Burr King M40 CombiPak - Manual (Page 10)

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create a fire/explosion hazard that could result in personal injury, or death. Use only clean water
with recommended soaps.
WARNING: Avoid eye damage, flesh burns, and/or poisoning. Many vibratory processing soaps,
compounds, and media are acidic or caustic. Wear appropriate flesh, ear, and eye protection gear
when using vibratory soaps and compounds, and when working around and with your VibraKING
chamber. Do not ingest these materials. MSDS sheets are available for all soaps, compounds, and
media sold by Burr King Manufacturing. Obtain, read and apply the precautions specified in the
MSDS sheets.
Fixed speed single phase machines: Place control panel switch to RUN to start the machine in the counter
clockwise direction to process your parts. Place the control to the OFF position wait 10 seconds and then
place the control in the SEP position to reverse and unload the machine via the off loading ramp, and
screen separation system if so equipped.
Fixed speed three phase machines: Place the control panel switch in the OFF position. Press the magnetic
starter START button, proceed as with a single-phase machine.
Variable speed machines: Press the START button to process the parts. To off load the parts press the
FWD/REV button, and then press ENTER.
Note: When separating parts you may find it helpful to run in the SEP (REV) mode for a few minutes and
then in the RUN (FWD) mode for one minute, returning to the SEP (REV) mode. Jogging between these
functions will help to maximize unloading of parts.
Programming variable speed machines for different parameters. Please read and follow the instructions
provided with the controller for your particular machine. NOTE: to avoid shortening machine life, do not:
• Operate the machine above 2500 RPM (68% controller speed command)
• Accelerate/Decelerate times less than 5 seconds
• Use carrier frequencies above 12 kilo-hertz
Variable speed machines can be connected to PLC (programmable-logic-controllers) for remote or local
control of machine speed, load/start/stop/reverse/off load functions, and sequence time periods. Please
consult the instructions provided with the variable speed controller and the PLC to be used.
There are many compounds (soaps) that are available to use in vibratory machines. Your choice will
depend on the materials, media, and results that you are using and desire. Fluids and compounds serve to
improve finish, speed results, extend media life, and in some cases to retard oxide formation. The
following is a partial list of guidelines:
1. When processing aluminum or other non-ferrous materials to a burr free state with matte finish select
liquid soap such as BKS60 or AR60 and mix it with water at a concentration of 3 to 5 ounces per gallon
of water. Adjust the metering valve to deliver a steady trickle of fluid to the chamber. A reasonable
mechanical gauge is to set the metering valve handle so that it is approximately at a 45-degree angle to
the centerline of the valve. For finer fluid control you must install a flow meter, most users find this
unnecessary. If you elect to install a flow meter set the fluid flow between 1 and 8 gallons per hour as a
starting point. To improve your parts surface condition post processing always rinse your parts in clean
water shortly after removing them from the chamber, then dry them to minimize spotting. Remember that
many metals will oxide rapidly when machining, etc. expose fresh metal (as is the case with vibratory
processing). If this is a problem there are various chemicals that are available that you may use to dip
your parts in post vibratory process to minimize oxide formation. Consult with your metals supplier, or
Burr King Manufacturing.
2. When processing steel and other ferrous materials to a burr free state with a matte finish select a liquid
soap that also contains a rust inhibitor such as AR60 or RUST X-100. Mix the soap with water at a
concentration of 3 to 5 ounces per gallon of water or as recommended by the soap manufacturer. Adjust
the M40 metering valve to deliver a steady trickle of fluid to the chamber. A reasonable mechanical gauge
is to set the metering valve so that it is approximately at a 45-degree angle to the centerline of the valve.