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12. Backlash Adjustment of Spur Gears
The adequate backlash of spur gear is 0.02mm
~
0.04mm. If the measured backlash is deviated, it is
necessary to adjust the backlash.
12-1. Backlash adjusting method of rotating axis drive spur gears (See Fig.10)
The backlash between Z1
– Z2 spur gears is adjusted by changing a center distance after adjusting the
motor position.
1) Adjust the backlash where the table surface is horizontal.
2) Drain lubrication oil from the rotating axis lubrication oil drain port (See outside view).
3) Slightly loosen four mounting bolts
③
which fix the motor.
4) Move the motor in the arrow direction so that the backlash becomes zero (0) approximately.
5) Move the motor by pushing it up in the opposite direction of step 4) so that the backlash of the gear
falls within the adequate range (0.02 mm - 0.04 mm).
At this time, check the motor movement with the dial gauge attached to the motor side.
6) Tighten four mounting bolts
③
that loosened slightly.
7) After adjusting, run the motor from slow speed to high speed to check that abnormal noise does not occur.
If the value does not fall within the adequate range (0.02 - 0.04 mm), repeat step 3) to 6) again.
When mounting the motor, take care so that O-ring
②
will not be
damaged.
O-ring
②
Motor
Motor case
Motor
Mounting bolt
①
CAUTION
Z2
Z1
Fig.10
Mounting bolt
①