindle ON button. Failure to have all locks locked may result in damage to tooling, damage to the work piece, and possible injury to the operator.

Raising and lowering the radial arm

1.Power to the drill press must be ON -- then release the machine locks by pushing the UNLOCK push button.

2.Use the control lever -- push it upward or down- ward as required -- (see Fig. 3) to raise or lower the arm to the required height. See also, Using the control lever.

3.When the arm is at the required height and if no other adjustments to spindle location are required, push the LOCK push button to re-lock all machine

locks.

To move the drill head along the arm

1.Power to the drill press must be ON -- then release the machine locks by pushing the UNLOCK push button.

2.Using the wheel in the center of the drill head, turn the wheel to move the drill head along the arm. (See Fig. 1.)

3.When the drill head is at the desired position on the arm and if no other adjustments to spindle location are required, push the LOCK push button to re-lock all machine locks.