OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Used AMADA

1 NC TURRET PUNCH PRESS. ARIES 245. OPERATOR'S MANUAL . JUNE 1988. Copyright 1998 by AMADA Engineering & Service Co., Inc. 14921 East Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638. All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. PREFACE.

2 This' MANUAL describes the installation, . operation and maintenance of the ARIES 245 CNC Turret Punch Press. Be sure to read it carefully before installing the machine, operating it, or providing maintenance for it to obtain a thorough knowledge of safe and efficient procedures. OPERATOR'S MANUAL ARIES 245 CNC Press 0 1988 by AMADA Company, Ltd - TABLE OF CONTENTS 0 Lmratofs MANUAL ARIES 245 CNC Turret Punch Prescr SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I//. PART I DESCRIPTION 7. The principle mechanisms of the machine are outlined. Punching mechanism 2. Punch and die turrets 3. Table and carriage 4. controls 5. Safety functions 5. PART II CONTROLS 7. The control elements of the machine are described. Electrical controls 7. Main control panel 8.

3 Programming keys, etc. 9. Machine and NC function control keys, etc. 72. Indicator lights 1 7. Turret control buttons 19. Floppy disk drive 19. Auxiliary machine control unit 20. PART Ill OPERATION 2 7. The procedure for operating the machine for punching is explained. Reference to the next part PROGRAM is necessary. Preparing for operation 27. Mounting tools 24. Non-auto-index turret stations 24. Auto-index turret stations 26. Dismounting tools 27. Mounting worksheet 28. Punching 29. Safety precautions 29. AUTO-mode punching 30, MDI-mode punching 37. Operation interruptions and restarting 33. PART IV PROGRAM 35. The program which must be used to operate the machine for punching is described. Reference to the separate PROGlLUiMLNG MANUSL is necessary.

4 Program in disk 35. Program in tape 36. Programming 37. Registering program name 37. Entering program data 36. Verifying completed program 41. Verification without plotting 47. Verification with plotting 47. Modifying program data 45. Searching for program or data word 45. Changing data word 45. Deleting data word 45. Inserting data word 45. Program management 46. Saving program in data disk or tape 46. Listing program names 47. Changing program name 47. Deleting program 46. Deleting all programs 46. Enor messages 46. PART V ALARMS 50.. The alarms that can be caused during various operations and tti error messages that are displayed to identify them are explained. Alarm Nos. 001-199 & 300-399 51. Alarm Nos. 200-299 52. Alarm Nos.

5 40&539 53. Alarm Nos. 540-599 & 700 53. Alarm Nos. 600 & 800-801 54. AlarmNos. 900-906 54. PART VI MAINTENANCE 55 . The procedure fir the maintenunce of the machine is described. Daily maintenance 55. Monthly maintenance 56. Quarterty maintenance 56 , Lubrication 57. Hydraulic oil 58. Press motor V-belts 59. Control cabinet ventilation fans 66. DC servomotors 61. Automatic lubricator 62. Striker shear plate W. Punches and dies 64. Self-Diagnosis 613.. qPPENDlXES. 1. Installation 77. 2. Turret stations and tools 87. Thick turrets 87. Thin turrets 86. Punch-to-die clearance 93. Minimum hole diameter 93. Punching capacity 94. 3. Specifications 95. Machine specificatians 95. NC SpedfCations 96. SAFETYPRECAUTIONS. Observe the following safety precautions when you install, operate, or provide maintenance for the machine.

6 Although the ARIES 245 is incorporated with devices that ensure safe operations, it is operated automaticaly at very high speeds and can be dangerous unless it is operated properly and with the utmost caution.. Have a qualified electrician carry out all electrical work. - . Do not modify the control circuit or machine parts. e Inspect the machine before starting the day's work.. Make it a rule to have a singleqalified operator control the machine. 0. Never operate the machine with the safety devices removed. c Never wear a necktie, a muffler, or loose clothing during an operation. e Clear the area around the machine table - particularly behind the machine - of people and obstacles before starting the machine.. Stay away from-the machine - especially when starting it and during an automatic operation.

7 The table and the carriage operate at fast speeds in both operating directions.. Also stay away from the machine when working with an oversized worksheet or automatic repositioning is involved. The worksheet may be projected abruptly from the front or rear of the machine.. Take the necessary precautionary steps whenever work must be done inside the turret head or on the table for a tooling change or scrap removal.. Turn off the inain power switch before inspecting or servicing the machine unless power is absolutely necessary. , - PART I: DESCRIPTION. PART I. DESCRIPTION. ~ The main machine operating and punching mechanisms and-safety iunctions for the .- ARIES 245 are described below. TOOL. CHANGE DOOR \ ,UPPER TURRET. MAIN. CONTROL \.

8 -- , /. FANtL. I -i\ \\/LOWER. w I\\ / / TURRET. CON. CAB. TABLE. SAFETY GUARD. WORK CLAMP' AUX. CONTROL PANEL. , cl RAM INDICATOR '. I. A. nYDRAULlC. UNIT.. ARIES 245 CNC TURRET PUNCH PRESS. PUNCHING MECHANISM. The press motor drives the flywheel. The rotational force of the flywheel, which is transmitted to the eccentric shaft via the clutch-brake unit, is converted into the vertical motion of the ram. The striker mounted on the ram tip strikes a punch, which is mounted in the-upper turret (see next page), as the ram is brought down. The punch pierces the part of the worksheet that is placed over the mating die, which is mijunted in the lower turret (see next page) and positioned exactly below the punch. FLYWHEEL. PRESS MOTOR.

9 :: ' :. PART I: DESCRIPTION. PUNCH AND DIE TURRETS. The punch turret (or upper turret) and the die turret (or lower turret) are rotated by a DC servomotor by way of sprockets and chains. The indexed turrets are locked by air-operated index pins. RRET. An auto-index turret has two auto-index stations (see Appendix 2, Turret Stations and Tools) that permit the indexing of the tools in these stations as well as the indexing of the turret. The tools in these auto-index stations can be indexed in . increments through 360' by a DC servomotor by way of drive shafts and air- operated cylinders. - ARIES 245 CNC TURRET PUNCH PRESS..\..>. *.. ,: .f CARRIAGE. The table is divided into three sections. The center section is stationary and the two side sections are driven by a DC servomotor and a ball-screw to travel along the Y- axis.

10 Large free-motion ball bearings are imbedded in all three table sections to ensure smooth movement for the worksheet when it is moved over the table for positioning. The carriage is installed inside the carriage housing, which is mounted on the movable side tables. Two workclamps are mounted on the carriage to hold a worksheet. The positions of the workclamps are adjustable according to the size of the worksheet. The worksheet can be clamped at its origin coordinates by using the X-gauge block in combination with the workclamps. The carriage is driven by a DC servomotor and a ball-screw to move the workclamps along the X-axis inside the carriage housing, which will move in the Y-axis direction with the side tables when they are driven.