! Qualified personnel must complete all work.
! Do not apply power to the Vipros 255 until an A.E.S.I. (Amada Engineering and Service
Incorporated) Engineer is present and has instructed you to do so.
! Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and
omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our product, some of the data contained
herein may be out of date. Please check our Internet site, http://www.amada.com, for the latest
release of this document.
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Punching System Specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 7
31 Station - 3 Auto-Index Turret Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 8
C Size Auto Index.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Hydraulic Systems Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Power Hydraulic Numerical Control......................................................................................................................................... 12
Hydraulic Power Unit ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Electrical Power Supply...................................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the Pneumatic Supply............................................................................................................................................... 15
Planning the Location of the Vipros 255 ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Lifting the Machine................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Plan View - Vipros 255............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Plan View - Vipros 255 (shown with optional V255hs Conveyor)............................................................................................. 18
Plan View - Vipros 255 (shown with optional V255hs Conveyor and MP1225 Loader)........................................................... 19
End View - Vipros 255 ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Foundation Requirements............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Foundation Anchoring Procedure............................................................................................................................................ 26
Foundation J-bolt Detail........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Plan View - Vipros 255 Foundation.......................................................................................................................................... 27
Alternative Floor J-bolt Mounting Hole Detail (Core Drill)......................................................................................................... 29
Plan View - Alternative J-bolt Mounting Method (Core Drill).................................................................................................... 29
Floor / Foundation J-bolt Mounting Procedure......................................................................................................................... 30
Alternative Anchoring Method (Drilled Hole with Anchor Rod and Adhesive).......................................................................... 32
Plan View - Alternative Floor Bolt Mounting Method (Drilled Hole with Anchor Rod and Adhesive)....................................... 32
Drilled Hole with Anchor Rod and Adhesive Mounting Procedure........................................................................................... 33
Removing the Protective Coating................................................................................................................................................. 35
This manual describes the tasks that the purchaser of a Vipros 255 must complete before calling A.E.S.I. (Amada Engineering
and Service Incorporated) to complete the installation and operator training.
An overview of the preparations is as follows:
" Plan the location of the Vipros 255 in the shop, taking into account all of the optional equipment involved and the Safety /
Maintenance areas indicated on the floor plan. See page 16, Planning the Location of the Vipros 255, for details.
" Prepare the Vipros 255 foundation as required. See page 25, Foundation Requirements, for details.
" Uncrate the Vipros 255 and SBC EX3.0 chiller and place them on the floor, do not fill the anchor-bolt holes (if used) until
after A.E.S.I. completes the initial installation.
" Install the electrical supply. See page 13, Electrical Supply Requirements, for details.
" Install the pneumatic supply. See page 15, Pneumatic Supply Requirements, for details.
" Remove the protective coating from the surface of the machine. See page 35, Removing the Protective Coating, for details.
Note: It is the purchaser’s responsibility to install any safety devices to ensure operator safety.
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Travel MethodX and Y axes work piece movement
Control MethodX, Y, T & C
Drive MotorsFanuc AC Servo (X, Y, T, C)
Maximum Sheet Size50.0" (Y) x 100.0" (X) with one repositioning cycle
Maximum Sheet Thickness0.250" with Ball Transfer Table
10 gage (0.135”) with Brush Transfer Table
Maximum Material Weight220 lb.(F4), 110 lb. (F1) with Ball Transfer Table
110 lb.(F4), 110 lb. (F1) with Brush Transfer Table
Maximum Axis Travel50.0" (X) x 50.0" (Y)
Max. Linear Table Speed2559 IPM (X), 1968 IPM (Y),
Punching Accuracy±0.0027" (standard),
Care must be used when installing or ordering special shape punches and
dies for use in the Vipros 255 B-Size Auto-Index station as the station is
not keyed in the standard 00 position.
All existing punches and dies not keyed per this drawing must be loaded as
the keying permits and compensated for in the G-code program.
New Punch Guides and Dies should be ordered keyed to orient the punch
and die properly.
0˚
Punch
Guide
B-Size Auto-Index
Upper Turret Punch Holder
0˚
Die
B-Size Auto-Index
Die Holder Lower Turret
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Care must be used when installing or ordering special shape punches
and dies for use in the Vipros 255 C-Size Auto-Index station as the
station is not keyed in the standard 00 position.
All existing punches and dies not keyed per this drawing must be loaded
as the keying permits and compensated for in the G-code program.
New Punches, Guides and Dies should be ordered with keying to orient
the punch and die properly.
0˚
Punch
Guide
Upper Turret
C-Size Auto-Index Punch Holder
0˚
Die
Lower Turret
C-Size Auto-Index Die Holder
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The Vipros 255 requires two separate power sources. The main power source is to the Vipros 255 CNC Unit, the other
source goes to the SBC EX3.0 Chiller. The Vipros 255 should be supplied from a power line separate from those for welding
machines or other machines that produce electrical noise.
! The Vipros 255 Electrical inlet is 72" above floor level.
! The SBC EX3.0 Chiller Electrical inlet is approximately 53" above floor level.
Vipros CNC unit left side e lectrical enclosureChille r electrical enclosure
Main electrical
Main electrical
connection #
connection
$
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The Vipros 255 must be connected to a compressed air
system by hose or pipe. The compressed air must be clean
and dry.
Please note the following:
! The minimum inner pipe diameter is ½".
! The air pressure required is 80 psi.
! The air volume required is 8.8³ft/min.
! The air inlet is approximately 18" above the floor level.
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The following diagrams provide the details for positioning the Vipros 255.
" No obstacles are allowed in the worksheet travel area and the ceiling must be at least 40" above the Vipros 255.
" All of the recommended maintenance areas should be used, but at a minimum the doors of the NC unit must be able to be
opened. Any reduction of the listed maintenance areas may increase time and expense of installation and maintenance.
" The Vipros 255 machine and control must be protected from direct sunlight or other heat sources. Direct exposure to direct
heating sources such as infrared heaters have been shown to affect punch and die alignment.
" The positioning of the SBC EX3.0 Chiller is very flexible. See page 22, Chiller, for details.
Lifting the Machine
Lifting or moving of the Vipros 255 should be done only by professional rigging companies well versed in the moving of large
and heavy industrial machinery. Acceptable moving methods include, lifting by overhead crane as shown, wheeled dollies
beneath the machine feet, or adequately sized forklift forks beneath the machine frame.
The Vipros 255 has a relatively high center of gravity and narrow footprint, care must be taken to prevent inadvertent tipping
of the machine while in motion.
Machine Weight 10.1 tons.
Lifting lugs front and rear of
Machine Frame.
CAUTION:
TOP HEAVY LOAD
125"
61" - 20,200 lb.
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200 / 3 / 60 ±10%, 10 Kva
To operate at 230 / 460 VAC a step up transformer is
required with the following service is required
29 amps @ 200 / 3 / 60 VAC
26 amps @ 230 / 3 / 60 VAC
13 amps @ 460 / 3 / 60 VAC
Compressed Air Requirements
P1
Vipros 255
80 psi @ 8.8 ft3/min.
MP1225 Loader
P2
75 psi @ 31.8 ft3/min.
Operator Control Station
/ Maintenance Area 40" from all components
(shown with optional V255hs Conveyor and MP1225 Loader)
Access required to
remove punch
slug containe
103"
Chiller Unit
Actual location variable
Material travel
e
area 100" by 50"
material
Ran
Additional suppor
tables require
0" Workin
57.0"
Hydraulic
Unit
E3
E2
hs
2
pros 25
or
onve
65"
Xform
E4
MP122
P2
117"73"73"
Width
" MP122
14" Recommended Safet
95"
P1
CNC
E1
Vipros 255
Center Line
103.4" Vipros 255 Widt
373" Recommended Safety / Maintenance Area 40" from all components
50.4" to Table Ed
245.7" Assembled Widt
Fork truck access required to
MP1225 Loader
load/unload material/parts
142" MP1225 Loader Widt
Scal
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Cooling Capacity36,000 BTU/hour at 650 ambient air temperature
Water Volume10-15 GPM at 35 psi.
Reservoir Capacity30 Gallons distilled water
Pump HP1 hp single phase
The SBC EX3.0 Chiller is very important to the reliable operation of the Vipros 255.
" The SBC EX3.0 Chiller must be placed so that adequate airflow is maintained.
" The position of the SBC EX3.0 Chiller is flexible. The SBC EX3.0 Chiller is supplied with two (2) fifteen-foot lengths of hose
to connect the SBC EX3.0 Chiller to the Vipros 255 Hydraulic Unit. The customer may supply a longer length of hose if
required.
" Under normal operating conditions the SBC EX3.0 Chiller may be placed against walls as shown, for maintenance purposes
access to all sides may be required.
" The SBC EX3.0 Chiller must have a minimum of 60" of overhead clearance for proper airflow.
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The Vipros 255 does not require a special foundation to perform as expected, however there are minimum requirements that an
existing floor must meet in order to assure machine reliability and tool life. If the existing floor does not meet the following
minimum requirements, plans for a recommended foundation are given on page 26, Foundation Anchoring Procedure.
The minimum acceptable floor conditions to assure a successful installation are:
" The area of the floor where the Vipros 255 machine frame is to be located must be a single, homogeneous slab in good
condition. There must be no cracks or other signs of deterioration of the floor.
" The floor must be 4" to 6" thick.
" The floor must be capable of supporting 3.5 tons/ft².
" The floor must be level to 0.032"/ft.
If the existing floor meets the minimum requirement list above, it must still be inspected carefully when the anchor-bolt holes are
cut. Voids under the floor, or wetness (not associated with the hole cutting procedure) should be considered signs of an
inadequate floor and a new machine location or new foundation must be considered.
It is the customer’s responsibility to determine that the floor meets these minimum requirements. Placing the machine on an
inadequate, cracked floor, or straddling seams in a floor may be grounds for voiding the machine warranty!
Amada America, Inc. does not recommend the use of vibration isolating mounts under the machine feet, as these devices have
been shown to increase the vibration within the machine frame, increasing the likelihood of vibration related problems. Solid
leveling devices are acceptable provided they incorporate a means of anchoring the machine to the floor.
Special Note: This document details several methods of anchoring the Vipros 255 to a new foundation or an existing floor.
These methods are designed to install the Vipros 255 as a stand-alone machine using the supplied anchor
bolts and base plates. Installation or use of additional options such as leveling pads or material handling
systems may dictate other methods of anchoring or foundation design not shown in this document. Before
committing to a specific method of anchoring the Vipros 255, confirm that the chosen method is compatible
with all purchased optional items and future planned expansion.
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An ideal foundation is given on the following pages. This foundation must be used if the existing floor cannot meet the
minimum requirements to support the machine.
The foundation must consist of a single, homogeneous slab. The foundation must be level to within 0.032" / ft. Anchoring
the Vipros 255 to the floor using the anchor-bolts supplied is essential to ensure reliable performance. Amada generally
recommends that the foundation have a minimum load bearing capacity of 3.5 ton/ft2. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to
determine that the foundation meets these requirements.
Please see Special Note Page 25.
Note: The base plates, shims, anchor bolts, nuts, and
washers are shipped Vipros 255.
Note: The concrete J-bolt pads should be filled after
the machine is placed on the foundation.
Foundation J-bolt Detail
See Floor J-bolt Mounting Procedure for proper method of
mounting machine on foundation.
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To maintain machine reliability, extend tool life, and remain level over an extended period the Vipros 255 must be anchored in
place on an adequate floor or foundation.
At a minimum the floor must consist of a single, homogeneous slab, level to within 0.032"/ft², and capable of supporting 3.5
tons/ft². It is the purchaser’s responsibility to determine that the floor meets these minimum requirements.
Floor J-bolt Mounting Hole Detail (saw cut hole)
This machine mounting method should be used only if the
floor is of such quality that it will support the weight of the
Vipros 255 with the anchor J-bolts used only for maintaining
the location of the machine.
Please see Special Note Page 25.
Plan View - Floor J-bolt Mounting Hole
(saw cut hole)
Existing Floor
Machine Centerline
12" 12"
Scale
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111.2" Main Frame Anchor Hole Location
Centerpoint of 10" core drill
Alternative Floor J-bolt Mounting Hole Detail (Core Drill)
This machine mounting method should only be used if the floor is of such quality that it will support the weight of the Vipros
255 with the anchor J-bolts used only for maintaining the location of the machine.
Please see Special Note Page 25.
Plan View - Alternative J-bolt Mounting Method (Core Drill)
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Step 4.Set the J-bolt through the hole in machine foot,
attach washer and nut to hold J-bolt in place.
Step 5Pour the Concrete.
Ensure that the J-bolt remains correctly aligned to
the machine frame during the pouring and
hardening time of the concrete.
Ensure that the concrete level is equal to the floor
level
Step 6.To complete the mounting procedure, level the
machine frame by inserting leveling shims between
the machine foot and base plate.
See page 39, Leveling Procedure section for correct
procedure.
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29.527" Main Frame Anchor Hole Location
Centerpoint of 1 1/8" drilled hole
14.763"
111.22" Main Frame Anchor Hole Location
Centerpoint of 1 1/8" drilled hole
Alternative Anchoring Method
(Drilled Hole with Anchor Rod and Adhesive)
This machine mounting method should only be used if the floor is of such quality that it will support the weight of the Vipros
255 with the Anchor Rod used only for maintaining the location of the machine.
Please see Special Note Page 25.
Plan View - Alternative Floor Bolt Mounting Method
(Drilled Hole with Anchor Rod and Adhesive)
Machine Foot
Machine Frame
Sperical Seat Wedge Mount
1" x 16" anchor bolt
Machine Foot
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Drilled Hole with Anchor Rod and Adhesive Mounting Procedure
Step 1.Drill the four Ancho r Ro d holes in the existing floor.
The holes should be drilled approximately 6” deep.
See Alternative Floor Bolt Mounting Method Plan View (Drilled Hole with
Adhesive Anchor Rod) for correct layout dimensions.
Existing Floor
Step 2.Set the Amada Machine Leveling Plates over the drilled holes
Existing Floor
Step 3.
Step 4
Set the Vipros 255 on the machine leveling plates.
Level the machine frame by adjusting the Amada machine leveling plates.
See page 39, Leveling Procedure section for correct procedure.
Existing Floor
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The Vipros 255 must be thoroughly cleaned of protective coating. The sheet metal guards can be removed from around the
turret to allow cleaning of the upper and lower turrets, tool bores and die holders.
Please note the following:
" Remove the wrapping paper from the X and
Y-axes ball screws then remove the
protective coating.
" Remove the wrapping paper from the X and
Y LM guides then remove the protective
coating, make sure that you remove the
paper from both sides of the carriage.
" Clean die holders one at a time. Remove a
die holder, clean and replace it before
removing the next die holder. If the die
holders are mixed up, serious turret
alignment problems may occur.
Y AXIS BALL SCREW
UPPER AND LOWER TURRETS
" A suitable solvent should be used to remove
Y AXIS LM GUIDES
1 EACH SIDE
the protective coating.
X AXIS BALL SCREW
X AXIS LM GUIDES (TOP AND BOTTOM
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Additional shim stock of 0.005" thickness may be required to achieve a properly leveled machine.
Rocking Test
After the machine frame has been leveled the use of the following G-code is necessary to determine that Vipros 255 is
properly leveled and balanced.
Should the Vipros 255 vibrate or move excessively during the rocking test the Vipros 255 must be re-leveled using the
procedure in this manual.
Should the proper leveling technique not eliminate the excessive Vipros 255 motion, consideration must be given to relocation
of the Vipros 255 or replacement of the existing floor with an adequate foundation.
Set M500 values to Top Position 0.080", Bottom Position, 0.080", Slow Position 0.000"
Repeat test with X-axis movement values of 0.500", 1.000", and 4.000"
G92X47.638Y50.000
G06A.050B0
N1G91X-.25TTTT(Use any valid tool number)
X.25
M97P1
G50
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The flatness of the floor plays an important step in the leveling procedure
of the machine. To properly level the machine the weight bearing points
must be as far from the centerline of the machine frame as possible.
Should a condition known as crowned exist the weight bearing points of
the machine may not be far enough from the machine centerline to
ensure a stable machine.
Under these conditions a procedure known as Half-Shimming should be
used.
To move the weight bearing points further from the machine centerline
the use of half-shims of .125" thick on top of the base plate as shown is
recommended.
After the half-shims are installed and the machine frame is leveled use
the rocking test to determine that the machine frame is stable enough to
allow production without damaging the machine.
Under extreme conditions the use of half-shims may not move the
machine weight bearing points far enough from the machine centerline to
ensure the machine frame is stable.
Base Plate
Crowned
Floor
Base Plate
Crowned
Floor
Machine
centerline
Machine Foot
Base Plate
Weight
Bearing Point
Machine
centerline
Machine Foot
Base Plate
Weight Bearing Point
Half-shim
Under these conditions a more suitable location must be found for the
machine, or a new foundation for the machine will be necessary.
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The slope of the floor plays an important step in the leveling procedure of
the machine. To properly level the machine the weight bearing points
must be as far from the centerline of the machine frame as possible.
Should the floor slope excessively the weight bearing points of the
machine may not be far enough from the machine centerline to ensure a
stable machine.
Under these conditions, a procedure known as Half-Shimming should be
used.
To move the weight bearing points further from the machine centerline
the use of half-shims of .125" thick on top of the base plate and leveling
shims as shown is recommended.
After the half-shims are installed and the machine frame is leveled, use
the rocking test to determine that the machine frame is stable enough to
allow production without damaging the machine.
Under extreme conditions the use of half-shims may not move the
machine weight bearing points far enough from the machine centerline to
ensure the machine frame is stable.
Machine Foot
Base Plate
Weight Bearing Point
Sloped Floor
Machine Foot
Base Plate
Weight Bearing Point
Sloped Floor
Machine
centerline
Base Plate
Shim
Machine
centerline
Shim
Base Plate
Half-shim
Under these conditions, a more suitable location must be found for the
machine, or a new foundation for the machine will be necessary.
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1. Determine the high end of machine frame by placing the spirit level
on the turret to measure the level of the machine frame in the y-axis.
2. Use the bottle jack to lift the low end of the machine frame.
Shim equally between both machine feet and the base plates until
the machine frame measures near level on the y-axis with the turret
end of the machine frame slightly higher than the carriage end.
Bottle
Jack
3. Center the bottle jack under the carriage end of the machine frame.
Lift the machine frame until all weight is off the machine feet at the
carriage end of the machine frame.
Lift the machine frame as little as possible to take the weight off the
base plates.
Remove weight
of machine from
base plates
Shim Equaly Both Sides
Bottle
Jack
4. With the machine supported on the bottle jack at the carriage end of
the machine frame and the machine feet at the turret end of the
machine frame, place the spirit level on the turret.
Measure and record the level of the turret in the x-axis direction.
Lower the machine frame to place all machine feet in contact with
the leveling shims and base plates.
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5. Lift the turret end of the machine frame to allow shimming between
the machine feet and base plates to level the machine frame in the
x-axis direction.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until the machine frame measures level to
0.0005"/ft in step 4, then continue.
Shim to
level X-axis
Bottle
Jack
7. With the bottle jack supporting the weight of the carriage end of the
machine monitor the level of the turret in the x-axis as the bottle jack
is slowly lowered to place the carriage end machine feet in contact
with the base plates.
Any change in the level indicates that the carriage end of the
machine needs to be leveled.
Remove weight
of machine from
base plates
Bottle
Jack
8. Lift the carriage end of the machine frame to allow shimming
between the machine feet and base plates to level the carriage end
of the machine frame in the x-axis direction.
9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until no difference in level is noted when the
machine weight is on or off of the base plates and shims, then
continue.
Shim to
level X-axis
Bottle
Jack
10. With all of the machine feet setting on the shims and base plates
place the spirit level on the turret to measure and note the level of
the machine frame in the y-axis.
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11. Using the bottle jack lift the low end of the machine frame and shim
equally under both machine feet to level the machine frame in the yaxis.
12. Repeat step 8 to 9 until the machine frame measures level to
0.0005"/ft in the y-axis then continue.
13. Run the machine using the rocking test G-code to determine that
the machine frame is leveled adequately. Should excessive
movement of the machine frame be noticed check for the conditions
discussed in Floor Condition Crowning and Floor Condition Slope.
14. Tighten the anchor bolt nuts to prevent the machine frame from
moving when in use. Monitor the machine level while tightening the
anchor bolts to assure the machine level is not changed.
Shim Equaly Both Sides
Bottle
Jack
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