Southwestern Industries TRAK VMC2 Mode d’emploi

TRAK®VMC2

ProtoTRAK®RMX CNC

Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service and Parts List

Covers Current Model:

•TRAK VMC2

Document: 31552

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2615 Homestead Place

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TRAK Machine Tools

Southwestern Industries, Inc.

2615 Homestead Place

Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610

Phone 310.608.4422 ▪ Fax 310.764.2668

Service Department

Phone 800.367.3165 ▪Fax 310.886.8029

Web: www.trakmt.com

 
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Table of Contents 
0 Safety ....................................................................................................... 1 
1 Safety Publications ...............................................................................................................1 
2 Danger, Warning, Caution, Note Labels & Notices As Used In This Manual...............................1 
3 Tool Room OP and Production OP .........................................................................................7 
4 Safety Precautions................................................................................................................8 
0 Installation of TRAK VMC2 Series Machining Centers........................... 10 
1 Installation Requirements ...................................................................................................10 
2 Overall Dimensions VMC2 (inches) ......................................................................................10 
3 Cleaning the VMC2 .............................................................................................................14 
4 Lifting and/or Placing the VMC2 ..........................................................................................15 
5 Uncrating the VMC2............................................................................................................17 
6 Leveling Procedure .............................................................................................................18 
7 Shortages: Inventory Checklist............................................................................................18 
8 Electrical Connection ..........................................................................................................19 
8.1 Transformer Option ........................................................................................................19 
8.2 Single Phase Power Option..............................................................................................21 
9 Connection ........................................................................................................................21 
9.1 Air Regulator/Air Pressure Switch/Solenoid Assembly Mounting .........................................21 
9.2 Air Connection................................................................................................................23 
9.3 Air Regulators and Solenoids ...........................................................................................23 
10 Installation Checklist...........................................................................................................24 
11 Coolant and Coolant Wash System ......................................................................................25 
12 Air Blast System .................................................................................................................26 
13 Lubrication.........................................................................................................................26 
13.1 Way Lubrication ..........................................................................................................26 
13.2 Other VMC2 Lubrication Points.....................................................................................28 
14 TRAK VMC2 Machine Specifications .....................................................................................29 
15 Maximum Spindle Torque & HP ...........................................................................................30 
16 ProtoTRAK RMX Euclid Block Procedure ...............................................................................31 
0 Troubleshooting by Symptom................................................................ 33 
1 Problems Relating to Machining Results ...............................................................................33 
1.1 Poor Finish .....................................................................................................................33 
1.2 Circles Out of Round .......................................................................................................33 
1.3 Parts Have Incorrect Dimensions .....................................................................................34 

 
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2 Motion Related Problems ....................................................................................................35 
2.1 Run Away Axis................................................................................................................35 
2.2 Axis Will Not Jog with Electronic Handwheel .....................................................................35 
2.3 Searching Axis................................................................................................................36 
2.4 Homing Error –Axis, Tool Changer ..................................................................................36 
3 Computer Related Issues ....................................................................................................37 
3.1 USB Not Working on Pendant Enclosure ...........................................................................37 
3.2 Programming Panel Does Not Power On...........................................................................38 
3.3 Blank Display..................................................................................................................39 
3.4 White Display .................................................................................................................40 
3.5 System Will Not Boot ......................................................................................................40 
3.6 E-Stop Error ...................................................................................................................41 
3.7 Overlay Keys Not Responding..........................................................................................42 
0 Tool Changer Problems.......................................................................... 44 
1 Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Will Not Move ......................................................................44 
2 Spindle Will Not Orientate Properly......................................................................................45 
3 Tool Will Not Clamp or Unclamp in the Spindle .....................................................................45 
4 Service Codes ....................................................................................................................46 
4.1 Section A - Software Code Details....................................................................................48 
4.2 Section B - Machine Set-Up Code Details..........................................................................49 
4.3 Section C - Diagnostic Code Details..................................................................................51 
4.4 Section D - Operator Defaults/Options Codes Details ........................................................52 
5 Critical Service Codes that Must Be Performed .....................................................................53 
0 Diagnostics............................................................................................. 54 
1 The Machine Tool & Set-Up ................................................................................................54 
1.1 The Milling Machine Checklist ..........................................................................................54 
1.2 A Special Word About Linear Guides ................................................................................54 
1.3 Lubrication .....................................................................................................................55 
1.4 Machining Set-Up ...........................................................................................................55 
2 The Mechanical Drive Train .................................................................................................56 
2.1 Ballscrew Alignment........................................................................................................56 
2.2 Protecting the Axis from a Crash......................................................................................56 
2.3 Z Axis Mechanical Brake ..................................................................................................56 
2.4 Linear Guides .................................................................................................................57 
2.5 Lubrication .....................................................................................................................57 

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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

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TRAK VMC2 with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List

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

3.1.3.1 Every Part Has the Same Error........................................................................................34

3.1.3.2 The Dimensional Errors Are Random or Accumulate in Size Over the Part Program Run

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

4.4.1.1 CODE 33: Software ID.....................................................................................................48

4.4.1.2 CODE 141: Load Configuration File from USB Flash Drive .............................................48

4.4.1.3 CODE 142: Save Configuration File to USB Flash Drive..................................................48

4.4.1.4 CODE 316: Update Software...........................................................................................49

4.4.1.5 CODE 318: Activate Converters or Options ....................................................................49

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4.4.2 Section B - Machine Set-Up Code Details..........................................................................49

4.4.2.1 CODE 123: Calibration....................................................................................................49

4.4.2.2 CODE 128: Input Backlash Constant ..............................................................................49

4.4.2.3 CODE 134: Friction Feed Forward Constant...................................................................49

4.4.2.4 Code 400: Update Foreign Language MLS Files.............................................................49

4.4.2.5 Code 505: Over Travel Limits .........................................................................................49

4.4.2.6 Code 510: Electronic Spindle Setup ...............................................................................50

4.4.2.7 Code 520: Set Tool Change Locations............................................................................50

4.4.3 Section C - Diagnostic Code Details..................................................................................51

4.4.3.1 Code 54: Program Continuous Run................................................................................51

4.4.3.2 Code 81: Program Panel Test.........................................................................................51

4.4.3.3 Code 131: Manual DRO..................................................................................................51

4.4.3.4 CODE 132: Electronic Handwheel Test ..........................................................................51

4.4.3.5 Code 314: Toggle Test Lights ‘On’ in Status Line............................................................52

4.4.3.6 Code 319: Error Log........................................................................................................52

4.4.3.7 Code 326: Error Message Display ..................................................................................52

4.4.3.8 Code 327: Display Memory Check .................................................................................52

4.4.4 Section D - Operator Defaults/Options Codes Details ........................................................52

4.4.4.1 Code 79: Beeper On/Off.................................................................................................52

4.4.4.2 Code 521 - Check Control /Indexer IO ............................................................................52

4.4.4.3 Code 530: Set Machine and Computer Module Serial Numbers....................................53

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

5.1.4.1 Spindle Speeds ................................................................................................................55

5.1.4.2 Feedrates ........................................................................................................................56

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

TRAK Machine Tools

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TRAK VMC2 with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List

5.2.4 Linear Guides .................................................................................................................57

5.2.5 Lubrication .....................................................................................................................57

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

6.1.1.1 Removal of the X Motor..................................................................................................58

6.1.1.2 Installation of the X Motor..............................................................................................60

6.1.2 Y Axis Motor Replacement...............................................................................................61

6.1.2.1 Removal of the Y Motor..................................................................................................61

6.1.2.2 Installation of the Y Motor..............................................................................................62

6.1.3 Z Axis Motor Replacement...............................................................................................62

6.1.3.1 Removal and Replacement of the Z Motor.....................................................................62

6.1.4 AC Spindle Drive Replacement.........................................................................................65

6.1.5 Programming Panel, Run Panel and Computer Module Replacement ..................................66

6.1.5.1 Programming Panel Replacement ..................................................................................66

6.1.5.2 Pendant Run Panel Replacement....................................................................................67

6.1.5.3 Pendant Hand Wheel, Key Lock Switch or Emergency Off Knob Replacement..............68

6.1.5.4 Computer Module Replacement ....................................................................................68

6.1.5.5 VMC2 Computer Components........................................................................................69

6.1.6 Updating the Pendant and CM Software ...........................................................................69

6.1.7 Adding Solid State Drive (SSD) Memory Option ................................................................69

6.1.8 Cable Routing on Machine ...............................................................................................72

6.1.9 Maintenance...................................................................................................................72

6.1.9.1 How to Clean the Touchscreen.......................................................................................72

6.1.9.2 Periodic Maintenance.....................................................................................................73

6.1.10 Calibration ..................................................................................................................73

6.1.10.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................73

6.1.10.2 Set Up Calibration Test................................................................................................73

6.1.11 Auto Tool Changer Maintenance ..................................................................................75

6.1.11.1 ATC Cylinder Initial Adjustments.................................................................................75

6.1.11.2 ATC Door Assist Cylinder Initial Adjustments .............................................................76

7.0 Introduction to Self-Service .................................................................. 77

7.1 When You Have a Service Problem ......................................................................................77

 
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1.1 Communication with the SWI Customer Service Group......................................................77 
2 Replacements ....................................................................................................................77 
2.1 Exchange Program..........................................................................................................77 
2.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number ...................................................................78 
0 Appendix ................................................................................................ 79 
1 Pneumatic System Drawing –27563-1.................................................................................79 
2 Electrical Enclosure Assembly Drawing –29103-22...............................................................86 
 
1.6 Updating the Pendant and CM Software ...........................................................................69 
1.7 Adding Solid State Drive (SSD) Memory Option ................................................................69 
1.8 Cable Routing on Machine ...............................................................................................72 
1.9 Maintenance...................................................................................................................72 
1.10 Calibration ..................................................................................................................73 
1.11 Auto Tool Changer Maintenance ..................................................................................75 
0 Introduction to Self-Service .................................................................. 77 
1 When You Have a Service Problem ......................................................................................77 
1.1 Communication with the SWI Customer Service Group......................................................77 
2 Replacements ....................................................................................................................77 
2.1 Exchange Program..........................................................................................................77 
2.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number ...................................................................78 
0 Appendix ................................................................................................ 79 
1 Pneumatic System Drawing –27563-1.................................................................................79 
2 Electrical Enclosure Assembly Drawing –29103-22...............................................................86 
TRAK Warranty Policy..................................................................................... 94 
 

TRAK Machine Tools

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TRAK VMC2 Mills with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List

1.0 Safety

The safe operation of the TRAK VMC2 depends on its proper use and the precautions taken by each

operator.

•Read and study this manual and the ProtoTRAK VMC2 Programming, Operating, and Care

Manual. Be certain every operator understands the operation and safety requirements of this

machine before its use.

•Never run the machine with enclosure doors open when in production ops.

•Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes.

•Always stop the spindle and check to ensure the CNC control is in the stop mode before

changing or adjusting the tool or workpiece.

•Never wear gloves, rings, watches, long sleeves, neckties, jewelry, or other loose items when

operating or around the machine.

•Use adequate point of operation safeguarding. It is the responsibility of the employer to

provide and ensure point of operation safeguarding per OSHA 1910.212 - Milling Machine.

1.1 Safety Publications

Refer to and study the following publications for assistance in enhancing the safe use of this machine.

Safety Requirements for Machining Centers and Automatic, Numerically Controlled Milling,

Drilling and Boring Machines (ANSI B11.23-2002) (R2007). Available from The American National

Standards Institute, 1819 L Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20036

Concepts and Techniques of Machine Safeguarding (OSHA Publication Number 3067). Available

from The Publication Office - O.S.H.A., U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW,

Washington, DC 0210.

1.2 Danger, Warning, Caution, Note Labels & Notices As Used In This

Manual

DANGER - Immediate hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death. Danger labels on the

machine are red in color.

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which

could

result in severe personal injury and/or damage to

the equipment. Warning labels on the machine are orange in color.

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices, which

could

result in minor personal injury or

equipment/product damage. Caution labels on the machine are yellow in color.

NOTE - Call attention to specific issues requiring special attention or understanding.

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