MBM Corporation FMM3 - Manual (Page 13)

Operating Instructions
Page 12
Drilling Procedures
After all your adjustments are made as desired,
position the Table in its original position. Set the
product to be drilled on the table and make sure it
is secure using the Paper Side Stops. To drill, step
down on the Foot Treadle raising the Table up to
meet the drill bits. Using one consistent smooth
stroke, put pressure on the Treadle so that the
Table rises fully allowing the drill bits to drill through
the product. It is important you maintain a consis-
tent speed through the entire stack. It is also
important you do not go too slow or too fast. If you
drill too slow you can burn the paper leaving
undesired marks. If you drill too fast, the drill bits
will act more like a punch and they will break.
Note: Different product requires different speeds. It is
always recommended to drill through a test stack of
the product until the operator is confident of the
required speed.
Step #12
Tips On Drilling
Use a sharp bit at all times...Using a drill bit sharpener (Lassco-Wizer MS-1 recom-
mended), sharpen your drill bits regularly. Apply light pressure when sharpening. Too
much pressure may cause flaring of the tip. (Once a drill bit has a flared tip, it becomes
defective.)
Sharpening Stone...Use to debur the outside cutting edge of the drill bits for better perfor-
mance.
Lubricate drill bits occasionally...use Drill-Ease or Spin-Eze . While the drill is running,
simply touch the Drill-Ease stick to the drill bit or brush on the Spin-Eze . Drill through
scrap to remove any excess. This will allow for a smoother cut.
Drill Strips...When drilling, a drill bit must stop slightly above the drill strip. Replace worn
out drill strips regularly to ensure proper drilling.
Product
Paper Side Stop