SIEG Super X2 Mill 600858 User Manual W AXMINSTER 2007 Axminster Reference No: Super X2 w w w. a x m i n s t e r. c o .
Index of Contents... Page No. Index of Contents.............................................................................................................................. 01 Declaration of Conformity………….………........……..………….................................................. 02 What’s in the Box………….………........……..………….....................................................................03 General Instructions for 230v Machines...........................................................................
Declaration of Conformity... Copied from CE Certificate The undersigned, authorised by Shanghai SIEG Machinery Co., Ltd. No.555 Caofeng Rd. South to No.17 Bridge of Caoan Rd. Shanghai, P.R. China declares that this product: MILLING MACHINE XN2 manufactured by Shanghai SIEG Machinery Co.
What’s in the Box... Model Number: 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No.
General Instructions for 230v Machines... Good Working Practices/Safety The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order. ! WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN Mains Powered Tools Primary Precautions These machines are supplied with a moulded 13 Amp. plug and 3 core power cable.
Basic Safety for Machine Tools... KNOW YOUR MACHINE TOOL Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as specific potential hazards peculiar to the tool. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE Keep all guards in place. They are there for your protection and do not interfere with the correct operation of your machine.
Basic Safety for Machine Tools... USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner's manual for details of any manufacturer's accessories or contact your supplier for details of recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessory. The improper use of accessories may cause hazards. The fitting of non-recommended accessories may also cause hazards.
Definitions... ‘X’ Axis. This is the axis described by the work table as it is moved side to side. Normally, movement that moves the tool to the right in the workpiece is referred to as +ve ‘X’, and movement that moves the tool to the left in the workpiece is referred to as –ve ‘X’. Where the initial position of the tooling and the worktable is designated 0,0. (Horizontal plane only). ‘Y’ Axis. This is the axis described by the work table as it is moved from front to back.
Parts Description... Base casting This is the stand for the milling m/c. It is a square casting with a seated flange to the rear, which mounts the main tool post. There are four holes to each corner to be bolted to a bench or stand. There is a dovetail slide machined to the front service of the base, to mount the traverse slide of the work table. Main tool post This is the column of the mill, with a dovetail slide machined on the front which the milling head is mounted.
Parts Description... Milling head This is the ‘milling machine’ and the descriptions of its various parts and components are detailed as follows:- Milling head casting The main casting to which all the components are attached. The head has a dovetail housing machined at the rear, which allows the casting to be fitted to the Main Tool Post. The left side of the dovetail slide is fitted with a gybe strip to maintain the fit.
Parts Illustration & Description... Tilt housing Draw bar Typ. 3 Spindle automatic return button Scale Tri-lever feed handle Fine feed control knob (see page 14) D.R.O control (see page 13) Fine feed clutch knob Guard Pointer Fig 1 Control panel (see page 12) Work table Chuck Machine base ‘T’ Slot Drip cover Traverse slide control handle Work table drive handle Positive stop plate Typ.
Parts Illustration & Description... Rise and fall handle Typ.2 Rise and fall clamps Typ.
Parts Illustration & Description... 10mm nut Rise & fall thimble Fig 3 90˚ Locking pin assembly Traverse slide stop Tilt housing clamps, two on each side of the milling head.
Operating Instructions... Control Panel 1. Make sure the correct fuse is in the fuse box and the power switch is off. Unlock the emergency stop button, connect the machine to mains and switch on. The power light on the control panel will come on. 2. When the machine is on, press the (start) button, the motor starts up. Press the button ( increase the speed, while pressing ( forward rotation, while ( ) will decrease the speed. Press the ( ) to ) to control the ) controls the backward rotation.
Operating Instructions... D.R.O. Control Digital Read Out (DRO) (Fig 5) For normal drilling operations press the ON/OFF switch first, and then press the “ZERO” button. Press “mm/in” button to select metric or imperial readings. These two buttons can be effected regardless of the down feed handle position, then you can start drilling. The readings on the display can be amended at any time by pressing “plus” or “minus” buttons. When displaying error (e.g.
Operating Instructions... Engaging the fine feed control 1) Turn the fine feed clutch knob clockwise until it becomes tight (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN), thus engaging the fine feed control mechanism (See fig 6). 2) Turn the fine feed control knob to lower or raise the spindle in gradual movements (See fig 7). 3) To disengage the fine feed control turn the clutch knob anti-clockwise until it is loose.
Collet Chuck Assembly (Optional)... The chuck can be removed and replaced with an optional collet chuck for milling operations. Please follow the instruction below for chuck removal. ! DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY 1) Unscrew the draw bar cover and safely put to one side (See fig 8). Turn the spindle lock handle clockwise to lock the spindle.
Collet Chuck Assembly (Optional)... Fig 13 4) Insert the collet chuck into the spindle taper and screw it onto the arbor shaft. Hold the collet chuck, using an adjustable or ‘C’ spanner (See fig 13). Insert the 8mm hex key into the recess on top of the arbor as shown in figs 8 & 10, while holding the chuck tighten the arbor (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN) 5) Replace the draw bar cover, release the spindle lock handle, reconnect the mill to the mains and continue with the operation.
Maintenance... 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 mating surface a gybe strip has been inserted. (At the front of the worktable, and to the left hand side of the traverse feed).
Maintenance... Your Mill is a precision tool. In order to maintain this precision and prolong its useful life, it is advised that you follow the recommended daily and periodic maintenance tables printed below. Daily and Periodic Maintenance Daily Carry out a visual inspection. Repair any damage immediately. Minor damage to the beds should be taken out with an oilstone. Move the worktable and the traverse feed back and forth by hand, check that the movement is smooth.
Troubleshooting...
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SIEG Super X2 Mill 600858 Axminster Reference No: Super X2 W AXMINSTER W H I T E Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 2007 www.axminster.co.
