Introduction 1、 Before installing and operating your machine please read the manual in detail. 2 、 This manual will teach you the installation, operation and basic maintenance of the machine. It teaches you how to operate this machine safely and correctly. 3、...
CHAPTER 1 Safety Precautions * * THIS MACHINE MUST NOT BE SERVICED, REPAIRED OR MAINTAINED BY UNQUALIFIED AND UNTRAINED PERSONNEL. ** This machine is equipped with a number of safety devices to protect personnel and equipment from injury and damage. Operators should not, however, rely solely upon these safety devices but should operate the machine after fully understanding the following paragraphs.
1.1 Regulation: 1. Only qualified personnel are permitted to maintain and operate this machine. 2. Do not operate or attempt to repair the machine until you have read and understood all manuals that pertain to the machine, plus all warning and instruction plates/decals mounted on the machine.
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12. Do not start the machine unless all units contain the proper amount and type of hydraulic oils, lubricant or acceptable equivalents. 13. Fuses replacement should have the proper current ratings. 14. Do not change parameters, volumes and other electrical setting unnecessarily. If such changes are unavoidable, record the values prior to any adjustments for future reference.
1.2 Safety Warning Be sure your installation conforms to applicable electrical codes. Inspect all electrical connections before installing, operating or servicing machine. Be sure power supply voltage matches machine voltage. Disconnect all power to the machine before installing or servicing machine. Disconnect all power before opening electrical or control box.
1.3 Moving Instructions 1. Make sure when moving the machine that you have a support block from the working table to the mill head, because the spindle head may shake while moving. When transporting the machine using a crane or forklift make sure you have a trained/certified personnel operating the forklift/crane.
CHAPTER 3 Installation 3.1 Precaution 1. Only trained and qualified workers should operate forklift trucks, cranes or similar equipment and apply slings. 2. Use only wires of dimensions specified in the manual. They must be strong enough to support machine weight. 3.
3.3 Workplace Environment Factors 1. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and/or near a heat source, etc. Room temperature during operation should be 0 through 40℃ 2. Avoid installing machines in a location where the humidity fluctuates considerably and/or highly humid. 3.
3.4 Machine Leveling Home machine on 3 axes, X, Y, Z. Move table to center. 2. Install the leveling bolts and screws and put the leveling pad under the machine. Make sure the leveling bolts are located in the indent of leveling pad.
3.5 Power Installation 1. Make sure machine is unwrapped properly and remove all support blocks. 2. Make sure all cables are connected correctly. 3. Check all motors (Spindle Motor and Servo Motor) are installed. 4. Make sure the voltage of power supply is correct.
CHAPTER 4 Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance Schedule This machine has been equipped with switches, buttons and meters for adjustment. Please read the machine manual carefully to understand any device functions which are shown below: TEMS Periodically ▲ Keep the working area clear before and while operating.
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▲ Check and clean filters on heat exchanger ▲ Perform necessary cleaning of machine. Do not use WEEKLY solvents ▲ Apply a little grease on the Geneva cam and rails for armless type tool changer system. ▲Check way covers work properly and lubricate with light oil.
4.2 Lubrication system The lube pump supplies oil for the table (X axis), saddle (Y axis), mill head (Z axis) and ballscrews. When the machine is powered on, the oil pump starts pumping oil. When you hear the warning sound the oil is low, add oil immediately. (Oil requirement: ISO-68cst, Mobile Vactra 2, Shell Tonna Oil 68, Exxon Febis 68) Oil tank and filter should be cleaned once every six months.
CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Guide 5.1 Introduction: This chapter is to help you to diagnose the problems and to use the information provided by this manual, so as to assist you to repair the mechanical issues and restore the machine to working condition. There are some useful information you may need to know.
5.2 Machine Diagnosis Some of error messages can be eliminated quickly by RESET button, however, some error messages need to be diagnosed. You can find out if the problems remain or been repair by operating the machine. You can refer to machine parts list and schematic drawing of wiring to find out any related problems If any “Error Message”...
5.3 Survey of the problems: When problem has occurred, inform the service technician of the following information. Ask the operator to list details of the information like message code, problems and etc., such as: ※ s W h a t m a c h i n i n g j o b w h e n t h e p r o b l e m h a p p e n e d ? ※...
5.4 Help & Support: If you are a well-trained engineer, please be cautious while you do the machine inspection. Do not damage circuit and electronic components. If you are not well-trained, please contact with your local dealers for service. Before you contact with your local dealers, please have ready machine’s Information. MODEL NO.
5.5 Other Problems: Issues Reason Solution Adjust the leveling bolt Machine misalignment The ground leveling bolt again, please refer is not set properly chapter 3.4 “Machine Leveling” Replace leveling blocks Leveling blocks defected and do not exceed more than 2 pieces. pieces.
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Filter unit or dryer unit 1. Check the filter unit. (sometime is built in) is 2. Repair or replace the clog or poor drainage. dryer. 1. Enlarge the OD for Tube for air is too long air tube, or shorten that loss too much air.
Mill Head Operation Instructions (for 3T/5T milling head)
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1 FORWARD-REVERSE SWITCH This is the motor reversing switch. When the head is in direct drive (High Range), the motor and spindle are turning the same direction. When the head is in “Back Gear”(Low Range), the spindle runs backwards unless the motor direction is reversed.
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12 QUILL LOCK This is a friction lock to be used when quill is in stationary position such as for milling. It is recommended this lock be used whenever quill movement is not desired. 13 QUILL FEED HANDLE May be removed by simply pulling handle off. It is recommended that handle be disengaged when using power feed.
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This manual should be studied and understood by each operator before they install, use, or, maintain this machine tool. It is solely the responsibility of the purchaser to properly train and educate each machine operator. And the employer has total responsibility to provide point of operation safeguarding.
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