Product Information

General Information

WARNING

Risk of Property Damage or Severe Injury

Ensure that you read, understand and follow all instructions before operating the tool. Failure to follow all the instructions may result in electric shock, fire, property damage and/or severe bodily injury.

  • Read all Safety Information delivered together with the different parts of the system.

  • Read all Product Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance of the different parts of the system.

  • Read all locally legislated safety regulations regarding the system and parts thereof.

  • Save all Safety Information and instructions for future reference.

Safety Signal Words

The safety signal words Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice have the following meanings:

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

Warranty

  • Product warranty will expire 12 months after the product is first taken into use, but will in any case expire at the latest 13 months after delivery.

  • Normal wear and tear on parts is not included within the warranty.

    • Normal wear and tear is that which requires a part change or other adjustment/overhaul during standard tools maintenance typical for that period (expressed in time, operation hours or otherwise).

  • The product warranty relies on the correct use, maintenance, and repair of the tool and its component parts.

  • Damage to parts that occurs as a result of inadequate maintenance or performed by parties other than Atlas Copco or their Certified Service Partners during the warranty period is not covered by the warranty.

  • To avoid damage or destruction of tool parts, service the tool according to the recommended maintenance schedules and follow the correct instructions.

  • Warranty repairs are only performed in Atlas Copco workshops or by Certified Service Partners.

Atlas Copco offers extended warranty and state of the art preventive maintenance through its ToolCover contracts. For further information contact your local Service representative.

For electrical motors:

  • Warranty will only apply when the electric motor has not been opened.

Website

Information concerning our Products, Accessories, Spare Parts and Published Matters can be found on the Atlas Copco website.

Please visit: www.atlascopco.com.

ServAid

ServAid is a portal that is continuously updated and contains Technical Information, such as:

  • Regulatory and Safety Information

  • Technical Data

  • Installation, Operation and Service Instructions

  • Spare Parts Lists

  • Accessories

  • Dimensional Drawings

Please visit: https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

For further Technical Information, please contact your local Atlas Copco representative.

Safety Data Sheets MSDS/SDS

The Safety Data Sheets describe the chemical products sold by Atlas Copco.

Please consult the Atlas Copco website for more information www.atlascopco.com/sds.

Country of Origin

For the Country of Origin, please refer to the information on the product label.

Dimensional Drawings

Dimensional Drawings can be found either in the Dimensional Drawings Archive, or on ServAid.

Please visit: http://webbox.atlascopco.com/webbox/dimdrw or https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

Overview

Applications

This high-quality, easy-to-handle pneumatic Positive Feed Drill (PFD) can be used for drilling holes in various metals and composites.

Main components and functions

Technical Product Data

Technical Product Data can be found on either ServAid, or the Atlas Copco website.

Please visit: https://servaid.atlascopco.com or www.atlascopco.com.

Accessories

Overview accessories

For detailed information of accessories, refer to ServAid.

Speed

A split gear can be set in two different positions in relation to the motor housing of the drill. By turning the split gear 180 degrees you can change the speed, as shown in the figure below. For further information, please see section "Changing the speed".

Markings on the split gear housing indicate ratios. The markings, on the split gear housing closest to the motor housing of the drill, indicate the actual ratio. See the figure below.

The combination of motor housing, split gear and head determines the speed of the drill spindle. Select from the available combinations of motor housings, split gears and heads in the table below to get the desired RPM.

Starting position and drilling depth

Using stop rings, you can define the following parameters:

  • Starting position of the drill bit

  • Drilling depth

Calculate the drilling depth

You can calculate the distance between the depth ring and the drill head (dimension L in the figure) for the desired stroke D according to the following formula:

L (mm) =D (mm) + 24.95 mm

L (in) = D (in) + 0.98 in

Counter

Overview

Battery

Use battery CR2450N.

User mode

The following information displays when you press the button SW-L. To change between the information, press the button while showing the previous information.

Changing setting and value

To change settings and values for the counter both the buttons SW-L and SW-R are to be used.

To enter the settings mode press the button SW-L and simultaneously hold a magnet over the button SW-R . After that use the button SW-L to go through the values that can be changed and to modify digits. The button SW-R is used as an OK and next button (it has to be made within a few seconds). This is also seen at the bottom of the display.

Flowchart of how the counter works.

Alarm

The following alarms can be seen on the counter LEDs, red-yellow and green.

Installing the counter

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Torx key

  1. Remove the screws that fasten the air logic cover using an Allen key.

  2. Remove the cover.

  3. Connect the cable to the contact on the back of the counter.

  4. Put the distances between the counter and the air logic. Install the counter and tighten it with the screws using a Torx key.

    Make sure the cable is not squeezed.

  5. Put the air logic cover back into original position and tighten the cover with the screws using an Allen key.

  6. Press the button SW-L to begin using the counter.

Feed rate

Normally a feed cassette can define two different feed rates. By turning the feed cassette 180 degrees you can change the feed rates, as shown in the figure below. The feed rate of the drill must be balanced with the spindle speed. Select from the available combinations of feed rates in the table below to get the desired feed rate.

New feed cassette
Old feed cassette

Service Overview

Service Recommendations

Preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals. See the detailed information on preventive maintenance. If the product is not working properly, take it out of service and inspect it.

If no detailed information about preventive maintenance is included, follow these general guidelines:

  • Clean appropriate parts accurately

  • Replace any defective or worn parts

Maintenance intervals

One cycle is calculated on a standard stack of 10 mm.

The drilling operation may produce different efforts (torque, thrust) than the estimated value due to different cutting tools geometry, material properties or lubrication. Therefore, the same operation can be categorized differently.

Installation

Installation Requirements

Air quality

Poor air quality may cause damage to the tool and reduce the performance.

  • For optimum performance and maximum product life we recommend the use of compressed air with a maximum dew point of -5°C (23°F). We also recommend to install an Atlas Copco refrigeration type air dryer.

  • Use a separate air filter which removes solid particles larger than 30 microns and more than 90% of liquid water. Install the filter as close as possible to the tool and prior to any other air preparation units to avoid pressure drop.

  • Lubrication free tools are a better choice from an environmental perspective.

We recommend to use the tool with oil-free air. In case you need to use lubricated air, we strongly recommend that you install an Atlas Copco oil-fog lubricator (DIM). This should be set with maximum of 20 drops per min (1 drop = 15 mm3). A single point lubricator type Atlas Copco Dosol can also be used for tools with short running cycles. Information about Dosol settings may be found under Air Line Accessories in our main catalogue.

For maximum product life, once the tool has been operated with air containing oil, it is not recommended to switch to oil-free air again.

Air Lubrication Guide

Compressed Air Connection

WARNING

Risk of severe injury

Air under pressure can cause injury.

  • Always shut off the air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.

  • Drain the hose of air pressure and disconnect the tool from air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.

  • Always use the correct hose size and air pressure for the tool.

WARNING

Compressed Air

High air pressure can cause severe damage and bodily injury.

  • Do not exceed maximum air pressure.

  • Make sure that there are no damaged or loose hoses or fittings.

For correct air pressure and hose size, see the Technical Product Data on - https://servaid.atlascopco.com or www.atlascopco.com.

Make sure that the hose and couplings are clean and free from dust before connecting to the tool.

Installation Instructions

Installing the drill

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Vise

  • Open-end spanners

  • Allen key

  1. Fasten the drill in a vise with rubber pads, with the air logic unit downward and the drill handle to the right.

  2. If applicable, install the starting position ring onto the spindle and move it into position. Tighten the starting position ring using an Allen key.

  3. Install the spindle in the spindle socket from above. Turn the spindle counterclockwise to feed the spindle using an open-end spanner.

  4. Put the drill bit in the spindle. Place open-end spanners on the spindle socket and the drill bit base to keep them from rotating. Tighten the connection. Put the front part over the drill bit. Turn the front part counterclockwise to secure it onto the connector.

  5. Loosen the drill and turn it over. Fasten the drill in the vise.

  6. Install the depth ring onto the spindle and move it into position. Tighten the depth ring using two open-end spanners.

  7. Put the spindle guard over the spindle. Secure the spindle guard using an open-end spanner.

  8. Attach a nipple for an air hose to the connector on the side of the motor valve. Connect the air hose to the nipple. Do a functional test of the emergency stop button:

    1. Push the start button.

    2. Push the emergency stop button so that it locks in position. The air supply to the motor switches off and the spindle stops.

    3. Disconnect the air hose.

    4. Pull the emergency stop button to reset it.

Changing the spindle

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Vise

  • Open-end spanners

  • Allen key

  1. Fasten the drill in a vise with rubber pads, with the spindle guard upward and the drill handle to the right. Remove the spindle guard using an open-end spanner.

  2. Remove the depth ring from the spindle using two open-end spanners.

  3. Loosen the drill and turn it over. Fasten the drill in the vise.

  4. Remove the front part and the drill bit using open-end spanners.

  5. Turn the spindle clockwise to remove it using an open-end spanner.

  6. If applicable, remove the starting position ring using an Allen key.

  7. Do steps 2 to 8 in the section "Installing the drill".

Installing the indexing stop nut

With the indexing stop nut, the product is adapted for drilling and countersinking a hole with high precision in a single operation.

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Vise

  • Open-end spanner

  1. Fasten the drill in a vise with rubber pads.

  2. Remove the spindle guard from the spindle.

  3. Remove the depth ring from the spindle using an open-end spanner.

  4. Install the indexing stop nut onto the spindle by hand.

    WARNING

    The indexing stop nut must be placed correctly according to the illustrations. If placed upside down, the whole product will be severely damaged during operation.

    Note that there are 4 metal lugs inside the nut. These lugs need to be eased into the 4 corresponding grooves on the spindle when attaching the nut.

Installing the ChipLet

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Vise

  • Open-end spanners

  • Allen key

  1. Fasten the drill in a vise with rubber pads, with the spindle guard upward and the drill handle to the right. Remove the spindle guard using an open-end spanner.

  2. Remove the depth ring from the spindle using two open-end spanners.

  3. Remove the cover in front of the ratchet using an Allen key. Fasten a screw in the ratchet and pull the ratchet out.

  4. Remove the thrust bearing from the drill using an Allen key.

  5. Replace the thrust bearing with a ChipLet. Tighten the ChipLet using an Allen key.

  6. Put the ratchet back in original position. Put the cover in front of the ratchet and tighten the cover with the screw.

  7. Do steps 6 to 8 in the section "Installing the drill".

Installing the concentric collet

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Vise

  • Open-end spanners

  • Hook wrench

  • Allen key

  1. Fasten the drill in a vise with rubber pads, with the spindle guard upward and the drill handle to the right. Remove the spindle guard using an open-end spanner.

  2. Remove the depth ring from the spindle using two open-end spanners.

  3. Remove the screws that secure the connector.

  4. If applicable, remove the connector and the front part.

    Do not loose the disc springs.

  5. Turn the spindle clockwise to feed out the spindle using an open-end spanner.

  6. Replace the old spindle with a spindle for concentric collet. Turn the spindle counterclockwise to feed the spindle using an open-end spanner.

  7. Put the drill guide on the spindle. Tighten the drill guide using an open-end spanner.

  8. Put the drill bit in the drill guide. Tighten the drill bit using an open-end spanner.

  9. Put the guide bushing over the drill guide. Tighten it with screws using an Allen key.

    Make sure the disc springs are put in correct position.

  10. Install the depth ring onto the spindle and move it into position. Tighten the depth ring using two open-end spanners.

  11. Loosen the drill and turn it over. Fasten the drill in the vise.

  12. Remove the cap nut from the concentric collet using a hook wrench. Put the concentric collet over the guide bushing. Tighten the concentric collet to the guide bushing using an Allen key.

  13. Put the mandrel over the drill bit. Tighten it on the concentric collet using a socket.

  14. Put the collet over the mandrel. If the collet is put in correct position, the flanges on the collet will now fit into the slots on the mandrel and prevent it from turning.

    Install the cap nut on the concentric collet. Tighten it using a hook wrench.

Calibrating the position of the indexing stop nut

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Vise

  • Open-end spanner

  1. Place the indexing stop nut roughly in position, and perform drill test holes to decide a more exact position.

    Always tighten the upper nut before a test hole is drilled.

  2. Make the final adjustments to the position by turning the lower part of the nut.

    When making the final adjustments, the upper nut should be tightened lightly by hand. For each adjustment of 0.02 mm, a "click" is felt when turning the lower nut.

  3. When the position is correct, tighten the upper locking nut.

Installing the indexer

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Allen key

Make sure the following components are removed from the drill:

  • Spindle cover

  • Front part

  • Drill bit

  1. Remove the connector using an Allen key.

  2. Replace the connector with the indexer and put it in position. Tighten the index with an Allen key.

Put the above components back after finishing the installation.

Assembling swiveling front part

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Opening plier

  • Open-end spanner

  • Hook wrench

For the parts that use regular indexer:

  1. Remove the locking washer from the front part.

  2. Slide the vacuum attachment onto the front part.

  3. Attach the locking washer back to the groove on the front part.

For the parts that use HD indexer:

  1. Slide the vacuum attachment onto the front part.

  2. Attach the extension to the front part through thread connection.

Assembling HD indexer kit

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Open-end spanner

  • Indexer installing tool kit

  1. Position the indexer housing onto the block.

  2. Put the nut into the indexer housing, with the threads downwards. Tighten the nut with the indexer installing tool.

  3. Put the waved washer and the shaft. With the splines downwards, into the indexer housing.

  4. Push the button on the indexer housing, so the nut easily moves down to the bottom. Tighten the front nut on the shaft onto the indexer housing with an open-end spanner.

Operation

Ergonomic Guidelines

Consider your workstation as you read through this list of general ergonomic guidelines and see if you can identify areas for improvement in posture, component placement, or work environment.

  • Take frequent breaks and change work positions frequently.

  • Adapt the work area to your needs and the work task.

    • Adjust for convenient reach range by determining where parts or tools should be located to avoid static load.

    • Use workstation equipment such as tables and chairs appropriate for the work task.

  • Avoid work positions above shoulder level or with static holding during assembly operations.

    • When working above shoulder level, reduce the load on the static muscles by reducing the weight of the load. You can also reduce the load on the static muscles by holding the load close to the body.

    • Make sure to take frequent breaks.

    • Avoid extreme arm or wrist postures, particularly for operations requiring a degree of force.

  • Adjust for convenient field of vision by minimizing movement of the eyes and head during the work task.

  • Use the appropriate lighting for the work task.

  • Use ear protection equipment in noisy environments.

  • Use dust extraction system or mouth protection mask in dusty environments.

Configuration Instructions

Replacing components

Changing the speed

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

Required tools

  • Vise

  • Allen key

  1. Fasten the drill in a vise with rubber pads, with the drill handle upward and the air logic unit to the left.

  2. Remove the motor valve using an Allen key.

  3. Pull up the motor housing and remove it.

    Make sure that the motor does not fall out of the housing.

  4. Loosen the gear wheel using an Allen key.

    Only for a high-speed drill: Remove the spline connection.

  5. Remove the cover with the split gear inside using an Allen key.

  6. Gently push the split gear forward and remove it from the cover.

  7. Change position of the bevel gear to the shaft on the opposite side of the split gear.

  8. Turn the split gear in a suitable position.

    The markings closest to the motor housing indicate the actual speed.

  9. Put the split gear back into the cover.

  10. Put the cover with the split gear back into original position and tighten the cover with screws using an Allen key.

  11. Tighten the gear wheel with screw using an Allen key. If you cannot install the screw easily, turn the spindle to align the splines.

    Only for a high-speed drill: Put the spline connection back into position.

  12. Put the motor housing back into original position.

  13. Put the motor valve back into original position and secure it with screws using an Allen key.

Before operating the drill, do a functional test of the emergency stop button:

  1. Push the start button.

  2. Push the emergency stop button so that it locks in position. The air supply to the motor switches off and the spindle stops.

  3. Disconnect the air hose.

  4. Pull the emergency stop button to reset it.

  5. Reconnect the air hose.

Changing the feed rate

By turning the feed cassette 180 degrees you can change the cassette feed rates. If you desire a different feed rate, select the appropriate cassette from the table feed rates in the section "Overview".

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

To replace a feed cassette, do as follows:

  1. Remove the old cassette.

  2. Put the new cassette in position. Before you secure the cassette, read the marking on the cassette end closest to the spindle to make sure that the orientation of the cassette is correct.

  3. Before operating the drill, do a functional test of the emergency stop button:

    1. Push the start button.

    2. Push the emergency stop button so that it locks in position. The air supply to the motor switches off and the spindle stops.

    3. Disconnect the air hose.

    4. Pull the emergency stop button to reset it.

    5. Reconnect the air hose.

Operating Instructions

Before drilling operation

WARNING

Crushing Hazard

Do not operate the tool if the indexer is not properly locked! An unlocked tool may cause the complete tool to rotate and cause severe property damage and bodily injury.

  • Make sure that the lock pin is flush to the nut surface with a tolerance level of less than 0.3mm above the surface.

Following conditions apply prior to operating the drill:

  • Air hose connected to the drill

  • Front part locked in the fixture

Test the emergency stop button as follows:

  1. Push the start button.

  2. Push the emergency stop button so that it locks in position. The air supply to the motor switches off and the spindle stops.

  3. Disconnect the air hose.

  4. Pull the emergency stop button to reset it.

  5. Reconnect the air hose.

Perform the following before drilling operation:

  1. Lock the tool in the jig.

  2. Press the button (A or B) to release the indexer and adjust the position of the tool.

  3. Release the button to lock in position.

  4. Check that the lock pin on the indexer is level to the nut surface.

  5. Rock the tool from side to side to confirm the tool being locked in position.

Releasing concentric collet without air pressure

WARNING

Make sure that the air supply is not connected.

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid personal injury because of sharp cutting edges. Only experienced maintenance personnel can assemble or disassemble the product.

  1. Remove the screw.

  2. Put the release tool in position and fasten it.

  3. Turn the knob clockwise until the concentric collet releases.

  4. Remove the drill from the fixture.

  5. Remove the release tool and install the screw.

Unlocking and locking indexer

To unlock indexer, press and hold the button (A) or the Release button (B) and rotate the indexer shaft.

To lock indexer, rotate the indexer shaft until a "click" is felt and the safety button retracts.

Operating the drill

To start drilling...

push the start button.

To stop drilling and retract the spindle into the start position...

push the retract button.

To switch off the motor in case of emergency...

push the emergency stop button.

To reset the emergency stop and restore normal operation...

disconnect the air hose. Pull the emergency stop button, reconnect the air hose to reset the air logic.

Service

Maintenance Instructions

Service Recommendations

Preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals. See the detailed information on preventive maintenance. If the product is not working properly, take it out of service and inspect it.

If no detailed information about preventive maintenance is included, follow these general guidelines:

  • Clean appropriate parts accurately

  • Replace any defective or worn parts

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance recommendations

Daily maintenance: test of emergency stop button.

Maintenance recommendations in the table below are for drilling holes in aluminum, titanium and CFRP.

For content of each kit, see spare parts list.

Maintenance intervals

One cycle is calculated on a standard stack of 10 mm.

The drilling operation may produce different efforts (torque, thrust) than the estimated value due to different cutting tools geometry, material properties or lubrication. Therefore, the same operation can be categorized differently.

Lubrication Instructions

Rust protection and cleaning

Water in the compressed air can cause rust. To prevent rust we strongly recommend to install an air dryer.

Water and particles can cause sticking of vanes and valves. This can be prevented by installing an air filter close to the product to avoid pressure drop.

Lubrication guide

Valid lubricants:

O-rings should be greased before assembly with lubricant A or B (thin layer). Otherwise, it is specified in the table for each module.

Motor valve

Total amount of lubricant: Approximately 2 ml.

Motor housing

Total amount of lubricant: Approximately 12 ml.

Housing bevel gear

Total amount of lubrication: Approximately 9 ml.

Housing, overview

Spindle

Total amount of lubricant A: Approximately 0.5 ml.

Split gear

Total amount of lubricant B: Approximately 10 ml.

Feed cassette

Total amount of lubricant A: Approximately 3 ml.

Housing, lower

Total amount of lubricant: Approximately 5 ml.

Housing, upper

Total amount of lubricant: Approximately 6 ml.

Test after service

  1. Push the start button.

    Make sure that:

    • Motor is running.

    • Spindle is feeding forward.

    • No abnormal noises occur.

  2. Push the emergency button.

    Make sure that:

    • Air supply to the motor switches off immediately.

    • Emergency button stops in closed position.

  3. Disconnect the air hose from the tool. Release the emergency button and connect the air hose to the tool. Push the start button to make sure that the tool starts.

  4. Push the retract button.

    Make sure that:

    • Spindle retracts in reverse direction (still rotating).

    • Motor turns off immediately (max 0.2 s) after the spindle reaches home position.

    • Spindle moves a short distance forward just before it stops rotating (can be difficult to see at low speed and small feeds).

  5. Push the start button again and let the spindle move to drill finished position.

    Make sure that:

    • Spindle starts retract in reverse direction immediately (still rotating).

    • Spindle returns to home position and the motor turns off.

  6. Push the release button, hold it down, put the collet in a suitable bushing and release the release button.

    Make sure that:

    • Collet is locked in bushing.

  7. Push the start button, then push and hold down the release button.

    Make sure that:

    • Tool is still locked in position.

  8. Push the retract button, wait for the tool to stop in home position and push the release button and hold it down.

    Make sure that:

    • Remove the collet from bushing.

Test after service is now finished.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting overview

The table below describes common problems, possible reasons and requiered actions.

Start any kind of troubleshooting by checking supply pressure. Reference value: 5-7 bar.

Recycling

Environmental Regulations

When a product has served its purpose it has to be recycled properly. Dismantle the product and recycle the components in accordance with local legislation.

Batteries shall be taken care of by your national battery recovery organization.

Recycling information for PFD1100RA (without inboard pump)