Shop fox M1036 User Manual

MODEL M1036

MICRO MILL

OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 11/05)

Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT

THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

#7735EW Printed in CHINA

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.

The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization, proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and comprehension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .....................................2

Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2

Controls and Features ........................... 5

SAFETY ...............................................6

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions ...... 6

Additional Safety for Milling Machines ........ 8

ELECTRICAL .........................................9

Circuit Requirements ............................9

Grounding Requirements ...................... 10

Extension Cords ................................ 10

SETUP .............................................. 11

Unpacking ....................................... 11

Items Needed ................................... 11

Inventory ........................................ 12

Cleanup .......................................... 13

Site Considerations ............................ 13

Mounting to Workbench ....................... 14

Mounting Headstock to Column .............. 14

Compound Slide Table ......................... 15

Vise ............................................... 15

Test Run and Spindle Break-in ............... 16

OPERATIONS....................................... 17

General .......................................... 17

Table Travel ..................................... 18

Graduated Dials ................................ 18

Backlash ......................................... 19

Headstock Height .............................. 19

Downfeed Controls ............................. 20

Digital Height Gauge ........................... 21

Depth Stop ...................................... 22

Changing RPM ................................... 22

Drill Chuck....................................... 23

Drill Chuck Removal ........................... 23

Collets ........................................... 24

MAINTENANCE .................................... 26

General .......................................... 26

Cleaning ......................................... 26

Table & Base .................................... 26

Lubrication ...................................... 27

SERVICE ............................................ 28

General .......................................... 28

Gibs ............................................... 28

Replacing Motor Brushes ...................... 29

Fuse Replacement .............................. 29

Electrical Components ........................ 30

Wiring Diagram ................................. 30

Troubleshooting ................................. 31

PARTS .............................................. 32

Parts List ......................................... 33

WARRANTY ........................................ 37

SAFETYINTRODUCTION

SET UPELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

OPERATIONS

ACCESSORIES ...................................... 25

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M1036 Micro Mill

INTRODUCTION

Woodstock Technical Support

Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.

In the event that questions arise about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems or process warranty claims.

If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://www.shopfox.biz. If you have comments about this manual, please contact us at:

Woodstock International, Inc.

Attn: Technical Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2309

Bellingham, WA 98227

Email: manuals@woodstockint.com

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Product Dimensions

Weight........................................................................................................... 31 lbs.

Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........................................ 11 x 14 x 19 in.

Footprint (Length x Width).......................................................................... 11 x 6-1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions

Type.................................................................................................... Cardboard Box

Content........................................................................................................ Machine

Weight........................................................................................................... 30 lbs.

Length x Width x Height........................................................................... 25 x 16 x 12 in.

INTRODUCTION

MODEL M1036

MICRO MILLING MACHINE

Electrical

Power Requirement.................................................................... 110V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz

Prewired Voltage................................................................................................. 110V

Full-Load Current Rating........................................................................................... 2A

Minimum Circuit Size............................................................................................. 15A

Connection Type......................................................................................... Cord & Plug

Power Cord Included.............................................................................................. Yes

Plug Included....................................................................................................... Yes

Included Plug Type............................................................................................... 5-15

Switch Type................................................................ Rocker Switch & Variable-Speed Dial

Motors

Main

Type......................................................................... ODP Permanent-Split Capacitor

Horsepower.............................................................................................. 0.2 HP

Phase.............................................................................................. Single-Phase

Amps........................................................................................................... 2A

Bearings................................................................. Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

Main Specifications

Operation Info

Spindle Travel........................................................................................ 1-1/2 in.

Max Distance Spindle to Column................................................................... 6-1/2 in.

Longitudinal Table Travel (X-Axis)................................................................ 5-1/2 in.

Cross Table Travel (Y-Axis)......................................................................... 5-1/2 in.

Vertical Head Travel (Z-Axis)....................................................................... 7-3/4 in.

Turret or Column Swivel (Left /Right)............................................................ 360 deg.

Drilling Capacity for Steel............................................................................. 1/4 in.

Spindle Info

Spindle Taper.............................................................................................. JT#1

Range of Vertical Spindle Speeds............................................................. 0 – 5000 RPM

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M1036 Micro Mill

Construction

Spindle Housing/Quill......................................... Chrome-Plated & Precision-Ground Steel

Table......................................................................................... Ground Cast Iron

Base.................................................................................................... Cast Iron

Paint..................................................................................................... Enamel

Other

Country Of Origin ............................................................................................... China

Warranty ....................................................................................................... 2 Years

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ................................................................. 30 Minutes

ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................. Yes

CSA Certified ....................................................................................................... No

Features

Digital depth readout Compound slide table Variable speed, 0-5000 RPM

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Controls and Features

A. ON/OFF Switch

B. RPM Control Knob C. Fuse Box D. Clutch Knob E. Micro Downfeed Knob F. Compound Slide Table G. Base H. Crossfeed Handwheel I. Collet Chuck (Optional Accessory) J. Longitudinal Handwheel K. Vise (Optional Accessory) L. Drill Chuck M. Headstock N. Digital Height Gauge O. Downfeed Lever P. Column Lock Knob Q. Pulley Cover

INTRODUCTION

Figure 1. M1036 Controls and features.

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SAFETY

OWNER’S MANUAL.

TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY.

DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED.

electrical components or improperly grounded

manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by

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For Your Own Safety,

M1036 Micro Mill

Read Manual Before Operating Machine

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This

SAFETY

themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures—this responsibility is ultimately up to the operator!

NOTICE

Standard Machinery Safety Instructions

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment or a situation that may cause damage to the machinery.

Read and understand this

owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.

have a higher risk of being hurt or killed. Only allow trained/supervised people to use this machine. When machine is not being used, disconnect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out machine to prevent unauthorized use—especially around children. Make workshop kid proof!

machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered, or have poor lighting. Operating machinery in these areas greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury.

alertness is required for safe operation of machinery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.

Untrained operators

Do not use

Full mental

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You can

be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live

machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow an electrician or qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work, and always disconnect power before accessing or exposing electrical equipment.

DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. Always disconnect

machine from power supply BEFORE making adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing machine. This eliminates the risk of injury from unintended startup or contact with live electrical components.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved

safety glasses or a face shield when operating or observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday eyeglasses are not approved safety glasses.

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WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear

HAZARDOUS

HEARING PROTECTION.

REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS.

INTENDED USAGE.

AWKWARD POSITIONS.

CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS.

GUARDS & COVERS.

FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine. It

will do the job safer and better at the rate for

Unexpected movement during

loss of control. Before starting, verify machine

malfunction, leading to serious personal injury

from heated surfaces, high traffic areas, harsh

clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid accidental slips, which could cause loss of workpiece control.

DUST. Dust created while using

machinery may cause cancer, birth defects, or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with each workpiece material, and always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to reduce your risk.

Always wear hearing protection when operating or observing loud machinery. Extended exposure to this noise without hearing protection can cause permanent hearing loss.

machinery can become dangerous projectiles upon startup. Never leave chuck keys, wrenches, or any other tools on machine. Always verify removal before starting!

its intended purpose and never make modifications not approved by Woodstock. Modifying machine or using it differently than intended may result in malfunction or mechanical failure that can lead to serious personal injury or death!

balance at all times when operating machine. Do not overreach! Avoid awkward hand positions that make workpiece control difficult or increase the risk of accidental injury.

bystanders at a safe distance from the work area. Stop using machine if they become a distraction.

accidental contact with moving parts or flying debris—make sure they are properly installed, undamaged, and working correctly.

Only use machine for

Keep proper footing and

Guards and covers reduce

Tools left on

Keep children and

which it was designed.

NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. Serious injury may

occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

STABLE MACHINE.

operation greatly increases risk of injury or

is stable and mobile base (if used) is locked.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult

this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories will increase risk of serious injury.

UNATTENDED OPERATION. To reduce the risk

of accidental injury, turn machine OFF and ensure all moving parts completely stop before walking away. Never leave machine running while unattended.

MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Follow all maintenance

instructions and lubrication schedules to keep machine in good working condition. A machine that is improperly maintained could

or death.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect

machine for any condition that may affect safe operation. Immediately repair or replace damaged or mis-adjusted parts before operating machine.

MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnecting

cord-connected machines from power, grab and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Pulling the cord may damage the wires inside, resulting in a short. Do not handle cord/plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by keeping it away

chemicals, and wet/damp locations.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time

you experience difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact Technical Support at (360) 734-3482.

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Additional Safety for Milling Machines

UNDERSTANDING CONTROLS. The mill is a

complex machine that presents severe cutting or amputation hazards if used incorrectly. Make sure you understand the use and operation of all controls before you begin milling.

STOPPING SPINDLE. To reduce the risk of hand injuries or entanglement hazards, DO NOT attempt to stop the spindle with your hand or a tool. Allow the spindle to stop on its own or use the spindle brake.

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SPINDLE SPEED. To avoid tool or workpiece breakage that could send flying debris at the operator and bystanders, use the correct spindle speed for the operation. Allow the spindle to gain full speed before beginning the cut.

CHIP CLEANUP. Chips from the operation are sharp and hot. Touching them can cause burns or cuts. Using compressed air to clear chips could cause them to fly into your eyes, and may drive them deep into the working parts of the machine. Use a brush or vacuum to clear away chips and debris from machine or workpiece and NEVER clear chips while spindle is turning.

CUTTING TOOL USAGE. Cutting tools have very sharp leading edges—handle them with care! Using cutting tools that are in good condition helps to ensure quality milling results and reduces risk of personal injury from broken tool debris. Inspect cutting tools for sharpness, chips, or cracks before each use, and ALWAYS make sure cutting tools are firmly held in place before starting the machine.

MACHINE CARE & MAINTENANCE. Operating the mill with excessively worn or damaged machine parts increases risk of machine or workpiece breakage which could eject hazardous debris at the operator. Operating a mill in poor condition will also reduce the quality of the results. To reduce this risk, maintain the mill in proper working condition by ALWAYS promptly performing routine inspections and maintenance.

SAFETY ACCESSORIES. Flying chips or debris from the cutting operation can cause eye injury or blindness. Always use safety glasses or a face shield when milling.

WORK HOLDING. Before starting the machine, be certain the workpiece has been properly clamped to the table. NEVER hold the workpiece by hand during operation. Milling a workpiece that is not properly secured to the table or in a vise could cause the workpiece to be ejected at the operator with deadly force!

READ and understand this entire manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and followed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!

USE this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. No list of safety guidelines can be complete—every shop environment is different. Failure to follow guidelines could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.

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M1036 Micro Mill

This machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage may occur. Read through this section to determine if an adequate power supply circuit is available. If a correct circuit is not available, a qualified electrician MUST install one before you can connect the machine to power.

A power supply circuit includes all electrical equipment between the breaker box or fuse panel in the building and the machine. The power supply circuit used for this machine must be sized to safely handle the fullload current drawn from the machine for an extended period of time. (If this machine is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use a time delay fuse marked D.)

This machine is prewired to operate on a 110V power supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets the following requirements:

The full-load current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100% of the rated output power. On machines with multiple motors, this is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations.

or machine damage. To reduce this risk,

a dedicated circuit—

where only one machine will be running

multiple machines will be running at the

ELECTRICAL

Circuit Requirements

The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate. DO NOT connect this machine to the power source until instructed to do so later in this manual.

ELECTRICAL

Full-Load Current Rating

Full-Load Current Rating at 110V ....................2 Amps

Circuit Requirements for 110V

Circuit Type ............... 110V/120V, 60 Hz, Single-Phase

Circuit Size ............................................. 15 Amps

Plug/Receptacle .................................... NEMA 5-15

Incorrectly wiring or grounding this machine can cause electrocution, fire,

only an electrician or qualified service personnel should do any required electrical work on this machine.

NOTICE

The circuit requirements listed in this manual apply to

at a time. If this machine will be connected to a shared circuit where

same time, consult with an electrician to ensure that the circuit is properly sized for safe operation.

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This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of a path of least resistance for electric current order

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

will increase insulation grounding cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if or if properly grounded. plug is damaged or worn, disconnect it from power, and immediately replace it with a new one.

electrician install the proper receptacle

We do not recommend using an extension cord with this machine. Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may damage electrical components and shorten motor life. Voltage drop increases with longer extension cords and the gauge smaller gauge sizes (higher gauge numbers indicate smaller sizes).

Any extension cord used with this machine must contain a ground wire

plug and receptacle, and

meet the following requirements:

This machine is equipped with a power cord that has an equipment-grounding The plug

receptacle ( accordance with local codes and ordinances.

Grounding Requirements

malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides

to reduce the risk of electric shock.

the risk of electric shock. The wire with green

(with/without yellow stripes) is the equipment-

wire. If repair or replacement of the power

wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.

you do not understand these grounding requirements,

ELECTRICAL

you are in doubt about whether the tool is

If you ever notice that a cord or

For 110V Connection

wire and NE M A 5-15 grounding plug.

must only be inserted into a matching

see Figure) that is properly installed and grounded in

to travel—in

wire

110V

5-15 PLUG

Figure 2. NEMA 5-15 plug & receptacle.

DO NOT modify the provided plug or use an adapter if the plug will not fit the receptacle. Instead, have an

on a power supply circuit that meets the requirements for this machine.

GROUNDED

5-15 RECEPTACLE

Grounding Prong

Neutral Hot

Extension Cords

Minimum Gauge Size at 110V ...................... 16 AWG

Maximum Length (Shorter is Better) ................50 ft.

, match the required

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