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10. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (PM)
The press has been designed to minimize maintenance as much as possible. Preventive maintenance should
be done on the intervals given below.
10.1. Cleaning
All surfaces should be kept clean and free of dust buildup. Wipe down all exposed flat surfaces with a soft rag.
Using light air pressure, blow the press head, tool rack(s), and structure areas clean from the top down
periodically.
10.2. Inspection
Visually inspect for loose parts or wires and hoses out of place. All wires and hoses should be constrained to
avoid snagging.
10.3. Air Supply Filter
The air supply water trap should be checked weekly and emptied as needed. Depending on the quality of the
incoming air, the filter may have to be replaced quarterly or annually.
10.4. Lubricating
Regular lubrication is very important for the long term life of the press. Grease fittings are provided on each of
the axis linear slide cars. Load a small amount of grease into each fitting at the required interval. Z-axis guide
rods should be greased by hand. The main bearing housing at the top of the Z axis screw is lubricated at
assembly. Lubrication of these bearings should only be performed by trained maintenance personnel and is
normally only required every two to three years. Be particularly careful not to over pack the Z axis bearing
housing as it can push the grease seal out of the top of the housing. The Z-axis ball screw nut should be
lubricated every three to six months, depending on use. The Z-axis ball screw nut has a M6 threaded port on
the underside of the flange. The four screws that fasten the ball screw nut must be removed to lift the ball
screw nut for access. For all lubrication, lithium soap grease (similar to THK AFB-LF) should be used.
11. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
11.1. Purpose
To perform initial and yearly (or as designated) calibration of CAP press force accuracy from Zero to Full Span
and to setup / calibrate positioning in the X / Y / Z Axis.
11.2. Automatic Load Cell Calibration (Optional)
The pressing process requires accurate force measurement data to insure a quality connector application, and
to protect both the product and machine from damage due to excessive force. To maintain this accuracy, the
strain gauge load cells must be regularly calibrated. TE offers an on-site calibration service, as well as an
optional ACAL kit for customers who wish to perform their own load cell calibrations. Instructions for performing
calibration are included with the ACAL option. See Figure 46
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