For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 TROU B LESHOOTI NG | Model SB1027 |
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Tool slips in collect. 1. | Collet is not fully drawn into | 1. | Snug up the drawbar to fully seat the collet. |
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2. | Wrong size collet. | 2. | Use correct collect for tool shank diameter. |
3.Debris on mating surfaces of collet 3. Remove oil and debris from mating surfaces, then
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| 4. | Excessive depth of cut. | 4. | Decrease depth of cut and allow chips to clear. |
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Tool breakage. | 1. | Spindle speed too slow/feed rate too | 1. | Use correct spindle speed and feed rate (Page 34). |
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| 2. | Tool getting too hot. | 2. | Use coolant; reduce spindle speed/feed rate |
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| 3. | Excessive depth of cut. | 3. | Decrease depth of cut and allow chips to clear. |
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Workpiece chatters | 1. | Table/saddle/knee locks not tight. | 1. | Tighten all locks on mill that are not associated |
or vibrates during |
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operation. | 2. | Workpiece not securely clamped to | 2. | Check that clamping is tight and sufficient for the |
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3.Tool not secure or is damaged. 3. Properly secure the tool; replace if damaged.
4.Spindle speed too fast/feed rate too 4. Use correct spindle speed and feed rate (Page 34). slow.
| 5. | Gibs are too loose. | 5. | Properly adjust gibs (Page 50). |
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Table hard to | 1. | Table/saddle/knee locks are | 1. | Full loosen locks needed for movement. |
move. |
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2.Chips have loaded up on the ways. 2. Frequently clean away chips from the ways that build up during operation.
| 3. | Ways are dry and in need of | 3. | Use the |
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| 4. | Gibs are too tight. | 4. | Properly adjust gibs (Page 50). |
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Bad surface finish. | 1. | Wrong spindle speed/feed rate. | 1. | Use correct spindle speed and feed rate (Page 34). |
2.Dull/damaged tool; wrong tool for 2. Sharpen/replace tool; use correct tool for operation. operation.
3.Wrong spindle rotation direction for 3. Check for proper spindle rotation direction for tool. tool.
4.Workpiece not securely clamped to 4. Check that clamping is tight and sufficient for the
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| table or mill vise. |
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5. | Gibs are too loose. | 5. | Properly adjust gibs (Page 50). | |
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Power feed chatters | 1. | Brass bevel gear is not meshed with | 1. | Remove parts from the power feed side of the |
or grinds during |
| the drive gear. |
| longitudinal leadscrew to ensure the bevel gear is |
operation. |
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| properly meshed; make sure the ball handle nut is |
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| tight. |
| 2. | Power feed unit is at fault | 2. | Replace. |
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