Flex Arm

Last updated January 8, 2024

Attention

WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES when using the machine.

Instructions

1. Clamp the part onto the vice

   1. Make sure the part is within arm’s reach

2. Change the drill bit on the flex arm

   1. Pull the top ring and bottom drill bit in different directions

   2. Put the drill bit back on the rack

   3. Insert the drill bit back onto the arm

      Caution

      Caution: Double check to make sure you know the correct sized drill bit

      2. Simply push it upwards and it should make a

3. Apply a few drops of oil onto the part or drill bit to lubricate

4. Side button (silver) = clockwise (forward)

5. Side button (silver) + black button = counterclockwise (reverse)

6. Spin the drill bit forward (silver side button) and move the arm slowly toward the hole

   1. There should be some resistance when the drill bit contacts the hole

      Caution

      Caution: Do not force the drill bit down too hard; let the drill bit do its work

      2. If the drill bit is not going downwards smoothly or is stuck in one place, immediately reverse the drill bit and pull it out

      3. This means that the drill bit does not have enough torque to make it through the metal - Kindly ask Mr. Hsu or Ms. Kuo to increase the torque of the drill bit

      4. Apply constant force to move the drill bit smoothly through the hole

7. Once the drill bit is through the other side, press the side button (silver) along with the black button to reverse it

   1. You should also apply some force upwards to pull the drill bit out of the hole

8. Release both of the buttons once the drill bit is completely out of the hole

9. Loosen the vice and wipe out the excess oil and metal dust on the part with a tissue or cloth

10. Use an air gun to blow through the newly threaded hole to prevent metal dust from obstructing the screw from going in

11. ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!!!!