Woodstock M1001 manual Spindle Break-in Procedure

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M1001 6" x 26" Vertical Mill

Spindle Break-in

Procedure

OPERATIONS

Complete this process once you have familiarized yourself with all instructions in this manual

and have made sure the machine is completely lubricated.

NOTICE

The spindle break-in procedure is important for ensuring long life and trouble-free per- formance from your mill. Failure to perform this proceedure can shorten the life of your machine and void your warranty.

To break-in the spindle, do these steps:

1.Make sure the mill has been properly lubricated.

2.Make sure there are no obstructions around or underneath the spindle.

3.Set the spindle speed to the lowest RPM.

4.Set the SPINDLE DIRECTION toggle to the forward position.

5.Turn ON the spindle in the forward rotation and let it run for a minimum of 10 minutes.

6.Turn the spindle OFF, wait for the spindle to come to a complete stop.

7.Set the SPINDLE DIRECTION toggle to the reverse position and turn the spindle ON. Run the spindle in the reverse direction for 10 minutes.

8.Repeat these steps for each RPM setting.

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Contents 26 Vertical Mill Page Table of Contents About Your New 6 x 26 Vertical Mill IntroductionWoodstock Technical Support Model M1001 Shop FOX Vertical Mill 6 X Lead Screw Info Electrical Controls and Features Safety Standard Machinery Safety InstructionsSafety Additional Safety Instructions for Vertical Mills Full-Load Current Rating ElectricalAvailability Full-Load Current Rating atCircuit Information Nominal Voltage 110V/120V Cycle 60 Hz PhaseNominal Voltage 220V/240V Cycle 60 Hz Phase Circuit Requirements forVoltage Conversion Grounding & Plug RequirementsExtension Cords Inventory SET UPUnpacking Machine Placement Cleaning Machine M1001 minimum working clearancesBolting to Concrete Floors Using Machine MountsMounting Mill on Shop Floor Handle Installation AssemblyHeadstock Adjustment DrawbarTest Run To begin the test run procedure, do these stepsSpindle Controls Positioning Spindle Head OperationsGeneral Cross Feed Table TravelLongitudinal Feed Control Knee FeedExample Power Feed ControlsGraduated Dials Quill Feed Control Micro-feed Depth AdjustmentQuill Travel To use the quill feed handle, do these stepsDetermining Needed RPM Cutting Speeds for High Speed Steel HSS Cutting ToolsSetting RPM Unplug the MillSpindle Break-in Procedure To load a tool in the spindle, do these steps Installing ToolsRemoving Cutting Tools To remove cutting tools, do these stepsTable and Base MaintenanceCleaning Single Shot Lubrication System Power FeedLubrication Knee Elevating ScrewMaintenance Schedule Maintenance NotesService GibsCrossfeed Adjustment Adjusting BacklashLongitudinal Feed Adjustment To adjust the backlash, do these stepsElectrical Safety Instructions Wiring Diagram Color KEYElectrical Parts Identification StopWiring Diagram VAC 150F CapacitorTroubleshooting Symptom Possible CauseHeadstock Assembly Base Assembly Machine Parts Lists DescriptionCross Lead Screw Machine Labels DescriptionWarranty Warranty Registration CommentsWoodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa