Axminster ZX25M, User Manual

Page 1: ...2002 990123 700093 ZX25M ZX30M Vertical Mill Drill Axminster Reference No ZX25M ZX30M User Manual W H I T E AXMINSTER W www axminster co uk ZX30M ZX25M ...

Page 2: ...elect Table 23 Parts Breakdown 24 25 Parts LIst 26 27 W H I T E AXMINSTER W Index of Contents Page No Safety Protection Symbols SAFETY The symbols shown on the cover of this manual advise that you wear the correct safety protection when using this machine E y e Protectio n S a fety Helm e t P r o tective Glo v e s S a f ety Footw e a r Respirator Safety Viso r R ead Manu a l T w o Man Asse m b l y...

Page 3: ...e contact Axminster Power Tool Centre using the procedures laid down in the catalogue Please dispose of the packaging responsibly much of the material is bio degradable The machine and its accessories will arrive coated with heavy corrosion preventative grease This will need to be cleaned from the machine its components and accessories prior to it being set up and commissioned Use coal oil paraffi...

Page 4: ... the machine when it is not in use or unattended Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the cable Once you are ready to commence work remove any tools used in the setting operations if any and place safely out of the way Re connect the machine Carry out a final check e g check the cutting tool drill bit etc is securely tightened in the machine check you have the correct speed and fu...

Page 5: ...hined on the shafts Add the three larg er rod handles to these wheel handles by screwing the pivot post into the handle and lock on with the supplied nut Locate and identify the 100mm wheel handle fit to the shaft of the fine feed mechanism engage the dogs and likewise secure with the grubscrew etc fit the smaller rod handle to the wheel handle Locate the head raise and lower mechanism The winding...

Page 6: ...g Scale fixed on ZX30M g Position the quill to an arbitrary position at about mid travel and tighten the quill clamp lever Check that the quill does not move Release the quill clamp h Set the positive depth stop nuts to some position and check that they do restrict the movement of the quill Reset them to 0 0 Scale for Depth Control on the ZX30M is positioned on the front panel of the headstock See...

Page 7: ...nothing untoward occurred e g bad vibration belt slippage etc If you are satisfied start the machine allow it to run for a few seconds then swing the guard out of position Check the machine stops Reposition the guard and start the machine again Slap the switch cover closed acts as an emergency stop check the machine stops a moulded portion of the switch cover depresses the stop button If all the a...

Page 8: ...so a dovetail slide machined on the front top surface of the base to mount the traverse slide of the worktable In the front face of the base is a machined housing which mounts and anchors the drive shaft for the traverse feed Main tool post This is the column of the mill it is a 92mm 115mm ZX30M diameter steel See Fig 1 tube onto which the milling head is mounted The column is fitted with the rise...

Page 9: ...0800 371822 Base casting Main tool post Traverse slide Traverse slide control Worktable drive control Worktable Tri lever feed handle Milling head casting Motor Tool post top cover Draw bar nut cover Fine feed assembly Traverse feed locks Tool guard Facing cutter Fig 1 Fig 1a ...

Page 10: ...hine vices or clamps The T slots are 24mm See Fig 2 The worktable is mounted onto the traverse slide The end faces of the worktable have housings machined in them to mount and anchor the drive shaft The front face of the worktable has a slot machined into it into which the positive stops are mounted These stops can be moved and secured anywhere along the slot and will strike against the positive s...

Page 11: ...f the head They should be loosened to allow the head to raise See Fig 3b and lower and pivot about the post When the required position is achieved re tighten them to lock the head in position The machine should not be operated with the head in the unlocked state Motor mounting The motor is mounted on a pivoted plate which forms part of the tensioning plate system for the drive belt train The pivot...

Page 12: ...gle clip Toggle clip Tri lever feed handle Draw bolt nut cover Speed select table Scale depth control ZX30M ONLY Star knob find feed clutch Fine feed handle Infill cover Fig 3 90 170 200 250 280 360 600 700 950 1290 1590 2150 4 5 4 6 3 5 2 5 4 7 3 6 1 6 2 7 1 7 3 8 2 8 1 8 SPEED BELT POSITION SPEED BELT POSITION ...

Page 13: ...e Mill Drill Continued Motor mounting plate Head locking bolts Toggle clips Draw bar Pulleys and drive belts Microswitch Draw bars shown in original transport position remove before use NOT ZX30M Idler pulley bracket lock Yoke clamp handle Fig 3a Fig 3b ...

Page 14: ...ne feed control wheel handle is a graduated ring thimble so that the movement of the quill can be measured The thimble is held to the drive shaft by friction but can be pre positioned and locked in place by a ribbed thumb screw to establish a predetermined start or stop dimension Positive This is a threaded metal rod with a flat machined along it The lower end of depth stop the rod is screwed into...

Page 15: ...W H I T E AXMINSTER W 15 Machine Illustration of the Mill Drill Continued Quill return spring cover Quill clamp Fine feed handle Fine feed thimble Fig 7 Fig 6b ...

Page 16: ...vates an interlock microswitch so that the machine will not run unless the guard is in place The position of the guard and the riser cam can be altered to allow the guard to be postioned around the tool anywhere within the work envelope of the machine Quill clamp See Fig 9 A bent chrome rod lever inserted into a threaded hole that is machined in the side of the main bore housing the spindle sleeve...

Page 17: ...averse slide control Tri lever feed handle Star knob fine feed clutch Fine feed handle Typ 2 worktable drive control Tool guard microswitch Worktable thimble Roller plunger Cam W H I T E AXMINSTER W 17 Machine Illustration of the Mill Drill Continued Fig 9c Fig 9b Fig 9c Fig 9c ...

Page 18: ...eck the tapers have locked Proceed using the mill as a drill press To release the drill chuck assembly after use introduce the taper break drift into the slot in the sleeve tap forward until the tapers break lock Ensure the drill chuck is supported before breaking the lock Milling all cases Ensure the workpiece is securely clamped to the table Along the longitudinal Axis X Ensure that the quill is...

Page 19: ...the mill needs adjusting to maintain its accuracy and optimum performance These adjustments can be made as follows Worktable and Traverse feed adjustment The worktable and the traverse feed are both mounted over dovetail sections In order to maintain the tightness of the fit between the sloping surface of the component and its mat ing surface a gybe strip has been inserted At the rear of the workt...

Page 20: ...ake sure the machine is thoroughly dried off 3 Check the tool ensure it is usable the next time if not re sharpen or replace the tool tip 4 Lightly oil spray all the machine beds and surfaces 5 Clean and lightly oil any tools you may have been using drill chucks spanners chuck keys etc and put them away 6 Switch off the power supply Disconnect the plug 7 Cover the machine over with a dust cloth We...

Page 21: ...tor a good blow through to remove any dust dirt etc c Check all the interlocks function correctly d Check the greasing of the quill in the sleeve 6 Monthly When checking the belt tensions slip off the belts and check and if necessary lubricate the jockey pulley tower bearings Accessories There are numerous accessories listed for the machine listed in the Axminster catalogue in section 1 Oil OIL Mi...

Page 22: ...22 W H I T E AXMINSTER W Mill Drill Oiling Points Continued www axminster co uk Oil OIL ...

Page 23: ... 3 6 1 6 2 7 1 7 3 8 2 8 1 8 SPEED BELT POSITION SPEED BELT POSITION 50 60 50 60 100 120 4 5 640 820 1 6 160 200 3 5 865 1090 2 7 190 250 4 6 1010 1245 3 8 235 295 2 5 1205 1520 1 7 305 400 3 6 1500 1820 2 8 365 465 4 7 2500 2500 1 8 12SPEEDS 12SPEEDS BELT BELT 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 SPINDLE MOTOR 12 SPEEDS 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 SPINDLE MOTOR 12 SPEEDS ...

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Page 25: ...W H I T E AXMINSTER W 25 Parts Breakdown FREEPHONE 0800 371822 ...

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Page 27: ...W H I T E AXMINSTER W 27 Parts List FREEPHONE 0800 371822 ...

Page 28: ...W H I T E AXMINSTER W 2002 990123 700093 www axminster co uk Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 Axminster Reference No ZX25M ZX30M ZX25M ZX30M Vertical Mill Drill ...