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Theta LC3015 q 2 Laser Machine User Pre-installation Guide October , 2003 Amada America, Inc. 7025 Firestone Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90621 T el. (714) 739-21 1 1 Fax. (714) 228-0536 www .amada.com[...]
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Document title LC3015 Theta Laser Machine User Pre-installation Guide V ersion 031027 (October , 2003) Applies to: LC3015 Theta Laser Machines Printed: 10/30/2003 8:51 AM Revision history: See page 33 W arning A ll work must be completed by qualified personnel. D o not apply power to the machine until an Amada service engineer is present and has in[...]
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CONTENTS Pre-Installation Checklist ...................................................................................................... ........i Items to be Obtained: i Placement of the Machine and Components: i Electrical Requirements ii Preparation ii Description of the Major Components ........................................................[...]
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Machine Dimensions - LC3015 Theta Plan View ......................................................................14 Planning The Location of the Machine ......................................................................................15 The Chiller ...............................................................................................[...]
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Table of Figures Machine ........................................................................................................................ ...............2 Gas connection kit ............................................................................................................... ........2 Dust Collector ...............................[...]
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Figure 14: Electrical connect 230 V AC ......................................................................................29 Figure 15: Entry point for cables ................................................................................................31 Figure 16: NC & machine power connect ...............................................[...]
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Pre-Installation Checklist This form must be completed, signed, and faxed back to Amada’s service department. This is required before installation of your Amada laser can begin . Each of the following items must be completed prior to scheduling a service engineer for installation. Please contact the Laser Service Department if you have any questi[...]
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Electrical Requirements Electrical power has been connected to the top of the disconnects for each of the following: q NC cabinet q Laser power supply q Dust collector q Chiller Preparation q Chiller tank has been filled with distilled water only . (on the CKD chiller , water hoses must be connected before filling tank) q All plastic and paper cove[...]
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Description of the Major Components Y our laser systems will arrive in several crates. The machine and accessories are packaged in one crate. The chiller , dust collection system, gas regulators, and any optional equipment (such as transformers or safety mats) will be crated individually . The major components are: q The machine - includes laser os[...]
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Major Components 2 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 Machine Gas connection kit Dust Collector AIR SUCTION HOT AIR DISCHARGE AIR SUCTION 78.1" (for 4 KW system) 71.9” (fo r 2 KW system ) Chiller Accessory crate[...]
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Size and W eight of Major Components Ensure that you discuss the following dimensions and weights with your selected rigger , be - fore the delivery of the machine. LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 3 Item Approximate Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) Approximate Weights 3015 Machine 340 inches x 150 inches x 105 inches 12,056[...]
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Basic Specifications 4 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 FEA TURE SPECIFICA TION NC unit Fanuc 160iL (32 bit) Laser Fanuc AF4000 4kW CO 2 Fast Axial Flow Axis T ravel X 120 inches (3050mm) Y 60 inches (1530mm) X 19.6 inches (500mm) U ± 135° (Head T ilt) V ± 370° (Head Rotation) W 0.29 inches (7.5mm) Maximum axis speed X, Y 31[...]
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Laser and Production Cutting Specifications LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 5 FEA TURE SPECIFICA TION Fanuc C4000AF CW Power 4,000 W atts Peak pulse power 5,000 W atts Maximum material thicknesses: (maximum sheet size according to weight limitation) Carbon steel 2 (O 2 ) 0.5 inches (12 mm) Stainless steel (N 2 ) 0.375 inches (1[...]
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Supply Requirements 6 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 Electrical power supply UNIT RA TING SUPPL Y Machine (CNC) 200V~220 V AC 3 phase 60 Hz (15 Amp, 12 KV A) 200~220 V AC 3 phase** Laser Fanuc AF4000 4kW CO 2 Fast Axial Flow: 200V~220 V AC 3 phase 60 Hz (160 Amp, 55 KV A) 200~220 V AC 3 phase** Chiller Orion RKL-15000: 200 V A[...]
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Other Requirements Air supply ITEM Pressure/V olume ISO8573.1 standard Machine 80 psi at 9 ft 3 /min 4 Class 3-4-3 As cutting gas 140 psi at 35 ft 3 /min 5 Class 3-4-3 Dust collector - T orit DFT3-18 9 scfm at 90-100 psi Class 4-5-5 Dust collector - Farr GS-12 12 scfm at 90 psi Laser Oscillator Gas see laser pre-mix gas specification (p. 9 ) n/a As[...]
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Air specifications - ISO 8573.1 standard The standard provides a uniform way to specify air quality in terms of particle size, pressure dewpoint, and oil content. Class 2-4-3 means class 2 particulate, class 4 dewpoint, and class 3 oil content. (1 micron particulate, 37 ° F dewpoint, 1 mg/m 3 oil content) (maximums) The following table lists the m[...]
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Laser Pre-mix Gas LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 9 Laser gas quality is critical to the performance and reliability of the laser . Based on our experi - ence, we recommend BOC’s LASERSHIELD F or AGA ’s LaserMix 21. Call either of these national 800 numbers to locate the supplier closest to you. AGA Gas Inc. 1-800-837-7226 [...]
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Laser Pre-mix Gas Specification 10 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 Laser gas quality is critical to the performance and reliability of the laser . Based on our experi - ence, we recommend AGA ’ s LaserMix 21 or BOC’s LASERSHIELD F . If you choose a supplier other than AGA or BOC, use the following laser gas specification. N[...]
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Assist Gas Recommendations The machine has provision for three kinds of assist gases. The assist gas inputs are at the rear of the machine. The inputs are labeled OXYGEN, CLEAN CUT , and AIR. Oxygen is normally used to cut steel and stainless steel. Nitrogen is used to Clean Cut™ stainless steel and aluminum with an oxide free edge. Shop air can [...]
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Machine Dimensions - LC3015 Theta Front V iew 12 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 Figure 1: Machine from shuttle end[...]
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Machine Dimensions - LC3015 Theta Side V iew LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 13 Figure 2: Machine from operator side[...]
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Machine Dimensions - LC3015 Theta Plan V iew 14 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 Figure 3: Machine from top[...]
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Planning The Location of the Machine The diagrams following provide the details for positioning your new machine. q No obstacles are allowed in the table travel area, and the machine must be at least 3 feet from any wall or obstruction, and the ceiling must be at least 40" above the top of the machine. q The machine must be placed on a single [...]
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The Chiller The chiller is very important to the reliable operation of your laser cutting machine. q The chiller must be placed so that an adequate flow of air is maintained. q The positioning of the chiller is flexible. T wo lengths of flexible hose and appropriate fittings are provided for connection to the system. q If you plan to hard plumb the[...]
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Chiller Dimensions Orion Chiller LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 17 AIR SUCTION HO T A IR DISCH AR GE AIR SUCTION 63.0" 78.1" (for 4 KW system ) 71.9” (fo r 2 KW system ) 36.1" Figure 4: Orion RKL-15000[...]
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Dust Collectors The dust collector is very important to the safe operation of your laser cutting machine. It will collect dust and particulate generated by the laser cutting process. More than one dust collector type is available for the machine. Either unit, in standard con - figuration, is suitable for cutting most metallic materials. Neither one[...]
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LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 19 Figure 6: Torit DFT3-18, side view[...]
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F arr GS -12 See page 7 for compressed air requirements. 20 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 Figure 7: Farr GS-12[...]
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Machine Foundations The machine must be properly secured to a suitable foundation. If an existing floor is used, it must be capable of supporting the weight of the machine. The load bearing and vibrational secifications are listed below . Bearing capacity required 1 124 lb/ft 2 Maximum external vibration / disturbance allowable Max acceleration 0.0[...]
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Machine F oundations Cross Section These drawings include pockets for the j-bolts (preferred method). If anchors are to be used instead, then the j-bolt pockets may be omitted when preparing the foundation. 22 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 178.38" 13.75" 228.25" 10.825" 13.75" 10.6 42.9 8.25 42.1 21.6[...]
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F oundation End View LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 23 6.0” 134” 1" Anti-vibration material 12" 14" 20" 8.3” 42.1” 6.0” Figure 9: Foundation right end view 134” 1" Anti-vibration material 12" 14" 20" 42.9 10.6 Figure 10: Foundation left end view[...]
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J- Bolt Detail 24 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 4 - ANCHOR BOL T J- TYPE 4-H E XN U TM 1 6 4-H E XN U TM 1 6 6-W A S H E R M 1 6 4-J A C KB O L T 4 - HEXAGON NUT M30 x 3.5 4 - BA SE PLA TE 350 251 99 31 350 ANCHOR BOL T DETAIL ø16 40 Figure 11: J- bolt detail[...]
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Lifting Use the lifting eyes provided on the frame. See figure for permitted sling angles. LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 25 Firgure 12: Lifting the Machine[...]
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Installing The Air Supply The machine must be connected to a compressed air system by hose or pipe. The com - pressed air must be clean and dry . It may be necessary for you to purchase an air drier/filter . Please note the following: q The air flow and pressure requirements are listed on page 7. q The minimum inner pipe diameter for the machine is[...]
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Installing The Electrical Power Supply The system requires four separate 3 phase power supplies. Power must be supplied to the CNC unit, the laser, the chiller and the dust collector. Power should be supplied from a line separate from those for welding machines and other processes that produce electrical noise. Ground rods must be installed next to[...]
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28 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 1 2 76 4 2 76 4 2 76 4 11 3 33 5 55 X3 H1 H3 SHIELD X2 H2 H2 X1 X0 H3 (ASSUMES PRIMARY ) DEL TA H1 X0 X1 X2 X3 LASER 200-220 VAC CHILLER 200-220 VAC NC & MACHINE 200-220 VAC DISCONNECT DISCONNECT DISCONNECT 200-220 VAC 460 VAC DUST COLLECT OR 460 VAC DISCONNECT TRANSFORMER 460 VAC Figure 1[...]
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LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 29 1 2 76 4 2 76 4 2 76 4 11 3 33 5 55 X3 H3 SHIELD X2 H2 X1 X0 (ASSUMES PRIMARY ) DEL TA H1 H1 H2 H3 X0 X1 X2 X3 LASER 200-220 VAC CHILLER 200-220 VAC NC & MACHINE 200-220 VAC DISCONNECT DISCONNECT DISCONNECT 200-220 VAC 460 VAC DUST COLLECT OR 460 VAC DISCONNECT TRANSFORMER 200-220 VAC Figu[...]
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Notes 30 LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003[...]
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CNC power connect, Figure 16 A: Power cable B: Breaker LC3015 Theta User Installation Guide - October, 2003 31 L aser po wer in CNC power i n Ch iller inte rface Dust col lect or int erf ace Figure 15: Entry point for cables Figure 16: NC & machine power connect Las er p ower connect Figure 17: Laser power connect[...]
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Protective Coatings The machine may have protective coatings, possibly including wrapping paper and/or cosmoline or other grease. When present, the wrapping paper must be removed before moving the machine axes. Protec - tive grease or cosmoline must be thoroughly cleaned off before running the machine. q Check the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis LM guid[...]
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Revision history V ersion Details Initial (May 2001) Initial version Revised dwg p. 22 . Asstd formatting, editing revisions. Oct 01 Revised foundation drawings Jan 03 Electrical supply p. 6. Formatting, editing revisions October , 2003 Electrical supply- correct kV a and amperage for CNC Contact Information Company/group purpose Phone Amada Americ[...]