Mitsui Surface Grinder: Difference between revisions
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→Repair and Setup: Chuck was last ground on 2017-03-12. |
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## Replace way wipers. | ## Replace way wipers. | ||
## Fix y-axis oil lines. | ## Fix y-axis oil lines. | ||
## Reinspect/regrind table and chuck. | |||
# Clean Z ways. | # Clean Z ways. | ||
# Replace Z way pleated covers. | # Replace Z way pleated covers. | ||
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== Maintenance == | == Maintenance == | ||
=== Diagnosis === | === Current Status === | ||
The small electromagnetic sine chuck was mounted and ground in to less than a tenth on 2017-03-12. | |||
=== Further Diagnosis === | |||
After initial repair, diagnosis of further issues will come via a test grind. | After initial repair, diagnosis of further issues will come via a test grind. | ||
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# Five block test can be used as a rough diagnosis. | # Five block test can be used as a rough diagnosis. | ||
=== Table Removal === | === Procedures === | ||
==== Table Removal ==== | |||
The table needs to be removed periodically to clean the grinding grit from the ways. | The table needs to be removed periodically to clean the grinding grit from the ways. | ||
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# Remove the nut at the end of the cable on the right side under the table. Fasten a weight to the end of the cable to prevent the cable from unwinding on the capstan. | # Remove the nut at the end of the cable on the right side under the table. Fasten a weight to the end of the cable to prevent the cable from unwinding on the capstan. | ||
=== Moving the grinder === | ==== Moving the grinder ==== | ||
''Never move the grinder without coordinating with Dean, the owner.'' | ''Never move the grinder without coordinating with Dean, the owner.'' | ||
The two table ball cages need to be removed anytime the grinder is moved. This is necessary to prevent the races from Brinelling. To remove the ball cages, disconnect the X axis cable at each end of the table then prop up the ends of the table. | The two table ball cages need to be removed anytime the grinder is moved. This is necessary to prevent the races from Brinelling. To remove the ball cages, disconnect the X axis cable at each end of the table then prop up the ends of the table. | ||
