Haas VF Series Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
72 96-8000
June 1999
2. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following is a list of required regular maintenance for the HAAS VF Series Vertical Machining Centers.
Listed are the frequency of service, capacities, and type of fluids required. These required specifications
must be followed in order to keep your machine in good working order and protect your warranty.
INTERVAL MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
DAILY üCheck coolant level each eight hour shift (especially during heavy TSC usage).
üCheck way lube lubrication tank level.
üClean chips from way covers and bottom pan.
üClean chips from tool changer.
üWipe spindle taper with a clean cloth rag and apply light oil.
WEEKLY üCheck Through the Spindle Coolant (TSC) filters. Clean or replace element if
needed.
üCheck for proper operation of auto drain on filter regulator.
üOn machines with the TSC option, clean the chip basket on the coolant tank.
Remove the tank cover and remove any sediment inside the tank. Be careful
to disconnect the coolant pump from the controller and POWER OFF the
control before working on the coolant tank. Do this MONTHLY for machines
without the TSC option.
üCheck air gauge/regulator for 85 psi.
üFor machines with the TSC option, place a dab of grease on the V-flange of
tools. Do this MONTHLY for machines without the TSC option.
üClean exterior surfaces with mild cleaner. DO NOT use solvents.
üCheck the hydraulic counterbalance pressure according to the machines
specifications.
MONTHLY üCheck oil level in gear box. For 40 taper spindles: Remove inspection cover
beneath spindle head. Add oil slowly from top until oil begins dripping from
overflow tube at bottom of sump tank. For 50 taper spindles: Check oil level
in sightglass. Add from side of gearbox if necessary.
üInspect way covers for proper operation and lubricate with light oil, if neces-
sary.
üPlace a dab of grease on the outside edge of the guide rails of the tool
changer and run through all tools.
SIX MONTHS üReplace coolant and thoroughly clean the coolant tank.
üCheck all hoses and lubrication lines for cracking.
ANNUALLY üReplace the gearbox oil. Drain the oil from the bottom of the gearbox.
Remove inspection cover beneath spindle head. Add oil slowly from top until
oil begins dripping from overflow tube at bottom of sump tank. For 50 taper
spindles, add oil from the side of the transmission.
üCheck oil filter and clean out residue at bottom of filter.
üReplace air filter on control box every (2) years.

Haas VF Series Specifications

General

Machine Type	Vertical Machining Center
Control	Haas CNC Control
Z-Axis Travel	20-30 inches (varies by model)
Y-Axis Travel	16 - 30 inches (varies by model)
Spindle Motor	20-30 hp (depending on model)
Tool Capacity	20-40 tools (varies by model)