FADAL MACHINING CENTERS
4.1 SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
4.1.1 MAINTENANCE &
LUBRICATION
SCHEDULE
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Daily
1. Check air pressure: Right regulator 120 psi. max. (Tool Out Only). Left Regulator
80-90 psi.
2. Check way lube level. Use Castrol Magna BD68, Shell Tonna 68V or Mobil Vactra
#2 ONLY.
3. Check way lube system for adequate oil flow to all way surfaces.
4. With tool in spindle blow chips from around ATC and slide. NEVER blow chips from
around these areas during automatic tool change or without a tool in the spindle.
5. Remove heavy chip build up from guards and way covers.
6. Wash ATC and machine work area.
7. Check coolant level.
8. Clean coolant screen.
9. Clean the area around the machine.
10. Immediately clean any spills in the area.
Weekly
1. Check spindle cooler pump and refrigeration unit for proper operation.
2. Check fluid level of chiller tank and refill, if needed, with a 50/50 mix of
DOWFROST™ CLEAR and de-ionized water. If de-ionized water is not available,
sodium-free distilled water can be substituted. Do not accept any substitutes for
DOWFROST™ CLEAR!
3. Clean ATC slide.
4. Check air regulator.
5. Drain and clean water separator.
6. Fill oiler if needed.
7. Activate thru-tool coolant system for 2-3 minutes (if machine has this option).
8. Grease axis way cover using molygraph.
9. Grease retention rings using molygraph.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
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