Using name plate at the rear of the backgauge, identify the system as having “S6” suffix at the end of the model number.
Step 1) Remove gauge from Hurco S-6 press brake, turn upside down and re-mount.
Step 2) Remove 4 bolts holding the Hurco S-6 amplifier box and set aside. (It will NOT be used again.)
Step 3) Remove Hurco belt tension bolt
Step 4) Remove Hurco S-6 motor bolts
Step 5) Disconnect wires to the motor and carefully remove the motor which will be re-used.
Return the motor to Automec, 82 Calvary St., Waltham, MA 02454 and reference your customer name and order number. The motor will be tested and outfitted with an Automec optical encoder. It is helpful to take before and after photos.
After Receiving Automec Hurco S-6 Press brake Upgrade Components Back
Step 6) Mount motor and tighten drive belt
Step 7) Plug in all connections
Step 8) Attach green ground wire to the closest ¼ stud using 6 mm nut provided.
Use wrench to attach green ground wire to the closest ¼ stud using 6 mm nut
Step 9) Mount plate w/switch using the new hardware that Automec provided (m6 x 15mm)
Mount plate w/switch to Hurco S-6
Hurco S-6 Press brake Upgrade Adapter Plate
Fabricated Adapter Plate from Automec which Bolts Right onto S-6 Hurco
Step 10) Re-mount backgauge right side up and mount Automec gold amplifier in a convenient place.
On an Upstroking Press brake (Category 2) so There are Two Amplifiers.
A Single Axis Will Have one Amplifier.
Step 11) Mount control to existing Hurco pendant by making an adapter bracket depending on which Hurco pendant is found.
Step 12) Mount the Automec auto advance switch similar to the old Hurco switch.
Step 13) Dress cables and plug into 110V outlet.
Step 14) Program the Automec CNC 150 to 2 inches and calibrate in the normal manner.
Hurco S-6 Press brake Upgrade
- MTR SPROCKET – 18XL
- BALL SCREW SPROCKET – 30XL
- BELT – 130XL
- MOTOR TURNS CW (LOOKING AT SHAFT) WHEN UNIT COUNTS UP TO REFERENCE (CARRIAGE MOVES BACK)
