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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK TMC Mills with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
6.2
Mounting the 4
th
Axis
The images below demonstrate how the 4
th
axis unit and the optional tailstock mount to the TMC table.
The 4
th
axis unit has an eyebolt attached to the top of the unit for lifting purposes. As shown in the image
below, the 4
th
axis and tailstock have a key to drop in and slide to any position, on any T slot.
The 4
th
axis unit requires (2) cables to be connected and disconnected each time you add or remove the
unit from the machine. See figure 6.2e. The cables are the electrical hookup to the servomotor, encoder,
and home switch. Make sure the cables are securely fastened and locked in place.
Figure 6.2a
–
4
th
Axis and Tailstock Option Mounted on TMC Table
Figure 6.2b
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4
th
Axis Mounted on TMC Table without the Tailstock Option
