Tormach 1100M - Examine the Drawbar; Examine the Enclosure Windows; Lubricate the Machine; About the Manual Oiler

You must only use flood coolant that is recommended for CNC
machining applications, like:
l Soluble oils
l Semi-synthetic coolants
l Synthetic coolants
You must never use:
l Coolant without rust inhibitors
l Flammable coolants such as alcohols, diesel fuel, or
kerosene
WARNING! Fire Hazard:The machine and its
enclosure are not designed to contain fire or
explosions. Only use materials and coolants
that are intended for the specific machining
operation. Never use flammable or explosive
items.
l Straight cutting oil
l Water
If you use a coolant concentrate, you must mix it with water to
the dilution ratio recommended by the coolant manufacturer.
Use an optical refractometer to measure coolant
concentration.
11.3.3 Examine the Drawbar
To extend the service life of the drawbar, you must make sure
that the drawbar isn't damaged, and that it's properly
lubricated.
Regularly do the following:
l Examine the drawbar for signs of wear or damage.
l Use Anti-Seize (PN 31273) to lubricate the following
items:
o
Drawbar threads
o
Thrust shoulder of the drawbar
o
Drawbar's thrust washer
If you have an (optional) Power Drawbar, regularly do the
following:
l Use Anti-Seize to lubricate the Power Drawbar disc
springs (the Belleville washers) and clamping
mechanism.
l Tighten the drawbar until it is as tight as possible while
still releasing a Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool
holder using 90 psi(620 kPa) compressed air.
11.3.4 Examine the Enclosure Windows
Regularly examine the enclosure windows, and all other
guarding, for signs of wear or damage.
When required, replace the windows with the following parts:
l Window, 1100, Side (PN 37648)
l Window, 1100, Left Door (PN 37649)
l Window, 1100, Right Door (PN 37650)
11.3.5 Lubricate the Machine
To keep the machine operating properly, and to extend the
service life of the machine, you must verify that the slideway
surfaces and ball screws are receiving lubrication.
Regularly do the following:
l Clean the oil reservoir's cover and all exposed surfaces
surrounding the oil reservoir. Swarf or debris that enters
the oil reservoir can plug the small, internal passages of
the lubrication system.
Note: The strainer at the top of the oil reservoir
isn't a filter, and can't remove all types of
debris that may cause blockages.
l Examine all axes' slideway surfaces and ball screws to
determine if an oil film is present.
If there's not an oil film, examine the lubrication system
for blockages, broken fittings, or pinched oil lines.
l Examine the amount of available oil and, if necessary,
refill with new, high-quality ISOVG 68 grade Machine
Oil (PN31386).
About the Manual Oiler
The manual oiler operates with a plunger:
l
On the Pull Stroke The oiler pulls machine oil from the
oil reservoir.
l
On the Retract Stroke The oiler pushes machine oil
through the lubrication system.
The plunger is spring-loaded, and creates a light hydraulic
pressure sufficient to distribute the oil through the machine.
Do not push the plunger after you retract it.
When the machine is first powered on (and then after every
four hours of operation), retract the oiler's plunger and hold it
in the retracted position for two seconds. Then, release the
oiler's plunger.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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