Troubleshooting - Southbend SB1063 Owner's Manual

12" x 58" cnc knee mill
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Model SB1063
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Symptom
Machine does not
1.
start or a breaker
trips on start-up.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Machine stalls or is
1.
overloaded.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Machine has
1.
vibration or noisy
operation.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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TROU B LESHOOTI NG
Possible Cause
EMERGENCY STOP button
pushed in or at fault.
Main power switch not turned ON.
Main power switch at fault.
Plug/receptacle at fault or wired
incorrectly.
Power supply switched OFF or at
fault.
Motor connection wired incorrectly.
ON button or spindle direction
switch at fault.
Motor windings or motor at fault.
Tool path is too aggressive.
Workpiece alignment is poor.
Dull or incorrect cutting tool.
Plug/receptacle at fault or wired
incorrectly; incorrect voltage
coming from power source.
Motor bearings at fault.
Motor has overheated.
Motor is at fault.
Tool holder or cutter is at fault.
Workpiece alignment is poor.
Motor or component is loose.
Pulley is loose.
Machine is incorrectly mounted to
floor or sits unevenly.
Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
Pulley(s) slipping on shaft.
Motor bearings at fault.
Gearbox is at fault.
For Machines Mfd. Since 5/19
Possible Solution
1.
Rotate the button clockwise until it pops out;
replace if necessary.
2.
Make sure the electrical box door is closed and
securely latched, then turn main power switch ON.
3.
Replace main power switch.
4.
Test for good contacts; correct wiring.
5.
Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and
main power supply is switched ON.
6.
Correct motor wiring connections.
7.
Replace faulty ON button or spindle direction
switch.
Replace motor.
8.
1.
Use smaller or sharper tooling; reduce the feed rate;
reduce the spindle speed; use coolant.
2.
Eliminate workpiece binding; use vise or clamps as
required for proper workpiece alignment control.
3.
Use sharp and correct cutting tool for the operation.
Test for good contact; correct wiring problems;
4.
ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs.
Test by rotating shaft; rotation grinding/loose shaft
5.
requires bearing replacement.
6.
Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
7.
Replace motor.
1.
Replace out-of-round tool holder; replace/re-sharpen
cutter; use appropriate feed rate spindle speed.
2.
Eliminate workpiece binding; use vise or clamps as
required for proper workpiece alignment control.
3.
Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts and
re-tighten with thread locking fluid.
4.
Re-align/replace shaft, pulley, set screw, and key as
required.
5.
Re-tighten/replace mounting bolts in floor; relocate/
shim machine.
Replace dented fan cover or fan.
6.
7.
Replace loose pulley/shaft.
Test by rotating shaft; rotation grinding/loose shaft
8.
requires bearing replacement.
9.
Rebuild gearbox for bad gear(s)/bearing(s).

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