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128-1019-004 

Troubleshooting 

Mechanical Issue 

SYMPTOM 

PLACE TO CHECK 

HOW TO RESOLVE 

 
 
 

Excessive Vibration 

 
 
 

 

Work attached to the lathe 

 

Lathe Mounting  

 

(Either on bench or stand) 

 

1.

 

Remove  any  work  pieces/tools  attached  to  the 
headstock, inspect if there is any foreign materials or 
damages to the threads. 

2.

 

Attach the tools one at a time  to check which part is 
causing the vibration 

3.

 

Extra weights can be added to reduce the amount of 
vibration  that  occurs  from  large  unbalanced  work 
pieces 

 

 

Faceplate or chuck running 

out of true 

 

 

Back of face plate 

 

Threads  
Inner threads on faceplate  
Spindle thread on headstock 

 

 

1.

 

Inspect if there is any damage on the threads 

2.

 

Mount  the  faceplate  or  chuck  onto  the  machine  and 
check if it is seating securely on the bearing. 

 

Turning tools not sliding 

smoothly across Tool rest 

 

 
Tool rest surface 

 

Lightly use sand paper or a grinder to smooth out the 
top surface of the tool rest.  

 

Spur drive centre/live centre 

not holding in spindle or 

quill taper when turning 

 

 

 
 

Morse Taper surface 

 

1.

 

Inspect both male and female Morse Taper surfaces to 
check  for  any  foreign  materials  or  defects  on  the 
surface. 

2.

 

Clean the surface and remount the tools 

 

 
 

Tailstock and Headstock 

centres not aligning  

 
 

 

Lathe bed connection 

 

Headstock detent position 

 

Tailstock adjustment plate 

 

1.

 

Inspect  all  connections  of  the  bed  sections  to  make 
sure all the top surfaces are flush with one another.  

2.

 

Check to ensure the headstock is properly locked in the 
zero-degree detent position. 

3.

 

Loosen  the  tailstock  adjustment  plate  located  on  the 
bottom  of  the  tailstock  and  align  the  headstock  and 
tailstock.  Tighten  the  tailstock  adjustment  plate  to 
finish. 

 

 
 

Tailstock Handwheel  

hard to turn or will not turn 

 
 

 

Quill lock 

 

Inside the tailstock quill 
housing 

 

1.

 

Check if quill lock on the tailstock is not engaged. 

2.

 

Fully  extend  the  tailstock  quill  out  to  extract  the  quill 
from its housing. Inspect both quill and housing surface 
and  threads  for  any  defects  and  foreign  materials. 
Apply  lubricant  to  quill  surface  and  thread  and 
reassemble.  

 

 

Tailstock binds 

 while sliding along the bed 

 

 

 

Lathe bed 

 

Tailstock adjustment plate 

 

 

1.

 

Check for defects or foreign materials on the bed. 

2.

 

Loosen the tailstock lock  

 
 
 
 

Tailstock jumps  

at bed section joints. 

 
 

 

Lathe bed 

 

Tailstock bottom surface 

 

1.

 

Inspect  uneven  surfaces  on  the  lathe  bed  and  make 
sure the bed connection areas are flush. 

2.

 

Check  for  any  defects  and  foreign  materials  on  the 
bottom of the tailstock casting. 

3.

 

Use sand paper to lightly sand down the defects on the 
lathe bed or the tailstock casting. 

 

 

 

 

Содержание nova ORION 55250

Страница 1: ...1 128 1019 004 OPERATION MANUA L ORION 18 DVR LATHE Publication 128 1019 004 Models 55250 USA 55251 AUS NZ 55252 EU 55253 Canada 55254 UK Date 10 October 2019...

Страница 2: ...Phone 727 954 3433 Customer Solutions For all worldwide Inquiries Repairs or Services issues must be in writing Email Service Teknatool com Or you can contact the retailer where you purchased your NOV...

Страница 3: ...ome Screen 15 Operating the Lathe 16 Starting Operation 16 Running the Lathe 16 Stopping the Lathe 17 Adjusting the Speed 18 Accessing the Main Menu 18 Favourite Speed Function 19 Using the lathe spee...

Страница 4: ...work to ensure a safe environment 23 PAY ATTENTION TO WORK Concentrate on your work If you become tired or frustrated leave it for a while and rest 24 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vice to hold work wh...

Страница 5: ...ED STRUCTURE CAD designed webbing to absorb vibration throughout the bed length Exceptional structural strength 8 FAVORITE SPEED FUNCTION Program your favorite speeds for faster and more efficient pro...

Страница 6: ...tions at 45 0 22 5 45 90 180 Spindle Index 24 divisions 15 degrees apart Tailstock Quill Taper Morse Taper 2 MT2 Quill Travel 80mm 3 Hole Through Tailstock 12 5mm 0 48 Tool Rest Length 300mm 12 Shaft...

Страница 7: ...ock Assembly 5699033 4 Main Bed 5699021 5 Bed Extension 5699035 6 Lathe stand 5699018 7 12 300mm Tool Rest 5699024 8 Knockout Operating Bar 5699033 9 2MT Spur Centre 2MTSPUR 10 2MT Live Centre 5020 11...

Страница 8: ...N Each of the lathe stand legs have a significant mass Approximately 35Kg therefore 2 3 people will be needed for assembly Place one of the lathes stand leg on top of the lathe bed turned upside down...

Страница 9: ...it can be attached to the bed Insert the centre pin of the headstock into the bore of the lathe bed to mount the headstock Align the lathe bed mounting holes with the slots on the stand legs before i...

Страница 10: ...ex socket extension may be needed to tighten this bolt Locking the headstock into place The headstock is locked into place by the headstock locking pin 1 2 Insert the hedstock lock pin into the bore o...

Страница 11: ...ore and tighten the tool rest lock handle to secure its position Attaching the Tailstock onto the Bed Slide the tailstock assembly onto the lathe bed section by matching the tailstock lock plate with...

Страница 12: ...er to Center Distance Metric Imperial 558 8mm 22 Basic Configuration with Bed Extension Center to Center Distance Metric Imperial 1117 6mm 44 3 Bed Configuration Center to Center Distance Metric Imper...

Страница 13: ...e outlet if a three prong outlet is unavailable in your environment The ground tab on the adapter must be connected to the screw on the outlet for proper grounding This adaptor should only be used unt...

Страница 14: ...e input power plug to a suitable plug for the desired input voltage to change the lathe s input voltage i e For US For 115V For 240V NEMA 6 15P For regions where 240V is standard Europe Australia New...

Страница 15: ...workshop and the amount of work that is done within the workshop The use of dust collectors and filters will minimize your health risk Lathe Interface Keypad Buttons Lathe Home Screen There are 2 hom...

Страница 16: ...en the main power switch has been turned ON the LCD screen on the HMI will display the texts shown below Additionally the following screen with be shown at the end of the starting sequence if the brak...

Страница 17: ...and no brakes applied Motor stops and brakes are applied Emergency Stop Switch The emergency stop switch can be pressed to stop the motor any time during operation Brakes will be applied when the eme...

Страница 18: ...he to any speed within 5rpm by using the function F keys Accessing the Main Menu The main menu is used to access all available software features on the lathe Press Menu key while on the home screen to...

Страница 19: ...e set to the favourite speed function Setting Favourite Speed Function Note The F keys must be set to use the favourite speed function to have access to all assigned speeds Refer to page27 to check th...

Страница 20: ...te speed and return to the home screen Editing the Favourite Speed Function Press the Menu key while on the lathe home screen to access the main menu of the lathe Navigate down the Edit Fav Speed 1 it...

Страница 21: ...ol knob to set the new favourite speed value Using the lathe speed chart Access the speed chart function from the menu by pressing the Menu key on the lathe home screen Speed Chart will the first opti...

Страница 22: ...u of the lathe To Customize F Keys go to Lathe Settings Wireless Remote Motor Paramters Customize F keys Lathe Settings Wireless Remote Motor Paramters Use the speed control knob to navigate down to L...

Страница 23: ...must be turned off in order to switch between forward and reverse Forward and reverse cannot be switched while the lathe motor is running The Forward and reverse mode of the lathe is indicated by the...

Страница 24: ...e index pin to let the spring pull the index pin into the headstock Turn the lathe spindle by hand to ensure the spindle lock has engaged properly Note Head of the index pin will be completely flat ag...

Страница 25: ...tent lever towards the right hand side and hold it in position Turn the headstock to the desired position NOVA Orion lathe has the headstock locking positions at the following angles Positive Negative...

Страница 26: ...ter the function The menu screen will show the current functionality assigned to the F keys Favourite speed at default Following functionalities can be assigned to the F keys 1 Favourite Speed Display...

Страница 27: ...TION ASSIGNMENT PAGE The following table shows the functions that can be assigned to the F keys FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION Do Not Use This will disable the selected F key Favourite speed Any Favourite...

Страница 28: ...nob to enter the function There will be 2 options inside the function Pair new remote Unpair remote Note The bottom line shows the ID of the current paired remote Pairing New Remote Select Pair new re...

Страница 29: ...once the new password is set to save the new password Locking the lathe The lathe can be locked immediately from the Lock Lathe Now function The lathe will immediately switch to the lock screen when...

Страница 30: ...cription Assisted Braking ON OFF The assisted braking function engages the motor electronic brakes when the OFF button is pressed while the lathe motor is running to bring the motor to a complete stop...

Страница 31: ...e If the tool slide becomes hard to move and adjust cleaning and lubricating are required 1 To make the tool slide move more freely along the bed make sure the bed rails are clean Apply some paste wax...

Страница 32: ...machine which may allow new features or software improvements that could enhance the performance of the lathe Checking the Firmware Version The firmware version of the lathe can be checked from the Ve...

Страница 33: ...ols Tailstock and Headstock centres not aligning Lathe bed connection Headstock detent position Tailstock adjustment plate 1 Inspect all connections of the bed sections to make sure all the top surfac...

Страница 34: ...nting the spindle to turn 3 Remove the obstruction and try starting the motor again RP State Error 0 or 1 Motor optical sensor 1 Turn the spindle by hand to see if this will cause a breakthrough in th...

Страница 35: ...se price paid must be provided at the time of claim Repairs are charged hourly In addition customer pays for shipping to from and provides own shipping contain Warranty Repairs customer pays for shipp...

Страница 36: ...36 128 1019 004 NOVA Orion Headstock Breakdown...

Страница 37: ...at Washer 12mm FW12 1 2 18 Tailstock Locking plate 5699052 1 Note Item No 4 7 is only included in the packages for Australia New Zealand and Europe ITEM NO DESCRIPTION SKU QTY 2 19 Tailstock Cam Follo...

Страница 38: ...at are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals Rust Prevention Oil which are known to the State of California to cause cancer Do not tou...

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