7.1 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Read and understand the following safety messages before
beginning any maintenance procedures.
7.1.1 All Maintenance Procedures
Understand that the machine is automatically controlled
and can start at any time.
Power off the machine and disconnect the pneumatic
supply before doing any maintenance procedures.
When appropriate, lockout/tagout the Main Disconnect
switch and the pneumatic supply line before doing any
maintenance procedures.
Wear safety eye protection rated for ANSI Z87+.
7.1.2 Swarf Maintenance Procedures
Wear work gloves.
7.1.3 Coolant Maintenance Procedures
Wear rubber gloves.
7.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
To keep your machine running as smoothly as possible, you
must regularly do the following maintenance procedures.
Note: Before you begin any maintenance procedures,
read and understand "Maintenance Safety" (above).
If you disassemble any components, refer to the machine's
reference drawings when you've completed the maintenance
procedure. For information, see "Diagrams and Parts Lists"
(page79). For any additional support, we can help. Email
support@tormach.com to contact Tormach Technical Support
for guidance on how to proceed.
7.2.1 Daily
Clean the ways and carriage of chips and other swarf
with a chip brush.
Clean the chip basket on the coolant tank.
Examine the coolant level and condition and refill as
necessary.
Examine the way oil level and refill as necessary.
Retract the plunger on the manual oiler, hold it in the
retracted position for two seconds, and then release it.
Note: The plunger should move slowly from the
retracted position. If it doesn't, it could indicate
a malfunctioning oiler.
Use a rust inhibitor on all exposed, non-lubricated, non-
painted metal surfaces.
Note: Don't use rust inhibitor on the ball screws
or the slideways.
If you have any accessories that require compressed air,
verify that the FRLFilter-Regulator-Lubricator has at
least 90 psi compressed air, and that the lubricator has
air tool oil above the bottom of the plastic tube.
7.2.2 Weekly
Clean all exterior surfaces with a mild cleaner.
Verify that the machine's lubrication points (sliding
surfaces and ball screw nuts) are receiving way oil.
Examine the enclosure and other guards for damage.
Examine and, if necessary, adjust the draw tube tension
when using the 5C automatic collet closer.
7.2.3 Monthly
Clean the electrical cabinet vents of dust with a clean
cloth or compressed air.
Remove the coolant tank pump to remove any sediment
buildup in the coolant tank.
Dispose of oil in the drain bucket.
7.2.4 Semi-Annually
Examine the way covers for wear.
Examine the oil system for blockages.
Examine lubrication hoses for wear.
7.2.5 Annually
Verify that the limit switches are properly functioning.
Verify that the door switches are properly functioning.
7.3 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:
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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