Initial Testing - Axminster SIEG C4 User Manual

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Testing
When the Mill is mounted to your satisfaction, proceed as follows:-
Close the chuck jaws
Check the millhead is ʻlockedʼ in position on the column.
Check that all loose items are removed from the worktable.
Set the worktable approximately mid-positioned under the chuck jaws.
Check the speed control is switched OFF (fully anti-clockwise).
Check the Forward/Off/Reverse Switch is in the Off position
Select L (Low) on the gear box .
Connect the machine to the mains supply and switch power on.
Turn the Speed Control Switch On (Clicks On) and Select Forward on the
Forward/Off/Reverse switch.
Check the Amber LED (Fault Light) is illuminated and the green light is illuminated.
Switch the Speed Control Switch Off ( Clicks Off) and the Amber Led is now Off and the
Green light stays on.
Turn the Forward/Off/Reverse switch to Off position (Clicks Off) all lights are now off.
Select Forward on the Forward/Off/Reverse switch.
Turn the Speed Control Switch On and advance until the Chuck starts to rotate.
Turn the Forward/Off/Reverse switch to Off position, check that the machine stops, turn
the Forward/Off/Reverse switch to Forward, check that the Green light comes on and the
Amber LED comes on and the machine does not start. Turn all switches off (All lights are off).
Turn Forward/Off/Reverse switch to Forward.
Turn the Speed Control Switch On (Clicks On), advance until the chuck starts to rotate.
Over a period of approximately 5 minutes advance the speed in stages to maximum, run at
maximum for at least 2 minutes, check that there is nothing untoward, (no excessive
vibration, speed progression is smooth etc.). Stop the spindle and change the gear selector
to H (High), carry out the previous check. Repeat the checks with the motor set in reverse.
If all the above checks are correct, stop the spindle, (turn the speed control to zero and
select Off on the direction selector switch. Ensure the fine feed control is disengaged, using
the ʻcoarseʼ feed lever handle, exercise the quill up and down, check the movement is
smooth and precise.
Select the fine feed function, (if necessary ʻjoggleʼ the feed hand to enable the gears to
mesh). Raise and lower the quill using the fine feed control. Check the movement is smooth
and precise, there are no hard spots and the feed doesnʼt bind up.
Ensure the head lock clamp is loosened and exercise the rise and fall, driving the head up
and down the tool post. Check the movement is smooth and tight. Leave the head fairly well
down the tool post for the next check.
Loosen the tilt clamp bolts, and tilt the tool post to the left and right, clamp the tool post in
an arbitrary position and tighten the clamp bolts. Check that the tool post remains locked in
place.
If all the above checks are correct, your mill is now ready for use.
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