IEMCA VIP 80 - Alignment - Levelling; Fixing the Feeder to the Lathe

HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
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4.5.3 Alignment - Levelling
Alignment between the feeder and the lathe is a key
step, therefore, it should be carried out by experienced
personnel with the greatest accuracy.
CAUTION: Bad alignment can be the main cause of
faulty operation and of the resulting damage.
– Control the bar pusher
D
(fig. 15) out and check its
alignment at lathe spindle
E
inlet.
– Check feeder levelling.
– For height adjustments, turn the screws
F
(fig. 16).
For lateral adjustments, give calibrated blows on the
side of the base foot with a mallet.
– Tighten the nuts
G
.
– Drill a hole in the floor and fasten the plates
H
with
the expansion plugs.
– Fasten the base to the plates using the tie rods
L
.
– Finally, double-check the alignment.
4.5.4 Fixing the feeder to the lathe
Should the floor be in such a condition so as not to
guarantee a good anchorage of the feeder, fasten the
feeder to the lathe.
Fig. 17 shows a generic example. For more details, ask
the "IEMCA Service staff".
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28.029 Ec.2
D
E
•
16
28.030 Ec.0
H
F
G
H
L
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28.033 Ec.0