Edge Technologies Minuteman 320 SE, Operation Manual

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MINUTEMAN
320
141
REV 13.1:2020
Material feeding failure
Situation Cause Solution
Material can't feed into the
spindle smoothly
The center of the bar feeder
and the lathe isn't correct
Re-adjust the alignment
Material can't feed into the
chuck of the lathe smoothly
The front of the material is too
rough.
Chamfering before loading
material.
When diagnosing an issue following a plan of action proves to be the most effective process.
Using the 6 step diagnostic process is helpful in reducing down time and repair time.
The six steps of troubleshooting.
1. Identify the problem.
2. Establish a theory of probable cause.
3. Test probable cause theory to determine actual cause.
4. Establish an action plan and execute the plan.
5. Verify full system functionality.
6. Document the process.