Sales Document - Main Ring Bearing Refit

Main Ring Bearing Refit Details

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Summary	Design lifetime for the main ring bearing is 10 years. Replace the Machine side “R” axis main bearing, journals and wipers
Advantages	Removes backlash and misalignment due to wear providing a more stable platform for reliable accuracy.
Applies to	All
Prerequisites Required	None
Customer Site Installation?	Yes
Order Code	L0000104 Hepco Ring Refit Flowline R0000249 Hepco Ring Refit ZX3/4
Down Time	2-4 days depending on access

Details

A forklift is needed to lift the ring clear out of the top panel of the machine. This will require access, or will require the ring module to be moved to an area to give access

·       Move Infeed table and Machining module to give forklift access

·       Detach and lift existing ring to bench

·       Exchange ring, journals and wipers

·       Check lubrication

·       Refit Ring

·       Reassemble / realign machining module and infeed table

·       Recalibration and accuracy testing

Disclaimer

Accuracy problems are complex and are generated by many root causes, ring wear is only one of them. This upgrade is not guaranteed to solve all issues related to machine accuracy. en none 0

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