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AX14-60 Flange Facing Machine 

 

 

 

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7.  MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

7.1 Introduction 

The  following  information  sets  out  recommendations  for  the  maintenance  of  this 
equipment.  Periodic  maintenance,  when  carried  out  as  specified,  will  help  to  prevent 
premature  failure  of  the  equipment.    Should  a  component  fail  or  its  operation  become 
suspect the equipment should not be used until the fault has been rectified. 

 

7.2 Periodic maintenance 

The following maintenance tasks are those required to help prevent premature failure of the 
equipment. It is recommended that all the tasks should be carried out when specified. 

PERIOD 

TASK 

Daily when in use or on 
completion of a job 

Clean the equipment. 

 

Check  that  all  the  components  are  present  and  in 
good working order. 

 

Check all fasteners are properly tight. 

 

 

Returning to storage 

Complete the daily tasks. 

 

Protect  all  the  exposed  areas  of  the  equipment  from 
corrosion. 

 

 

Annually when in storage 

Un-pack  the  equipment  and  check  for  signs  of 
corrosion or other deterioration. 

 

Check  that  all  the  components  are  present  and  in 
good working order. 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for SILK AX14-60

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL AX14 60 FLANGE FACING MACHINE Revision D TEAM Shap Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6RU United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1539 729009...

Page 2: ...tion maintenance and servicing should only be carried out by suitably qualified and experienced personnel The following symbols are used to highlight important areas of this document which relate to p...

Page 3: ...vidence of the purchase date 2 it has been purchased by the user and has not been used for hire purposes 3 it has not been misused or handled carelessly and has been stored and maintained in accordanc...

Page 4: ...the equipment 25 5 2 1 Unpacking the machine 25 5 2 2 Mounting base installation 27 5 2 3 Centralising the base within the bore 29 5 2 4 Levelling the base within the bore 30 5 2 5 Machine installatio...

Page 5: ...rtable machines 69 APPENDIX B Surface metrology 72 APPENDIX C V Groove measurement 75 APPENDIX D Air motor manufacturers information 77 APPENDIX E Fall Stop Kit 83 1 Technical description 83 2 Specifi...

Page 6: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 5 Fig 1 AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine main assembly...

Page 7: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 6 Fig 2 AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine exploded view Surfacing arm assembly and toolpost Mounting base assembly Drive hub assembly...

Page 8: ...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 m3...

Page 9: ...the assembly Exhaust from the motor is vented downwards through slots that are machined within the drive hub These slots are concurrent to mating slots in the base assemblies to enable sufficient vent...

Page 10: ...onto drive hub Drive input to the feed gearbox is transmitted via the mast transfer gear The feed gearbox provides four different tool feed rates selected via the Cutting feed rate push pull selector...

Page 11: ...ge Toolpost feed in and out is provided by a lead screw which is driven by the gearbox output gear The Surfacing arm assembly can achieve cuts to a maximum depth of 1mm 0 040 when machining flanges wi...

Page 12: ...justable ram assemblies are inserted Each ram assembly consists of a series of threaded extensions and jaw blocks These can be assembled in any combination to suit the dimensions required There are tw...

Page 13: ...ly Setting strap plate Threaded extension Adjustable jaw block assembly Ram bolt Minimum extension Maximum extension Setting strap plate Threaded extension Ram bolt Minimum extension Maximum extension...

Page 14: ...onal accessories The following optional accessories are available upon request V Groove toolpost and plunge tools V Groove measuring kit Lens polishing kit Vernier measuring kit Ball trammel measuring...

Page 15: ...diameter 830 mm 32 7 Maximum rotational diameter 1524 mm 60 0 Depth of flange required to set the base using standard parts 135 mm 5 3 WEIGHTS Machine weight 110 kg 242 lbs Mounting base weight 14 dia...

Page 16: ...NSIONS Facing range Minimum rotational diameter without cranked tooling 381 mm 15 0 Minimum rotational diameter with cranked tooling not supplied 356 mm 14 0 Toolpost travel 40 mm 1 6 Base gripping ra...

Page 17: ...A Instantaneous sound pressure level 130 dB Sound power level 101 dB A MOTOR INFORMATION Type MODEC MT30LT0095BCL2F Maximum power output at 95 rpm 3 kW 4 hp Maximum speed free running 168 rpm Minimum...

Page 18: ...TRAINED PERSONNEL WORKING IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT THIS EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED FOR USE ON METALS AND ANALOGOUS SUBSTANCES THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON WOOD PLASTIC OR SIMILAR ANALOGOUS...

Page 19: ...PPLICABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS ALWAYS KNOW THE WEIGHT OF THE EQUIPMENT AND THE COMPONENT PARTS REFER TO THE SPECIFICATION PAGE IN THIS MANUAL OR THE MARKING PLATE ON THE EQUIPMENT THE USE OF...

Page 20: ...NOISE AND IMPAIR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT NEVER PLACE ANY BODY PARTS ADJACENT TO AN AIR EXHAUST COMPRESSED AIR FORCED INTO THE SKIN IS DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS SKIN DISORDER ENSU...

Page 21: ...direction of the toolpost as it traverses across the work piece The fully pulled out position N disengages the traverse feed TRAVERSE DIRECTION SELECTOR POSTION TOOL DIRECTION FEED OUT selector fully...

Page 22: ...ositioned along the machining arm by selecting a neutral feed gear and rotating the leadscrew using a suitable hand tool Toolpost axial movement The toolpost movement feed knob determines the vertical...

Page 23: ...he machine speed at the desired RPM when the control valve is fully open To set the speed proceed to follow the instructions in section 5 3 1 The filter lubricator oil regulator control is adjusted to...

Page 24: ...n its packing box weighs 275 kg DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY MOVE THE MACHINE IN ITS PACKING CASE ALWAYS USE A MECHANICAL LIFTING DEVICE A lifting eyebolt is provided on the machine to enable lifting th...

Page 25: ...BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL THIS EQUIPMENT HAS DANGEROUS MOVING PARTS KEEP WELL CLEAR AT ALL TIMES DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATING ALWAYS STOP AND ISOLATE FIRST THIS...

Page 26: ...ons are for installing the flange facing and grooving machine in position prior to operating the equipment It is assumed that an appropriate air supply is available for connection to the machine 2 9m3...

Page 27: ...Spare bolts pack 19 Toolkit consisting of Set of Allen keys C spanner 38mm AF spanner 19mm AF spanner 10mm AF spanner 46mm AF spanner clocking spike assembly tool holder pack of tips clocking knuckle...

Page 28: ...used in a vertical mode the machine must be balanced see Section 5 2 7 Balancing is not required if the machine is to be operated horizontally or inverted 5 2 2 Mounting base installation The mounting...

Page 29: ...lt ensuring that the curved surface faces towards the rambolt Fit a jaw to each ram bolt and secure with the 2 cup point socket set screws Do not over tighten as the jaw blocks must pivot freely 4 Att...

Page 30: ...nd clamp in position Fit the knuckle bar knuckle and spike to the outer end of the sighting bar 3 Using the spike select the datum diameter i e raised face V groove or bolt holes and rotate the unit C...

Page 31: ...first Turn clockwise to raise the base adjust the other two jaws until the clock reaches the highest reading datum level at all points Re clock the face to ensure a constant reading When achieved the...

Page 32: ...ter degree of accuracy is required for example when re machining a V groove Remove the nylon location spigot from the bottom of the machine before mounting onto the base assembly Mount the drive assem...

Page 33: ...off 6mm A F socket head cap screws located on the slide way clamp CAUTION do not remove the cap screws completely see Fig 18 3 Slacken off the 4 off 10mm A F socket head cap screws under the slide way...

Page 34: ...ated on the slideway clamp and the 4 off heel clamps to secure the surfacing arm 9 When the machine is secure remove the 4 off setting straps Recheck the jaw assemblies WHEN USING THE DTI TO SET THE M...

Page 35: ...O THE VERTICAL POSITION SUITABLE LIFTING TECHNIQUES MUST BE EMPLOYED TO AVOID ANY SHOCK LOAD BEING APPLIED TO THE MACHINE AND THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT WHEN POSITIONING THE BASE WITHIN THE BORE TAKE CARE...

Page 36: ...ghts 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 balanc...

Page 37: ...bserve all Warnings and Cautions refer to Sections 3 and 5 1 2 Using the standard toolpost see Fig 21 select the appropriate tool for the job see Appendix A 3 Install the tool in one of the two positi...

Page 38: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 37 Fig 23 Tool post movement UP DOWN Toolpost...

Page 39: ...d to set the machine speed at the desired RPM when the control valve is fully open To set the speed proceed as follows 1 Observe all Warnings and Cautions refer to Sections 3 and 5 1 2 Set traverse di...

Page 40: ...t on the toolpost feed knob 7 Engage the traverse directional indicator to the required position THE MACHINE HAS DANGEROUS MOVING PARTS WHEN OPERATED KEEP WELL CLEAR SHOULD THE AIR SUPPLY FAIL FOR ANY...

Page 41: ...from the bore ALWAYS USE A MECHANICAL LIFT TO REMOVE THE MACHINE FROM THE FLANGE REMOVE THE MACHINE FROM THE BASE BEFORE LOOSENING THE JAW BOLTS 5 5 STORING THE EQUIPMENT After removing the equipment...

Page 42: ...ned 1 Air supply not available Check air supply 2 Air supply is below the minimum required to operate the machine Check air supply 3 Faulty air filter lubrication pack Check operation of gate valve an...

Page 43: ...ten ram bolts and recheck machine is central 4 Depth of cut too deep Reduce cut 5 Feed rate too high chip thickness too great Reduce tool feed rate 6 Poor tool profile or worn tool Check tool and regr...

Page 44: ...of the equipment It is recommended that all the tasks should be carried out when specified PERIOD TASK Daily when in use or on completion of a job Clean the equipment Check all components are present...

Page 45: ...d check for signs of corrosion or other deterioration Check that all the components are present and in good working order Check main bearing Grease main bearing no need to remove turntable 7 3 RECOMME...

Page 46: ...A F Allen key from the base plate caution as the screws are secured into position with Loctite Threadlocker 3 Carefully draw the motor and motor cover away from the gear sleeve and drive hub assembly...

Page 47: ...7 Place in a clean safe location 8 If the drive key becomes displaced it will be necessary to remove the selector shaft and gears To do this remove the black anodised handle and securing nuts remove t...

Page 48: ...o replace the shear pin in the output shaft remove the Feed Direction black anodised handle by removing the hex locking nuts Slide the output shaft with gear out of the gearbox and drift out the broke...

Page 49: ...st assembly from the surfacing arm and place in a safe location 4 If required the toolpost carriage can be removed from the surfacing arm as follows a Slacken gib strip screws b Remove the four screws...

Page 50: ...ithout the end plate but if it is not replaced the cast iron dovetail slideway may be damaged To replace the end plate 8 Remove the two end plate mounting studs from the end of the surfacing arm 9 Pus...

Page 51: ...53 Surfacing arm assembly 56 Gearbox assembly 58 Mounting base assembly 62 Toolpost assembly 64 Base centraliser assembly 66 Counter balance assembly 68 Fig 28 AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine main asse...

Page 52: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 51 Fig 29 Main drive assembly sheet 1...

Page 53: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 52 Fig 30 Main drive assembly sheet 2...

Page 54: ...ED KEY 13 FP 0113 1 DRIVE HUB SEAL PLATE 14 FP 0114 1 SHOE PLATE 15 FP 0115 1 CLAMP 16 FP 0119 1 MOTOR SPINDLE SPACER 17 FP 0120 1 LOCATION SPIGOT 18 FP 0121 1 MOTOR COVER 19 FP 0123 1 4800 U MODIFIED...

Page 55: ...D1300 0520 49 16 HEX SOC CSK HEAD SCR M5 x 20 LG 50 2 HEX SOC CSK HEAD SCR M6 x 10 LG 51 2 HEX SOC CSK HEAD SCR M6 x 16 LG 52 4 HEX SOC CSK HEAD SCR 5 16 UNC x 3 4 LG DELETED 53 1 FBS 399 x 3 4 54 1 C...

Page 56: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 55 Fig 31 Surfacing arm assembly...

Page 57: ...12 CP 0304 2 STRADDLE KEYS 13 DELETED 14 DELETED 15 DELETED 16 DELETED 17 DELETED 18 CP 0323 2 STUD M6 x 25 LG 19 2 M1456 066 PUSH ON FASTENER 20 CP0819 1 TEAM BADGE 21 CP 0840 1 TEAM BADGE THIS PART...

Page 58: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 57 Fig 32 Gearbox assembly...

Page 59: ...2T 23 CP 0222 1 INPUT GEAR 24T 24 CP 0223 1 GEAR 20T IN OUT 25 CP 0217A 1 THRUST WASHER 26 CP 0230 1 OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINER 29 CP 0228 1 WORMSHAFT HOUSING EBARING 30 CP 0229 1 CAPTIVE WASHER 31 1 BUSH...

Page 60: ...GEAR STACK 24T 32T 36T 67 CP 0265 1 30T DRIVE GEAR WITH BOSS 68 1 THRUST WASHER 69 1 SINGLE DIRECTION THRUST BALL BEARING 72 CP 0272 1 40T INPUT GEAR WITH BOSS 73 CP 0273 1 WORMSHAFT 74 1 INPUT SHAFT...

Page 61: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 60 Fig 33 Base assembly sheet 1...

Page 62: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 61 Fig 34 Base assembly sheet 2...

Page 63: ...8 JAW ADJUSTING SCREW FABRICATION 14 FP 0435 4 JAW 20 FX 0405 4 JAW BLOCK 21 FX 0407 8 RAMBOLT 22 FX 0416 16 INSERT 23 FX 0404 2 CENTRALISING BUSH 24 FX 0417 8 M6 x 15 LG SKT SET SCREW CUP POINT 25 F...

Page 64: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 63 Fig 35 Toolpost assembly...

Page 65: ...LPOST NUT 10 FXB 0306 1 GIB STRIP 11 AM0812 X 12 1 TOOLPSOT BUSH 12 1 M8 NYLOCK TOOLPOST LOCKNUT 13 3 M8 PLAIN WASHER THRUST 14 1 TOOLPOST DOWEL PIN 15 16 5 M6 HEX NUTS 17 1 M6 x 30 SOC CAP SCR 18 4 M...

Page 66: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 65 Fig 36 Base centraliser...

Page 67: ...OWER BEARING DUST COVER 2 FP 0604 1 CLOCKING ARM 3 2 TAPER ROLLER BEARING 4 1 HEX NUT 1 UNF 5 CP 0140 1 BEARING BLOCK 6 FY 0436 1 CLOCKING MAST 7 1 1 4 X 3 8 KNUCKLE 8 NOT REQUIRED 9 CP 0417 1 CLOCKIN...

Page 68: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 67 Fig 37 Counter balance...

Page 69: ...RIPTION 1 FW 0532A 1 25mm BALANCE WEIGHT 2 FW 0532 B 1 50mm BALANCE WEIGHT 3 FW 0532 C 1 100mm BALANCE WEIGHT 4 FP 0419 1 COUNTER BALANCE BAR 5 FP 0501 1 COUNTER BALANCE MOUNTING BLOCK 6 6 HEX NUT M30...

Page 70: ...hus lighter and less rigid than its workshop counterpart the choice of tooling and the rate at which metal can be removed will differ from that used in the workshop Each operator has his own favourite...

Page 71: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 70 TYPES OF TOOL BIT FOR GENERAL PURPOSE AND FINE FINISH...

Page 72: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 71 TOOLS FOR V GROOVE PLUNGE MACHINING...

Page 73: ...rect indications of magnitude required by workshops Of the usual ways of measuring a wave from the deepest individual roughness depth of surface R Max was too dependent on extremes e g dirt or scratch...

Page 74: ...n line is fitted this allows calculation of some surface parameters Assessment Length Assessment length is the total length of surface to be assessed and is the sum of several sampling lengths L Surfa...

Page 75: ...cies of machine such as slideway of arm lift Components of surface finish are like a ploughed field Roughness earth and stones waviness ruts left by the plough form curve of the field The two most com...

Page 76: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 75 APPENDIX C V GROOVE MEASUREMENT...

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Page 78: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 77 APPENDIX D AIR MOTOR MANUFACTURERS INFORMATION...

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Page 84: ...of this equipment is to prevent the machine it is fitted to from falling inside a vessel pipe or similar internal opening should the machine and base fixture break loose from the work piece during use...

Page 85: ...MAINTAINING AND SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSONNEL SHOULD INSTALL USE MAINTAIN AND SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT INTENDED USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR USE BY PROFES...

Page 86: ...INTENDED TO BE PORTABLE AND MAY BE USED IN A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS AND ORIENTATIONS ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THIS EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND RESTRAINED DURING THE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PROCESS 4...

Page 87: ...es fully with the keyway Install the threaded rod and adjust its position so it will overhang the work piece sufficiently to prevent the machine from falling through the opening should the machine cla...

Page 88: ...usted securely tighten the machining arm and Fall stop kit locknut The Fall Stop Kit is now correctly set ON COMPLETION OF THE WORK THE FALL STOP KIT MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE UNTIL THE MAC...

Page 89: ...owing maintenance tasks are those required to help prevent premature failure of the equipment It is recommended that all the tasks should be carried out when specified PERIOD TASK Daily when in use or...

Page 90: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 89 APPENDIX F BEARING LUBRICATION RU40035UU...

Page 91: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 90 APPENDIX G UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

Page 92: ...AX14 60 Flange Facing Machine 91 APPENDIX H CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

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