Assembly/Disassembly Instructions Repair Adjustment/Retiming Procedures

for KM Manual Tooling Clamping Unit

  • Proper KM repair package catalog and order numbers:
  • T-wrench or metric-hex Allen wrench fits torque screw hex head for:

KM32™ units.............................5mm KM40™ units.............................6mm

catalog number3S order number3L order number
KM32-PKG 3S or 3L10236971023698
KM40-PKG 3S or 3L10236991023700
KM50-PKG 3S or 3L10237261023725
KM63-PKG 3S or 3L10137011013702
KM80-PKG 3S or 3L.11449801023701
  • Pair of pliers.
  • WIDIA ™ recommends and uses GLEITMO™ 805.
  • Order number 1567575 for one grease cartridge.
  • Order number 1567577 for a 1,000 gram tin.
  • Clean towels or shop rags.
  • Solvent or degreaser that does not leave residue (used to clean inside the taper and canister upon disassembly). Should the unit become contaminated, you can use a degreasing agent or something similar to clean the surfaces.

KM80™ units.............................14mm

KM32 units.............................2mm KM40 units.............................2,5mm KM63 units.............................5mm KM80 units.............................5mm

CAUTION DO NOT USE silicone cleaner or WD-40™-type lubricants. NOTE: All KM repair packages include the bump-off pin, lock rod, torque screw, two chrome balls, two socket head cap screws, and O-ring.

KM Manual

Standard KM Manual units require a torque wrench to activate. Using the proper torque wrench value is critical. Tighter is not better because over tightening can cause damage. The specific operating torque of the KM manual clamping units is listed on each unit (torque value information is listed to the right). The KM connection must be kept clean and free from nicks and burrs. KM plugs are available to ensure cleanliness when a cutting unit is not engaged in the clamping unit. When a KM head is unlocked, the head will bump-off. KM’s 10:1 taper is self-locking, and therefore, requires a mechanical release. This is accomplished within the design of the KM System and does not require operator intervention. After the head has been released, you will need to turn the torque screw another 3/4–1-1/2 turns. This rotation will feel free of resistance. When the free turning motion stops, the head can be pulled from the clamping unit. Do not turn the lock screw further, as damage can occur to the lockrod and/or bump-off pin.

activation

KM sizetorque (ft. lbs.)torque (Nm)drive size
KM32™7–910–125mm
KM40™9–1212–166mm
KM50™20–2527–3410mm
KM63™35–4047–5412mm
14mm
KM80™58–6379–85

Operator Maintenance All tooling showing damage must be replaced. Burrs and nicks should be removed by stoning and/or polishing.

  • Use plugs to protect clamping units when they are not in use.
  • Use spindle wipers to clean the clamping units.
  • For spindle wipers, refer to page J31.

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