Z Axis Motor Replacement; Installation Of The Y Motor; Removal And Replacement Of The Z Motor - Southwestern Industries TRAK VMC2 Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service And Parts List

6.1.2.2
1. Attach the new motor to the motor bracket with M6 SHCS's and tighten to 7 ft-lbs. Make sure
cables are point down from the motor when installed.
2. Attach the encoder and power cables to the motor. Turn on the machine and go to Service Code
Note - The machine reads "0" for all axis.
505. (
stopping at 180 degrees.
3. Install the motor. Set the belt tension (do not over tighten). Torque the M8 bolts to 18 ft-lbs for
the motor bracket.
4. Restart the machine and "Home" the machine. The machine must be powered down when
replacing the motor so the new motor and servo can sync themselves.
5. Go to Service Code 505.
6. Check the Index Angle by jogging the 'Y" axis slowly forward until the "POS Y AXIS LIMIT
SWITCH" flashing warning message appears. See figure 6.1.1.2 above.
5. Note the Index Angle and adjust if necessary. Remember to "Home" the machine if you adjust
the Index Angle. Specification is 180 degrees +/- 45 degrees.
6. Go to Service Code 520 and check the tool locations for all eight tools. Adjust if necessary.
Whenever the X or Y axes motors are removed, service code 520 must be performed AFTER index
angles are set and machine has been homed. This re-establishes the precise location of the tool
pockets of the ATC.
6.1.3

Z Axis Motor Replacement

6.1.3.1
1. Locate the Z axis servo motor at the top of the column of the VMC2 Mill.
2. If the machine can be jogged under power, lower the Z axis so the sheet metal clears access to
the motor coupler as shown in Figure 6.1.3.1a.
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Installation of the Y Motor

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Removal and Replacement of the Z Motor

Figure 6.1.3.1a
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) Rotate the hand wheel 2 or 3 revolutions