How to use

XEBEC Floating Holder™

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FH-ST12-SL10
FH-ST20-60, FH-ST20-100

Target workpiece

The tool can basically be used for workpieces that can be processed with XEBEC Brush Surface.
Avoid cavities and protrusions to ensure the floating function works properly.

For effective use

When using the XEBEC Floating Holder, follow the usage instructions below.

  1. Approach the workpiece surface from above without rotating the Brush.
    2. Set the depth of cut and compress the spring.
    3. Rotate the Brush and start feeding with the spring compressed.
    4. Stop rotation and feed.
    5. Remove the Brush upward from the workpiece surface.

FH-ST12-SL10

How to mount special bushing

FH-ST12-SL10 can be assembled in S40M-SD10 with shank dia. 10mm when bushing is not attached.
Also, S06M and S15M with shank dia. 6mm, and S25M and S40M with shank dia. 8mm can be assembled using the supplied special bush.
Align shank-fastening screw hole with bushing hole, insert special bushing as far as it will go, then secure the shank-fastening screw.

FH-ST12-SL10 Replacement of the spring

You can replace the spring to change the cutting load of FH-ST12-SL10 according to your desired machining quality.
Standard-load spring is built in when delivered.

The storage area of the spring is φ10.5 × 25 to 19 (6mm sliding).
Therefore, if the spring is φ10 and can be used in the range of 25mm to 19mm, it can be replaced.

In addition, we also offer springs whose load is higher than that of the high-load spring (0.72 to 1.05kgf), which maximum load of 1.52 to 3.34kgf. Please contact us for further details.

FH-ST12-SL10
Spring type Outer diameter
(mm)
Spring constant
(N/mm)
Overall length
(mm)
Load by stroke (N)
0mm 6mm
Standard spring Installed φ10 0.3 40 4.5 6.3
Low-pressure spring Attachment φ10 0.3 30 1.5 3.3
High-pressure spring Attachment φ10 0.55 39 7.2 10.5
Maximum load spring Sold separately φ10 3.03 30 15.2 33.4

 

1. Remove the C-shaped retaining ring 2.
*Use the snap ring pliers for C type internal ring (C-shaped retaining ring size: 20mm)

2. Remove the steel ball cap ring retaining the steel balls and take out the steel balls from the main unit. (2 locations)
*Be careful not to lose the steel balls as they are small.

3. Remove the tool holding portion from the main unit and take out the spring.
Sparingly apply grease to the sliding portion (tool holding portion), re-attach the spring and return the sliding portion to the unit.
*Align the boat-shaped groove of the tool holding portion with the hole in the cap screw retaining the steel ball, which is on the main unit of the floating holder.
*Check that there is no dirt, etc. adhering within the tool holding portion or within the boat-shaped groove.
*Recommended grease : Lithium soap grease (NLGI # 2)

4. Insert the steel balls (2 locations), attach the steel ball cap ring retaining the steel balls, and then fit the C-shaped retaining ring 2 into the groove for this ring.
*Use only XEBEC-designated steel balls. Dangerous operation failure or tool damage may otherwise occur.

5. After assembling the parts, press the bottom of tool holding portion with your fingers, and check to see that tool holding portion slides 6mm.

FH-ST20

Example of attaching to FH-ST20 and φ60mm brush
Example of attaching to FH-ST20 and special bushing

Align the shank-fastening screw hole with bushing hole, insert the special bushing as far as it will go, then secure the shank-fastening screw.

FH-ST20-60 is made for XEBEC Brush Surface of dia. 60mm with shank dia. 12mm.
FH-ST20-100 is made for XEBEC Brush Surface of dia. 100mm with shank dia. 16mm.

FH-ST20 How to adjust spring pressure
Load adjustment Load by stroke (N) Adjustment screw position
0mm 6mm
Standard float 2 6 When load adjustment screw 2 is at the end of the shaft.
Higher float 6 10 When load adjustment screw 2 is at the back of the shaft.

*Spring pressure is set to minimum when delivered.

Minimum spring pressure (When delivered)

The following drawing (the location of adjustment screw #1) shows when adjustment screw 2 is locked after it is loosened and adjustment screw 1 is tightened in the end.

Maximum spring pressure
  1. Loosen the adjustment screw 1.
    2. Tighten the adjustment screw 2.
    3. Tighten the adjustment screw 1.
FH-BT30・FH-BT40 How to attach φ25mm brush

The following drawing (location of adjustment screw #2) shows when adjustment screw 1 is locked after it is loosened and adjustment screw 2 is tightened in the end.

FH-BT30・FH-BT40 How to adjust spring pressure
Load adjustment Load by stroke (N) Adjustment screw position
0mm 6mm
Standard float 2 6 When load adjustment screw 2 is at the end of the shaft.
Higher float 6 10 When load adjustment screw 2 is at the back of the shaft.

*Spring pressure is set to minimum when delivered.

  1. Loosen the lock screw from the tip, using a 3mm hexagonal wrench.

2. Remove the pull screw and move the adjustment screw to adjust the spring pressure, using a 5mm hexagonal wrench.

Minimum spring pressure (When delivered)

Minimum spring pressure is indicated when the adjustment screw is locked-off clockwise. Spring pressure is set to minimum when delivered.

Maximum spring pressure

Spring pressure increases as the adjustment screw is turned anti-clockwise. 6 full anti-clockwise turns will bring spring pressure to maximum.
Please be aware that more than 6 full turns will cause the spring to stick, hindering the floating function.

XEBEC Floating Holder™

The built-in spring helps to maintain stable load, which enables consistent performance, while reducing the need to adjust the Brush projection length frequently.

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