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Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK
KMX Knee Mill, Bed Mill & ProtoTRAK
KMX CNC Retrofit Safety, Programming, Operating & Care Manual
4.2.2
Table, Saddle, Knee and Column Gib Locks
The table clamps are located on the front of the saddle. Rotate them clockwise
until snug--overtightening is not necessary.
The saddle clamp is located on the left side of the saddle. Rotate clockwise to
clamp the table until snug--overtightening is not necessary.
The knee clamps are located on the left side of the knee.
CAUTION!
Do not run ProtoTRAK KMX program unless the table and saddle clamps are free.
4.2.3
Raising/Lowering the Knee
The knee is raised and lowered using the hand crank located on the left front of
the knee. Clockwise rotation moves the knee up, while counterclockwise rotation
moves the knee down.
Be sure the knee is unclamped before raising or lowering.
4.2.4
Spindle Brake
The mechanical spindle break is activated pulling it down, or pushing it up.
When the lever arm is in the horizontal position, the brake is off.
CAUTION!
Be certain that the spindle brake is released before starting the motor. Never
attempt to activate the spindle brake when the motor is on.
4.2.5
Draw Bar
The draw bar holds the R8 tool holders into the spindle taper. The bar has a
7/16-20 right hand thread and should be tightened with a 23mm wrench from
the top of the head. When tightening, it is necessary to activate the spindle
brake (See 4.2.4 above). If the tool holder does not release from the spindle,
lightly tap on the top of the bar to dislodge the tool.
4.2.6
High-Low-Neutral Level
The spindle RPM range selection is made through the High-Low-Neutral Lever.
Figure 4.2.6
