6 - 2 Outside View

2. BASIC PACKAGE
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When opening the package, check if it includes all items listed in " Table.1 Packing List Contents ".
End of Spindle Area
In the event of any shortage, please contact either NAKANISHI (see the " 4. CONTACT US " section) or your local dealer.
Automatic Tool Replacement Spindle Table.1 Packing List Contents

NR50 - 5100 ATC RS

NR50-5100 ATC RS・・1pc. Collet chuck ȭ3.175mm Bar Wrench (K - 236)・・1pc.

ȭ20.5
(CHR - 3.175 RS) ・・1pc.*

ȭ50 -0.01
ȭ29.6
ȭ13.6
ȭ10.6
0
OPERATION MANUAL OM-K0668E 001 (5.2)
(9.5) 106 (13)
Thank you for purchasing Automatic Tool Replacement Spindle " NR50 - 5100 ATC RS ". This Spindle is designed (128.5)
for suited for PCB drilling. The E3000 CONTROLLER, Brushless Motor and Air Line Kit are required to drive this Wrench (9 x 11)・・1pc. Wrench (12 x 14)・・1pc. Air Hose with Filter
Spindle. Read this and all the associated component Operation Manuals carefully before use. Always keep this (ȭ6mm x 2m)・・1pc.
Fig. 1
Operation Manual in a place where a user can referred to for reference at any time.

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1. CAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND OPERATION 7. CONNECTION OF THE SPINDLE TO THE BRUSHLESS MOTOR
■ Read these warnings and cautions carefully and only use in the manner intended.
■ These warnings and cautions are intended to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injury to the CAUTION
operator or damage to the device. These are classified as follows in accordance with the seriousness of the risk. Inspection Card・・1pc. Operation Manual・・1set Make sure your hands and all interlocking parts of the Spindle and brushless motor are clean
Class Degree of Risk before connecting the brushless motor to the Spindle. This is critical in preventing contaminants
᳨ᰝᡂ⦼⾲ from entering the brushless motor or Spindle.
A safety hazard could result in bodily injury or damage to the device if Inspection Card
WARNING the safety instructions are not properly followed.
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OPERATION MANUAL Align the thread on the front end of the Transmission Clutch

A hazard that could result in light or moderate bodily injury or damage brushless motor and the rear of the
CAUTION to the device if the safety instructions are not followed. Spindle, and turn the Spindle clockwise.
If the drive shaft of the brushless motor Tighten
* The Collet chuck is attached to the Spindle. 27
WARNING does not engage properly to the drive
dog on the Spindle, it may only turn
① This Spindle is not a hand tool. It is designed to be used on CNC machines or special purpose
3. WARRANTY aprroximately two threads before stopping. Turn
machines.
DO NOT FORCE THEM TOGETHER.
② Do not touch the cutting tool while it is running. It is very dangerous. We provide a limited warranty for our products. We will repair or replace the products if the cause of failure is due
Loosen the Spindle from the brushless
③ Wear safety glasses, dust mask, and use a protective cover around the Spindle whenever the to the following manufactures defects. Please contact us or your local distributor for details.
motor, rotate the Spindle shaft by hand
Spindle is rotating.
① Defect in manufacturing. then re-try. The drive shaft and the drive
④ Never connect, disconnect or touch the Power Cord Plug or Motor Cord Plug with wet hands.
② Any shortage of components in the package. dog must be fully engaged. When fully
This may cause an electric shock.
③ Where damaged components are found when initially opening the package. engaged, secure the brushless motor and
⑤ Never operate or handle the brushless motor and Spindle until you have thoroughly read the Fig. 2
(This shall not apply if the damage was caused by the negligence of a customer.) Spindle using the provided 27mm wrench
Operation Manuals and safe operation has been confirmed.
(Fig. 2).
1) To prevent injuries / damages, check the brushless motor, Spindle and cutting tool for
proper installation, before operating the brushless motor and Spindle.
4. CONTACT US
2) Before disconnecting the brushless motor and Spindle, always turn the control power off
For your safety and convenience when purchasing our products, we welcome your questions.
8. CONNECTION OF AIR HOSE AND AIR SUPPLY
and turn the compressed air supply to the CONTROLLER off. Then it is safe to remove the
brushless motor and Spindle. If you have any questions about operation, maintenance and repair of the product, please contact us.
⑥ When installing a Spindle to a fixed base, make sure the fixed base is grounded in order to CAUTION
avoid the risk of an electric shock. Contact Us Securely connect the air hose to the brushless motor and air line kit to avoid accidental
⑦ When installing a tool, tighten the collet chuck correctly and check again the collet chuck disconnection and injury to the operator during use.
For U.S. Market
before use. Do not over-tighten the collet chuck. This may cause damage to the Spindle. Company Name :
⑧ Do not open and close the collet chuck while the brushless motor is runing. Industrial Div. ① Connect the provided ȭ6mm Air Hose with Filter and 3-way valve to Air Inlet Joint shown in Fig. 3.
⑨ Do not use bent, broken, chipped, out of round or sub-standard tools, as this may cause them Business Hours : 8:30am to 17:00pm (CST) ② Supply clean air from air compressor through air filter or air dryer to the 3-way valve at the set air pressure :
to shatter or explode. Tools with fractures or a bent shank will cause injury to the operator. (closed Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) from 0.55 - 0.6MPa.
When using a new tool, rotate it in a low speed and increase speed gradually for safety. U.S. Toll Free No. : 800-585-4675
⑩ Do not exceed the maximum recommended allowable tool speed. For your safety, use speeds Telephone No. : 847-843-7664 Air Inlet Joint ȭ6mm Air Hose with Filter 3-way valve
below the maximum allowable speed. Fax No. : 847-843-7622 Exhaust Air
⑪ Do not apply excessive force. This may cause tool slippage, tool damage, injury to the operator Web Address : www.nskamericacorp.com
or loss of concentricity and precision.
Air Inlet
For Other Markets
CAUTION Company Name :
① Do not drop or hit this Spindle, as shock can damage to the internal components. Business Hours : 8:00am to 17:00pm
② Do not connect this Spindle to the reduction gear. This may cause collet chuck breakage by (closed Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)
overload. Telephone No. : +81 (0) 289-64-3520
③ Be sure to clean the collet chuck, the inside of the Spindle before replacing the tool. If ground Web Address : [email protected] Fig. 3
particles or metal chips stick to the inside of Spindle or the collet chuck, damage to the collet
chuck or Spindle can occur due to the loss of precision. 〈When using the rear air inlet joint〉
④ When cleaning a Spindle, stop the brushless motor and remove debris with a soft brush or a
5. FEATURES
cloth. Do not blow air into the End of Spindle Area (refer to section " 6 - 2 Outside View " ) with CAUTION
compressed air as foreign particles or cutting debris may get into the ball bearing. ① The tools can be replaced automatically by putting ON - OFF the air.
・The rear air inlet port is closed with an M5 screw before shipment. When changing the air inlet
⑤ Always clean the tool shank before installing the tool in the Spindle. ② The Spindle housing is made from precision ground, hardened, stainless steel (SUS) with an outside diameter
port location, remove the M5 screw to install an air inlet joint.
⑥ When sizing the correct collet chuck size to the tool shank diameter, a tolerance of +0 ∼ - 0.01mm of ȭ50mm.
・Use any one of the two air inlet port. Be sure to close the unused air inlet port with the removed
is strongly recommended. A tool shank within the +0 ∼ - 0.1mm range is mountable, however, ③ The Collet chuck size is ȭ3.0mm, ȭ3.175mm, ȭ4.0mm, ȭ6.0mm, ȭ6.35mm.
M5 screw.
this may cause poor concentricity and or insufficient tool shank gripping force.
・After installing the fitting, supply air and confirm that there is no air leakage, then proceed with
⑦ Select suitable products or tools for all applications. Do not exceed the capabilities of the
6. SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS the installation.
Spindle or tools.
⑧ Do not stop the brushless motor and Spindle while coolant spray is being applied to the 6 - 1 Specifications
cutting tool. Removing the air pressure from the brushless motor and Spindle causes a loss of ・ Please purchase the recommended commercially available air inlet fitting for the air inlet joint.
Model NR50 - 5100 ATC RS
purging, allowing the brushless motor and Spindle to ingest coolant. This will cause damage to
Maximum Motor Rotation Speed 50,000min-1 (rpm)
the brushless motor and Spindle. recommended air inlet SMC is KQ2S04-M5N. ȭ6mm to ȭ4mm tubing reducer SMC is KQ2H04-06A.
⑨ Carefully direct coolant spray to the tool. Do not spray directly on the Spindle body. If large Spindle Accuracy Less than 1μm
amount splay directly on the Spindle, it may cause excess load of the motor rotation with loss Applicable Motor ・ When installing the collet chuck clamp / unclamp fittings, thoroughly read the instructions before connecting.
EM-3060, EM-3060J/ EM-3060J-2M, EM-3030J/ EM-3030J-2M
of durability to the Spindle. *This Spindle can not use the reduction gear. (Fig. 4)
⑩ Stop working immediately when abnormal rotation or unusual vibration are observed. Milling Capacity End Mill Size : Less than ȭ2.0mm
Immediately, please check the content of section " 14. TROUBLESHOOTING". (Cutting or Milling PC boards with an end mill.) Work : PC board (ex. Glass Epoxy Resin)
⑪ Always check if the tool, collet chuck, connection hose and supply air / oil hose for damaged Thickess : Less than 1.6mm Reducer (ȭ6mm -ȭ4mm Adaptor)
3-way valve
before and after operating. F : Less than 3,000mm / min Air Inlet Joint ȭ4mm Air Hose ȭ6mm Air Hose with Filter
Exhaust Air
⑫ If the collet chuck show signs of wear or damage, replace it before a malfunction or additional Weight 1,370g
damage occurs. * You may need to lower feed rate (mm / min) depending on the shape of tools being used or the thickness of
⑬ After installation, repair, initial operation, or long periods of non operation, please refer to Air Inlet
work. Always check the milling condition before working.
section " 12. BREAK-IN PROCEDURE " detailed in Table. 2. When checking the spindle, no
vibration or unusual sound should be observed during rotation. <Option>
⑭ Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair this Spindle. Additional damage will occur Collet chuck (CHR- □□ RS) ȭ3.0mm, ȭ3.175mm, ȭ4.0mm, ȭ6.0mm, ȭ6.35mm
to the internal components. Service must be performed by NSK NAKANISHI or an authorized
service center.
Fig. 4
⑮ When using this Spindle for mass production, please consider the purchase of an additional
Spindle to be used as a back-up in case of emergency.
 ② When installing a Spindle to the holder, recommended installation method is shown Fig 8. Refer to " ③ How to
9. CHANGING THE TOOL fabricate the Split Type Holder ". If this is not possible, install as shown in Fig. 9.
13. CAUTIONS WHEN USING GRINDSTONES AND TOOLS
CAUTION
WARNING
The maximum surface speed or rpm is always specified for a grindstone. Do not exceed the
Do not open and close the collet chuck while the brushless motor is runing.
maximum speed with reference to the calculating chart below. Always follow the grindstone
manufacturer's recommendations.
CAUTION
・When the air is supplied to the inlet joint of the Spindle, the tool will be pushed out by exhausting 3.14 x Diameter (mm) x rotation speed (min-1) (rpm)
Fastening Bolt Fastening Bolt Slit of Bushing Fastening Bolt Surface Speed (m/s) =
the coolant air of brushless motor from the edge of Spindle. Be careful not to be damaged to the 1,000 x 60
tool or be injured. Spacer
・Use the air on-off valve through which the air can be exhausted. Do not use 2 way valve, because Slit
the 2 way valve is not echausted and the collet chuck is not closed. ① The proper surface speed for general grindstones is 10 - 30m / s.
・Do not open and close the collet chuck before the tool is not installed. Because this will cause ② Do not exceed 13mm of overhang for mounted grindstones as shown in Fig. 13. If the overhang must
damage to the collet chuck or loss of precision. exceed 13mm, reduce the motor speed in accordance with Table. 3.
Split Type Holder Bushing with Slit
③ Dress the grindstone prior to use.
RECOMMENDATION Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 ④ Do not use cutting tools with bent or broken shanks, cracks or excessive run-out.
⑤ For grinding, the maximum depth of cut should not exceed 0.01mm radially or axially. Reciprocate the tool
Please set the cutting tools to minimize the overhang amount. 13mm is the maximum amount of CAUTION several times after each pass to eliminate tool pressure.
overhang to maintain high accuracy and safety.
Do not allow set screws to come directly in contact ⑥ Always operate cutting tools within the allowable recommended speed of the cutting tools. Use of a cutting
Deformation
with the Spindle body as shown in Fig. 10, as this tool outside of the allowable speed of the cutting tools could cause damage to the Spindle and injury to the
① Stop the motor (Or check if the motor is stopped).
will result in damage to the Spindle housing and Damage of internal operator.
② Supply air pressure: from 0.55 - 0.6MPa to Air Inlet Joint through 3-way valve. Then, the chuck will be opened.
internal components. Components ⑦ Keep the cutting tool shank and collet chuck clean. If contaminants are left in the collet chuck or chuck nut,
At the same time, the tool is pushed out by the air exhaust for the coolant of motor. So, need the tool holder Fastening Bolt
When installing, never clamp directly over the excessive run-out will cause damage to the cutting tool and or Spindle.
not to be damaged to the tool.
bearings, as this will result in bearing damage. ⑧ Do not strike or disassemble the Spindle.
③ Replace the tool.
(Refer to Fig. 11) ⑨ Please set the cutting tools to minimize the overhang amount. 13mm is the maximum amount of overhang to
④ Exhaust the air through 3-way valve. The collet chuck will be closed and the tool can be fixed.
maintain high accuracy and safety.

10. REPLACING THE COLLET CHUCK Table. 3 Overhang and Speed

Bearing Overhang (mm) Max. Speed (min-1) (rpm)

CAUTION
20 N x 0.5
・Collet chuck will be worn and torn if it will be opened and colsed about 5,000 - 10,000 times.
Replace it with the new collet chuck at this time. 25 N x 0.3 13
Fig. 11
・Before replacing the collet chuck, ensure that the Bushings (3 pcs.) and the O-ring (1 pc.) are 50 N x 0.1
properly and securely attached (Fig. 5). If any of these items are missing, install them before
N=Max. Operating Speed with 13mm overhang. Fig. 13
replacing the collet chuck. ③ How to fabricate the Split Type Holder
（1）Rough bore the inside diameter of the
Split Type Holder.
① Stop the coolant air of motor.
（2）Cut a slit. (Ex. Slit 2mm) wide.
14. TROUBLESHOOTING
② Supply air pressure : from 0.55 - 0.6MPa to Air Inlet Joint to keep the collet chuck opened.
（3）Tighten the Screw for Removal and If a problem or concern occur, please check the following items prior to consulting your dealer.
Do not take off the tool when the air pressure is supplied.
Force Open the Slit Area.
③ Place the provided wrench 12mm on the wrench hook of the spindle shaft, and tighten the Spindle.
（4）Insert a spacer (Ex. thickness = 2mm) Trouble Cause Inspection/Corrective Action
④ Place the provided wrench 9mm on the collet chuck and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the collet chuck. Fastening Bolt
into the Slit Area.
And take off the collet chuck with the tool from the spindle shaft. Screw for Removal Spindle does not rotate The spindles ball bearings have Replace the ball bearings.
（5）Loosen the Screw for Removal, and
⑤ Remove the tool from another collet chuck. Screw for Removal or rotate smoothly. been damaged. (Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.)
tighten the fastening bolt with its
⑥ Insert the tool into another collet chuck and turn it Fastening Bolt Fastening Bolt The motor has been damaged. Replace the motor.
specified torque.
clockwise to be attached on the spindle shaft. Spacer (Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.)
（6）Finish the Split Type Holder so that
⑦ Tight it lightly with the provided wrench 12mm and wrench 9mm. (Specified tightening torque : 1.0 N・m).
the inside diameter of the Split Type Slit Overheating during Cutting debris has contaminated Replace the ball bearings.
⑧ Exhaust the air through 3-way valve.
Holder is ȭ50 with its tolerance range rotation. the ball bearings, and the ball (Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.)
⑨ After the chuck is replaced, supply the coolant air of motor to the motor.
from - 0.01mm to - 0.015mm, and its bearings are damaged.
roundness and cylindricity of less than Abnormal vibration or The tool shank is bent. Replace the tool.
Collet chuck Tool
Loosen 5μm. noise during rotation. Cutting debris has contaminated Replace the ball bearings.
（7）When inserting the Spindle loosen the Front View Side View
Bushing O-ring the ball bearing. (Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.)
Fastening Bolt, and tighten the Screw
The spindles ball bearings have
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for Removal, widening the Slit Area.

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been damaged.
Tool slippage. Collet chuck is not correctly Check and clean the collet chuck. Reinstall the
Tighten
Spindie Shaft
CAUTION installed. collet chuck.
・How to confirm the correct tightening or clamping of the Spindles in the holder The collet chuck is worn. Replace the collet chuck.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Measure the current value of the CONTROLLER's power cord by the clamp meter. High run-out. The tool is bent. Change the tool.
Fasten the holder so that the increase in the no-load current value (during rotation at the Collet chuck is not correctly Secure the collet chuck correctly.
11. INSTALLATION OF THE SPINDLE maximum rotation speed) with the Spindle fastened is 10mA (for type 200V / 230V) or less, installed.
compared to the no-load current value (during rotation at the maximum rotation speed) without The collet chuck is worn. Replace the collet chuck.
fastening the Spindle. Do not over-tighten the Fastening Bolt. It may damage Spindle's precision
WARNING Inside of the Spindle is worn. Replace the Spindle shaft.
and shorten the life of the bearings.
(Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.)
Whenever connecting a Spindle to a brushless motor, or when installing a spindle to a fixed base, ・The final responsibility for ensuring holder's safety for use in a given application is left to the
Contaminants inside the collet Clean the collet chuck and the inside of the
ensure that the fixed base is grounded in order to avoid risk of an electric shock. designer of the equipment in which NAKANISHI's Spindle is installed.
chuck or the Spindle. taper and Spindle.
NAKANISHI offers Spindle with a wide variety of capabilities and specifications.
CAUTION Please carefully check the Spindle's specifications against the requirements of your equipment The Spindle ball bearings has Replace the ball bearings.
and verify suitability and safety of the Holder prior to initial use. been damaged. (Return to NAKANISHI dealer service.)
・When installing a Spindle, do not hit, drop or cause shock to the Spindle. This may cause
Check can not be opened Poor the air hose. Check all threaded joints and re-tighten if
damage to internal components and result in malfunctions.
and closed. necessary.
・When mounting the Spindle, be sure to secure within Clamping area etched on the Spindle O.D. 12. BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
The air hose have been damaged. Replace the air hoses.
If the Spindle is installed incorrectly, amage to the internal components is possible.
・Cautions when tightening the securing bolts on to a Split Type Holder During transportation, storage or installation, the grease inside the bearings will settle. If the Spindle is suddenly run Low air pressure. Check and adjusting the air circuit.
Do not over-tighten the bolt. This will cause damage to Spindle's precision. at high-speed, the grease will be ejected from the bearings, causing excessive heat that will cause bearing damage. Error connection of the air circuit.
Tighten the bolt until the Spindle body can not be rotated by hand within the fixture. After installation, repair, initial operation, or long periods of non operation, please follow the break-in procedure
Extreme tightening is not necessary or recommended. detailed in Table. 2.
Apply working force and check that the Spindle is tight before using.
Table. 2
15. DISPOSAL OF THE SPINDLE
Steps 1 2 3 4 When disposal of a Spindle is necessary, follow the instructions from your local government agency for proper
① When mounting a Spindle, refer to the Clamping Area disposal of industrial components.
etched on the Spindle (Fig. 7). Rotation Speed (min-1) (rpm) 15,000 30,000 40,000 50,000

CLAMPING AREA Rotation Time（min） 15 10 10 15

No Abnormal The spindle housing temperature during The spindle housing

17 70 Noises the break-in process should not exceed temperature during
(Clamping area) 20 degrees C (36 degrees F) above the break-in process
ambient temperature. Should the spindle should not exceed
Fig. 7 exceed this limit, rest the spindle for at 20 degrees C (36
Items to Check least 20 minutes and re-start the break degrees F) above
in procedure from the beginning. If the ambient temperature.
housing temperature rises again and
exceeds 20 degrees C (36 degrees F)
above ambient temperature, check the
spindle and motor for proper installation.
  

 

  
  
 

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