Weinig Tools - OERTLI Werkzeuge AG

Instruction Manual 

Weinig Tools 

Englisch / English WNW 850 02 – 02.2005.A

Summary 

Tech. Dok. / WNW 850 02 / 02.2005.A / © MICHAEL WEINIG AG Weinig Tools 1-3

Service 

Michael Weinig Aktiengesellschaft 

Weinigstrasse 2/4 

D-97941 Tauberbischofsheim 

Tel.: 0049-(0) 9341 86-0 

Fax: 0049-(0) 9341 7080 

E-Mail: service@weinig.de 

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1-4 Weinig Tools Tech. Dok. / WNW 850 02 / 02.2005.A / © MICHAEL WEINIG AG

Contents 

1 Safety .......................................... 1-7 

1.1 Intended use ................................ 1-7 

1.2 General safety instructions ........... 1-7 

1.3 Tools and machine ....................... 1-8 

2 PowerLock .................................. 2-1 

2.1 Weinig PowerLock 536 ................ 2-2 

2.2 Weinig PowerLock 538 ................ 2-5 

2.3 Weinig PowerLock 539 .............. 2-10 

3 Normal clamping ........................ 3-1 

3.1 Hydraulic spindle nut (optional) .... 3-1 

3.2 Weinig Centrolock 530 ................. 3-3 


3.4 Weinig cutterhead 500 / 510 ...... 3-11 

3.5 Weinig profile cutterhead 

503 / 513 .................................... 3-15 

3.6 Weinig tongue and groove 

cutterhead 508 / 518 .................. 3-20 

4 Hydraulic clamping .................... 4-1 


4.2 Weinig hydro cutterhead 

501 / 511 

and Rotaplan cutterhead 

502 / 512 ...................................... 4-9 

4.3 Weinig hydro profile cutterhead 

504 / 514 .................................... 4-12 

4.4 Weinig hydro cutterhead 

508 / 518 .................................... 4-17 


Foreword, symbols 

This manual applies exclusively for Weinig tools. 

Further information, technical data and ordering data concerning the Weinig tools can be found 

in the catalogue of Weinig accessories. 

Training 

No-one may work with the Weinig tools and Weinig machines, not even for a brief period, 

without the requisite training either within the company, by our field staff, by vocational 

training institutes or in the Weinig Training Centre. 

Symbols 

Danger – This symbol draws attention to exceptional hazards which will invariably lead 

to very serious injury if the instructions are disregarded and precautions are not taken. 

Warning – This symbol draws attention to a potential hazard which can lead to very 

serious injury if precautions are not taken. 

Caution – This symbol draws attention to hazardous situations which may lead to 

physical injury, damage to the machine or other property or to loss of data (control 

systems). 

This symbol draws attention to additional information for working, tips for correct 

operation. 

This symbol draws attention to further instructions, instruction modules, enclosures or 

third-party manuals which must be observed. 

DANGER 

DANGER 

These symbols refer to general and specific hazards. Some symbols are 

also to be found on the machine. These symbols must be noted and must 

remain clearly legible at all times. Never remove any stickers from the 

machine. 


Safety 

1 Safety 

1.1 Intended use 

Weinig tools are designed and built exclusively for use in Weinig planers and moulders. 

All further uses are deemed to be non-conforming. 

Unprofessional and non-conforming use of the tools can impair the operator's safety 

and is therefore prohibited. Note the national regulations (EU Directives). 

Note the brochure "Safety". It contains further instructions concerning the intended use 

and safe operation. 

Weinig cannot accept any liability for damage and losses due to non-conforming use of 

the tools. The risk of accidents, damage or losses is borne exclusively by the user in 

such cases. 

The instructions and rules contained in the operating manual must therefore be noted 

without fail. All local safety and accident prevention regulations must also be observed. 

Weinig cannot accept any liability for personal injury or property damage due to 

misconduct or non-compliance with these safety instructions. 

1.2 General safety instructions 

Tools have sharp cutting edges which can also cause injury even when at rest. For this 

reason, handle tools with care and wear protective gloves. 

Always work away from the tool cutting edge, never towards the cutting edge, when 

undoing clamping screws. 

Always wear protective gloves and proceed with utmost care when packing or 

unpacking tools and when handling them (e.g. fitting them in the machine). 

Tools must be transported in a suitable packaging or fixture and stored in a safe place 

(e.g. in a tool cabinet). 


Safety 

1.3 Tools and machine 

The max. speed specified on the tool must never be exceeded. 

All the tools described here are approved only for machines with mechanical feed. 

Never use a damaged or dull tool. 

Ensure correct direction of rotation of the tools. 

Ensure that the machine cannot start up inadvertently while changing tools or cutters. 

Tools must be fitted in the machine and secured as directed by the machine 

manufacturer. 

Before switching on the machine, ensure that the tools are correctly clamped. 

Only switch on the machine when the statutory guards are in position. 

Tools must never be fitted with cutters on one side only (asymmetrically), as this may 

lead to imbalance. All cutters, clamping ledges and blind lugs, if required, must be fitted 

without exception. Ensure that all cutters and blanks are of exactly the same weight. 

The cutters must be distributed symmetrically when working with less than the full cutter 

complement. 

Ensure that the clamping areas are clean. 

Ensure that parts are fitted correctly when changing cutters. 

Ensure that cutters and tool are fitted flush (no protruding edges at the side of the tool). 

Tools which have been heated as a result of cleaning in a washing machine or in any 

other way must be allowed to cool before being installed. The tool clamp may loosen or 

be reduced as the tool shrinks when cooling. 

Only use original cutters and replacement parts. 


Safety 

1.3.1 Hydraulic tools 

Hydraulic tools may only be clamped on the mounting arbor or spindle. 

The clamping pressure (300 bar) on the hydro cutterhead and on the outboard bearing, 

if applicable, must be checked daily with the aid of a high-pressure grease gun before 

starting up the machine. 

A safety collar must be used on the spindle. 

The safety collars must not clamp the tool in axial direction. It must be clamped via the 

hydraulic sleeves (300 bar). 

The permissible clamping length must be taken into account when clamping hydraulic 

tools on spindles without outboard bearing (see operating manual for the planer). 

Further information on accident prevention is available on request from your employers' 

liability insurance association. Please request this information. 

This operating manual must be read through completely by every authorized user before 

working with Weinig tools. This must be confirmed in writing. 

The Instruction Manual has been read and thoroughly understood. 

Date: 

Signature: 

Owner ................................ ....................................................... 

Operating personnel ................................ ....................................................... 

................................ ....................................................... 

................................ ....................................................... 

................................ ....................................................... 

Important: 

This manual must be retained for future reference! 


Notes 


PowerLock 

2 PowerLock 

PowerLock tools have a tapered mount (1). 

They are clamped via a hollow conical shank 

interface (HSK) with hydro-mechanical or electromechanical 

tool clamp. 

The required clamping force is generated by a spring 

assembly (2). 

2 1 

DOKK0544 


PowerLock 

2.1 Weinig PowerLock 536 

2.1.1 General 

The Weinig PowerLock 536 is a heavy-duty cutter. All 

the relevant safety regulations and the instructions in 

this operating manual must be closely followed in order 

to ensure safe use and handling of this tool. 

Please read these instructions through carefully before 

using the tool. 

2.1.2 Intended use 

The planer head with reversible cutters is only approved 

for mechanical feed systems and is used for the 

following purposes: 

Planing and edge-jointing work on solid wood (hard and 

soft wood) and wood substitutes. 

Applications: see technical data. 

Chapter 1 Safety must be read through 

carefully and observed before using the 

tool. 

536 

DOKW0038 

1 Straightening 

5 

2 Edge-jointing on the right 

3 Planing the left 

6 

4 

2 

4 Profiling on the right 

5 Planing the top 

3 

1 

DOKW0039 

6 Planing the bottom 


PowerLock 

2.1.3 Mechanical design of the tool 

Planer head with reversible cutters for 2-fold use. 

Solid body of steel. Robust, reliable construction for 

low-noise, vibration-free operation. 

1 Body 

2 Clamping ledge 

3 Clamping screws 

4 Reversible cutter 

4 

3 

2 

1 

DOKW0025 

Reversible cutter 

(2 cutting edges) 

Right or left clamping ledges are used, 

depending on the direction of tool rotation. 

2.1.4 Removing and fitting the cutters 

Removal: 

1. Release clamping screw (1). 

2. Release clamping ledge with striker (2). 

3. Pull reversible cutter out with striker (2). 

2 

1 

DOKW0040 


PowerLock 

Installation: 

1. Remove dirt and resin from clamping ledges and 

guide grooves. 

2. Insert clamping ledges and reversible cutters. 

3. Mount setting device (3) on tool and axially press 

against shoulder. 

4. Axially position clamping ledge and reversible cutter 

against setting device. 

5. Secure clamping ledge and reversible cutter by 

tensioning the front clamping screw. 

3 

DOKW0041 

6. Remove setting device and simultaneously tension 

the clamping ledge to 25 Nm from both sides using 

two Allen keys (4). 

4 

Never tension the complete cutter groove in 

one operation, otherwise the tool could 

become deformed. 

Do not use damaged Allen keys or keys on 

which the hexagon head has become round, 

as this may result in damage to the clamping 

screws. 

4 

DOKW0042 

2.1.5 Technical data 

– Tool body of high-strength steel 

– Fitted with two straight reversible cutters 

– Optionally fitted with HSS or carbide 

– Positive, form-fitting clamping of the cutters 

– Hardened clamping ledges with ground clamping 

area 

– Cutting angle 12° / 27° 

– Cutter cutting circle dia. 93 mm 

– Max. speed n = 12,000 rpm 

up to tool length 240 mm 


for tool length over 240 mm 

(see legend on tool) 

Subject to change without notice! 


PowerLock 


2.2.1 General 

The Weinig PowerLock 538 is a heavy-duty cutter. 

All the relevant safety regulations and the instructions in 






The profile cutterhead is only approved for mechanical 

feed systems and is used for the following purposes: 

Planing and profiling work on solid wood (hard and soft 

wood) and wood substitutes. 




tool. 

538 

DOKW0043 

2.2.3 Special safety instructions for tool 538 

• Always use at least two clamping screws to tension 

the clamping ledges and profiled cutters. 

• When using slim profiled cutters, select clamping 

ledges of a length corresponding with that of the 

profiled cutters. 

• Remove any unused clamping screws when using 

shorter clamping ledges. 

• Check that the profiled cutters are correctly seated in 

the serration. 

• Insert all cutters in the serration in the same position 

(distance from bottom of groove). 

• Leitz DoubleBack system: 

Max. blank height 60 mm for Z = 2 


Z4 tools have four holes at the end. The extent 

to which the cutters protrude can be seen here 

(max. from last serration to beginning of hole 

edge). The holes are also used for cleaning 

(with compressed air). 


PowerLock 


Profile cutterhead with profiled cutters. Solid steel body. 

Robust, reliable construction for low-noise, vibrationfree 

operation. 

1 Body 


3 Clamping screw 

4 Profiled cutter 

1 2 3 4 

DOKW0044 

Solid HSS 

with serrated back 

With carbide or stellite tip, 


DoubleBack tip 

with carrier plate 

2.2.5 Removal and installation of cutters on tools 

with four cutters 

Important when using tools with four cutters: 

Blanks with a thickness of 5, 6 and 8 mm are fitted with 

the same clamping ledge. 

10 mm thick blanks have a thinner clamping ledge which 

may only be used with the 10 mm blanks. 

When using 8 or 10 mm blanks, the bottom part of the 

clamping ledge must be supported on the inclined 

clamping area. 

5 – 8 mm 

2.2.6 Removal and installation of cutters on tools 

with two cutters 

All blanks are fitted with the same clamping ledge 

regardless of thickness in tools with two cutters. 

10 mm 

DOKW0032 

DOKW0083 


PowerLock 

Removal: 

1. Release clamping screws (1). 

2. Pull out profiled cutters. 

1 

DOKW0045 

Installation: 

1. Remove dirt and resin on clamping ledges and 

serrated back. 

2. Insert clamping ledge and profiled cutter. 



4. Axially position clamping ledge and profiled cutter 

against setting device and tension middle clamping 

screw with half the specified torque. 

5. When all cutters have been fixed in this way, remove 

setting device and tension all clamping screws to 

30 – 33 Nm, working from the inside outwards. 







screws. 

2 

DOKW0046 

6. Check that cutters are correctly seated in the 

serration. 

7. Note the maximum cutter adjustment (a). 

a 

DOKW0084 

a = 4 spaces (6.4 mm) 


a 

PowerLock 

2.2.7 DoubleBack 

Two-part cutter comprising a tip (1) and carrier plate (2). 

Carrier plate and tip are positively connected via a 

serration (3). Due to its special back serration (4) the 

carrier plate (2) can only be fitted in the tool in one 

position and is held securely. Carrier plate and tip are 

clamped in the tool by means of pressure screws (5) 

acting on a clamping ledge (6). 

1 

5 6 

2 

3 

4 

DOKW0028 

The mark (7) indicates the maximum adjustment (a) of 

the tip in relation to the carrier plate. The bottom of the 

tip must not be displaced beyond this mark for safety 

reasons, otherwise the stability of the entire system will 

be jeopardized. 

7 

DOKW0029 

2.2.8 Grinding DoubleBack cutters 

The carrier plates must first be profiled without the tips. 

Blind lugs (8) must be fitted in order to grind the carrier 

plates. They are only ground once. The lowest point in 

the profile is ground as close to the tool body as 

possible. Use a tracing pin dia. 3 mm and grinding 

wheel 4 mm wide for grinding. This ensures that the 

profile in the carrier plate is slightly wider than the profile 

in the tip. 

8 

Remove the blind lug after grinding the carrier plate and 

install the tip in the bottom serration. Use a diamond 

wheel to grind the carbide tips. 

The diameter of the tracing pin must correspond with the 

width of the grinding wheel. After profiling, the tip must 

not protrude more than max. 5 mm in relation to the 

carrier plate. If the carrier plate is reached when the tip 

is resharpened, the tip must be moved forwards one 

space. The tip must be replaced and a new one fitted 

when the maximum adjustment has been reached. 

DOKW0082 


PowerLock 

Profile depth, projection, max. cutting circle: 

The following table for a profile cutterhead with diameter 

90 mm illustrates the relationship between profile 

cutterhead, fitted cutter height, resultant profile depth 

and maximum permissible cutting circle diameter. 

Cutter height 

[mm] 

Max. permissible 

cutting circle dia. 

[mm] 

Max. possible 

profile depth 

[mm] 

50 130 approx. 11 

60 150 approx. 20 

70 170 approx. 35 

2.2.9 Grinding 

The blanks are profiled in accordance with a profile 

template and ground in the profile cutterhead on a 

Weinig grinder for profiled cutters. 



– Optionally fitted with 2 or 4: 

HSS (5/8 mm blank) 

Stellite / carbide (6/10 mm blank) 

– Blank weight max. 50 g per 10 mm blank length 

– Positive clamping of the profiled cutters with serrated 

back, serration 1/16" x 60° 

– Hardened clamping elements with ground clamping 

area 

– Cutting angle: 12° or 20° 

– Diameter of tool body: 90 mm 








PowerLock 


2.3.1 General 

The Weinig PowerLock 539 is a heavy-duty cutter. 














tool. 

539 

DOKW0047 









• The corresponding clamping ledge must be selected 

in accordance with the thickness of the profiled 

cutters (5, 6, 8 or 10 mm). 

• Blind lugs must be fitted to prevent the clamping 

ledges from bending when using profiled cutters 

which are more than 20 mm shorter than the 

clamping ledges. 


PowerLock 




operation. 

1 Body 




4 3 2 1 

DOKW0048 

Solid, 


Tipped, 




The clamping ledges are marked at the end in 

accordance with the profiled cutter thickness (in mm). 

The ledges are hardened, with ground clamping area. 

Right or left clamping ledges are used, 

depending on the direction of tool rotation. 

DOKW0026 


Removal: 

1. Release clamping screw (1). 


3. Pull out profiled cutters. 

2 

1 

DOKW0049 


PowerLock 

Installation: 



2. Insert clamping ledge and profiled cutter. 



4. Axially position clamping ledge and profiled cutter 

against setting device. 

5. Secure clamping ledge and profiled cutter by 

tensioning the front clamping screw. 

3 

DOKW0050 

6. When all cutters have been secured in this way, 

remove the setting device and simultaneously 

tension the clamping ledge to 25 Nm from both sides 

using two Allen keys (4). 

4 







screws. 

4 

DOKW0051 


serration. 


a 

DOKW0052 


Blind lugs (1) must be fitted to prevent the clamping 

ledges from bending when using profiled cutters which 

are more than 20 mm shorter than the clamping ledges. 

Length L 1 = 0.5 x L 2 

L 

2 

L 1 

1 

DOKW0034 


a 

PowerLock 







clamped in the tool by means of a clamping ledge (5). 

1 

5 

2 

3 

4 

DOKW0085 






7 

DOKW0086 









in the tip. 











8 

DOKW0087 


PowerLock 

2.3.8 Profile depth, projection, max. cutting circle: 

The following table for a profile cutterhead with diameter 

90 mm illustrates the relationship between profile 

cutterhead, fitted cutter height, resultant profile depth 

and maximum permissible cutting circle diameter. 

Cutter height 

[mm] 

Max. permissible 

cutting circle dia. 

[mm] 

Max. possible 

profile depth 

[mm] 

50 130 approx. 11 

60 150 approx. 20 

70 170 approx. 35 







– Optionally fitted with: 

HSS (5/8 mm blank) 

Stellite / carbide (6/10 mm blank) 





area 


– Diameter of tool body: 90 mm 








Normal clamping 

3 Normal clamping 

The tool is secured on the spindle with the spindle 

nut (1), safety collar (2) and spacer ring (3). 

1 

2 

3 

DOKW0024 

3.1 Hydraulic spindle nut (optional) 

Use 

Tools are conveniently clamped on the spindle by 

hydraulic pressure. 

Ensure that the pressure cylinder is fully 

retracted before screwing the hydraulic 

clamping nut onto the spindle. 

3.1.1 Retract pressure cylinder 

The pressure cylinder (2) must be completely retracted 

by screwing in the enclosed adjusting pin (6). 

Proceed as follows: 

1. Back off clamping screw (1). 

2. Insert the enclosed Allen key (7) in the hole (8) on 

the circumference of the nut and lay it on the 

straightening table. 

3. Using the Allen key (9) (size 10 mm), screw the 

adjusting pin (6) in until the pressure cylinder (2) is 

fully retracted. 

4. Unscrew the adjusting pin (6). 



3.1.2 Clamping tools 

1. Back off clamping screw (1) (clamping screw is flush 

with cylinder face). 

2. Drive out the locking pin (3). 

3. Screw the hydraulic spindle nut (4) down tight, then 

back it off slightly so that the locking pin (3) can be 

pressed in over the hexagonal spindle stub. 

1 2 

3 

3 

4 

DOKK0088 

4. Turn in the clamping screw (1) until indicator pin (5) 

protrudes slightly beyond the cylinder face. 

The tool is clamped. 

1 

5 

DOKK0089 

3.1.3 Releasing tools 


2. Drive out the locking pin (3). 

3. Unscrew the hydraulic spindle nut (4). 

3 

1 

4 

DOKK0091 

DOKK0090 



3.2 Weinig Centrolock 530 

3.2.1 General 

The Weinig Centrolock 530 is a heavy-duty cutter. 






530 

DOKW0053 


The planer head with reversible cutters is only approved 

for mechanical feed systems and is used for the 

following purposes: 






tool. 


5 



6 

4 

2 



3 

1 

DOKW0039 





Planer head with reversible cutters for 2-fold use. 

Solid body of steel or aluminium. Robust, reliable 

construction for low-noise, vibration-free operation. 

1 Body 



4 Reversible cutter 

4 3 2 1 

DOKW0054 

Reversible cutter 

(2 cutting edges) 


Removal: 



3. Pull reversible cutter out with striker (2). 

2 

1 

2 

DOKW0055 

Installation: 


guide grooves. 

2. Fit clamping ledges and reversible cutters and clamp 

from both sides with clamping screw (1). 



3. Use two angled Allen keys (3) with shank to clamp 

the V-ledge and tighten the clamping screws 

simultaneously. Torque screws down to 25 Nm. 







screws. 

3 3 

DOKW0056 


– Tool body of high-strength steel or aluminium 

– Fitted with 2 or 4 straight reversible cutters 

– Optionally fitted with HSS or carbide 

– Positive, form-fitting clamping of the cutters 


area 

– Cutting angle: 12° / 27° / 35° 

– Cutter cutting circle dia. 125 or 140 mm 






3.3.1 General 















tool. 

533 

DOKW0057 











cutters (5, 6, 8 or 10 mm). 










operation. 

1 Body 




4 3 2 1 

DOKW0058 

Solid, 


Tipped, 




The clamping ledges are marked at the end in 

accordance with the profiled cutter thickness (in mm). 

The ledges are hardened, with ground clamping area. 

DOKW0026 


Removal: 



3. Pull out profiled cutter with striker (2). 

2 

1 

DOKW0059 

Installation: 



2. Insert clamping ledge and profiled cutter and clamp 













screws. 

3 

3 

DOKW0060 


serration. 


a 

DOKW0052 





Length L 1 = 0.5 x L 2 

L 

2 

L 1 

1 

DOKW0061 


a 









1 

5 

2 

3 

4 

DOKW0085 






7 

DOKW0086 









in the tip. 

8 











DOKW0087 



3.3.8 Profile depth, projection, max. cutting circle 

The following table illustrates the relationship between 

profile cutterhead, fitted cutter height, resultant profile 

depth and maximum permissible cutting circle diameter. 

Cutter height 

[mm] 

Max. permissible cutter cutting circle dia. [mm] for 

profile cutterhead dia. [mm] 

122 137 

Max. possible 

profile depth 

[mm] 

50 160 170 approx. 11 

60 180 190 approx. 20 

70 200 210 approx. 30 








HSS (8 mm blank), Stellite / carbide (10 mm blank) 





area 


– Diameter of tool body: 122/137 mm 

– Max. speed: see legend on tool 




3.4 Weinig cutterhead 500 / 510 

3.4.1 General 

The Weinig cutterhead 500 / 510 is a heavy-duty cutter. 






500 

DOKW0062 


The cutterhead is only approved for mechanical feed 

systems and is used for the following purposes: 






tool. 


5 



6 

4 

2 



3 

1 

DOKW0039 


3.4.3 Special safety instructions for tool 500 / 510 

• Note the markings for the minimum cutter clamping 

length at the tool ends. 

• The cutters may only be adjusted with the aid of the 

corresponding setting devices. 




Cutterhead with planing knives. Solid body of steel or 

aluminium. Robust, reliable construction for low-noise, 

vibration-free operation. 

1 Body 

1 

2 

4 

3 



4 Planing knife 

Solid 

DOKW0063 

Tipped 

3.4.5 Securing the cutters and minimum clamping 

length 

a 

Cutter position when new 

b 

Minimum cutter clamping length 

b 

c 

a 

c 

Max. adjustment of a resharpened cutter 

1 Marking for minimum clamping length 

1 

DOKW0035 




Removal: 

1. Clean the clamping screws in the cutterhead before 

removing the cutters. 

2. Undo the clamping screws on the cutterhead, 

working from the outside inwards. 

Planing knives have compression springs 

behind the cutters which press the cutter 

upwards. 

Care must be taken when undoing the last 

clamping screw, as the planing knife (1) may 

suddenly spring up out of the mount. 

3. Press against the planing knife with a piece of hard 

wood (2) when undoing the last clamping screw. 

4. Remove the cutter and clamping ledge. 

2 

1 

DOKW0036 



Installation: 


mount. 

2. Fit clamping ledges. 

3. Press cutter against springs and clamp into place 

with middle screw. 

4. Adjust cutter with the aid of the setting device. 

5. Tighten the clamping screws from the middle 

outwards. 

Use an angled Allen key with shank to tighten the 

clamping screws uniformly (extensions and striking tools 

must not be used!) 

Tightening torque of the clamping screws: 

M 10: 25 – 26 Nm 

M 12: 30 – 33 Nm 







screws. 


The cutters are ground either outside the cutterhead or 

when clamped on a suitable Weinig grinder for cutters. 


– Tool body of high-strength steel or aluminium 

– Fitted with 2 or 4 straight cutters 

– Dimensions: 3 x 30 mm 

– Optionally fitted with HSS, stellite or carbide 

– Non-positive (frictional) clamping of the cutters 


area 

– Cutting angle: 12° / 27° 

– Cutter cutting circle dia. 125 or 140 mm 

– Max. speed: n = 9,000 rpm 




3.5 Weinig profile cutterhead 503 / 513 

3.5.1 General 

The Weinig profile cutterhead 503 / 513 is a heavy-duty 

cutter. All the relevant safety regulations and the 

instructions in this operating manual must be closely 

followed in order to ensure safe use and handling of this 

tool. 











tool. 













• Ensure that parts are fitted correctly when changing 

cutters. 














operation. 

4 

3 

1 Body 




1 

2 

DOKW0065 

Solid, 


Tipped, 





Removal: 





3. Push clamping ledge out to the side. 

4. Remove profiled cutters from the serration. 



Installation: 



2. Fit profiled cutters in serration. 

3. Slide clamping ledge in from the side. 

4. Axially align the clamping ledge and profiled cutters 

and tighten the middle clamping screw with half the 

specified torque. 

5. Check that the profiled cutters are correctly seated in 


6. Tighten the clamping screws from the centre 

outwards. 

7. Use an angled Allen key with shank to tighten the 

clamping screws uniformly (extensions and striking 

tools must not be used!) 

8. Tightening torque of the clamping screws: 

M 10: 25 – 26 Nm 

M 12: 30 – 33 Nm 







screws. 


a 

DOKW0031 



a 










1 

5 6 

2 

3 

4 

DOKW0028 






7 

DOKW0029 









in the tip. 

8 











DOKW0082 







Cutter height 

[mm] 

Max. permissible cutter cutting circle dia. 

[mm] for profile cutterhead dia. [mm] 

122 137 

Max. possible 

profile depth 

[mm] 

50 160 170 approx. 11 

60 180 190 approx. 20 

70 200 210 approx. 35 







– For 2 or 4 profiled cutters 8 or 10 mm thick, with 

serrated back 






area 


– Diameter of tool body: 137 mm or 122 mm 






3.6 Weinig tongue and groove cutterhead 

508 / 518 

3.6.1 General 

The Weinig cutterhead 508 / 518 is a heavy-duty cutter. 














tool. 




• Ensure that parts are fitted correctly when changing 

cutters. 

• Clamping ledges and cutters must always be 

clamped with at least two clamping screws. 

• The length of the clamping ledge must correspond 

with that of the cutters when using narrow cutters. 







• Cutters must be fitted successively on opposite 

sides. 






operation. 

4 

3 

1 Body 




1 

2 

DOKW0065 

Solid, 


Tipped, 





Removal: 






4. Remove cutters from the serration. 



Installation: 



2. Fit cutters in serration. 


4. Axially align the clamping ledge and cutters and 

slightly tighten the clamping screw. 

5. Check that the cutters are correctly seated in the 

serration. 

6. Tighten down the clamping screws when all cutters 

have been fitted. 




8. Tightening torque of the clamping screws: 

25–26Nm. 







screws. 


a 

DOKW0031 



The cutterhead must be ground with fitted cutters on a 

Weinig grinder for cutters in order to ensure that it is 

accurately ground for concentric running. 


– Precision tool for producing tongue-and-groove 

parts to DIN 68126 

– Speed: max. 8,000 rpm 





Groove cutterhead, tongue cutterhead: 

The cutters are ground on a suitable Weinig grinder for 

tools with the grinding support 931 073 006 and grinding 

template 507 300 01. The grinding template can be 

used for the groove and tongue cutterhead set for 

groove widths from 3.5 to 6.5 mm. The groove width 

must be 0.1 to 0.5 mm larger than the thickness of the 

tongue. The grooving saw must be removed to grind the 

cutters of the groove cutterhead. Spacer rings must be 

fitted in accordance with the groove width. 

The grooving saw can be ground on the back of the 

teeth without being removed from the tool. A diamond 

grinding wheel must be used for this purpose. The backclearance 

angle is set to between 15° and 18°. 

The cutters of the tongue cutterhead are ground while 

fitted in the tool. 

The tongue cutterhead can be set to a tongue thickness 

of 3.5, 4.5 or 6.5 mm with the aid of the spacer rings 

supplied. The spacer rings are used as shown in the 

table below for regrinding and adjusting to the tongue 

thickness. 

Tongue width in mm 

Width of spacer rings in mm 

for newly fitted 

cutters 

for reground cutters 

1. 2. 3. 

3.5 5 + 5 5 + 4.7 5 + 4.4 4.7 + 4.4 

4.5 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 

6.5 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 

Each set comprises: 2 x 5 mm thick spacer rings, as well 

as one each in thicknesses of 4.7, 4.4, 1 and 2 mm. 


Notes 


Hydraulic clamping 

4 Hydraulic clamping 


4.1.1 Safety 















tool. 

534 

DOKW0066 











cutters (5, 6, 8 or 10 mm). 





• The tool must always be fitted in the machine with 

anti-twist device. 

• The clamping pressure (300 bar) must be checked 

daily with the aid of a grease gun before starting up 

the machine. 

• Recommended grease: Shell Alvania Fett RL2. 



Clamping the hydraulic tool 

1. Fit hose (1) with coupling on filling valve (2) and 

press into position. 

2. Squeeze trigger (3) and fill tool until reading on 

pressure gauge (4) shows 300 bar. 

3. Undo venting screw (5) on grease gun until pressure 

has dropped, then retighten it. 

4. Remove hose (1). 

2 

1 

5 4 

3 

DOKW0068 

Releasing the hydraulic tool 

1. Unscrew one of the venting screws (1) until grease 

emerges, then retighten it. 

2. Wipe off the grease. 

3. Remove tool. 

1 

DOKW0069 

4.1.4 Anti-twist device for hydraulic tools 

Different anti-twist devices are used, depending 

on the machine version. Refer also to the 

operating manual for your machine. 

Anti-twist device, version 1: 

Hydraulic tools are prevented from twisting by two pins 

in the safety collar. 

Tools (length = spindle length): 

1. Slide the hydraulic tool onto the cutting spindle and 

clamp it hydraulically. 

2. Push the pin (2) on clamping hub (3) back and screw 

the clamping hub onto the screw thread (position it 

close to the hydraulic tool). 

3. Push pin (2) into the corresponding holes of the 

hydraulic tool (1). 

4. Clamp the clamping hub (3) on the screw thread with 

clamping screw (4). 

3 

2 

4 

1 

DOKW0070 

Tools shorter than the spindle length: 

1. Slide a spacer ring (1) onto the cutting spindle if 

necessary. 

2. Slide the hydraulic tool (2) onto the cutting spindle. 

3. Slide the safety clamping hub (3) onto the cutting 

spindle, press it against the hydraulic tool and tighten 

it down. 

4. Clamp the hydraulic tool (2) with the aid of the 

grease gun. 

2 3 

1 

2 3 

DOKW0071 



4.1.5 Anti-twist device, version 2: 

1 Tool shorter than the spindle length 

2 Tool (length = spindle length) 

3a Safety collar for short tools 

3b Safety collar for max. tool clamping length 

4 Pins in safety collar 

5 Spindle nut 

Tools shorter than the spindle length: 

1. Fit the safety collar (3a) on the spindle so that the 

two pins on the safety collar engage the holes in the 

tool. 

2. Clamp the safety collar on the spindle with the 

hexagon socket head screw. 

Tools (length = spindle length): 

1. Fit the safety collar (3b) on the spindle so that the 

two pins on the safety collar engage the holes in the 

tool. 

2. Clamp the safety collar on the spindle with the 

spindle nut (5). 

The safety collars must not clamp the tool in 

axial direction. It must be clamped via the 

hydraulic sleeves (300 bar). 

1 4 3a 

2 4 5 

3b 

DOKK0182 

DOKK0183 

The permissible clamping length must be 

taken into account when clamping hydraulic 

tools on spindles without outboard bearing 

(see operating manual for the planer). 

4.1.6 Hydraulic clamping 

Weinig's two-chamber hydro-system guarantees that 

the tool body is clamped on the mounting arbor or 

spindle with zero backlash and perfectly centred. 

The tools are delivered ready for use with pre-filled 

grease chambers. 

The clamping pressure (300 bar) on the 

hydro cutterhead and on the outboard 

bearing, if applicable, must be checked daily 

with the aid of a high-pressure grease gun 

before starting up the machine. 

Recommended grease: 

Shell Alvania Fett RL2. 

A safety collar must be used on the spindle. 


200 

100 300 

bar 

400 


4.1.7 Clamping with high-pressure grease gun 

1. Push hydraulic tool right up against spindle collar. 

2. Slide safety collar onto spindle. 

3. Fit outboard bearing and tighten nuts. 

4. Build up pressure in outboard bearing: 

Fit hose (1) with coupling on filling valve and press 

into position. 

Squeeze trigger (3) and fill outboard bearing until 

reading on pressure gauge (4) shows 300 bar. 

Undo venting screw (5) until pressure has dropped, 

then retighten it. 

Remove hose. 

5. Build up pressure in hydraulic tool: 

Fit hose (1) with coupling on filling valve (2) and 

press into position. 

Squeeze trigger (3) and fill tool until reading on 

pressure gauge (4) shows 300 bar. 

Undo venting screw (5) until pressure has dropped, 


Remove hose (1). 

6 

3 

5 

4 

1 

2 

DOKW0037 

Releasing the hydraulic tool 

1. Unscrew the venting screw (6) until grease emerges, 


2. Wipe off the grease. 

3. Remove tool. 






operation. 

4 

3 

2 

1 

1 Body 




DOKW0067 

Solid, 


Tipped, 





Removal: 



3. Pull out profiled cutter with striker (2). 

2 

1 

DOKW0059 

Installation: 



2. Insert clamping ledge and profiled cutter and clamp 













screws. 

3 

3 

DOKW0072 


serration. 


a 

DOKW0052 





Length L 1 = 0.5 x L 2 

L 2 

L 

1 

1 

DOKW0073 


a 









1 

5 

2 

3 

4 

DOKW0085 






7 

DOKW0086 









in the tip. 











8 

DOKW0087 







Cutter height 

[mm] 

Max. permissible cutting circle dia. [mm] for profile cutterhead 

dia. [mm] 

137 150 163 195 215 

Max. possible 

profile depth 

[mm] 

50 170 185 200 228 248 approx. 11 

60 190 205 219 248 approx. 20 

70 210 225 238 approx. 30 








HSS (8 mm blank), Stellite / carbide (10 mm blank) 





area 


– Diameter of tool body: 137 / 150 / 163 / 195 / 215 mm 

– Max. speed: see legend on tool 




4.2 Weinig hydro cutterhead 501 / 511 and 

Rotaplan cutterhead 502 / 512 

4.2.1 Safety 

The Weinig hydro cutterhead 501 / 511 and Rotaplan 

cutterhead 502 / 512 are heavy-duty cutters. All the 

relevant safety regulations and the instructions in this 

operating manual must be closely followed in order to 

ensure safe use and handling of this tool. 




The cutterhead is only approved for mechanical feed 

systems and is used for the following purposes: 






tool. 

4.2.3 Special safety instructions for tools 501 / 511 

and 502 / 512 



• The cutters may only be adjusted with the aid of the 

corresponding setting devices. 

See chapters 4.1.4 to 4.1.7 for information on 

anti-twist protection and hydraulic clamping. 


Hydraulic cutterhead with planing knives. Solid steel 

body. Robust, reliable construction for low-noise, 


1 

2 

4 3 

1 Body 



4 Planing knife 

5 

6 

5 Filling valve 

6 Screw for grease pressure relief 

DOKW0075 




Removal: 






Installation: 


mount. 

2. Fit clamping ledges. 

3. Fit cutters with a radial projection of 5 – 6 mm and 

clamp them with the two outer screws. 

4. Adjust cutter with the aid of the setting device. 


outwards. 





M 10: 25 – 26 Nm 

M 12: 30 – 33 Nm 







screws. 

7. Note maximum cutter adjustment. 

4.2.6 Securing the cutters and minimum clamping 

length 

a 

Cutter position when new 

b 

Minimum cutter clamping length 

b 

a 

c 

Max. adjustment of a resharpened cutter 

1 Marking for minimum clamping length 

c 

1 

DOKW0076 




The cutters are ground either outside the cutterhead or 

when clamped on a suitable Weinig grinder for cutters. 

The hydro cutterhead must be ground with fitted cutters 

on a Weinig grinder for cutters in order to ensure that it 

is accurately ground for concentric running. 

4.2.8 Technical data for hydro profile cutterhead 

501 / 511 


– Fitted with 4, 6 or 8 straight cutters 





area 

– Cutting angle: 27° with 4 and 6 cutters, 25° with 

8 cutters 

– Cutting circle dia.: 143 or 163 mm 


4.2.9 Technical data for hydro profile cutterhead 

502 / 512 


– Fitted with 6, 8, 10, 12 or 16 straight cutters 





area 

– Cutting angle: 27° with 6 and 8 cutters, 23° with 

10 and 12 cutters, 20° with 16 cutters 

– Cutting circle dia.: 203 mm 





4.3 Weinig hydro profile cutterhead 504 / 514 

4.3.1 Safety 

The Weinig hydro profile cutterhead 504 / 514 is a 

heavy-duty cutter. All the relevant safety regulations 

and the instructions in this operating manual must be 

closely followed in order to ensure safe use and 

handling of this tool. 











tool. 
























the machine. 





Hydraulic profile cutterhead with profiled cutters. Solid 

steel body. Robust, reliable construction for low-noise, 


3 2 4 1 

1 Body 





5 

6 


DOKW0079 




Removal: 








Installation: 



2. Fit profiled cutters in serration. 


4. Axially align the clamping ledge and profiled cutters 

and tighten the middle clamping screw with half the 

specified torque. 

5. Check that the profiled cutters are correctly seated in 



outwards. 





M 10: 25 – 26 Nm 

M 12: 30 – 33 Nm 







screws. 


a 

DOKW0031 



a 










1 

5 6 

2 

3 

4 

DOKW0028 






7 

DOKW0029 









in the tip. 

8 











DOKW0082 







Cutter height 

[mm] 

Max. permissible cutting circle dia. [mm] for 

profile cutterhead dia. [mm] 

137 150 163 

Max. possible 

profile depth 

[mm] 

50 170 185 200 approx. 11 

60 190 205 220 approx. 20 

70 210 225 240 approx. 30 







– For 4, 6 or 8 profiled cutters 8 or 10 mm thick, with 

serrated back 






area 


– Cutting circle diameter: 137 mm, 150 mm or 163 mm 


for dia. 137 mm and 163 mm 


for dia. 150 mm 

– Applies for a maximum cutter projection of 36 mm. 




4.4 Weinig hydro cutterhead 508 / 518 

4.4.1 Safety 

The Weinig hydro cutterhead 508 / 518 is a heavy-duty 

cutter. The illustration on the right shows, from top to 

bottom: hydro groove cutterhead, hydro tongue 

cutterhead, hydro bevel cutterhead, hydro tapered 

groove cutterhead. All the relevant safety regulations 

and the instructions in this operating manual must be 

closely followed in order to ensure safe use and 

handling of this tool. 











tool. 

4.4.3 Special safety instructions 



• Clamping ledges and cutters must always be 

clamped with at least two clamping screws. 

• The length of the clamping ledge must correspond 

with that of the cutters when using narrow cutters. 



• Check that the cutters are correctly seated in the 

serration. 



• Cutters must be fitted successively on opposite 

sides. 

• The tool must always be fitted in the machine with 

anti-twist device. 



the machine. 





Hydraulic profile cutterhead with profiled cutters. Solid 

steel body. Robust, reliable construction for low-noise, 


3 2 4 1 

1 Body 






7 Grooving saw (for hydro groove cutterhead) 

8 Spacer rings (for hydro tongue cutterhead) 

5 

6 

7 

8 

DOKW0081 






Removal: 




3. Remove cutters from the serration. 

Installation: 



2. Fit cutters in serration. 


4. Axially align the clamping ledge and cutters and 

slightly tighten the middle clamping screw. 

5. Check that the cutters are correctly seated in the 

serration and tighten down the clamping screws 

when all cutters have been fitted. 





25–26Nm 







screws. 


a 

DOKW0031 





Hydro groove cutterhead, hydro tongue cutterhead: 

The cutters are ground on a suitable Weinig grinder for 

tools with the grinding support 931 073 006 and grinding 

template 507 300 01. The grinding template can be 

used for the hydro groove and tongue cutterhead set for 

groove widths from 3.5 to 6.5 mm. Groove width and 

tongue thickness are ground to the same value; the 

tongue is planed to a thickness 0.5 mm thinner by the 

panelling cutterhead. 

The grooving saw must be removed to grind the cutters 

of the hydro groove cutterhead (undo fastening screws 

and remove tensioning flange). 

The grooving saw can be ground on the back of the 

teeth without being removed from the tool. A diamond 

grinding wheel must be used for this purpose. The backclearance 

angle is set to between 15° and 18°. 

The cutters of the tongue-and-groove cutterhead are 

ground while fitted in the tool. 

The hydro tongue cutterhead can be set to a tongue 

thickness of 3.5, 4.5 or 6.5 mm with the aid of the spacer 

rings supplied. The spacer rings are used as shown in 

the table below for regrinding and adjusting to the 

tongue thickness. 

Tongue width in mm 

Width of spacer rings in mm 

for newly fitted 

cutters 

for reground cutters 

1. 2. 3. 

3.5 5 + 5 5 + 4.7 5 + 4.4 4.7 + 4.4 

4.5 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 

6.5 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 

Each set comprises: 2 x 5 mm thick spacer rings, as well 

as one each in thicknesses of 4.7, 4.4, 1 and 2 mm. 

Hydro bevel cutterhead, hydro tapered groove 

cutterhead: 

The hydro cutterhead must be ground with fitted cutters 

on a Weinig grinder for cutters in order to ensure that it 

is accurately ground for concentric running. 




– Precision tools for producing tongue-and-groove 

parts to DIN 68126 


– For 6, 8, 10, 12 or 16 cutters 5 or 6 mm thick, with 

serrated back 






area 

– Cutting angle: 20° 

Hydro groove cutterhead, hydro tongue cutterhead: 

– Cutting circle diameter: 

Z 6 and Z 8: 200 mm 

Z 8 and Z 10: 225 mm 

Z12 and Z 16: 250 mm 


– Cutter dimensions: 

Height = 45 mm, width = 20 mm 

Hydro bevel cutterhead, hydro tapered groove 

cutterhead: 

– Cutting circle diameter: 220 mm 


– Cutter dimensions: 

Height = 45 mm, width = 20 or 30 mm 



Notes 


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