And Z Axis Lubrication On Talent 8/66 And 10/78 Lathes - Hardinge Talent 6/45 Maintenance Manual

X AND Z AXIS LUBRICATION ON TALENT
1. Wait for the cycle to end and that the spindles
and slides are stationary.
Refer to
(M-447) for information on using Rapid
Reference to move axes to the refer-
ence position.
2. Move the Z axis to the reference position.
3. Power down and lock out the machine. Refer to
the appropriate power-down procedure in
Chapter 1.
4. Remove cover "A", Figure 2.1, to gain access
to the X and Z axis grease fittings.
5. Clean Z axis grease fitting "D", Figure 2.3, and
X axis grease fitting "E", Figure 2.4.
Only use a manually operated grease
gun.
6. Attach the grease gun nozzle to each grease
fitting; slowly and evenly pump in the specified
amount of grease.
7. Wipe the fittings clean of excess grease.
8. Replace cover "A", Figure 2.1.
9. Power up the
appropriate power-up procedure in Chapter 1.
10. If necessary, clear the lubrication alarm as
outlined in "Lubrication Alarm", page 2-2.
11. Jog the axes at 50% of the maximum rapid
traverse for a full 30 minutes before resuming
automatic machine operation.
2-4
- NOTE -
the Operator's Manual
- NOTE -
machine. Refer
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8/66 AND 10/78 LATHES
Figure 2.3 - Z Axis Grease Fitting
to the
Figure 2.4 - X Axis Grease Fitting
D
TP6034
E
TP6035
M-448B