Southwestern Industries TRAK DPMSX5P Operating instructions

Southwestern Industries, Inc.
Site Preparation Guide
TRAK DPMSX5P
Before an Authorized Field Service Technician can perform the machine’s final checkout, the following requirements must be met:
The machine must be in position and placed on its rest pads
To offload the machine, a 10000 lb. forklift with 6’ extension is required.
The machine must be leveled (refer to installation and service manual).
The machine must be wired (refer to the installation and service manual).
The machine must have air hooked up if power drawbar is installed (see the
installation and service manual).
The machine must be cleaned. Remove all grease from the way surfaces.
Space & Weight
Floor area = 136” x 71”
Height = 98”
Footprint = 24” x 48.4”
Net (approx) Weight = 4400 lbs.
Shipping (approx) Weight = 4700 lbs.
Pallet Size = 6’ x 6’, 8” thick
Allow clearance at the rear of the mill to open and work on the electrical box.
A solid and level foundation to maintain approximately 4400 lbs. plus the
weight of the work piece (maximum total 6200 lbs) is required.
Six leveling screws are provided.
Electrical
Machine with Spindle Control Option is
only available in the 220 VAC configuration.
A separate 220V, 17.5 amp minimum, 60 Hz, 3 phase
circuit is required. For shops with 440 VAC, a step-down
transformer to 220 VAC must be used. The transformer
must be sized to carry a load of 17.5 amps minimum.
A separate 110 VAC, 10 Amps minimum, 60 Hz
circuit is required to maintain proper operation.
Machine tool must be earth grounded.
Air (for optional Power Draw Bar)
¼” NPT connection
Air pressure not to exceed 100 psi
17.5 SCFM or 2.5 CFM at 90 psi
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DPMSX5P Machine Footprints
A
Overall width
136”
B
Overall length
81”
C
Bed width
24”
D
Bed width between leveling screws
21.7”
E
Distance between leveling screws
20.5”
F
Bed length
48.4”

DPMSX5P Overall Dimensions
G
Height of table from bottom of bed
41”
H
Maximum distance from spindle nose to table
23.5”
I
Height of machine from bottom of bed to top
of column cover
87”
J
Maximum height of machine from bottom of
bed to top of spindle motor
98”
K
Width of machine including table tray
94”
L
Length of machine with electric box door
closed
71”
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
Site Preparation Guide
TRAK DPMSX5P
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
2615 Homestead Place
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA
T | 310.608.4422 |F | 310. 764.2668
Service Department: 800.367.3165
e-mail: [e-mail] | [email protected] | web: southwesternindustries.com
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Lifting and/or Moving the
Machine
CAUTION!
The DPMSX2, SX3 & SX5 machines weigh
approximately 3200, 4100 and 4400 lbs. respectively.
Proper equipment of sufficient capacity must be used
when lifting and/or moving the machine.
Method 1:
1. Insert a steel bar 1.0" dia x 36" long through the rear
side holes of the bed (under column).
2. Use a steel cable (with protective sleeving)
min. 3/4" dia. or a 3 ton sling.
3. Use cardboard pieces or other suitable
protective sheets on both sides of the machine
to prevent scratching.
4. Remove the 4 nuts and screws holding the
machine to the wood skid.
5. Lift the machine (the front side of the machine
should be lower than the back side).
6. Insert the 6 screws for leveling pads in their
place in the bed. 4 screws for DPMSX2.
7. Place the machine in its location (see floor plan
and bed footprint drawing) carefully positioning
each leveling pad under each leveling screw.
8. Remove the lifting cable or sling, the steel bar
and all protective cardboard.
Method 1
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Southwestern Industries, Inc.
2615 Homestead Place
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA
T | 310.608.4422 |F | 310. 764.2668
Service Department: 800.367.3165
e-mail: [e-mail] | [email protected] | web: southwesternindustries.com

Site Preparation Guide
TRAK DPMSX5P
Lifting and/or Moving the
Machine
Method 2 (see Figure) :
1. Insert 2 steel bars 1" dia x 36" long
through both sides in the existing holes
in the machine base (front and back).
2. Position 4 (two each side) wood vee
blocks under the steel bars and over a
suitable lift truck.
3. Lift the machine up (somewhat tilted
towards the front) 4-6" from the ground
and move it to its floor plan position.
WARNING!
The lift truck must have sufficient lifting
capacity (3 tons) and be equipped with
suitably long forks.
4. Insert the 6 screws for the leveling pads
in their place in the bed.
5. Place the machine in its location (see
floor plan bed/footprint) carefully
positioning each leveling pad under each
leveling screw.
Method 2
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Southwestern Industries, Inc.
2615 Homestead Place
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA
T | 310.608.4422 |F | 310. 764.2668
Service Department: 800.367.3165
e-mail: [e-mail] | [email protected] | web: southwesternindustries.com