Eckold KF 170 PD Manual de usuario

Date of issue: 2018-05-09 English
Illustrations and measurements unbinding. Subject to change without notice.
Translation of the original instructions
Op rating Instructions
ECKOLD KRAFTFORMER
KF 170 PD

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General information
1.1 Preface
These operating instructions are designed to familiarize the user with the machine/plant and
its designated use. The instruction manual contains important information on how to operate
the machine/plant safely, properly and most efficiently. Observing these instructions helps to
avoid danger , to reduce repair costs and downtimes and to increase the reliability and life of
the machine/plant.
The operating instructions must always be available wherever the machine/plant is in use.
These operating instructions must be read and applied by any person in charge of carrying out
work with and on the machine/plant.
– operation, including setting up, troubleshooting in the course of work, evacuation of
production waste, care and disposal of fuels and consumables.
– maintenance (servicing, inspection, repair) and/or
– transport
In addition to the operating instructions and to the mandatory rules and regulations for
accident prevention and environmental protection in the country and place of use of the
machine/plant, the generally recognized technical rules for safe and proper working must
also be observed.
1.2 Copyright
1.3 Validity of the operating instructions
Copying as well as handing over of this document, and the use or communication of the
contents thereof, is forbidden unless expressively authorized. Contraventions are liable to the
payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a
design.
© Copyright - ECKOLD AG, CH-7203 Trimmis
Dear valued customer,
You have purchased an ECKOLD product, which is characterised by its high quality and durability. We
would like to congratulate on making this purchase. This product is sure to bring you
plenty of joy and provide great service during your day-to-day work. Our customer services
and sales staff are always happy to help if you have any technical questions.
ECKOLD Kraftformer buyback: If, one day, you no longer use your ECKOLD Kraftformer,
we would be willing to buy it back. Contact us for more information.
Telefon-Number 0041 81 354 12 70 or under [email protected].
These operating instructions are only valid for ECKOLD Kraftformer type K 170 PD.
1.4 CE-mark
This machine/plant has been designed, constructed and manufactured according to the
EG machine guidelines and the there to folloed alterations. Corresponding to the accordance
of the machine/plant with the valid guidelines, the CE symbol is affixed to the housing of the
machine and the declaration of conformity is enclosed in the delivery contents.
1 G n ral information

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1.5 Table of contents
Chapter Designation Page
1 General information ............................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Preface............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Validity of the operating instructions........................................................................................ 2
1.4 CE mark ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.5 Table of contents .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Application of the operating instructions ................................................................................ 6
1.7 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Characteristic data........................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Type plate ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Short Description.......................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Purpose of use .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.3.2 orming capacity of the Kraftformer K 170 PD .................................................................... 8
2.4 Drive .............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Mechanics...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.1 Dimensions and weight .............................................................................................................. 9
2.5.2 Ram postion .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.5.3 Working stroke ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.6 Painting.......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Ambient temperature range........................................................................................................ 10
3 Fundamental safety instructions.......................................................................................... 11
3.1 Warnings and symbols ................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Basic operation and designated use of the machine/plant ...................................................... 12
3.3 Possible misuse ............................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Selecting personnel and personnel qualifications .................................................................... 13
3.5 Protective measures...................................................................................................................... 14
3.5.1 Danger zone .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.5.2 Required protective equipment (provided by the customer) ................................................ 16
4 Transport / Set up ................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Required personnel ...................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Sensivity ........................................................................................................................................ 17
4.3 Intermediate storage .................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 Packing .......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Transport ...................................................................................................................................... 18
4.6 Delivery contents.......................................................................................................................... 19
4.7 Degree of Disassembly ................................................................................................................ 19
4.8 Unpacking / Setup of the machine ............................................................................................ 20
4.8.1 Unpacking / Setup of the machine (Apparatus head) ............................................................ 21
4.8.2 astening of Apparatus head ...................................................................................................... 21
4.8.3 Swivelling up of Apparatus head................................................................................................ 22
4.9 Workplace illumination .............................................................................................................. 23
4.10 Internal transport ........................................................................................................................ 24
4.11 Disassembly .................................................................................................................................. 24
4.12 Disposal.......................................................................................................................................... 24

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Chapter Designation Page
5 Construction and Operation ................................................................................................ 25
5.1 General Description .................................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Working method .......................................................................................................................... 25
5.3 Application areas .......................................................................................................................... 26
5.4 Tool Overview .............................................................................................................................. 26
5.5 Indicators and Controls .............................................................................................................. 27
5.5.1 Lever for single- or continuous stroke ...................................................................................... 27
5.5.2 oot switch for single- or continuous stroke ............................................................................ 28
6 Connection / nstallation...................................................................................................... 29
6.1 Required Personnel ...................................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Pneumatic connection ................................................................................................................ 29
6.3 Mounting / Dismantling of the forming tools.......................................................................... 30
6.4 Tool shelf ...................................................................................................................................... 30
7 Operation .............................................................................................................................. 31
7.1 Required Personnel ...................................................................................................................... 31
7.2 Setting into operation .................................................................................................................. 31
7.3 Standard operation ...................................................................................................................... 32
7.4 Processing of components .......................................................................................................... 33
7.5 Adjustable ram position .............................................................................................................. 34
7.6 Adjustment of ram ...................................................................................................................... 35
7.7 Ram stroke limitation .................................................................................................................. 36
7.7.1 Recommended Settings for Ram position and Stroke length ................................................ 37
7.8 Setting of best ram position for the clinching .......................................................................... 38
7.8.1 Clinching parameters .................................................................................................................. 40
7.9 Inadmissible working procedures .............................................................................................. 40
8 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 41
8.1 Required Personnel ...................................................................................................................... 41
8.2 General maintenance .................................................................................................................. 41
8.3 Inspection list................................................................................................................................ 42
8.3.1 Mechanical components.............................................................................................................. 43
8.3.1.1 Dirt accumulation (visual check) .............................................................................................. 43
8.3.1.2 Damage (visual check) ................................................................................................................ 44
8.3.1.3 Observe excessively noises .......................................................................................................... 44
8.3.1.4 Check the tools for damage ........................................................................................................ 44
8.3.1.5 Check the tools for secure fit ...................................................................................................... 44
8.3.1.6 Type plate and information sign existant and legible.............................................................. 45
8.3.2 Pneumatic components .............................................................................................................. 46
8.3.2.1 Check pneumatic connectors and cables for visible damages ................................................ 46
8.3.2.2 Check pneumatic switch- and control elements for visible damages.................................... 46
8.4 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 47
8.4.1 General information about maintenance .................................................................................. 47
8.4.2 Maintenance list............................................................................................................................ 47
8.4.3 Mechanical components.............................................................................................................. 48
8.4.3.1 Maintenance of standard forming tools .................................................................................... 48
8.4.3.2 Lubrication instruction................................................................................................................ 49
8.4.3.3 Air servicing unit.......................................................................................................................... 50

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Chapter Designation Page
9 Appendix .............................................................................................................................. 51
9.1 Index of abbreviations.................................................................................................................. 51
9.2 Directory of changes .................................................................................................................... 51
9.3 Symbols and pictograms.............................................................................................................. 52
9.4 Registration sheet for the operating hours ................................................................................ 53
9.5 EC DECLARATION O CON ORMITY ................................................................................ 54
10 Spare Parts Stock / Order of Spare Parts ............................................................................ 55
10.1 Spare Parts Stock .......................................................................................................................... 55
10.2 Order Information........................................................................................................................ 55
10.2.1 Example order .............................................................................................................................. 56
10.2.2 Order form .................................................................................................................................... 57
10.3 Customer Service Adress ............................................................................................................ 58
11 Machine Spare Parts List (MEL)........................................................................................ MEL-1
11.1 Kraftformer K 170 PD .......................................................................................................... MEL-1
11.2 Apparatus head K 170 PD .................................................................................................... MEL-2
11.3 Housing .................................................................................................................................... MEL-3
11.3.1 Housing .................................................................................................................................... MEL-4
11.3.2 Ram ........................................................................................................................................ MEL-5
11.3.3 Eccentric lever ........................................................................................................................ MEL-6
11.3.4 Return motion device .......................................................................................................... MEL-7
11.3.5 Covering ................................................................................................................................ MEL-8
11.3.6 Tool holder ............................................................................................................................ MEL-9
11.4 Stroke adjustment................................................................................................................ MEL-10
11.4.1 Adjusting handle.................................................................................................................. MEL-11
11.5 Pneumatic cylinder.............................................................................................................. MEL-12
11.6 Covering................................................................................................................................ MEL-14
11.6.1 Pneumatic control set ........................................................................................................ MEL-15
11.7 Pressure lever ...................................................................................................................... MEL-16
11.7.1 Repair kit Pressure link ...................................................................................................... MEL-17
11.8 Continuous stroke modul .................................................................................................. MEL-18
11.9 Pedestal ................................................................................................................................ MEL-20
11.10 Accessory parts .................................................................................................................... MEL-21

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1.6 Application of the operating instructions
This operating instruction have been written with a view to provide information in all aspects
for all persons commissioned to work with/on ECKOLD Kraftformer K 170 PD.
The provided operating instructions:
• Operating instructions
• Safety directives
• Maintenance instructions
• Trouble Shooting
• Machine Spare Parts List K 170 PD
• Declaration of Conformity K 170 PD
The operating instructions have been written with a view to provide information for the
operator and the maintenance personnel in production. The use and observance of the operating instructi-
ons
— facilitates the proper and safe operation of the machine/plant
— makes it easy to get to know the machine/plant
— avoids interference through improper operation
— increases the reliability during use
— increases the service lifetime of the machine/plant
— reduces downtimes and repair costs
The operating instructions must always be at hand in the vicinity of the machine/plant.
Operate the machine/plant only with exact knowledge of these operating instruction.
1.7 Warranty
ECKOLD experience as well as modern production procedures and highest demands
on quality guarantee a high reliability of the machine/plant.
ECKOLD is not liable for proper functioning of the machine/plant
• when operation does not correspond to the usual application
• when applications, other than described within the terms of contract, are done
The customer has no warranty claims:
• for faulty operation
• inadequate maintenance
• the use of wrong operating materials
ECKOLD guarantee and liability conditions of the general terms of trade will not be extended
in the foregoing directives. The safety regulations have to be observed unconditionally.
Use only original ECKOLD forming tools! Only ECKOLD spare parts should be used.
We reserve the right to alterations without prior notice in the course of the technical
developments.
or all inquiries please state the ECKOLD contract No./Serial No.
We wish you a lot of success with the ECKOLD Kraftformer type K 170 PD.

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Technical data
2.1 Characteristic data
Product data
Product data Complete machine
Designation Kraftformer
Type KF 170 PD
Article-No. (without stand) 021.200.2500
Article-No. (with stand) 021.200.2502
Serial-No. ..........
Order-No. ..........
Year of manufactures ..........
Manufacturer data
Company ECKOLD AG
Street / No. Rheinstrasse 8
ZIP code / City CH-7203 Trimmis
Country Schweiz
Phone ++41– 81 354 12 70
Telefax ++41– 81 354 12 01
e mail [email protected]
Net www.eckold.com
Customer data
Company
Street / No.
ZIP code / City
Country
Phone
e Mail
2.2 Type plate
2 T chnical data
Pic. 2.2 - Type plate

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Technical data
2.3.2 Forming capacity of the Kraftformer KF 170 PD
Mild steel 400 N/mm2 2,0 mm
Stainless steel 600 N/mm2 1,5 mm
Aluminium 250 N/mm2 2,0 mm
Copper 250 N/mm2 2,0 mm
2.3 Short Description
2.4 Drive
Drive air
Release Pedal
Working pressure max. 60 kN
Input pressure ~ 6 bar (87 psi)
Air consumption in continuous mode max 300 l/min.
Stroke frequency (dep. on setting) in
continuous mode ~150 - 250/min.
The air operated K 170 PD is the smallest of the ECKOLD Kraftformer machines. It can be switched to sin-
gle or continuous stroke and can form mild steel material up to 2.0 mm thickness. The single stroke operati-
on makes the K 170 PD ideal for correcting and adjusting jobs – and it can be used for punching, notching
and clinching (connecting of sheet metal and profile sections).
Please take into account the maximum forming capacity of each tool in the accompanying tool
catalogue.
2.3.1 Purpose of use
The machine ECKOLD Kraftformer type K 170 PD is to be used for cold forming of sheet metal and profile
sections up to the max. plate thickness mentionned under item 2.3.1.
Do not use the K 170 PD Kraftformer machine for any other purpose!
Original ECKOLD forming tools are available for reforming work.
Use only original ECKOLD forming tools!
The machine must NOT be used or modified for other work!

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Technical data
232 mm
560 mm
600 mm
241
140
186
4 x d11
146 mm
(22.047 inch)
(9.134 inch)
(23.622 inch)
(5.748 inch)
170
(6.693 inch)
105 - 97 mm
(19.882 inch)
790 mm
1545 mm
1060 mm
505 mm
(31.10 inch)
(60.827 inch)
(41.732 inch) (4.134 - 3.819 inch)
2.5 Mechanics
2.5.1 Dimensions and weight
Length 790 mm
Width 505 mm
Height 1545 mm
Throat, horizontal
(to the front edge of tool holder) 170 mm
Throat, vertical 146 mm
Working height with standard tools WA/ WR ~ 1100 - 1150 mm
Weight (without stand) ca. 93 kg
Weight (with stand) ca. 151 kg
• with stand • without stand
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