TRAK VMC14si User manual

TRAK Machine Tools
Site Preparation Guide
TRAK VMC14si
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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.
•Please make sure to use a large enough forklift when
lifting the VMCsi machine. When removing the machine
from the pallet, please note that the center of gravity
(CG) of the machine is ~79” from the edge of the
enclosure sheet metal. See figure 4.
•The VMCsi must be lifted from either the left- or right-
hand sides. Make certain that the forks are squarely in
the lifting cutouts beneath the machine. See the figures
below.
•The VMCsi may be lifted via a crane with 4 points shown
in figure 7 and 8.
•Once the machine is raised from the pallet, thread the
adjusting screws into the bed casting. Thread the leveling
screws down approximately 1.25” as measured from the
bottom of the leveling bolt to the bottom of the casting.
The VMCsi should be placed on the 4 leveling pads labeled
L1, R1, L4 and R4. See figure 6. The remaining leveling
screws should be threaded in but not touching the pad.
They will be adjusted during installation.
•The machine must be wired (refer to the installation and
service manual for additional information). Make sure to
follow our grounding recommendations.
•The machine must have air hooked up. We strongly
recommend that a water separator or air dryer be installed
upstream of the VMCsi air supply.
Space & Weight
•Floor area (W x L) = 226.25” x 157”
•Height = 106” (min) / 119.25” (max)
•Footprint (W x L) (coolant tank in place) = 180”x
126.50”
•Net (approx.) Weight = 17,600 lbs.
•Shipping (approx.) Weight = 18,100 lbs.
•Pallet Size = 91” x 163”
•The floor area encompasses the space required to
position the chip container and have the electrical
cabinet or side doors open along the X axis.
•A solid and level foundation to maintain approximately
17,600 lbs. plus the weight of the workpiece (maximum
total of ~ 20,250 lbs.) is required. Ten leveling screws
are provided.
•Minimum doorway width is 158” and minimum height is
98.75” that the VMCsi can fit through (assumes Z axis
motor removed). The 98.75” height dimension can be
reduced to ~96.75” if further items are removed. (Must
remove ATC motors and rear channel sheet metal on
rear of column.)
Electrical
•A separate 480 VAC (432 to 528 V is acceptable), 69 amps,
60 Hz, 3 phase circuit is required.
•Machine tool should be earth grounded with a dedicated 8-
foot long copper rod. The 6-gage ground wire should run
from the copper rod to grounding location in the electrical
cabinet. See figures 9 and 10.
Air
•½” ID minimum air connection is required.
•Air pressure must be a minimum of 90 psi.
•Air –3.0 CFM (at 90 psi), 25 SCFM

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Figure 1 –Front View of Machine
Figure 2 –Side View of Machine

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Figure 3 –Top View of Machine
Figure 4 –Lifting the VMCsi

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Figure 5 –Lifting the VMCsi
Figure 6 –Leveling Pad Locations

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If you would like to lift the machine with a crane, the following figures show the lifting points. Note –Brackets that attach
to the two-column casting and shown in figure 8 are not provided with the machine.
Figure 7 –Lifting Machine with Straps
Figure 8 –Lifting Machine on Top of Column

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Electrical Connections
Main Power to the Machine Connections
The 3 phase 480 volt (432 to 528 V is acceptable) is connected to L1, L2 and L3 at the main power switch inside the
electrical box. Connect the ground wire as shown in the figure 10.
Figure 9 –Connect the Ground Wire
Machine Grounding
It is strongly recommended that the machine be earth grounded. A dedicated copper rod 8 feet or so in length
should be driven into the ground near the VMCsi. A ground wire should then be run from the location shown in
figure 9. The copper wire should exit the electrical cabinet in the mid left hand side as shown in figure 10. Make sure
the foam where the copper wire goes through seals the cabinet from external debris. The wire should be 6 gage in
size.

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Figure 10 –Exit Location for Ground Wire to Copper Rod