Autoflow Maintenance - Machining Centre

Procedures for Maintenance of the Autoflow Machining Centre Module

Difficulty

Medium Medium

Duration

2 hour(s) hour(s)

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Introduction

The Machine has many moving parts, all which need regular maintenance. Below outlines what items need particular attention:

Step 1 - Infeed Clamp Vertical and horizontal rollers

• Remove any tape or debris which may have become entangled in the rollers.
• Apply oil to top and side of roller units and then slowly spin them for a few revolutions to allow the oil to penetrate the bearings
• Lubricate slideways and shafts

Step 2 - Spindle Motors

• Ensure that each spindle will turn freely with no grinding noise when rotating, check cutters for chips or damage, check V – Notch blades for chipped or damaged teeth
• Check Spindles slide freely in and out on full range of movement
• Check Electrical trunking
• Lubricate slideway bearings

Step 3 - V Notch Axis Gearboxes

1 Pump Grease

Step 4 - Slewing Ring and Pinion wheel

Visually check pinion wheel and slewing ring for any damage, chips or cracks, remove any debris that may have become caught up in the teeth

Step 5 - R Axis Datum Assembly

Lubricate shafts and ensure smooth motion

Step 6 - Y Axis Rails

4 off Located at the bottom of the machining centre cabinet.

Clean away any debris

Lightly oil rail surface with supplied oil

Step 7 - Outfeed Clamp Vertical and Horizontal Rollers

• Remove any tape or debris which may have become entangled in the rollers.
• Apply oil to top and side of roller units and then slowly spin them for a few revolutions to allow the oil to penetrate the bearings
• Lubricate slideways and shafts

Step 8 - Z Axis Linear Bearings

4 off

1 – 2 pumps of grease via grease nipple, wipe away any excess grease

Step 9 - Auto lube System

Check level of grease in Auto lube

Part replacement order code is M0001047

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