Burr King M40 CombiPak - Manual (Page 7)

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VibraKING
®
40 operating instructions
November 2006
General description
The VibraKING
®
40 vibratory chamber uses commonly available abrasive or burnishing media to de-
burr, polish, de-scale, or otherwise surface condition parts made from various materials. The media and
parts rotate and vibrate simultaneously being subjected to thrust vectors that apply working force to the
combination.
M40 vibratory chamber is inherently well isolated from its environment because of
HemiFLEX
® suspension, tub design, and other design features. The effect of this isolation is a total noise
generation generally well less than 85 dB. This value can vary significantly depending on various
conditions. Where noise levels are of human concern wear ear protection
The M40 has two descriptive volumes, “4.0 cubic feet total volume” and “2.2 cubic feet working
volume”. The total volume is that volume of liquid (or media and parts) that would fill the tub to its brim.
Because there are many different part geometries with different weights, and materials meaningful ways
to specify working capacity are “working volume” and “part load”. Working volume includes the
volumes occupied by the media and the parts. Maximum part load is that part load weight (irrespective of
part volume) for which the vibratory chamber can sustain working action. Factors such as part geometry
can reduce or even increase the maximum permissible part load. The final measure of optimum working
capacity then becomes the combined part and media load for which the desired results occur within an
acceptable time frame.
As with all processes, continuously successful vibratory processing depends on process variables
remaining relatively constant in order to achieve relatively constant results. Process variables include the
incoming condition of the part(s), the part load size, the serviceability of the media, the amount of fluid
used, the type and quality of fluid additives, the condition of the equipment, the cleanliness of the system
and associated supplies, and of course the process time. Should any of the process variables move out of
limits the quality of the process output may suffer. Therefore manage your vibratory process as you
would any process from which you expect cost effective, consistent, and quality results.
The following information will help you establish your process and attain consistent results.
Initial machine setup and operation
WARNING: This equipment is heavy. Observe safe practice when attempting to install, move,
maintain, or otherwise work on it. For your convenience the M40 is shipped from the factory with
forklift points bolted to the machine sides. Assure that the two forklift points are securely bolted to
the M40 prior to using them. DO NOT attempt to lift the M40 with steel media or other similarly
heavy media installed. The forklift points are designed to lift the M40 plus up to 250 pounds of
media. Failure to observe this caution may create a safety hazard that can result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Remove the forklift points prior to operating the machine.. The machine will operate
with the lift points in place but the lift points may create a personal bump hazard.
It may not be necessary to bolt the M40 to the floor unless your floor is very smooth or slick.