Wadkin LE Router Literature

Routing CQmponmts from a laTg' shut of material inthe Brough fDOrh of the B/odtburn and GeneralAjrcr(ljr Ltd.The mtu;hine is a ccnnbined Router and Dn'll, Ty/ULEG, a"d all machines are prepared to rtceive theJllxmd head whm Yt4uirtd.ConstructionThe Router HeadThe router head is driven by a built-in squirrelcage motor, operating from a high frequencysupply, obtained from a frequency changerhoused inside the base of the machine body.It has constant speed characteristics and thereis no falling off in speed under load. The headis designed on powerful lines. In addition tomaintaining irs normal output continuously il canoperate under very heavy conditions of overload.The motor is capable of outputs up [0 8.5 h.p.The Router SpindleThe spindle is nickel chrome. mounted in highspeW precision ball bearings. A patented system ofoil mist lubrication to the spindle bearings ensureslong bearing life. The cutters arc secured by acollet drawn up by a draw bolt passing through thecentre of the spindle. A lock is fitted on the cutterspindle, also a quick acting brake.Head MovementsThe head has a vertical movement of 4- on widevee shaped slideways. The movement is actuatedby handle and a spring plunger is provided forholding the head in the required top and bottompositions. The plunger has a fine screw verticaladjustment to locate the cutter at the corr~theight rclati\'e to the jig. An adjustable depthstop is also pro\'ided on the head for use whencutting small panel lightening holes. wherepositive plunger location is nOl necessary.Altltou8h the RmJial Arm Router is UUTltially acutti~ our machine lor flat sheets, several othn- applicationshave bun dnnlopuJ. Photograph above shDwa Dural panel bei"" milled 10 depth alrer preuil'lg.A,r altachment is used lor this operatio,t which canbe fitttd to tM mach"'~ in thr,e or lour minutes.Guide BushesA stationary hardened guide bush for workinground the profile of the jigs is carried immediatelybelow the spindle nose.The Radial ArmThe radial arm is an aluminium casting forlightness and rigidity. It carries two hardenedsteel rods along its entire length which form theslides. The arm moves on four ball bearingrollers. three of which are adjustable. mountedin the swivelling main frame.www.wadkin.comThe Swivel FrameThe swivel frame is mounted on a vertical pillaron ball bearings to obtain an effortless swingingmo\'emenl. The frame swivels through 350degrees so that the router head can be used overtables at both the front and the rear of themachine. It also allows of a drill head beingmounted on the opposite end of the arm to forma combined Router and Drill 3S shown in theillustration above.info@wadkin.comPush Button ControlPush button control is built into the Router head,and a hinged conduit carries the cabling to thebuilt-in contaetor gear in the main frame.Frequency changer is housed inside the mainframe.