TRAK Machine Tools
Site Preparation Guide
TRAK VMC5
F16467-53 Rev 050520
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efore an Authorized Field Service Technician can perform the machine’s final chec
kout, the following requirements must
be met:
•
The machine must be in position and placed on
its rest pads.
•
To move the machine while on the pallet, a
15000 lb. forklift with a
24” load center & 6’ fork
extensions is required. Depending on the load
center or rating of the forklift, a larger forklift
may be required. The center of gravity (CG) of
the machine while on the pallet is ~42
”
from the
edge of the pallet.
•
The VMC must be lifted from either the left or
right hand sides. Make certain that the forks are
squarely in the lifting cutouts beneath the
machine. See the figures below.
•
The VMC may be lifted via 2 eye bolts on top of
the column and 2 straps at the front of the Y axis
as shown in figures 7 and 8.
•
Once the machine is raised from the pallet, thread
the adjusting screws into the bed casting. Thread
the leveling screws down approximately 1.25
”
as
measured from the bottom of the leveling bolt to
the bottom of the casting. The VMC5 should be
placed on the 4 leveling pads labeled L1, R1, L3
and R3. The leveling screws labeled L2 and R2
should be threaded in but not touching the pad.
They will be adjusted during installation.
•
The machine must be wired (refer to the
installation and service manual for additional
information). Make sure to follow our grounding
recommendations.
•
The machine must have air hooked up. We strongly
recommend that a water separator or air dryer be
installed upstream of the VMC air supply.
Space & Weight
•
Floor area (W x L) = 159
” x
129.25
”
•
Height = 90
”
(min) / 106.5
”
(max)
•
Footprint (W x L) (coolant tank in place) = 85
”
x 129.25
”
•
Net (approx.) Weight = 7260 lbs.
•
Shipping (approx.) Weight = 7610 lbs.
•
Pallet Size = 91
” x 10
3
”
•
The floor area encompasses the space required to
position the chip container and have the electrical cabinet
or side doors open along the X axis.
•
A solid and level foundation to maintain approximately
7260 lbs. plus the weight of the workpiece (maximum
total of ~ 10000 lbs.) is required. Six leveling screws are
provided.
•
Minimum doorway width is
88”
and minimum height is
90
” that the
VMC can fit through (assumes Z cable
carrier collapsed and Z axis motor removed). The 90
”
height dimension can be reduced to 84
”
if further items
are removed or adjusted.
Electrical
•
A separate 208 VAC (200 to 240 V is acceptable), 70 amp
minimum, 60 Hz, 3 phase circuit is required.
•
Machine tool must be earth grounded with a dedicated 8-
foot long copper rod. The 6-gage ground wire should run
from the copper rod to grounding location in the electrical
cabinet. See figures 9 and 10.
•
A step down transformer is required for 480V. TMT provides
this as an option. The transformer must be rated at 30 KVA.
Air
•
½” ID minimum air connection is required.
•
Air pressure must be a minimum of 90 psi.
•
CFM = 2.5 or SCFM = 18 at 90 psi.
