BB3000 LINE BORING MACHINE

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Get buckets and loaders back to work

with effective on-site repairs.
If you have ever repaired worn hinge
points on loader arms or buckets, you
know how difficult it is to cut off the
worn area and try to weld on new
hinge points while keeping everything
lined up. A better way is to use the
CLIMAX Model BB3000 Portable Line
Boring Machine. If the holes are not
badly damaged, you can simply weld
them up, attach the BB3000 Line
Boring Machine, and re-bore them to
original dimensions. If the hinge
points are so damaged that the entire
area needs to be replaced, weld on
new sections with slightly undersized
holes, then quickly re-bore them to
original dimensions while keeping
everything in proper alignment.
Boring Capacity
Bore from 1 - 5 inches (38.1 127.0 mm) in diameter, using the
bar and tool head.
The 1 inch (31.75 mm) diameter
bar is available in almost any
length in 1 foot (304.8 mm)
increments.

Powerful
1.0 Hp (0.74 kW), universal type
motor drives a 7.5:1 reduction
gear box; produces up to 90 ft-lbs
(122 Nm) of torque at the bar.

the top of the motor. The

rotational drive can be mounted
with the motor in any position
around the bar if
clearance is a problem.

Two-speed motor has bar speeds

ranging from 52 - 88, and 89 185 no load, freespeed rpm; 2 2.2 amps.

Rotational drive with feed rack

and anti-torque scissors weighs
only 35 lbs. (15.9 kg).

Holes are positioned at 6 or 10

Automatic Power Feed
inch (152.4 or 254.0 mm) intervals Metal removal rate of up to 1
Infinitely variable, reversible
along the bar to hold 38 inch
cubic inch/min (16.4 cm3/min) in
power feed has a 10 inch (254.0
square tool bits in the SAE inch
C1018 steel.
mm) stroke. An automatic feed
version, and 10 mm square tool
stop mechanism disengages the
Compact Design
bits in the metric version.
feed at the end of the 10 inch
The rotational drive extends only
The clamp-on tool head covers
stroke.
19 inches (482.6 mm) out from
the 314 - 5 inch (76.2 - 127.0 mm)
the mounting bracket and 14
Feed rate is from 0 - 0.018 inches
diameter range.
inches (355.6 mm) from the bar to
(0 - 0.46 mm) per revolution.

SPECIFICATIONS

US
Metric

Boring Bar Diameter

1.25 inches

31.8 mm

Boring Diameter

1.5 - 5.0 inches

38.1 - 127 mm

Boring Stroke, Max

10 inches

254 mm

Power Options
1-speed Reversible Elec: up to 86 free speed bar RPM 0.6Hp
1-speed Electric: 92 free speed bar RPM
1.0 Hp
2-speed Electric: low: up to 88 free speed bar RPM
1.0 Hp
high: up to185 free speed bar RPM

0.45 kW
0.74 kW
0.74 kW

Mounting Options

Double Arm, Universal

Rotational Drive Unit

7.5:1 gear ratio reduction

Set-Up Cones (included with Base Unit)

1.5 - 5 inches

Feed
Feed Type
Feed Rate per revolution

Mechanical
Mechanical
0 0.018 inches/rev. 0 0.46 mm/rev.

38.1 127.0 mm

Measures:
Typical Machine Ship Weight
240 lbs
(Typical machine with double arm mounts, set-up cones & electric motor)

109 kg

Approximate Boring Bar Ship Weight

50 lbs
22.7 kg
(Standard 1-1/4 inch(31.8 mm) bar, 72 inches(1828.8 mm) long. Includes metal shipping container.)
Typical Shipping Dimensions (Shipped in 2 containers)
Machine W, D, H
34 x 20 x 20 inches
Bar 72 inch(1828.8 mm) W, D, H
75 x 7 x 7 inches

864 x 508 x 508 mm

1905 x 178 x 178 mm

Heres how to determine the length of the boring bar you will require:
18.8 (477.5)

6.69(169.9)
16.28(413.5)Elec CE
12.53 (318.3)Elec US
9.83(249.7) Pneumatic

3.75(95.3)

2.5(63.5)

7.25(184.2) Max
4.75(120.7) Min
2.38(60.5)

1.25(31.8)

7.07
(179.6)

10(254)
max feed
stroke

2.94
(74.7)

0.75
(19.1)

12.25(311.2) Max
9.75(247.7)Min

X
Workpiece
Max unsupported bar
length 18(457.2)

NOTE: Maximum recommended unsupported bar length (between bearing supports) is 18 inches(457.2 mm)
All dimensions should be considered reference. Contact your Climax Representative for precision dimensions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. There are no systems or components
on this machine that are capable of producing hazardous EMC, UV or other radiation hazards. The machine does not use lasers nor does it create hazardous materials such as gasses or dust.

pageAll2dimensions should be considered reference. Contact your Climax Representative for precision dimensions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. There are no systems or components
on this machine that are capable of producing hazardous EMC, UV or other radiation hazards. The machine does not use lasers nor does it create hazardous materials such as gasses or dust.

OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS

Universal bearing mount assembly

10.5 [266.5]

Dimensions in inches [mm]

3.5 [88.9]

Dimensions in Inch (mm)

Universal bearing mount assembly

2.9 [73.7]
10.5 [266.5]

Dimensions
9.8 MAX IDin inches [mm]
ID MOUNT
USING SS HOLES

3.5 [88.9]
2.9 [73.7]

6.5 [164.8] MIN ID

9.8 MAX ID
ID MOUNT
ID MOUNT
USING FLATS
USING SS HOLES
6.5 [164.8] MIN ID

ID MOUNT
USING
FLATS
12.6 [320.9] MAX SWING
INSIDE STANCHIONS

12.6 [320.9] MAX SWING

20.4
[518.5]
MAX OD
INSIDE
STANCHIONS

UNIVERSAL MOUNT
5.3 MIN OD
20.4
[518.5] MAX OD
UNIVERSAL
MOUNT
UNIVERSAL MOUNT

Universal bearing mount assembly

(overhead view)

5.3 MIN OD
UNIVERSAL MOUNT

0.62(16.0)

1.25 (31.8)
.X
.XX
.XXX
ANGLES

.030
.010
.005
.5

MATERIAL:

.X
.030
.XX
.010
.005
.XXX
ANGLES .5
COSMETIC CLASS
MATERIAL:
EXCEPT AS NOTED

2.0

(50.8)
Typ
COSMETIC CLASS
EXCEPT AS NOTED

CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
CLIMAX PORTABLE MACHINING & WELDING
SYSTEMS
DRAWN:

EXCEPT AS NOTED
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
PER ASME Y14.5M-1994

0.4 (10.2)

Universal bearing mount

assembly (side view)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND

SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO
MANUFACTURE THIS PART ARE
PROVIDED IN CLIMAX SPEC. P100

EXCEPT AS NOTED
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
PER ASME Y14.5M-1994

ASSY MOUNT UNIVERSAL 1-1/4

BB3000 W/BRNG

DATE:

VG
2/24/15
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND
DATE:
CHECKED:
SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED
TO
MANUFACTURE THIS PART ARE
DATE:
MFG
ENGRG:IN CLIMAX SPEC.
PROVIDED
P100

4.9

SIZE

CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
3.65
QUALITY:
CLIMAX
PORTABLE MACHINING &DATE:
WELDING
(124.5)
SYSTEMS
(92.7)APPROVED:
DATE:
DRAWN:
DATE:
??
Typ
VG
2/24/15
Typ
CHECKED:

DATE:

MFG ENGRG:

DATE:

QUALITY:

DATE:

?? APPROVED:

DATE:

CAGE CODE:

DWG NO:

15509 UNIVERSAL MO
BBB3000

ASSY MOUNT
CAD/CAM
STD 4-3DUNIVERSAL
1:1
SCALE:

BB3000 W/BRNG

SIZE

CAGE CODE:

DWG NO:

15509 UNIVERSAL MOU

BBB3000

CAD/CAM STD 4-3D

SCALE:

0.5(12.7)
2.63(66.8)Radius

Spherical bearing mount assembly

NOTE:Dimensions typical for both arms
2.0(50.8) Typ

First hole is 1 inch (25.4 mm) from the

end of the bar.

Holes in this example are spaced 10 inches (254.0mm) apart. Other hole spacing is available.

14.0(355.6)

0.5 (12.7)
12.0(304.8)

40.0 (1016.0)
71.75(1822.5)

Sample boring bar broached hole locations (72 inch (1828.8 mm) bar only)

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SHEET
1-1/4
1

1:1

SHEET

OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS
Dimensions in Inch (mm)

15.35
(389.9)

1.0
(25.4)

2.06
(52.4)

3.75 (93.3)

3.58(90.5)

7.63
(193.8)

Facing Head, side view

and side view (right)

Rotational drive assembly

4.0(101.6)
7.0 (177.8) Leadscrews shown
Kit also includes 5.6 (142.2) leadscrews

2.6(66.1)

1.0 (25.4)
1.54(39.2)
14.66(372.4)

Facing Head, overhead view

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TOOL CONFIGURATIONS
Configure your BB3000 in 5 easy steps:

Universal bearing mount

Universal type motor
(0.6 Hp shown)

To configure your BB3000 Boring Machine:

1
2
3
4
5

Anti-torque scissors

Select a Base Unit

Select a Boring Bar
Select a Drive Motor Option
Select Setup Cones
Select a Mounting Option

To generate the correct part number for the boring machine you
require, simply select the part number needed in each step, and
contact your Climax representative.
The Base Unit includes the RDU, tool kit, tool head, packaging,
and instruction manual. The unit comes packed in a durable metal
container.

Bar clamping collar

Feed direction
selector

1 Base Unit

Standard Inch Unit

37453

3 Drive Motor

Standard Metric Unit

37493

Electric, 120 VAC Speed Control,

52/185 bar rpm, 2 speed for 1 Hp motors

37459

Electric, 230 VAC Speed Control,

52/185 bar rpm, 2 speed for 1 Hp motors

37460
37085

2 Boring Bar, 1- inch dia.

Holes spaced every 6 inches (152.4 mm)

48 inch, 3/8 inch holes

43657

72 inch, 3/8 inch holes

43658

Pneumatic, 175 rpm for 0.6 Hp motor

(includes air conditioning unit)

96 inch, 3/8 inch holes

43659

* Multiple units may be ordered.

48 inch (1219.2 mm), 10 mm holes

43640

72 inch (1828.8 mm), 10 mm holes

43641

96 inch (2438.4 mm), 10 mm holes

43642

* Multiple units may be ordered.

Boring Bar, 1- inch dia.

Holes spaced every 10 inches (254 mm)

48 inch, 3/8 inch holes

4 Setup Cones

Small: 1 3 inch (38.1 82.6 mm) dia.

26263

Large: 3 5 inch (82.6 127.0 mm) dia.

26264

Full Set: 1 5 inch (38.1 127.0 mm) dia.

27803

5 Mounting Option

43651

Double arm mount

24756

72 inch, 3/8 inch holes

43652

Universal mount

36961

96 inch, 3/8 inch holes

43653

ID mounting kit

37621

48 inch (1219.2 mm), 10 mm holes

43634

* Multiple units may be ordered.

72 inch (1828.8 mm), 10 mm holes

43636

96 inch (2438.4 mm), 10 mm holes

43629

* Multiple units may be ordered.

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ACCESSORIES
Further customize your BB3000 Boring Machine with these main boring bar options.
Order separately (special customized bars available upon request)

All bars are 1- inch (31.8 mm) in diameter, and made of 1045 S-CPO chrome-plated steel.
After machining, bars are straightened.
Bars come packaged in a fitted steel container with quick-release latches.
First hole is 1 inch from the end of the bar, for all bar lengths and hole spacing.

Heres how to determine the length of the boring bar you will require:
Dimensions in Inch (mm)

18.8 (477.5)

6.69(169.9)

16.28(413.5)Elec CE
12.53 (318.3)Elec US
9.83(249.7) Pneumatic

3.75(95.3)

2.5(63.5)
7.25(184.2) Max
4.75(120.7) Min
2.38(60.5)

12.25(311.2) Max
9.75(247.7)Min

1.25(31.8)
X
7.07
(179.6)

10(254) max
feed stroke
2.94
(74.7)

0.75
(19.1)

Workpiece
Max unsupported bar
length 18(457.2)

NOTE: Maximum recommended unsupported bar length (between bearing supports) is 18 inches(457.2 mm)

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ACCESSORIES
NO. DESCRIPTION

NO. DESCRIPTION

Tool Head

Automatic Bore Welding Accessories

allow you to attach and quickly align the
Climax AutoBoreWelders for efficient bore
welding.

Tool heads can be positioned anywhere along

the bar. Split body allows attachment without
moving the bar. Included in Base Units shown
on page 5.

26795 BoreWelder interface kit

Allows you to attach and quickly align the
Climax AutoBoreWelders for efficient bore
welding. Includes adapter plate, alignment
tool, and spherical bearing removal wrench.

19449 Inch kit for 3.25 - 5 inch diameters.

33713 Metric kit for 82.6 - 127 mm dia.
Tool Kit (not shown)
Complete set of tools for the boring machine,
included in Base Units shown on page 5.

Bore Measuring Tool

Features a fine adjustment feature which
allows precision bore measurement and
sets tool bit height while the bar is still
mounted in the work piece.
70645 Mounts on any bar from 1- to 2-
inches (31.8 to 57.2 mm) in diameter.
Measures up to 12 inches (304.8 mm)
diameter bores.

19697 Inch kit

37494 Metric kit
31412 Facing Head Assembly
Face from 2 - 7 inches (50.8 - 177.8 mm)
in diameter, or from 2 - 10 inches
(50.8 - 254 mm) with leadscrew set.
Bi-directional operation, 0.005 inch/rev
(0.127 mm/rev) fixed feed rate.

67487 Mounts on any bar from 1- to 2-

inches (31.8 to 57.2 mm) in diameter.
Measures up to 24 inches (609.6 mm)
diameter bores.

Set-up Cones
Aluminum set-up cones slide onto the bar
and into bore holes for quick set-up.

Digital Bore Measuring Caliper

Get an accurate reading of the bore without
removing the bar. Features locking, microadjust slide.
61707
Measures up to 10 inches

(254.0 mm) ID/OD
63330
Measures up to 24 inches

(609.6 mm) ID/OD

26263 Small set-up cone set, aluminum.

For 1.5 to 3.25 inch(38.1 to 82.6 mm)

diameter bores.
26264 Large set-up cone set, aluminum

For 3.25 - 5 inch (82.6 - 127.0 mm)

diameter bores.
Bearing mounts
Spherical
mount

Double arm
mount

Available in double arm and universal styles,

our spherical bearing mounts attach directly to
the work piece, and accept both the BB3000
rotational drive unit and the mounting bracket
for the Climax AutoBoreWelders.
26794 Spherical mount

(required for all machines made

before January, 1993)
24756 Double arm mount
36961 Universal mount
37621 Universal mount ID conversion kit
Please note:
Drawings are for
reference only, are not
to scale, and may not
represent actual product.

Universal mount

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SETUP AND OPERATION

A Fast Six-Step Process
Setup of the BB3000 Portable Boring Machine is quick and
easy. An experienced operator can set up the machine in most
typical two-bore line boring applications in about half an hour
(depending on alignment tolerances).

Slide the bar through the

two holes to be bored and
roughly center it with the
set-up cones. The set-up
cones are forced into the
bore with the clamp ring
jacking screw and locked
onto the bar with a set
screw.

Elapsed time:4 minutes.

Slide on spherical mounts

with tack weld plates, and
tack weld them to the
workpiece.
These mounts have spherical bearings so they can
be mounted up to 5 out
of perpendicular alignment.
Elapsed time: 10 minutes.

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Remove the set-up

cones and replace the
bar. The set-up cones
will adequately center
the bar, unless you have
very precise tolerances,
or need to move the
center line of the bore
slightly. Final centering
adjustments are made
with the jacking screws.
Elapsed time: 5 minutes.

The three main ingredients of the quick setup system are:

Setup cones to roughly center the bar in the bore.

Spherical mounts that can be quickly tack-welded in place.
Quick-mount rotational drive unit, attaches to spherical mount in
seconds

Elapsed time: 2 minutes.

Slide the rotational drive

onto the bar until the selfaligning mounting collar
is firmly seated on the
mounting bracket, and
lock it in place with one
screw.

With the hand crank,

place the rotational drive
unit so you have enough
stroke for your first
boring pass. Tighten the
rotational drive clamping
collar firmly to lock the
rotational drive to the
bar.
Elapsed time: 2 minutes.

Insert a properly ground

tool bit into the tool hole
in the bar, adjust for
depth of cut, and lock in
place with the set screw.

Elapsed time: 4 minutes.

Setup is complete, you
are ready to begin the
first pass.
Total elapsed time:
27 minutes.