Team SILK AX14-60, Instruction Manual

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AX14-60 Flange Facing Machine
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SECTION 1
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The TEAM
®
AX14-60 Flange Facing Machine is constructed from the highest quality
materials and great care has been taken in its design and manufacture. Its design will give
every satisfaction provided that it is properly installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the information contained within this manual.
Take care of this manual; it is an essential source of information.
1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The AX14-60 Flange Facing Machine is designed to machine full face, raised face and
grooved flanges from 356mm to 1524mm (14" to 60") in diameter at any location having a
minimum pneumatic air supply of 2.9.m
3
/m at 6.0 bar (102 cfm, 87 psi).
The machine can achieve a variety of surface finishes from 6.3
μ
m RA to 1.6
μ
m RA when
turning and 1.6
μ
m RA to 0.8
μ
m RA when polishing. The machine can also produce a
'gramophone' finish, 'O' ring grooves, and 'V' grooves.
The machine consists of 3 main assemblies:
1. Drive hub assembly
2. Surfacing arm assembly and toolpost
3. Mounting base assembly
1.2.1 Drive hub assembly
The main drive assembly consists of 3 sub-assemblies:
1. Drive hub
2. Base plate assembly
3. Feed gearbox