Team SILK AX14-60, Instruction Manual

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AX14-60 Flange Facing Machine
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using the three screws supplied and feed the counterbalance weight bar
through the plate.
3. Add the required counter balance weights to the bar. Position the weights to
counter balance the arm and toolpost. Tighten the 4 off M30 hex nuts to secure
the counter balance weight to the machine.
4. Once the bracket and weights are attached, slowly rotate the machine under
power (refer to Section 5.3.1 - Connection to the air supply) and observe the
speed of rotation is constant. If it is not, the balance weights must be adjusted.
An indication of a balanced machine is to listen for any uneven motor tone as
the machining arm passes 12 o'clock and 6
o’clock; a constant tone indicates
the machine is in balance. If required, reposition the weights or add additional
weights as necessary. Keep checking until satisfied with the balance.
5. Make sure all the fasteners are secure before proceeding.
WHEN SETTING UP THE MACHINE ON A VERTICAL FLANGE THE LIFTING
HOOK SHOULD BE LEFT ATTACHED UNTIL THE MACHINE IS SECURE.
CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT DOES
NOT OBSTRUCT THE MACHINE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Fig. 20 Counter balance components
Counter balance
weights
Counter balance bar
4 off M30
securing nuts
Bracket