Mechanical System; Grease Fittings; Tooling Care - Dukane VWA-4300 User Manual

Linear Vibration Welder 4000 Series, Model VWA User's Manual

Mechanical System

Grease Fittings

We recommend you grease the zerks once or twice a
year with a good general-purpose industrial grease. In
severe environments you might want to do it more often.
The fittings are located on the top of each of the guide
bearings. Figure 11-5 shows the location (looking from
the front) of the eight fittings on a partially assembled
chassis. Numbers 3 , 4 , 7 and 8 are accessible from the
rear of the chassis. Figure 11- 6 shows a detailed view
of the front lower right grease fitting (No. 6 ). Keep the
guide rails clean from any dirt or contaminants.
Table Position Encoder
The linear position encoder is shown in Figure 11-7. The
device is rated for industrial use, but since it has a
resolution of 0.01mm, it is quite sensitive to mechani-
cal impact. Make sure the encoder shaft is kept clean
and able to move freely. Do not lubricate the shaft.
If the encoder readout is not accurate measuring the
table position, check that the encoder is firmly at-
tached to the table and properly calibrated by use of
the Utilities>Dukane>Calibration XDUC screen (Figure
6-39, Page 79).

Tooling Care

Tooling left unused and open to the air may develop
surface corrosion. Spray the surface of the tooling with
a rust inhibitor like WD-40 or a corrosion solvent like
LPS-2 to protect it. For long term storage, spray the
surface of the tooling with LPS-3 corrosion inhibitor
and wrap in plastic.
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Figure 11- 5 Guide Rail Grease Fittings
Grease
Grease
Fitting
Fitting
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Figure 11- 6 Close-up Of Grease Fittings No. 6
Figure 11–7 Table Vertical Position Encoder
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Upper Tooling Area
Encoder Actuating
Shaft
Table Vertical Position
Encoder
Table