Southwestern Industries TRAK VMC2 Guide

TRAK®VMC2
ProtoTRAK®RMX CNC
Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service and Parts List
Covers Current Model:
•TRAK VMC2
Document: 31552
Version: 022521
2615 Homestead Place
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA
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Service Department: 800.367.3165
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TRAK Machine Tools
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TRAK VMC2 with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
Table of Contents
1.0 Safety ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety Publications ...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Danger, Warning, Caution, Note Labels & Notices As Used In This Manual...............................1
1.3 Tool Room OP and Production OP .........................................................................................7
1.4 Safety Precautions................................................................................................................8
2.0 Installation of TRAK VMC2 Series Machining Centers........................... 10
2.1 Installation Requirements ...................................................................................................10
2.2 Overall Dimensions VMC2 (inches) ......................................................................................10
2.3 Cleaning the VMC2 .............................................................................................................14
2.4 Lifting and/or Placing the VMC2 ..........................................................................................15
2.5 Uncrating the VMC2............................................................................................................17
2.6 Leveling Procedure .............................................................................................................18
2.7 Shortages: Inventory Checklist............................................................................................18
2.8 Electrical Connection ..........................................................................................................19
2.8.1 Transformer Option ........................................................................................................19
2.8.2 Single Phase Power Option..............................................................................................21
2.9 Connection ........................................................................................................................21
2.9.1 Air Regulator/Air Pressure Switch/Solenoid Assembly Mounting .........................................21
2.9.2 Air Connection................................................................................................................23
2.9.3 Air Regulators and Solenoids ...........................................................................................23
2.10 Installation Checklist...........................................................................................................24
2.11 Coolant and Coolant Wash System ......................................................................................25
2.12 Air Blast System .................................................................................................................26
2.13 Lubrication.........................................................................................................................26
2.13.1 Way Lubrication ..........................................................................................................26
2.13.2 Other VMC2 Lubrication Points.....................................................................................28
2.14 TRAK VMC2 Machine Specifications .....................................................................................29
2.15 Maximum Spindle Torque & HP ...........................................................................................30
2.16 ProtoTRAK RMX Euclid Block Procedure ...............................................................................31
3.0 Troubleshooting by Symptom................................................................ 33
3.1 Problems Relating to Machining Results ...............................................................................33
3.1.1 Poor Finish .....................................................................................................................33
3.1.2 Circles Out of Round .......................................................................................................33
3.1.3 Parts Have Incorrect Dimensions .....................................................................................34

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TRAK VMC2 with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
3.2 Motion Related Problems ....................................................................................................35
3.2.1 Run Away Axis................................................................................................................35
3.2.2 Axis Will Not Jog with Electronic Handwheel .....................................................................35
3.2.3 Searching Axis................................................................................................................36
3.2.4 Homing Error –Axis, Tool Changer ..................................................................................36
3.3 Computer Related Issues ....................................................................................................37
3.3.1 USB Not Working on Pendant Enclosure ...........................................................................37
3.3.2 Programming Panel Does Not Power On...........................................................................38
3.3.3 Blank Display..................................................................................................................39
3.3.4 White Display .................................................................................................................40
3.3.5 System Will Not Boot ......................................................................................................40
3.3.6 E-Stop Error ...................................................................................................................41
3.3.7 Overlay Keys Not Responding..........................................................................................42
4.0 Tool Changer Problems.......................................................................... 44
4.1 Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Will Not Move ......................................................................44
4.2 Spindle Will Not Orientate Properly......................................................................................45
4.3 Tool Will Not Clamp or Unclamp in the Spindle .....................................................................45
4.4 Service Codes ....................................................................................................................46
4.4.1 Section A - Software Code Details....................................................................................48
4.4.2 Section B - Machine Set-Up Code Details..........................................................................49
4.4.3 Section C - Diagnostic Code Details..................................................................................51
4.4.4 Section D - Operator Defaults/Options Codes Details ........................................................52
4.5 Critical Service Codes that Must Be Performed .....................................................................53
5.0 Diagnostics............................................................................................. 54
5.1 The Machine Tool & Set-Up ................................................................................................54
5.1.1 The Milling Machine Checklist ..........................................................................................54
5.1.2 A Special Word About Linear Guides ................................................................................54
5.1.3 Lubrication .....................................................................................................................55
5.1.4 Machining Set-Up ...........................................................................................................55
5.2 The Mechanical Drive Train .................................................................................................56
5.2.1 Ballscrew Alignment........................................................................................................56
5.2.2 Protecting the Axis from a Crash......................................................................................56
5.2.3 Z Axis Mechanical Brake ..................................................................................................56
5.2.4 Linear Guides .................................................................................................................57
5.2.5 Lubrication .....................................................................................................................57

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TRAK VMC2 with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
5.2.6 Way Covers....................................................................................................................57
6.0 Procedure for Replacements & Maintenance ........................................ 58
6.1 Replacements ....................................................................................................................58
6.1.1 X Axis Motor Replacement...............................................................................................58
6.1.2 Y Axis Motor Replacement...............................................................................................61
6.1.3 Z Axis Motor Replacement...............................................................................................62
6.1.4 AC Spindle Drive Replacement.........................................................................................65
Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service and Parts List ..........................................................i
1.0 Safety ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety Publications ...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Danger, Warning, Caution, Note Labels & Notices As Used In This Manual...............................1
1.3 Tool Room OP and Production OP .........................................................................................7
1.4 Safety Precautions................................................................................................................8
2.0 Installation of TRAK VMC2 Series Machining Centers........................... 10
2.1 Installation Requirements ...................................................................................................10
2.2 Overall Dimensions VMC2 (inches) ......................................................................................10
2.3 Cleaning the VMC2 .............................................................................................................14
2.4 Lifting and/or Placing the VMC2 ..........................................................................................15
2.5 Uncrating the VMC2............................................................................................................17
2.6 Leveling Procedure .............................................................................................................18
2.7 Shortages: Inventory Checklist............................................................................................18
2.8 Electrical Connection ..........................................................................................................19
2.8.1 Transformer Option ........................................................................................................19
2.8.2 Single Phase Power Option..............................................................................................21
2.9 Connection ........................................................................................................................21
2.9.1 Air Regulator/Air Pressure Switch/Solenoid Assembly Mounting .........................................21
2.9.1.1 Pressure Switch Connection ...........................................................................................22
2.9.2 Air Connection................................................................................................................23
2.9.3 Air Regulators and Solenoids ...........................................................................................23
2.10 Installation Checklist...........................................................................................................24
2.11 Coolant and Coolant Wash System ......................................................................................25
2.12 Air Blast System .................................................................................................................26
2.13 Lubrication.........................................................................................................................26
2.13.1 Way Lubrication ..........................................................................................................26
2.13.2 Other VMC2 Lubrication Points.....................................................................................28