Kovota Tube Drilling Machine - Operator's Manual

= Kovota Tube Drilling Machine – Operator’s Manual =

Turning On the Machine

·        Release the emergency switch.

·        Turn on the main switch.

·        Wait until the control system starts.

·        As soon as the control system is ready, the touch panel screen goes on; an “Active emergency stop of the machine” error message with red letters will appear on the screen.

·        Release the emergency switch above the screen and press the System Start button to start the machine.

IMPORTANT:

After switching on the machine, the feed of the material along the longitudinal beam must always be referenced first by pressing the SET HOME button in the feed menu. If this is not done, an error message appears when the program starts. This must be done only once right after starting the machine or after pressing CENTRAL STOP button.

NB When setting the machine ensure to set the Rotation home then the Position home, this is to avoid having the rotating chuck hit against the machine frame.

(Insert pictures of setting home position)

Running a Program

Drill Program 1

Drill Program 2

In the Event of a Collision

·        Immediately, press the CENTRAL STOP button

·        Release the Central Stop

·        Reset the Home position for the longitudinal and angle position

NB When setting the machine ensure to set the Rotation home then the Position home, this is to avoid having the rotating chuck hit against the machine frame.