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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK VMC Mills with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
Possible Cause
Check This
Linear Guide surfaces are scarred,
exhibit noise or vibration, or are
excessively worn
Visually check the condition of all the Linear Guide
surfaces. For machines that may have excessively worn
Linear Guide surfaces, a trained SWI Technician may need
to inspect this area to determine if they need to be
replaced. Check lubrication to affected areas.
3.1.2 Circles Out of Round
Circles are not round within 0.001” TIR over a 1.830” dia. This is best measured by placing a dial
indicator in the spindle and sweeping around circle on the Euclid block part.
Do the following Service Codes and document values:
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Code 33
Software Identification. This is needed if you call SWI Customer Service
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Code 128
Enter backlash compensation
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Code 134
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Friction Feed Forward
Possible Cause
Check This
Backlash values set too high or low
Check code 128. Typically values for backlash should be less
than 0.0005”. Reset values as necessary.
Friction feed forward set too high or low Check the value of code 134 and adjust as required.
Machine Tool and Setup problem
Check for any looseness in the setup (Tool, Tool holder, Part,
Vise, or Fixture). See Machine Tool & Setup
Machine not level
Verify that the machine is level to specification.
Head is not trammed
Verify that the Head is trammed to specification.
X & Y-axis Drive Trains are loose
Check Repeatability using the Repeatability and Positional
Accuracy procedure. Step by step, carefully inspect the Drive
Train for any looseness. It may be necessary to disassemble and
then reassemble the Drive Train.
