Thickness planer maintenance and specifications

Shop Area: Woodshop Tool: Thickness Planer

Procedure Number MT 110-02, Rev. 1

Date 1/22/2021

General

Invicta DGI-63D

Reference

Planer Manual: https://vector-space.org/wiki/File:Invicta_Rockwell_DGI-63D_Thicknesser_Manual.pdf

Maintenance

 

Periodic Maintenance

1. Routinely check the tool for damage or broken parts.
2. Clean the top cover, dust shroud and all accessible areas of the unit of dust and wood debris that have collected in from planeing.
3. Wipe off infeed and outfeed rollers.
4. Clean base table. Light waxing will help wood material pass through the planer.
5. Evaluate blade sharpness condition. Replace as necessary.
6. Gauge Calibration, check thickness gauge calibration and turret stop calibration.
7. Check brushes for wear and replace as necessary
8. The lubricant in the gear box must be drained and replaced every 2,500 hours. Multi-purpose gear box lubricant will be suitable.

To Change Planer Inserts

1. Use 10mm socket to remove four screws holding top cover
2. Use T27 to remove damaged insert
3. Clean mating surface
4. Install new insert to 45 in-lb torque
5. Reinstall top cover

 

 

List of Specifications

DGI-63D motor nameplate

 

• Cutter Insert Size: 14 x 14 x 2mm
  • Insert Screws: T20 x M6-1.0 x 15mm. Head height = 2mm. head angle = 100deg. 90 degree feels alright but could cause catastrophic failure.
• AMPS 32.8 AMP
• DEPTH CAPACITY 6 IN
• MAX DEPTH OF CUT 1/8 IN
• NO LOAD SPEED 4,500 (CUTTERHEAD) RPM
• Dust Chute Diameter (in.) 4
• Motor TEFC, 12.5HP, 3Ph, 230V . Note that the actual motor (12.5HP) does not match that described in the manual (10HP).

 

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