Gullco KBM-28 User Manual

Revised: December 23, 2014 GD-047 KBM®-28 PORTABLE PLATE EDGE BEVELLING MACHINE Adjustable bevel head produces bevel angles from 22.5º through 55º S

6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Gullco KBM®-28 Portable Plate Edge Bevelling Machine is an electrically powered rotary shear. It is used to bevel a wide v

7 LIFTING (HOISTING) When it is necessary to lift (hoist) the Gullco KBM®-28 Portable Plate Edge Bevelling machine, use the Lifting Plate as shown be

8 INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING! Ensure proper AC earth grounding of the KBM®-28 before applying power. Failure to do so may invalidat

9 CUTTER ROTATION PLATE TRAVEL MACHINE TRAVEL As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond with the coloured ma

10 1 3 4 2MECHANICAL INSTALLATION WARNING! Check to ensure that no parts have become loose during transportation. Depending upon the shipping locati

11 4 5 6 2 3 OPERATION BEVEL SETTINGS 1. Positively isolate/disconnect the AC power supply. 2. Clean the area around the Main Roller and Slide Base

12 9. Lower the Pivot Arm Assembly downward while guiding the end of the Angle Pin into its mating hole in the Angle Support Bar. 10. Re-tighten the

13 12 13141314 12. Re-tighten the nut of the Angle Alignment Bolt. 13. In order to tilt the main body of the machine to the desired bevel angle, two

14 1716 15. Re-tighten the two (2) bolts, one (1) on each side of the Tilting Frame Base. 16. Using the Slide Base Adjusting Bolt, adjust the Slide B

15 19 18 18. Using the hydraulic pump on the optional hydraulic lift undercarriage, adjust the working height of the machine to suit the height of

16 12345621Desirable Setting for Straight Edge Plate: Approximately 0.020” [0.5 mm] 19a) To adjust the Guide Rollers, loosen one of the socket head

17 22.5º 30º 22.5º BEVEL ARRANGEMENT 30º BEVEL ARRANGEMENT Note: Undercarriage not exactly as shown, for illustrative purposes only Note

18 37.5º 45º 37.5º BEVEL ARRANGEMENT 45º BEVEL ARRANGEMENT Note: Undercarriage not exactly as shown, for illustrative purposes only Not

19 55º 55º BEVEL ARRANGEMENT ROOT FACE SCALE EXAMPLES Note: Undercarriage not exactly as shown, for illustrative purposes only

20 PREPARATION FOR SELF PROPELLED OPERATION The Gullco KBM®-28 Plate Edge Bevelling Machine is typically used with an optional hydraulic adjustable l

21 BEVEL OPERATION 1. Before performing a bevel, always check the following: a. The machine has been set-up in accordance with the previous section

22 2 3 INTERRUPTED MATERIAL FEED Material feed may be interrupted when the cutter slips due to several possibilities, such as worn cutters, excessiv

23 BEVELLING FLAME CUT STEEL PLATES Flame cut steel plates may be work hardened and have slag on the edges. Flame cut mild steel can be bevelled wit

24 CUTTER The circular cutter on the Gullco KBM®-28 bevelling machine is made from special, high strength and abrasion resistant tool steel and is de

25 1. All operators of the KBM®-28 machine must have a thorough understanding of how the machine and material are set up for proper operation and th

i READ BEFORE USING THE KBM®-28 BEVELLER IMPORTANT NOTES: All machine operators must be familiar with the Safety Instructions on pages 1 & 2 of t

26 The thickness of the original cutter is 1.1" [28 mm] and must be kept in its original proximity after sharpening, by using cutter spacers. It

27 FORCES ACTING ON THE CUTTER The rotary shearing cutter on the KBM®-28 Portable Plate Edge Bevelling Machine is subjected to considerable stress un

28 CUTTER BREAKAGE CAUSED BY EXTERNAL FORCES In most cases the cutter will break when one or a combination of the external forces, P2 through to P6 d

29 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE The Gullco KBM®-28 Portable Plate Edge Bevelling Machine is a heavy duty, robust piece of equipment and under normal

30 plate will require the rollers to be further extended (convex edge plate) or recessed (concave edge plate). This is necessary to prevent feeding

31 NOTE: Do not mix mineral oils with synthetic oils! If necessary to change from one type of oil to the other, carefully wash the internal parts of

32 STORAGE The KBM®-28 Portable Plate Edge Bevelling Machine should be kept in a dry environment with no possibility of impact or damage due to stack

33 PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDYSlight Overload. Push plate forward to help feeding.Overload.Check bevel width relative to the plate tensile strength.Take sma

34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE, CONTINUED…. If the bevelled plate looks similar to the adjacent image:  Check that the cutter thickness and spacers are n

35 KBM®-28-100 GENERAL ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN Drawing Number: KBM-28-100

ii PREPARATION FOR BENCH OPERATION ... 20BEVEL OPERATION ..

36 KBM®-28-100 GENERAL ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN Drawing Number: KBM-28-100

37 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY1 GK-107-126 M10-1.5 x 20mm SHCS 22 GK-112-131 M6-1.0 x 20mm BHCS 13 GK-115-089 10mm x32mm DOWEL PIN 74 KBM-28-03

38 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY1 KBM-28-017 PIVOT ARM BLOCK 12 KBM-28-069 ADJUSTING BOLT SUPPORT 13 KBM-28-043 SLIDE BASE ASSEMBLY 14 KBM-28-070

39 SLIDE BASE ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN Part Number: KBM-28-043

40 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY1 KBM-28-060 MAIN ROLLER BEARING 12 KBM-28-061 INTERNAL RETAINING CLIP 13 KBM-28-057 MAIN ROLLER 1MAIN ROLLER

41 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY1 KBM-28-028 GEAR BOX COVER 12 KBM-28-064 MOTOR STARTER MOUNTING BRACKET 13 GBM-28-022 MANUAL STARTER ASSEMBLY 14K

42 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTYGBM-28-022-A MANUAL STARTER ASSEMBLY FOR 230V MACHINESGBM-18-019-01 ENCLOSURE 1GBM-18-019-07 RED MUSHROOM E-STOP 1GBM-1

43 KBM®-28 MAIN GEARBOX BREAKDOWN Note: Provide all nameplate details from gear box label when ordering spare parts.

44 KBM®-28 MAIN GEARBOX BREAKDOWN Item Part NumberDescription Qty152 KBM-28-152 1st. Red.Gear 1302 KBM-28-120-GL Gasket 15325 KBM-28-5225 Dowel 6x1

45 KBM®-28 MOTOR ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN Item Part Number Description QtyKBM-28-203-A230/460V Motor Assembly (KBM-28-100-A, -B, -C & -D)Includes Item

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Although the KBM®-28 bevelling machine is manufactured for safe and dependable operation, it is impossible to anticipate those

46 KBM®-28 WIRING SCHEMATIC Drawing Number: KBM-28-419

47 KBM-28-100 KBM-28-080 Hydraulic height adjustment undercarriage. Ideal for beveling applications that require frequent changes in bevel angles an

48 HYDRAULIC UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN Part Number: KBM-28-080

49 HYDRAULIC UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN Part Number: KBM-28-080

50 HYDRAULIC UNDERCARRIAGE ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN Part Number: KBM-28-080

51 REVISIONS LIST Mar, 2006 Title Page Changed Gullco India’s e-mail address back to the original. 39, 40 & 42 Changes reflecting use of GBM-28

52 February, 2013 Title Page Updated Gullco contact details Various Pgs Removed standard undercarriage from manual, KBM-28-002. Pgs 3 & 30

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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED A careless operator invites troubles, and failure to follow safety practices may cause serious injury or even death.

3 KBM®-28 PLATE EDGE BEVELLING MACHINE DETAILS This manual covers the operation instructions, maintenance requirements and provides parts lists for t

4 KBM®-28-100 MACHINE + KBM®-28-080 UNDERCARRIAGE Note: Hydraulic undercarriage may not be as shown.

5 BEVELLING CAPACITY The adjacent diagram, indicates the root face (also referred to as nose or land), identified as "L"; the bevel width i