Applies to: E4

Getting to know your machine

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Front side of the machine

  1. Service cover for access to the machine interior

  2. Start button

    Start button

  3. Working chamber door

    Working chamber door

  4. View window to the working chamber

  5. Recessed grip for opening the working chamber door

  6. Cooling liquid tank or dry tank

    Cooling liquid tank and dry tank

Rear side of the machine

  1. Connection panel

    Connection panel

  2. Air extraction interface (6 pins, IEC 61076-2-106)

    Installing the air extraction system

  3. Hose connection for the air extraction system

    Installing the air extraction system

  4. Openings for the ventilation of the working chamber

Connection panel

  1. Main power switch

    Starting the machine

  2. Power connection including glass fuse T6,3A L250V

    Establishing the electric connection

    Exchanging the main fuse

  3. Network port (Ethernet RJ-45)

    Connecting the CAM computer

  4. 1 x USB port 2.0 Type B (for future extensions)

  5. 2 x USB port 2.0 Type A (for future extensions)

Start button

 

The Start button is used to start and interrupt a job.

  • To press the Start button, place a finger on it.

    Do not press.

Starting jobs

Interrupt and continue machining

Working chamber door

The working chamber door locks the working chamber and protects the user from injuries during operation. You can open and close the working chamber door manually.

You cannot open the door when the machine is switched off or while the axes are moving.

  • To open or close the working chamber door, pull it upwards or push it downwards with your hand. Use the recessed grip of the door.

Lever for emergency release of the working chamber door

The lever for the emergency release is located on the right underside of the machine.

Emergency opening of the working chamber door

Working chamber

You can insert blanks and tools into the working chamber. This is where the blanks are machined.

  1. Spindle with collet chuck for picking up tools

    Inserting and exchanging tools

    Cleaning or exchanging the collet chuck of the spindle

  2. Measuring sensor

    Exchanging the measuring sensor

  3. Insert for the AirTool

    Inserting and exchanging tools

  4. Tool magazine insert

    Inserting and exchanging tools

  5. Tool magazine

    Exchange tool magazine inserts and associated holders

    Loosening a stuck tool magazine

  6. Blank holder

    Mounting and removing blanks

  7. Drain insert for wet machining

    Switching between wet and dry machining

Colors of the working chamber lighting

Color

Status

Working chamber door

Green

The machine is ready for operation.

unlocked

White

The machine is ready for operation.

unlocked

Blue

The machine is operating.

locked

Red

A machine malfunction has occured.

locked

Cooling liquid tank and dry tank

Your E4 uses the following interchangeable tanks:

Extra equipmentClosed Physical component which must be obtained separately and which adds new functionality to your machine. can be obtained from your customer service provider.

Depending on the machining mode, the required tank must be located in the compartment below the working chamber.

Without a dry tank in place, a connected air extraction system does not generate the required vacuum in the working chamber.

 

Axes

This machine has 4 axes: 3 linear axes and 1 rotational axis.

  • Linear axes X, Y, Z

    The spindle moves along these axes.

  • Rotational axis A

    The blank holder rotates about this axis.

 

Identification plate and serial number

The identification plate of the machine contains identifying information such as the serial number. You can find the identification plate and machine serial number at the following location:

Serial number on the identification plate (marked orange)