Haas Way Cover User Manual

LAST UPDATED: 11/30/2018
Way Cover - How it Works and Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction
Way covers keep chips and coolant away from the ballscrew, guiderails, and home switch. Machines can have three types
of way covers.
1. Telescopic Style: Telescopic way covers
use interlocking sheet metal sections with
wipers at the joints.
2. Shielded Style: Shielded way covers use
rubber straps to connect sheet metal
shield strips that overlaying each other.
3. Roll Shade Style - EC Machines: Roll
shade way covers use a tensioner to keep
the rubber sheet rolled up on a spool. The
spools rotate with tension to allow the
sheet to be pulled out and retracted back
in.
Way Cover - How it Works and Troubleshooting Guide
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Haas Way Cover Specifications

General

Brand	Haas
Model	Way Cover
Category	Protection Device
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Way Covers

Troubleshooting Worn or Damaged Wipers

Wiper Wear and Damage Causes

Details symptoms, possible causes like normal wear, and corrective actions for worn or damaged wipers.

Troubleshooting Damaged or Worn Way Covers

Impact Damage and Material Wear

Addresses dents from impact, wear from abrasive materials, and associated corrective actions.

Shielded Cover Section Separation

Explains causes of separation in shielded way cover sections and replacement procedures.

Troubleshooting Way Cover Movement Issues

Roll Shade Cover Re-tensioning

Details operation and re-tensioning of roll shade way covers on EC machines when tension is insufficient.

Popping or Uneven Movement

Discusses symptoms of way covers 'popping' or moving unevenly, noting normal operation causes.

Trouble Extending or Retracting

Explains troubleshooting for way covers that have difficulty extending or retracting, often due to chip buildup.

Rusty Covers or Excessive Noise

Covers causes and solutions for rusty way covers or excessive noise during operation, including lubrication and rail issues.