EVS Toolroom Lathes | M A I N T E N A N C E | For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 |
Maintenance Schedule
! | Always disconnect power |
to the machine before | |
| performing maintenance. |
| Failure to do this may |
| result in electrocution or |
| accidental startup injury. |
Each operator of this machine is responsible for ensuring proper care of the equipment. We strongly recommend all operators make a habit of following the daily maintenance procedures.
For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. Use the chart provided on Page 55 to ensure this is done.
Ongoing
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper machine operation, if you ever observe any of the items below, shut down the machine immediately and fix the problem before continuing operations:
ss ,OOSEOMOUNTING BOLTS ORIFASTENERS
ss7ORN RFRAYED FCRACKED OR DAMAGEDAWIRES ss 'UARDS REMOVED
ss %MERGENCYGSTOP BUTTONSNOTOWORKINGUCORRECTLY or not requiring you to reset it before starting the machine again.
ss !!REDUCTIONUIN BRAKING SPEED ORBEFFICIENCY ss (EADSTOCKSOILONOTKFLOWINGLAGAINSTTSIGHTLGLASS ss #UTTINGTFLUIDGNOTFFLOWINGDOUT
ss Any other unsafe condition.
Daily, Before Operations
ss#HECKADDKGEARBOXDOILGPage 58). ss #HECKADDKAPRONDOIL Page 58).
ss #HECKECUTTINGCmUID LEVEL Page 62). ss ,UBRICATEITHEAWAYS Page 59).
ss 0UTUOIL IN THE BALLNOILERS Page 60).
ss #HECKADDKLEADSCREW LFEEDRODSBEARINGWOIL
(Page 59).
ss #LEANLUBRICATEUTHERLEADSCREWEPage 59). ss 4URN SPINDLE SPEED DIALEALLSTHEEWAYDDOWN ss
ss %NSURE CARRIAGECLOCK BOLTAIS LOOSE
Daily, During Operations
ss6ERIFY HEADSTOCK OIL mOWSTWHEN POWER ISL turned ON (Page 56).
ss6ERIFY ELECTRICALLBOXCCOOLINGCFANLIS OPERATING ss 6ERIFY HEADSTOCK OIL TEMPERATURE ISOUNDER
170° F.
Daily, After Operations
ss 6ACUUMCLEAN ALL CHIPS AND SWARF FROMHBED
slides, and chip drawer.
ss7IPE DOWN ALLOUNPAINTEDLOR MACHINEDA surfaces with an oiled rag (Page 59).
ss$EPRESSREMERGENCYESTOP BUTTONNANDYSHUT
OFF the main power switch (to prevent accidental startup).
Monthly
ss $RAINAANDNCLEANNTHE CUTTINGAmUID TANK THENU add new cutting fluid.
ss2EMOVE ELECTRICALLBOXCAIRRlLTERAAND CLEANX with compressed air or a vacuum.
Annually (or Semi-Annually with Hard Use)
ss$RAINAANDNCLEANNTHE HEADSTOCKNOILTRESERVOIR then add new oil.
ss#HANGE THE APRON OIL ss #HANGE THE GEARBOX OIL
Cleaning
Regular cleaning is one of the most important steps in taking care of this lathe. We recommend that each operator be responsible for cleaning the machine immediately after using it or at the end of the day. We also recommend that the cleaning routine be planned into the workflow schedule, so that adequate time is set aside to do the job right.
Typically, the easiest way to clean swarf from the bed ways and chip drawer is to use a wet/dry shop vacuum that is dedicated for this purpose only. The small chips leftover after vacuuming can be wiped up with a slightly oiled rag. Avoid using compressed air to blow off chips, as it may drive them deeper into moving surfaces and could cause sharp chips to fly into your face or hands.
All visible swarf should be removed from the lathe during cleaning.
