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Covers Models:
• 1630RX
• 1630HSRX
• 1845RX
• 2470RX
• 3060RX
• 30120RX
2615 Homestead Place
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA
T | 310.608.4422 | F | 310.764.2668
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- Page 1 TRAK TRL LATHES ® ProtoTRAK RLX CNC ® Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Document: P/N 29542 Version: 102224 Covers Models: • 1630RX • 1630HSRX • 1845RX • 2470RX • 3060RX • 30120RX 2615 Homestead Place Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA T | 310.608.4422 | F | 310.764.2668...
- Page 2 Southwestern Industries, Inc. assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omission and accepts no liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this guide. All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. 2615 Homestead Place Rancho Dominguez, CA 90208-5610 Phn 310.608.4422 ◆...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Spindle Does Not Turn ON ................51 3.1.11 Pendant Does not Respond and Appears to be Locked Up ......... 51 3.1.12 E-Stop Error (Machine Is Disabled)................ 51 Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathes, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... - Page 4 Computer Module Connections ................71 4.6.5 Cable Connections ....................72 Door & Gear ......................73 Service Codes ......................73 4.8.1 Software Codes ....................73 Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathes, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 5 31101 - DRIVE ASSY - X AXIS – 30120/3060RX ............. 102 31102 - DRIVE ASSY - Z AXIS - 30120RX ............... 102 31102-1 DRIVE ASSY – Z AXIS – 3060RX............... 102 Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathes, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 6 Figure 5.2.3.1b – 1630RX & 1630HSRX – System Lubrication – P/N 24786 & Parts List ..... 92 Figure 5.2.3.2 – All RX Lathes – Tailstock Lubrication .............. 92 Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathes, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 7 The plate below is for you to write down your model and serial number. Keep this info handy for when you contact Customer Service. Buytrakparts.com Login Credentials Login: Password: TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 8: Safety Specifications
1.0 Safety Specifications The safe operation of the TRAK TRL Lathe & ProtoTRAK RLX CNC depends on its proper use and the precautions taken by each operator. • Read and study the TRAK TRL Lathe & ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Programming, Operating, and Care Manual. - Page 9 TRAK TRL Lathe It is forbidden by OSHA regulations and by law to deface, destroy or remove any of these labels TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 10 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note Labels and Notices Listed Below TRAK TRL 3060 and 30120RX Only TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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- Page 12 40.5 Power Requirements at 480 Volts, 3-phase 60 Hz Model Full-load Amp of Machine Full-load Amp of Largest Motor 3060RX 30120RX TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 13: Safety Precautions
1. Do not operate this machine before the TRAK TRL Lathe and ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Programming, Operating and Care Manual has been studied and understood. 2. Read and study this TRAK TRL Lathe Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual. Be before certain that every operator understands the operation and safety requirements of this machine servicing. - Page 14 There are safety switches on each side of the door so if the door hits an operator the machine will go into an E stop condition. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 15: Installation
Height of Machine Base to Top of Machine 59.375” Depth of Machine (door closed) 45.3125” Depth of Machine (door open) 69.875” Figure 2.1a – 1630RX and 1630HSRX Lathe TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 16: Figure 2.1B - 1845Rx Lathe
Depth of Machine with Pendant swung out (door open) 88.3125” Depth of Machine with Pendant retracted (door open) 71.75” Figure 2.1b – 1845RX Lathe TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 17: Figure 2.1C - 2470Rx Lathe
Depth of Machine with Pendant swung out (door open) 88.3125” Depth of Machine with Pendant retracted (door open) 85.0625” Figure 2.1c – 2470RX Lathe TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... - Page 18 PENDANT HEIGHT 67.28” [1709.0mm] OVERALL DEPTH WITH ELECTRICAL CABINET DOORS OPEN 117.09” [2974.0mm] OVERALL DEPTH 99.17” [2518.9mm] Figure 2.1d – 3060RX Lathe TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 19: Figure 2.1D - 30120Rx Lathe
Depth of Machine Pendant (door closed) 82.75” Depth of Machine with Pendant rotated 90° (door open) 117.5” Figure 2.1d – 30120RX Lathe TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 20: Trak Trl Lathe Specifications
129 x 60 x 77” 150.31” x 212.6" x 71”, 2750 2750 61”, 3285 6500 lbs 86.61 x 86.61" x 88.25” 79.53" 13970 18920 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 21: Uncrating
Figure 2.3 shows the bracket used to ship the 2470 doors during shipment. This bracket remains on the machine, but the bolt circled is to be removed. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 22: Uncrating 3060 And 30120
Attach the coolant pump cable to the connector on the electrical cabinet. One connector is for the coolant pump and one is for the chip conveyor. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 23: Shortages: Inventory Checklist
______ Toolbox with various tools ______ TRAK Lathe Safety, Operation & Programming Manual (P/N 29540) ______ TRAK Lathe Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual (P/N 29542) In case of shortages, contact the representative from whom you purchased the machine. -
Page 24: Installation Instructions & Checklist (Not Applicable To 3060Rx And 30120)
Attach Lathe Maintenance Schedule Sticker on machine. Wipe down the machine to finish. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 25: Installation Instructions & Checklist - 3060Rx And 30120Rx
CAUTION! If the TRAK Lathe has a chuck mounted to the spindle, make sure the chuck is mounted properly to the spindle and also make sure the chuck jaws are engaged onto themselves or a piece of material before running the machine. - Page 26 ~80 ipm. There is a switch that tells the control when the tailstock is connected. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 27 ~ 20 seconds when going from 0 to top RPM and back to 0 RPM. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 28 Install 3 covers that come loose with the machine and cover the leveling screws in front of the machine. Wipe down the machine to finish. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 29 Attach solenoid connectors to hydraulic valves and power supply connections to pump from electric cabinet to pump. Attach loop clamps as shown. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 30 Turret end of the hydraulic hoses are shown here. Turret has an additional hose for coolant from the chip tray connected as shown in the photo above. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 31 SETUP > TOOL GROUPS > 8 HYD TURRET. Red means operational. Cycle between 8HYD TURRET and SINGLE will disable the turret and return the lathe to single tool operation. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 32: Prototrak Rlx Control Hardware
CAUTION! If the TRAK Lathe has a chuck mounted to the spindle or rear of the spindle, make sure the chuck is mounted properly to the spindle and also make sure the chuck jaws are engaged onto themselves or a piece of material before running the machine. -
Page 33: Figure 2.7 - Lifting And/Or Moving The Machine
Make sure blocks of wood are touching the bed casting of the lathe and not the sheet metal. Place forks as shown in picture below to balance machine when lifting. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 34: Cleaning
Serious damage to the TURCITE surface of slideways can occur. 4. Be certain the carriage, cross slide and spindle move freely and smoothly over their entire length. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 35: Leveling
For a newly installed machine, check the level once every week. Once the foundation is rigid enough, then check it once per month. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 36: Leveling The 3060 And 30120 Lathe
5. Check the level front to back placing the level at each end of the Z travel and at least one place in the center. See Photos below. Level on Left Center of Travel Level on Left side of Travel TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... - Page 37 Once all of the levelers have been adjusted and the machine is level tighten the lock nuts on the leveling screws. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 38: Electrical Connection
2.11 Electrical Connection The 1630, 1845 and 2470 TRAK Lathes can only be configured for 208-240 volt 3 phase electricity. To run at 440V, you will need a step down transformer from 440V to 208V. The 3060RX and 30120RX runs on 480 volt 3 phase power only. -
Page 39: Air Connection
Figure 2.11 - Wiring the TRAK TRL Lathe 2.12 Air Connection The 1630, 1845 and 2470 TRAK machines have an air hookup in the rear of the machine only if they come with a CNC Turret option. The air regulator pressure is set to 90 psi at the factory for the turret unit. -
Page 40: Cable Interconnections
Make sure the main power switch is turned off at the electrical cabinet before plugging in the cables. Figure 2.13a - RLX - Pendant Front Side - P/N 29008-2 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 41: Figure 2.13B - Rlx - Pendant Back Side - P/N 29008-2
Figure 2.13b - RLX - Pendant Back Side - P/N 29008-2 Figure 2.13c - RLX - Pendant Cable Connections TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 42: Machine Id Key
: If you clean the screen with the power on, you may get false triggering or no touchscreen detection Note at all. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 43: Figure 2.15.1 - Rlx - Electrical Cabinet Connectivity
Figure 2.15.1 - RLX – Electrical Cabinet Connectivity TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... - Page 44 X-Axis Motor 29980-3060-Z 29980-30120- Z Servo Drive 28164-4 28164-4 Z-Axis Motor 29166-3060 29166-30120 AC Drive 29100-6 29100-6 Computer Module 29008-2 29008-2 Pendant TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 45: Figure 2.15.2 - Rlx - Computer Module Connectivity
Figure 2.15.2 - RLX – Computer Module Connectivity TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 46: Lubrication
2.17 Lubrication The TRAK Lathe auto lube system provides centralized automatic lubrication for the carriage, cross slide and ballscrews. The lube pump has a 2-liter reservoir filled with ISO VG 68/SAE 20W slideway oil. CAUTION! Oil that is too heavy and viscous such as 50W or 90W oil can clog oil line tubing. Do not mix detergent type automotive or multi-purpose oils with the ISO VG 68/SAE 20W slideway oil used in this application. -
Page 47: 1630Rx, 1630 Hsrx, 1845Rx & 2470Rx Headstock Oil Reservoir
An Air Blast Solenoid is an example device which could be used with this Auxiliary Output Option. Auxiliary 24V will be turned OFF and ON via the Auxiliary Output when programmed with the AUX event. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 48: Figure 2.17B - Auxiliary Output Example Of Air Blast
“Auxiliary Output” highlighted when enabled. This software option turns on the AUX event and gives the user 4 outputs as shown below. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 49: Cutting The Test Part
Figure 2.19 - All TRAK TRL Lathes - Test Part TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 50: Mounting Of A Buck Zero Set Chuck- Rx Lathe
• Allen wrench 5/16” • Alignment bar • Lift for chuck • Tool post, tool holder and turning tool with insert TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... - Page 51 Manually move the tool until it contacts the adapter in the Z-axis where the chuck mounts at the location of the mounting holes TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
- Page 52 You will need to go from the 1” from the chuck and 6” from the chuck multiple times to obtain 0.0005” at 1” from chuck and 0.0015” 6” from chuck. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 53: Tailstock Air Assist
A quick check to ensure fans are operating is to place a piece of paper against fan from outside, the fan should pull the paper toward the fan. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting By Symptom
Start with troubleshooting in the Power cycle the Pendant/Computer Module. previous section. Replace the Computer Module if the same Error and Fault persists. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 55: Pendant Does Not Power On
BT” on the rear of the Pendant. The LED should be ON. If this is not the case, replace the Pendant. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 56: System Does Not Respond To Numeric Keys Button Presses
The power reset button must be pressed to energize the servos and spindle. This must be done upon power up, or following the use of the E-Stop button or whenever an M abort (critical fault) message happens. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 57: Spindle Does Not Turn On
E-Stop button is as follows: “Servos not enabled – Please press power reset button on the front panel to enable the servos”. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 58: Touchscreen Does Not Respond
Reboot control and see if problem persists. Repeat with a new, known good cable. If the problem persists, replace the Pendant. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 59: Axis Fault
If calibration factors are being saved, but the measurements are not repeating or are not accurate: • See Measurements Are Not Repeating (Section 3.4.1) • See Measurements Are Not Accurate (Section 3.4.2) TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 60: Limit Switch Error
See below. Limit switch jumpers in cable breakout Remove and reseat jumpers box are making poor contact TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 61: Problems Relating To Machining Results
See Mechanical Drive Train (X, Z), Section 4.2. Poor Thread Finish Use Service Code 510 to verify the encounter count matches the RPM selected on the Pendant TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 62: Turning Diameters Out Of Round
Looseness in the Drive Train, ball nut loose in See Mechanical Drive Train (X, Z) - 4.2 yoke, split nut loose, yoke loose TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 63: Threading Problems
The home position or tools are not set See the Controls Programming, Operations and Care correctly manual. Bad Motor Encoder See Motor diagnostics Section 4.4 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 64: Slow Down Axis
Calibration or Backlash problem Recalibrate the machine. Reset the Backlash. Check Repeatability and Positional Accuracy. See Calibration & Backlash Constants section. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 65: Vibration In Motion
Drive Train for any looseness. It may be necessary to disassemble and then reassemble the Drive Train. See Mechanical Drive Train (X, Z) Section 4.2 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 66: Z-Axis Measurements Are Not Accurate
Perform the following service codes and procedures: • Code 33 Software Identification. This is needed if you call SWI Customer Service. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 67: Z-Axis Electric Handwheels Count In Wrong Direction
• Z-axis - Electric Handwheel turns clockwise Perform the following service codes and procedures: • Code 308 Reverse X-axis Handwheel Direction TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 68: Problems With The Machine Tool
Drive (T1, T2, and T3) or going into the Spindle Motor (U, V, and Be sure to shut off all power to the machine before W). Caution: attempting to switch any wires. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 69: Excess Gearbox Noise
Vernier Dial is binding or rubbing on Remove dial and machine off a couple of thousandths screw support. or shim. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 70: Diagnostics
The machining set-up itself is always something that can greatly influence the performance of the lathe. The following are some things to keep in mind. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 71: Spindle Speeds
• Design or type of insert • Sharpness of the insert • Workpiece material • Type of finish or accuracy required TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 72: The Mechanical Drive Train (X,Z)
• Visual inspection. Oil line blockage • Pump the oil and ensure that it flows evenly to the ways, ball screws and cross-slide. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 73: Pendant And Computer Module Diagnostics
If the LCD appears to be blank with no light showing, shine a light onto the LCD. If characters can be seen on the LCD, the LCD backlight is not functioning. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 74: Motor Diagnostics
When the AC servo drive has a fault, the LCD will display “ALnnn”. :AL” indicates the alarm and “nnn” indicates the drive fault code. The following is a list of the fault codes: TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 75: Figure 4.5A Motor Servo Driver Fault Errors
Figure 4.5a Motor Servo Driver Fault Errors TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 76: Figure 4.5B Motor Servo Driver Fault Errors
Figure 4.5b Motor Servo Driver Fault Errors TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 77: Electrical
Ethernet connector – master and slave communicate via an Ethernet cable between pendant and computer module • AC power input – 200 to 240 volt for USA TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 78: Cable Connections
Indications: • Control problems, chronic or intermittent. • Motor problems. • Measurement problems. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 79: Door & Gear
Door & Gear All TRAK lathes use a door interlock switch to verify to the control that the door is closed in various modes of operation. This switch is wired normally open but is forced closed when the door is closed during CNC run mode. -
Page 80: Machine Set-Up Codes
4.8.2.3 Code 308: Reverse X Hand Wheel Direction This service code reverses the direction of the X hand wheel. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 81: Diagnostic Codes
This code will display the actual DRO counts and the raw encoder counts before the calibration and backlash factors have been factors into the counts. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 82: Operator Defaults/Options Codes
Code 143: Toggle Tool Change Spindle Mode This code allows the spindle to stay on at tool changes when turned to the ON position. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... - Page 83 This code sets the interval time between lube cycles. 4.8.5.3 Code 302: Set Lube Pump discharge time This code sets the lube pumps discharge time. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 84: Procedures For Replacements & Maintenance
6. Mount the new servo drive in the cabinet. The servo drive is programmed for either X or Z axis. 7. Reconnect the green ground wire followed by the two digital cables and 8 power wires. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 85: Pendant And Computer Module Replacement
Figure 5.1.2 - Servo Drive and Motor Replacement & Part List 5.1.3 Pendant and Computer Module Replacement 5.1.3.1 Pendant Replacement 1. Turn power off to the machine and control. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 86: Computer Module Replacement
4. Replace the Computer Module and reinstall by mounting with the screws used to mount the previous unit. 5. Reconnect all the previously removed cable connections. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 87: Updating The Pendant And Computer Module Software
Code 142 to save the values. Service Code 141 can be used to restore the values on your Flash Drive back onto the pendant. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 88: Cable Routing On Machine & In Electrical Cabinet
Each unit is replaced as an assembly. Disconnect the handwheels and jogstick from the apron cable. Replace the part and reinstall as the original was connected and mounted. Figure 5.1.6 - Electronic Handwheels & Jogstick TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 89: Spindle Drive Belt Replacement
5. The spindle encoder assembly is only available as a complete unit. Do not disassemble. i00491 Figure 5.1.8 – 1630RX, 1630HSRX, 1845RX, & 2470RX - Spindle Motor Belt Adjustment TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 90: Spindle Motor Removal
4. Adjust screw “C” until the tailstock is aligned with the spindle. 5. Tighten up the locking nuts “A”. Figure 5.1.10 - All RX Lathes - Tailstock Adjustment TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 91: Spindle Motor Wiring
Spindle Motor Wiring The TRAK Lathe spindle motors are wired for 208 volts (low voltage configuration). The wiring consists of 3- phase power for the motor and 208 volt power for the spindle motor fan. Please see the motor junction box diagram for wiring information. -
Page 92: Maintenance
Misalignment is also evident if the torque is higher when the yoke is up against the rear bearing housing. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 93: Figure 5.2.1.1 - All Rx Lathes - X Axis Gib
0.001”. If it moves more, tighten the gibs. Make sure not to over tighten the gibs. Figure 5.2.1.2 - All RX Lathes - Z Axis Gib TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 94: Calibration & Backlash Constants
“INC SET” key. Input 150 on the keyboard. If the calibration is successful the screen will change to the set up screen. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 95: Figure 5.2.2.1 - All Rx Lathes - Calibration Set-Up
3. The X backlash identified and stored in Step 2 should be less than 0.003” on a new machine. If it is appreciably larger, inspect the drive train for loose bolts, brackets, bearings, etc. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 96: Lubrication
The flushing oil must then be drained and new oil added. Do not flush with solvents, as that will soften the paint. Thereafter, the oil should be flushed and drained every 1500-2000 hours of operation. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 97: Figure 5.2.3.1A - Headstock Oil Removal
NUT-COMPRESSION 4mm SLEEVE-COMPRESSION 4mm 16386 TUBING NYLON 4MM DIA #5N25C PN-6 UNION-FEMALE 106711 HOSE- FLEXIBLE 4MM M5-0.8X20 25B SCREW-SHCS-STL-BO OIL DISTRIBUTION JUNCTION TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 98: Figure 5.2.3.1B - 1630Rx & 1630Hsrx - System Lubrication - P/N 24786 & Parts List
Do not mix detergent type automotive oil, or multi-purpose oils with the regular grade of S.A.E. No. 30 lubricating oil. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... - Page 99 At the tailstock end there is slight adjustment up and down and more adjustment side to side. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 100: Swi Turret Options
Air Regulator. Refer to the Turret Option Drawings in Section 8 for the 4 or 8 tool Turret to be installed on the 1630, 1845 or 2470 lathes. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 101: Removing The 8 Tool Turret From A Lathe
6.1.3 Removing the 8 Tool Turret from a Lathe To remove the TRAK CNC Turret from a Lathe, position the Z Axis in about the middle of its travel, position the X Axis cross slide to max travel closest to the operator. E-Stop machine for safety. - Page 102 Slowly move the hoist away from the machine. Lower the turret onto a cart, pallet or the shipping crate the unit was shipped in. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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Page 103: Troubleshooting The Turret
The SWI turret is under warranty for 1 year. If it is determined that there is a problem with the turret it will need to be returned for repair. Control problems are warranted by Southwestern Industries, Inc. for 1 year. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 104: Tool Hydraulic Turret Option On The 3060 And 30120
8HYD TURRET which enables it, pressing SINGLE TOOL disables operation of the turret. However, hydraulic oil pump is always circulating fluid when the machine servos are powered. In order to remove the hydraulic turret from the lathe, contact TRAK Customer Service for an experienced service representative for your lathe. -
Page 105: Troubleshooting The 8 Tool Turret
The SWI turret is under warranty for 1 year. If it is determined that there is a problem with the turret it will need to be returned for repair. Control problems are warranted by Southwestern Industries, Inc. for 1 year. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 106: Introduction To Self-Service
At the same time the CSR is diagnosing the problem and ordering the part, they will issue an RMA number that will allow us to efficiently process the return part. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List... -
Page 107: Trak Warranty Policy
TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc TRAK Warranty Policy Warranty TRAK products are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the following periods: Product Warranty Period Materials Factory Labor New TRAK/ProtoTRAK 1 Year... -
Page 108: Drawings & Parts Lists
31101 - DRIVE ASSY - X AXIS – 30120/3060RX 31102 - DRIVE ASSY - Z AXIS - 30120RX 31102-1 DRIVE ASSY – Z AXIS – 3060RX TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List...
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