x-travel:60 mm
The RIMAC BETAMATIK is a specialised collector
mica milling machine for the manufacture and repair of electric
armatures and commutators. It is used for the precise milling or
undercutting of the mica insulation between the individual copper
lamellae of a collector.
The mica joints are detected by a
laser optical system. A stepper motor then automatically positions the
armature from lamella to lamella. The milling cutter is automatically
raised during the return stroke. According to the data sheet, the
machining time is approximately 0.8 to 1.3 seconds per
lamella.
The machine can process armatures up to a diameter
of 100 mm, collectors up to 70 mm in diameter and shafts up to 500 mm
in length. The maximum milling length is 60 mm. The milling spindle
reaches 8,000 rpm.
The machine, originally purchased around
1983/1984, was extensively modernised and mechanically overhauled in
2005. Among other things, a new control cabinet with a Siemens S7 PLC,
a touchscreen control panel, laser optics, new sensors, a reinforced
spindle with belt drive, new solenoid valves, new cabling and a
protective enclosure with safety monitoring were
installed.
An interesting specialised machine for electric
motor manufacturers, armature winding workshops, commutator
manufacturers and repair workshops.
Technical
specifications:
Year of manufacture: 1984
Modernisation:
2005
Maximum armature diameter: 100 mm
Maximum collector
diameter: 70 mm
Milling length: 0?60 mm
Maximum shaft length:
500 mm
Spindle speed: 8,000 min?¹
Positioning accuracy:
approx. 0.01?0.03 mm
Processing time: approx. 0.8?1.3 seconds per
lamella
Electrical connection: 380 V / 50 Hz /
3-phase
Required air pressure: 6?10 bar
Milling cutter type:
carbide milling cutter Ø 15 mm with 5 mm bore or Ø 10 mm with 3 mm
bore
Workpiece positioning: via stepper motor
Mica joint
detection: laser optics
Extraction: fitted or provided for
Modernisation in 2005
According to the available
documentation, the refurbishment comprised:
new control cabinet
with Siemens S7 PLC
new control panel with touchscreen
laser
optics including control unit
complete rewiring
new sensors
new, reinforced spindle with belt drive
new solenoid
valves
complete mechanical overhaul
repainting
modification or extension of the protective enclosure
safety limit switches on the protective hood
updated
operating instructions
Features and functions
automatic
detection of mica gaps
automatic step-by-step positioning of the
armature
adjustable milling and return speeds
automatic
milling cutter lift during return
adjustable milling depth
Pneumatic workpiece clamping and tailstock operation
Enclosed working area with protective hood
Integrated or
connected extraction system
Siemens PLC control
Touchscreen
operation