Hydrafeed Multifeed 65 User Manual

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Manufactured By Hydrafeed Limited
Talgarth House, Bond Avenue, Mount Farm Industrial Estate,
Milton Keynes, MK1 1JD
Telephone: +44(0) 1908 376331 www.hydrafeed.co.uk
Website: www.hydrafeed.co.uk Email: info@hydrafeed.co.uk
Note: all images may not represent exactly in manual as on your Barfeed

Hydrafeed Multifeed 65 Specifications

General

Brand	Hydrafeed
Model	Multifeed 65
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Risk Management

Safety Points and Awareness

Key safety precautions and awareness points before operating the barfeed.

Operating Risks and Workplace Safety

Identifies risks associated with manual loading, interface cables, push rods, PPE, and workplace hazards.

Installation and Setup

Site Preparation

Procedures for preparing the installation site, including securing the lathe and checking space.

Delivery, Inspection, and Positioning

Steps for receiving, unpacking, and checking the barfeed for damage and supplied equipment.

Alignment Procedure

Steps for latching bushings, clamping line-up bung, and aligning the barfeed to the lathe.

Barfeed Operation and Mechanism

Basic Operation

How to manually operate basic functions like loading cams, cross slide, and pushers.

Master Spindle Reduction Liner System

Details of the reduction liner system, its purpose, and supplied components.

Fitting Liners and Bushings

Instructions for fitting reduction liners and selecting correct sized bored bushings for the lathe spindle.

Support Channel and Bar Stop Adjustments

How to adjust the support channel height and set bar stops for single bar loading.

Push Rod Handling

Steps for changing or removing the push rod, involving specific slide positions and latch arrangements.

Sensors and Switches

Pusher Forward Movement Sensor

Detects main pusher forward movement to signal M-Finish to the lathe.

Cross Slide Sensors

Identifies Cross Slide Out and In sensors and their activation conditions.

Guard Switch

Explains the two-part switch and actuator for the guard hood, disabling operations when open.

Material Sensor

Detects material type using a light beam; includes error clearing and reset procedure.

Cylinder Sensors

Details Pusher Home, Mis-load, Last Component, Eject Remnant, Pusher Forward sensors.

Pneumatic System

Pneumatic Components and Controls

Location and function of loader cylinders, cross slide cylinder, control valves, and air regulator.

Pneumatic System Diagram

Schematic illustrating the pneumatic control circuit standard specification.

Electrical System Overview

PLC Input and Output Specification

Lists PLC inputs (X) and outputs (Y) and their functions, e.g., M-Code, sensors, control signals.

Cabinet Controls and Indicators

Explains functions of Auto indicator, Warning/Condition indicators, Power indicator, Man/Auto selector, Emergency stop.

Electrical Schematics and Wiring

Power Transformer and Safety Circuits

Wiring diagrams for the power transformer, emergency stop, and safety relay circuits.

Output and Interface Schematics

Schematics for output relays, LED valves, and various interface connections.

Hand Unit and External Connections

Wiring diagrams for the hand unit, external sensors/switches, and socket connections.

Control Panel and Cabinet Layouts

Diagrams showing control panel layout and cabinet component arrangements.

Wiring Loom and Cable Diagrams

Diagrams illustrating wiring looms, interface leads, and cable routing for connections.

Component Lists and Data

Parts Lists

Comprehensive lists of part numbers and descriptions for covers, feed mechanism, extrusions, and magazines.

Component Data Sheet

Table providing technical data for various components like sensors, relays, and PLC.

Optional Equipment

Bar Support Unit (BSU) Description

Detailed explanation of the BSU's purpose, installation, and interlock switch.

Multi-Stacker Description

Explains the function and use of the Multi-Stacker for layering bars.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Alarm Signals and Messages

Details alarm indications via LEDs and lists common alarm messages and their causes.

Troubleshooting Guide

Table listing problems, causes, and countermeasures for common operational issues.

Maintenance Procedures

Details required maintenance, frequency, location, symptoms, and actions for cleaning and wear.

Compliance and Declarations

EC Declaration of Conformity

Declares conformity with relevant EU directives and standards for the machinery.