Summary of Contents for Tormach PSG 612
- Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL TORMACH PSG 612 2-AXIS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PERSONAL SURFACE GRINDER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? PLEASE E-MAIL US AT: SUPPORT@TORMACH.COM © 2018 Tormach, Inc. All rights reserved. TORMACH.COM...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Scope of Documentation Customer Service About the PSG 612 Intended Use Product Features Components Tool Box Inventory Specifications 2. Risks of Machinery Basic Machine Safety Operating Safety Electrical Safety For Lifting For Assembly 3. Installation Unpacking... -
Page 4: Scope Of Documentation
The Tormach 2-Axis Semi-Automatic Personal Surface While the reader may not have an intimate understanding Grinder PSG 612 is a 6” X 12” semi-automatic personal of the Tormach 2-Axis Semi-Automatic Personal surface grinder. It is intended for use as a general purpose... -
Page 5: Components
WARnInG: SERIOUS PERSOnAl Components InJURY COUlD OCCUR IF YOU COnnECT THE MACHInE TO POWER Control Panel BEFORE COMPlETInG THE SETUP Power Disconnect PROCESS. DO nOT COnnECT POWER Table Jog Handwheel Storage Cabinet UnTIl InSTRUCTED TO DO SO lATER In THIS Cross Feed Handwheel MAnUAl. -
Page 6: Tool Box Inventory
Tool Box Inventory Part Metal Tool Box (Not Shown) Cabinet Lock Keys Balancing Arbor Adjustable Spanner Wrench Diamond Dresser (in Protective Case) Diamond Dresser Base Hex Wrenches Machine Foot Assemblies (Feet, Studs, Nuts and Washers) Grinding Wheel Hubs Auxiliary Clamps and Bolts w/Nuts Adjustable End Wrench Dual Open End Wrench... -
Page 7: Specifications
Single Shot Distribution, 7 Points Power: 1 Year Warranty: Power Requirements Single Phase, 110-123 V, 50/60 Hz Standard Warranty 12 Month Tormach Standard 8 Amp Peak / 4 Amp Continuous Warranty 15 A Breaker Recommended Extended Warranty 12 Month Optional Extended... -
Page 8: Risks Of Machinery
Do not operate this machine without knowing the equipment by all operators and bystanders. function of every control key, button, knob or handle. Refer to the manual or contact Tormach if any function The manufacturer of this machinery or equipment will is not understood. -
Page 9: Electrical Safety
UNPACKING unplugged before working in the electrical cabinet. The Tormach PSG 612 will arrive in a shipping crate or Grounding: Power inputs must be grounded. pallet jack designed to be moved with a forklift at the base. During installation it is not enough to assume that the ground line of a wall outlet is properly grounded. -
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION Tormach recommends leaving the machine bolted to the crate until it is moved to the installation location. Note: If you notice any transport damage to the shipping container or machine, please call Tormach Customer Service at 1-608-849-8381 before proceeding with the installation instructions. - Page 11 The strainer at the top of the reservoir is only a screen; it is not a filter. Your PSG 612 comes standard with a single shot manual oil pump. An optional Automatic Oiler is also available (Tormach Part Number 31373).
- Page 12 Compression Fittings Left Side Elbow (31311) X Front Nut (31310) Large XY Ferrule (31309) manifold (34709) Manifold Orifice (31370) P-20 Gib Orifice (31408) Nut and Ferrule Bundle (31409) 4mm Nylon Tubing (31304) Protective Metal Sheath (31306) P-19 Y Right P-18 X Back Y Lead Screw...
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Page 13: Grinder Operation
GRINDER OPERATION CONTROL MODES AND POWER CONTROLS Push this button to switch between grinding modes. Each mode has a green LED below the mode symbol to indicate the mode is Mode Select Button active. The machine will not change feed modes while in motion. The grinder feeds in the Y-axis at each end of the X-axis stroke. -
Page 14: Powering Up The Machine
The E-Stop button should be used in emergency situations and to completely terminate power to the machine. USING THE MAGNETIC CHUCK To install the Magnetic Chuck (Tormach Part Number 33210) for workholding: Locate the auxiliary clamps with bolts and nuts (included in the tool box). -
Page 15: Working With Wheels
WORKING WITH WHEELS ADJUSTING TABLE FLAGS INSTALLING A GRINDING WHEEL Adjust the distance between the X-axis and Y-axis table CAUTIOn: nEVER InSTAll A flags to the size of the part being ground. GRInDInG WHEEl THAT HAS nOT BEEn PROPERlY BAlAnCED. To set the X-axis and Y-axis travel limits, move the table flags to the desired location by loosening and sliding the thumbscrews. -
Page 16: Ring Test
Firmly grasp the grinding wheel with one hand and remove the hub. If the wheel spins freely, you will need to hold the wheel in one hand while you insert the spindle wrench in the slot on the back side of the spindle motor. -
Page 17: Replacing The Hub On Agrinding Wheel
WHEEL BALANCING For more information on balancing a wheel, go to tormach.com/support and watch our video, Surface Grinder Basics: How to Balance a Grinding Wheel. To eliminate vibration of the grinding wheel during normal operation, the grinding weight should be properly balanced on the wheel hub. -
Page 18: Dressing A Wheel
DRESSING A WHEEL For more information on dressing a wheel, go to tormach.com/support and watch our video, Surface Grinder Basics: Grinding Wheel Dressing with an Optical Wheel Dresser. When facing the machine, place the wheel dresser onto the surface grinder magnet with the pointed diamond tip on center. -
Page 19: Machine Maintenance
Gib Plate controls the tightness and friction in a slide way. Over the course of normal operation, the PSG 612 may need backlash adjustment on the Y-axis crossfeed and Like the backlash adjustment on lead screws, the gib (less frequently) on the Z-axis downfeed. -
Page 20: Replacing Fuse
Pull down on the tab at the top of the fuse box. Open the housing and carefully pull the fuse out of the box. Insert a replacement 15A fuse. REPLACING THE Y-AXIS BELT Remove the two cover guard screws. Wash the air filter with mild soapy water and air dry. Reassemble the panel and place it into position on the control panel. -
Page 21: Machine Storage
MACHINE STORAGE Remove the motor cover. If you plan to store the PSG 612 for an extended period of time, it’s best to take precautions that protect the equipment from rust and corrosion. Follow these protection guidelines when decommissioning the machine:... -
Page 22: Electrical Cabinet Components
ELECTRICAL CABINET COMPONENTS 1. C1 Contactor 2. Power Supply 3. Fuse Block 4. Stepper Drives 5. Fan 6. Control Board UM10159_PSG612_OPERATORS_MAnUAl_0718A... -
Page 23: Exploded Views
EXPLODED VIEWS UM10159_PSG612_OPERATORS_MAnUAl_0718A... - Page 24 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 33965 33933 Screw, SHC 33966 Bearing , Thrust, Inner 33934 Washer 33967 Shaft, X Axis Drive 33935 Handwheel, Y axis 33968 Plate, X Axis Motor Mount 33936 Screw, SHC 33969 Key, Y Axis Handle 32809 Motor w/Lead Screw, Y axis 33970...
- Page 25 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 34002 Screw 34042 34003 Retainer, Axle 34043 Handwheel, Z Axis 34004 34044 Retainer Z Axis Handwheel 34005 Bolt 34045 Handle, Handwheel, Z Axis 34006 Stop, Z Axis Travel 33278 Spindle Motor Assembly 34007 Fitting Lube, Z Axis 34046...
- Page 26 WHEEL MOTOR STOP START/STOP ESTOP (30462) (32808) (32814) DISCONNECT DISCONNECT L (line-hot) 14 AWG (Black Wire) FU1 - 15 AMP Tormach Grinder Control Board 32831 FAN 33372 N (neutral) 30465 14 AWG (Blowing into cabinet) (White Wire) Grinder Motor MACHINE FRAME...
- Page 27 PSG 612 DRIVERS AND CABLES PIN 2 X and Y Axis are Three Phase PIN 1 JAN. 2014 TRIANGLE Connector Function PWR GND 10 Pin IDC Connector 10 Pin IDC Connector 22in. SWITCH SETTINGS FOR X, Y UM10159_PSG612_OPERATORS_MAnUAl_0718A...
- Page 28 110 VAC in E (EARTH) DC Output PSG 612 CABINET LAYOUT JAN. 2014 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 32000 Stepper Driver (Series 3) 30511 Fuse Block 32800 68 VDC Power Supply 30455 FU1, 15 Amp 30465 Contactor...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Disconnect switch in OFF High Check position of the rotary switch on Turn it on if required. Measure position the right side of the PSG 612 electrical for 115 VAC nominal between cabinet. black and white in/out wires if required to ensure proper switch function. - Page 30 TABLE 2: X OR Y AXIS WILL NOT MOVE WHEN COMMANDED Bad axis motor or motor Power down the system. Remove motor Simply unplug the green connection leads from the axis drive. power connector from the board. Measure the resistance of the motor When making resistance windings of the motor, per Table 5.
- Page 31 TABLE 3: WHEEL CANNOT BE TURNED ON (AUTOMATIC TABLE MOTION IS UNAFFECTED) Possible Cause Probability Action to Identify Cause of Problem Discussion No power to system High Refer to Table 1. C1 contactor is not energizing/ Measure Voltage across 100 and 105. If function is restored in defective Voltage should measure nominal...
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Page 32: Warranty
Tormach. In general delivery will be LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND by UPS ground service for domestic customers or USPS for DAMAGES international customers. - Page 33 Should you have a problem with your machine, please consult your operator’s manual first. If this does not resolve the problem, contact Tormach through our website at www.tormach.com or call (608) 849-8381. EXTENDED WARRANTY An extended warranty is available for purchase at www.
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Page 34: Index
INDEX Adjustment Backscrew—17 Gib Screw—17 Assembly—7 Balancing Wheel—15 Care Protecting from Rust—8 Components—3 Customer Service Contacting Tormach—2 Electrical Safety—7 First Use—12 Gib Screw Adjustment—17 Grinding Wheel Changing/Replacing—13 Replacing the Hub—15 Replacing Hub—15 Installation—8 21 First Use Powering up the Machine—12 Unpacking and Setup—8... - Page 35 UM10159_PSG612_OPERATORS_MAnUAl_0718A...
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