Milltronics VM Series, Instruction Handbook Manual, Page: 47 / 56

C
HAPTER
6 - MAINTENANCE
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Annually
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Check backlash to ensure proper axis motion and response.
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Check head tram to ensure proper machine geometry. Machine settling can
cause tram to be out of specification, affecting machine geometry.
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Clean the intake screen on the way lube pump.
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Replace gearbox oil on 24 or 32 pocket ATC (if equipped) as described later in
this chapter on page 46.
Safety Checks, to be carried out monthly and after maintenance operations
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Repeat the checks for correct operation of the emergency stop circuit and of the
safety enclosure circuit outlined in Chapter 4 of this manual.
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In brief, power up the machine, enable the drives, and start the spindle. Verify
that pushing the red Emergency Stop button makes the spindle brake rapidly to a
stop and machine motion is halted.
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For CE-compliant machines, power up the machine, enable the drives, close the
enclosure door and start the spindle. Hold in the SETUP button and pull open the
enclosure door to verify that the spindle brakes rapidly to a stop and machine
motion is halted.