Chapter 1 - Safety The general principles for safe operation of Milltronics machines are outlined in this manual. Every Milltronics machine is engineered for safety. You will note, for example, that all rotating parts are protected by specially designed covers. On some models, the...
Safety Checklist • Always observe the safety instructions inscribed on the safety labels fixed onto the machine. Do not remove or alter these labels. • Do not attempt to operate this machine until you have read the manuals supplied with the machine and understand each of the functions and operation methods. •...
• Do not subject the CNC control unit, the operator’s panel, or the electrical control panel to strong voltage fluctuations. • Do not change any machine parameter values without consulting Milltronics service department. If it becomes necessary to change a value, first check if it is safe to do so, then make a note of the original value so it can be reset if necessary.
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• Do not operate the machine while wearing loose or baggy clothes. • Always completely fasten buttons and hooks on the arms of clothing to avoid danger of entanglement in machine mechanisms. • Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol. •...
1 - S HAPTER AFETY Safety Related to Workpiece Machining And Tooling 1. DANGER • Never operate the spindle above the rated speed of accessories mounted on it (chucks, tooling, etc). • Do not extend stock out of a lathe headstock without an appropriate bar feed or support.
Electrical Safety Read and understand the following list of cautions before attempting to perform service on this equipment. Failure to observe these rules can result in death or serious injury. 1. DANGER • Only qualified personnel should attempt to take current and voltage readings or perform service.
1 - S HAPTER AFETY maintenance, such as cleaning the table or removing chips from the machining enclosure, the machine should be put in an emergency stop condition, de-energizing the axis servo motors and spindle motor. Following these precautions prevents someone from becoming trapped or entangled in the machine.
Safety and Maintenance Label Locations and Descriptions Item Description Page Danger and Safety Precaution Extended Material/Stock Danger Chip Auger/Conveyor Hazard Main Power Hazard and Notice Lathe Safety Operation Instructions Warmup and daily checks Hydraulic Oil Maintenance Notice Waylube maintenance...
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1 - S HAPTER AFETY Read and understand all Safety, Operation, and Maintenance labels affixed to the machine to ensure safety and reliability. Located at headstock end near spindle through hole. Located around hazard areas on models equipped with chip conveyor.
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Located near main power disconnect switch on all models. Located at front of lathe near operator station where it is clearly visible. Important safety guidelines that must be observed. All models, located near operator station. Perform all checks to prevent damage and ensure reliable operation.
Tooling Specifications Milltronics SL series lathes come equipped for various tooling sizes depending on machine model and turret size selected. Please refer to your machine order or dealer to find out what tooling is required for your particular machine. Tool shank size SL6-10 The standard 8-position turret uses 1”...
2 - S HAPTER PECIFICATION SL12 Series Machine Layout 168” 122” 4” 23” 74” 81”...
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Item Identification (SL10 shown) Worklight Tool Turret and Tailstock Operator panels Setup/door switch Waylube unit and hydraulic fluid level indicator.
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2 - S HAPTER PECIFICATION Hydraulic valves, pressure switches, and gauges Conveyor Chute and chip bucket (option) Leveling bolt and pad Coolant tank with level indicator Coolant pump (facing rear of machine) Spindle, chuck, and parts catcher Main power disconnect switch (Located at rear of machine)
1. At least 4” thick concrete slab free of cracks and not crossing any expansion joints. Milltronics will not guarantee machine geometry unless this is adhered to. 2. Ample ceiling height, and clearance behind the machine to fully open the door of the electrical cabinet at the rear of the machine.
4. Milltronics does not allow the use of a separate grounding rod. 5. Milltronics does not allow conduit or wire raceways be used as a ground. 6. If a transformer is used to step the voltage down to 220 refer to the transformer grounding procedures immediately following this page.
3 – S HAPTER REPARATION Connecting a Transformer It is important that proper grounding procedures be followed when hooking up machines to power. Please review the following pages. They explain proper transformer connections and checks to ensure proper connections. Refer to the autotransformer diagram provided to verify that your connections are suitable.
Autotransformer Connection Diagram If your machine was ordered from Milltronics with a transformer option an autotransformer is supplied. The diagram below illustrates the various input voltage selections and proper ground wire connections. Always call the factory if in doubt concerning transformer connections as serious...
HAPTER REPARATION Air Supply System (if equipped) Some Milltronics turning centers require a constant supply of quality air pressure in order to perform optimally. 90-110 PSI at 10 CFM is required. Adjustments • Set the main air regulator to 90 PSI.
Lifting The preferred method of lifting Milltronics SL series lathes is by forklift. By Crane or Hoist If a crane or hoist must be used, the machine must be lifted using a special lifting pallet and spreader bar, along with straps rated to handle the weight of the machine (See Chapter 2).
Startup checklist The enclosed startup checklist guides the process of the machine installation and checkout. The startup checklist forms must be completed and sent to Milltronics Mfg. to activate the machine warranty. Use the startup checklist in conjunction with the following outline when installing and setting up the machine.
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Once the machine is in place and assembled this far, have the power and air supplies connected by qualified personnel as described in chapter 1. See the safety checklist on page 2 for qualifications. Place the leveling block on the tailstock ways as pictured, then rough level the machine.
SL Lathe Head Stock Taper Specification (Refer to this text while leveling the machine in the startup checklist) Milltronics SL lathe products have a .0002 inch per foot specification for head stock taper. In almost all cases action will be required at the time of setup to adjust the lathe into tolerance.
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By inserting a ground bar into the spindle with the chuck removed. This requires a bar that has the morse taper of the spindle ground into its end. Typically there is a spindle taper adapter plug shipped with the machine to be used with a center, and this taper can be used as well.
4 - I HAPTER NSTALLATION Initial Checks of the Machine, its Guards and Safety Systems General Checks 1. Check for missing parts. Do not operate the machine if parts are missing. 2. Visually check for damage outside of machine and inside. Do not operate the machine if there has been shipping damage.
they did. Find qualified personnel (as described in chapter 1) to correct the problems. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGES EXIST FOR THE VOLTAGE LEVEL CHECKS! 2. Check voltage levels. As stated in the Electrical Safety Rules, only qualified personnel should attempt to take these measurements. With the electrical cabinet door open, turn on the main power at the disconnect switch.
On Milltronics lathes, the Z axis homes in the center of travel. Turn main power on. Press the green ENABLE button to power up servos. Note: If the machine does not ENABLE, check all emergency stop switches: conveyor, remote hand controller, etc.
Test the Emergency Stop Circuit Having followed the steps outlined above for resetting the machine and starting the spindle, then Press the red EMERGENCY STOP button. Spindle rotation should stop. The emergency stop button is the most important safety switch on the machine. It stops and then de-energizes the spindle motor. (At the same time, it stops and de-energizes the axis servo motors, although they are not running for this test.) When the red emergency stop button is pushed, the spindle should brake to a...
Chapter 5 - Failure Modes, Detection and Prevention Minimizing Wear and Tear • The effects of everyday wear and tear may be minimized by good maintenance practice. Items high on the maintenance list include keeping the machine clean, providing clean dry compressed air with the correct oil drip into the air stream, and continuous application of the correct way oil through the automatic oiler.
Diagnosing Mechanical Faults • Eyes, ears and hands are the best tools for detecting mechanical failure modes. As is the case for electrical faults, an accidental crash between tool and workpiece is a likely way to cause mechanical damage. A wide variety of mechanical failure modes also are possible even without a crash.
Chapter 6 – Maintenance Periodic Maintenance; Verification Of Safety Systems Note: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, please read and follow the directions in this manual covering safe practices for operation, setting and maintenance. Maintenance operations should only be performed by qualified personnel as described in chapter 1.
• Inspect the coolant collector at the rear of the spindle to ensure it is draining properly and is not blocked by chips. If cutting chips accumulate in the collector, install a plug in the spindle/chuck bore to prevent this. – Also see “hydraulic chuck”...
6 - M HAPTER AINTENANCE • Change turret gear oil. Safety Checks, to be carried out monthly and after maintenance operations • Repeat the checks for correct operation of the emergency stop circuit and of the safety enclosure circuit outlined in Chapter 4 of this manual. •...
Air System Maintenance (if equipped) • Ensure the air lubrication unit dispenses oil, and that the oil reservoir fill level is maintained. (Use Marvel No. 085, Mobil Velocite No. 10 or equivalent oil, further details about lubrication type can be found in the mechanical manual) •...
6 - M HAPTER AINTENANCE Way Lube Maintenance • Ensure the way lube reservoir level is maintained (if equipped). (Use Mobil Vactra No. 02, Amoco Waytec No 68, Sunoco Sunwaylube No1180, or equivalent oil, further details about this lubricant can be found in the mechanical manual).
Tool Turret Maintenance – LS-200 (if equipped) Monitor sight glass to ensure fluid level remains topped off. Lubrication is supplied by hydraulic system. See LS-200 turret manual if troubleshooting information is required. Hydraulic System Maintenance Check oil level in the hydraulic tank weekly and top off with Mobil DTE24 or equivalent if necessary.
6 - M HAPTER AINTENANCE Hydraulic Tailstock and chuck pressure adjustments Adjust pressure to suit requirements of the operation Pressure adjustments Hydraulic Chuck Pressure and Proximity Switches The hydraulic pressure switches are located behind the left hinged side panel of the machine.
Chapter 7 – 7200 CNC Operation Milltronics 7200 CNC Front Panel 3 4 5 ower ON The main po wer switch is located on the electrical cabinet at the back of the machine. When main power is switched on, the power to the CNC is also applied.
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1) Manua l Pulse Generator (HANDWHEEL) - rotate this wheel to control axis feed while in HDW mode. 2) FEEDRATE override rotary switch - labeled in percentages. Controls the feedrate and rapid t raverse (Exception - see #3) of the machine axes. Also affects handwheel rate.
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7 – 7200 CNC O HAPTER PERATION o Spindle CCW button – starts spindle in counter-clockwise direction provided there is a programmed spindle rpm. o Spindle STOP button – stops spindle rotation. 9) EMERGENCY STOP button – Disables machine motion, control enable, and axis waylube oiler.
Diagram of Main Screen RunTime When you are verifying a program the runtime displays the calculated time to make the parts. When you are running a program it shows the elapsed time since the program was started. The total of all program run times are kept in the “Job Time”...
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7 – 7200 CNC O HAPTER PERATION The Function Keys Highlighted Function Keys are active or available. Status Window Status Window displays detailed information on the state of the control. A detailed description is given below. Diagram of Status Window The \ changes back and forth to / and \ each time the status window is updated.
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Spindle: The program med revolutions per minute. Spindle override and direction: The position of the s pindle override and the resulting rpm (if th ere is no spindle encoder) or the actual rpm (if there is a spindle encoder). This line also displays whether the spindle is off or runnin g CW or CCW.
7 – 7200 CNC O HAPTER PERATION C-Axis and Live Tooling Operation (option) indle Selection Commands G24, G25 G24 - Select main spindle G25 - Sele ct live tooling spindle r power up, a spindle must be selected before executing any other spindle mands.
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Spindle Jog Function The spindle jog button (when the door is open) will jog the main spindle (if in G24). If in G25 (live tooling spindle) the j og button (when the door is open) will jog the live tooling spindle. illing/Tapping Notes is possible to drill (or tap) 3 different ways.
8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Chapter 8 Parts Lists and Drawings Chapter 8 Parts Li sts and Drawings ................Hydra ulic Chuck ......................50 Spindl e Transmission System ..................52 Spindl e Speed Detector .....................
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HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts List for Hydraulic Chuck Item Part no. Description Q'ty Remark Milltronics # 3-jaw chuck (92HT) NB-212A8 E-ARFD-80001-01 Pull tube (92HT) E-ARFC-00001-01 Head stock (76/92HT) E-ARFC-07003-01 Washer 5001-A16200070 Hex. socket screw M16XP2.0X70L E-ARFC-00002-01 Fixing block 5001-A12175050 Hex.
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts list for spindle transmission system Milltronics # Item P art n Descrip tion 'ty R 5001-A06100025 ex. socket screw M6 X P1.0 X 25L -ARFC-07005-01 over (76/92HT) -ARFC-07004-01 pacer (76/92HT) Ring (76HT/92HT)
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts list for spindle speed detector Mill tronics # Item Part no. Descr iption Q'ty Rema F ixing nut AN-02 ixing washer W-02 E-ARAK-03023-01 iming belt pulley iming belt 1050-5M 15 BT-104 E-ARAK-03002-01 ncoder bracket 5121-C05005020...
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts list for Headstock (C-axis option) Item Part no. cription Q'ty Milltronics # 5001-A08125050 Hex. socket screw 8XP1.2 5X50L E-ARFC-55001-01 Bracket (76/92 5001-A12175050 Hex. sock et screw 12XP1.75X50L Hydraulic braking unit DB-2021B...
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts list for cut off detector (option) Item Part no. Description Q'ty Remark Milltronics # M6XP 5001-A06100020 Hex. socket screw 6XP1.0X20 E-ARFC-85001-01 ixing plate E-ARFC-85015-01 Fixing plate 5001-A06100065 Hex. socket screw M 6XP1.0X65L 5001-A08125025 ex.
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts list for X-axis Item Part no. Description Q'ty Remark Milltronics # E-ARF C-30013-01 Fixing plate E- RF C-30009-01 Wipe 5001-A10150055 . sock et screw 1.5X55L -ARFC-30001-01 C ss slide -ARFC-30010-01 Wi er...
Tailstoc Not shown: Tailstock limit switch BNS0003, SW-200...
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts list for tailstock Item Part no. Descripti Remark Milltronics -snap TW-40 0° connector PT3/8" 5001-A06100035 Hex. socket screw 6XP1. 0X35L E-ARFC-60 010-01 Rear cover O ring G-100 RFC-60008-01 Bar ring 5001-A05080016 Hex.
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Item Part no. Description Q'ty Remark Milltronics # E-ARFC-60003-01 Riser plate E-ARFC-60005-01 Gib E-ARAK-20010-01 Adjusting screw U ring DKI-30X42X6 E-ARFC-60031-01 Fixing block 5001-A12175030 Hex. socket screw M12XP1.75X30L 5001-A06100020 Hex. socket screw M6XP1.0X20L E-ARFC-60026-01 Cylinder cover O ring G-50 O ring...
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts list for Guarding Item Part Description Q'ty Remark E-ARFC-70041-01 Cover E-ARFC-70040-01 Side door cover E-ARFC-70039-01 Spindle guard E-ARFC-70037-01 Left guard E-ARFC-70038-01 Plate E-ARFC-70030-01 Plate E-ARFC-70029-01 Left bracket E-ARFC-70050-01 Side guard E-ARFC-70049-01 Left guard E-ARFC-70062-01 Cover E-ARFC-70036-01 Side bracket E-ARFC-70016-01 Top bracket...
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts List for Guarding - Door Item Part scription Q'ty e ark Guide way Sliding block E-ARFC-70017-01 Bracket E-ARFC-70044-01 Front door E-ARFC-70043-01 Clamp plate Parts cabinet ptio ) Revolving shaft E-ARFC-70032-01 Control panel E-ARFC-70033-01 Plate E-ARFC-70019-01...
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8 – P HAPTER ARTS ISTS AND RAWINGS Parts List for guarding (electrical box) Item Part no. Description Q'ty Remark E-ARF C-70003- ght door E-ARFC-70002-01 eft door E-ARFC-70006-01 racket-main d isconn ect switch Electrical panel lectrical pa E-ARFC-70004-01 late E-ARFC-70001-01 abinet E-ARFC-70009-01 racket...
Checked By Air ran to machine if required (90 to 120 psi), 10 CFM Checked By Milltronics Representative Responsibility (Initial or write n/a if does not apply) Check for missing parts Visually check for damage outside of machine and inside.
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Make sure the machine is wired to the GND line from the plant AC distribution system by a copper wire equal to or grea ter in size than the power feed wires. Milltronics does not allow the use of a separate ground rod, conduit, or wire raceways to be used as a ground source.
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ACONIA : 952.442.6455 • F : 952.442.6457 www.milltronics.net RESET MACHINE AND BE READY TO E-STOP IN CASE OF AXIS RUNAWAY. Home the machine (machine must be in RESET). Check for smooth motion. Check the flood pump rotation and verify lubricator function.
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• W • MN 55387 1400 M ACONIA : 952.442.6455 • F : 952.442.6457 www.milltronics.net Turret MDI - tool change tool # 1 (M6 T0101) Check the turret position Hydraulic chuck (optional) Clamp and unclamp by use of foot switch Check I.D.
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I / we accept this machine, its installation, and the terms of the warranty. Customer Signature Print Date Milltronics Rep. Print Date When this form is complete forward it to Milltronics for warranty activation commencing on the date of initial delivery to the first customer.
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