Tormach 1500MX - Clean the Way Covers; Clean the Coolant System; About Cutting Fluid; Cutting Fluid Reference

10: MACHINE MAINTENANCE
10.3.6 Prevent Rust 206
10.3.1 Clean the Way Covers
To extend the service life of the machine, you must make sure
that the way covers are protecting the machine's slideways.
Regularly do the following:
l Examine the way covers for signs of wear or damage. If
the way covers are damaged, you must replace them.
o
"Y-Axis Front Way Cover Assembly Parts List"
(page267)
o
"Y-Axis Rear Way Cover Assembly Parts List"
(page265)
o
"Z-Axis Way Cover Assembly Parts List" (page263)
l Use a chip brush to clean the way covers of chips and
other swarf.
10.3.2 Clean the Coolant System
To extend the service life of the coolant and the coolant pump,
you must make sure that both are free of contaminants.
Regularly do the following:
l Use a chip brush to clean the machine, chip trays, and
enclosure of chips and other swarf.
l Empty the chip strainer on the coolant tank.
l Measure the coolant concentration, pH, and volume, and
then compare your findings to the material's safety data
sheet (SDS).
o
Coolant Level Too Low Fill the coolant tank with
fresh coolant, making sure that it is the appropriate
concentration.
o
Coolant pH Outside of Manufacturer's
Recommended Coolant Limits Adjust the pH
according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
Note: You must only use coolant that is
recommended for machining. See "Cutting
Fluid Reference" (below).
l Examine the coolant pump's impeller for blockages.
l Use a Floating Tramp Oil Collection Pillow (PN 31925) or
an oil skimmer to remove tramp way oil from the
coolant tank.
Periodically do the following:
l Remove the coolant tank covers and the chip strainer,
and then clean the fine swarf from the coolant tank.
l If you're using a filter to prevent small particles from
entering the coolant tank, replace it when it's saturated
with chips, swarf, or tramp oil.
l Examine the coolant for contamination, and determine if
the coolant's oil-water emulsion has broken.
l Drain and thoroughly clean the coolant tank, and then
replace with fresh coolant.
NOTICE! Hazardous Waste:Only dispose of coolant
as advised by local environmental protection
authorities. You must not dispose of coolant in a
septic system or a sewer.
About Cutting Fluid
Clean and well maintained coolant has increased performance,
prevents rust, and smells better than contaminated coolant.
Coolant becomes contaminated when:
l Swarf accumulates in the chip pans, the chip strainer, or
the coolant tank.
l Tramp oil isn't regularly removed from the coolant tank.
l The concentration or pH aren't maintained to the
manufacture’s specifications.
Cutting Fluid Reference
Using flood coolant provides the following benefits:
l Cools the cutting zone
l Flushes away swarf
l Lubricates the cutting tool
l Provides some degree of rust inhibition
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:
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