Hurco VTX Series User Manual

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December 2010 704-0211-215 Revision A

MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

MANUAL

for VTX Series

Machining Centers

Table of Contents

II - Maintenance and Safety Manual2
Table of Contents3
Maintenance Checklist3
Using this Manual7
Machine Components11
- Overview12
- Frame13
- Enclosure15
- Figure 1-1. Full Chip and Coolant Enclosure-VTXU15
- Figure 1-2. Full Chip and Coolant Enclosure-VTXZ15
- Spindle and Drive System16
- Figure 1-3. Example of Belt-Driven Spindle and Drive16
- Axes Motion System18
- Table 1-10. Rapid Traverse Rates, Metric19
- Table 1-11. Rapid Traverse Rates, English19
- Machine Electrical Cabinet20
- Figure 1-4. Communication Port Assembly24
- Figure 1-5. Male 9-Pin D-Type Connector24
- Table 1-12. Communication Ports24
- Table 1-13. RS-232C Signals Available at Serial Port25
- Control Systems26
- Operator Control Console27
- Figure 1-6. Dual-Screen Control Console27
- Flood Coolant and Washdown System30
- Table 1-14. Coolant Capacity and Pump Rating, Metric30
- Table 1-15. Coolant Capacity and Pump Rating, English30
- Pneumatic System31
- Trunion Table32
- Table 1-16. Trunion Table Maximum Allowable Workpiece Weight, Metric32
- Table 1-17. Trunion Table Maximum Allowable Workpiece Weight, English32
- Automatic Tool Changer33
- Table 1-18. ATC Tool Specifications, Metric33
- Table 1-19. ATC Tool Specifications, English33
Operation Requirements35
- Machine Installation36
- Initial Test and Examination39
- Safety Circuits40
- Safe Operation44
- Noise Levels47
- Table 2-1. Maximum Noise Levels47
Machine Maintenance49
- Daily Operational Checks50
Daily: Perform Operational Checks50
- Floppy Disk Drive and Diskettes51
- Heat Exchanger51
- Exterior Wiring52
- Lubrication52
Daily: Check and Maintain All Lubricant Levels52
- Autolube System53
- Figure 3-1. Autolube Pump and Tank Assembly53
Monthly: Add a Rust Preventative to the Autolube System54
Monthly: Manually Activate the Autolube System56
Every 3 Months: (or after 500 Hours of Operation) Check the ATC Oil Level57
- Automatic Tool Changer57
- Table 3-1. Lubrication57
Daily: Clean the Tool Lock Pins and Tool Gripper Fingers58
Weekly: (or after 40 Hours of Operation) Check the Condition of Tools59
- Spindle60
- Spindle Chiller60
Daily: Lubricate the Non-Motorized Spindle Taper60
Air Filter61
Ambient Temperature63
- Table 3-2. Differential Temperature Cooling Process64
- Figure 3-2. HWK Spindle Chiller Control Panel65
- Figure 3-3. HWT Spindle Chiller Control Panel67
- Figure 3-4. Filter, Regulator, and Lubricator Unit69
- Pneumatic System69
Daily: Check the FRL Unit Air Pressure69
Weekly: Check the Auto Moisture Drain on FRL70
- Flood Coolant and Washdown System71
Daily: (or Every 8 Hours) Check the Coolant Level Every Day72
Weekly: (or after 40-50 Hours of Operation) Clean the Coolant Filters73
- Chip Conveyor74
Tank, if Equipped74
- Limit Switches and Dogs75
- Machine Electrical Ground75
- Machine Level75
Dog Fasteners75
- Enclosure Windows76
- Trunion Table76
Daily: Inspect the Enclosure Windows76
Daily: (or after 8 Hours of Operation) Check the Rotary-Axis Oil Level78
Daily: (or after 8 Hours of Operation) Check the Tilt-Axis Oil79
- Machine Warm-Up80
- Spindle Run-In or Cycle Procedure81
Monthly: Perform a Spindle Run-In81
- Troubleshooting82
- Table 3-5. Troubleshooting: Missing or Faulty Connections85
- Table 3-6. Troubleshooting: Power Fluctuation85
- Table 3-7. Troubleshooting: Coolant System86
- Table 3-10. Troubleshooting: Machine Chatter88
- Table 3-11. Troubleshooting: Errors in Dimensions88
- Table 3-12. Troubleshooting: Environmental Factors89
- Ordering Replacement Parts90
Record of Changes91
Index95

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Brand	Hurco
Model	VTX Series
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English

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