Team SILK SX28-72, Instruction Manual

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SX28-72 Flange Facing Machine
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5.2.5 Setting up the tool
As the TEAM ® flange facing machine is portable and thus 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 a workshop.
When the tool has been selected it can be installed in the toolpost and secured by
the clamp. Tool feed is achieved via the toolpost feed knob which is fitted with a
graduated scale divided into metric and imperial increments.
5.2.6 Toolpost overrun and gearbox protection device
The Toolpost Overrun and Gearbox Protection Device are designed to stop the
toolpost leadscrew nut jamming against a fixed surfacing arm end plate and thus
damaging the feed gearbox. When the feed nut comes into contact with the end plate
it will push the plate along its mounting studs. Should the operator fail to notice his
error eventually the plate will fall off.
The toolpost and machine will still operate correctly without the end plate but if it is
not replaced the cast iron dovetail slideway may be damaged. To replace the end
plate, see paragraph 7.4.5 in the Maintenance section.
5.2.7 Installing and machine balancing - (vertical flange)
When mounting the machine on a vertical flange the machine must be balanced.
Failure to balance the machine correctly will result in poor surface finishes, damaged
tool bits, and premature wear on the drive system.
CAUTION: WHEN LIFTING ANY EQUIPMENT FROM THE HORIZONTAL
POSITION INTO THE VERTICAL POSITION, SAFE AND SUITABLE LIFTING
TECHNIQUES MUST BE APPLIED TO AVOID ANY SHOCK LOADING THAT MAY
BE APPLIED TO THE MACHINE AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: WHEN LIFTING THE BASE ASSEMBLY IN POSITION ON A VERTICAL
FLANGE ALWAYS ATTACH THE LIFTING CABLE TO THE LUGS PROVIDED (ON
EXTENSION LEGS) OR WHEN USING THE BASE UNIT WITHOUT EXTENSIONS
ATTACH LIFTING EYES.
WARNING: WHEN POSITIONING THE BASE WITHIN THE BORE TAKE CARE
TO AVOID TRAPPING HANDS OR FINGERS.
1. Before lifting the base assembly into the bore adjust the 6 and 9 o'clock legs
(looking down on the base, the leg with lifting lugs is at 12 o'clock, see Fig 17) to
the exact radius of the flange bore. Attach the lifting cables and lift the base into
position. Due to the offset centre of gravity of the unit when lifting the base the
lower legs will protrude outwards toward the operator. Offer the base up to the
bore and locate the 12 o'clock setting strap onto the flange face, then carefully
manoeuvre the 6 o'clock leg into the bore at the same time slightly lowering the
base to allow the bottom leg to be positioned in the bore.