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6. Open the oil fill plug located on the back side of the Trunnion table and add
approximately 2. 0 liters of clean oil. See Lubrication, on page 3 - 5 for
recommended oil types.
7. Close the oil fill plug.
Tilt-Axis Maintenance
The tilt-axis (i.e., A-axis) on the Trunnion table can be tilted between -30° and +110° to
become the fifth axis during part programming. A separate oil system is used to keep the
tilt-axis lubricated.
Maintain the Tilt-Axis Oil Level
Daily or after 8 hours of operation: Check the tilt-axis oil (if equipped).
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the machine’s inspection plate on the right side of the machining
center.
1. Check the oil level through the oil level sight gauge. The oil sight gauge should
be half-filled with oil (i.e., the level of oil should cover the red dot in the sight
gauge).
2. If the oil level is low, open the oil fill plug located above the oil level sight
gauge and add clean oil until the level of oil in the sight gauge is half-filled.
See Lubrication, on page 3 - 5 for recommended oil types.
3. Replace the machine’s inspection plate.
Replace the Tilt-Axis Oil
Annually or after 2000 hours of operation: Replace the tilt-axis oil (if equipped).
Follow these steps:
1. Place a suitable container underneath the tilt-axis to collect the used oil.
2. Open the oil drain plug located on the bottom of the tilt-axis.
3. Drain the used oil into the container.
4. Close the oil drain plug.
5. Remove the machine’s inspection plate on the right side of the machining
center.
6. Open the oil fill plug located above the oil level sight gauge and add
approximately 2.0 liters (one gallon) of clean oil. See Lubrication, on page 3 -
5 for recommended oil types.
7. Close the oil fill plug.
8. Replace the machine’s inspection plate.
The tilt-axis oil should be changed more often than annually if the oil
appears to be darkening.
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