Spindle Break-in Procedure | Woodstock M1001 instruction

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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Woodstock M1001 manual Spindle Break-in Procedure

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 Instructions Safety Additional Safety Instructions for Vertical Mills Full-Load Current Rating ElectricalAvailability Full-Load Current Rating at Circuit Information Nominal Voltage 110V/120V Cycle 60 Hz PhaseNominal Voltage 220V/240V Cycle 60 Hz Phase Circuit Requirements for Voltage Conversion Grounding & Plug RequirementsExtension Cords Inventory SET UPUnpacking Machine Placement Cleaning Machine M1001 minimum working clearances Bolting to Concrete Floors Using Machine MountsMounting Mill on Shop Floor Handle Installation AssemblyHeadstock Adjustment Drawbar Test Run To begin the test run procedure, do these stepsSpindle Controls Positioning Spindle Head OperationsGeneral Cross Feed Table TravelLongitudinal Feed Control Knee Feed Example Power Feed ControlsGraduated Dials Quill Feed Control Micro-feed Depth AdjustmentQuill Travel To use the quill feed handle, do these steps Determining Needed RPM Cutting Speeds for High Speed Steel HSS Cutting Tools Setting RPM Unplug the Mill Spindle Break-in Procedure To load a tool in the spindle, do these steps Installing ToolsRemoving Cutting Tools To remove cutting tools, do these steps Table and Base MaintenanceCleaning Single Shot Lubrication System Power FeedLubrication Knee Elevating Screw Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Notes Service Gibs Crossfeed Adjustment Adjusting BacklashLongitudinal Feed Adjustment To adjust the backlash, do these steps Electrical Safety Instructions Wiring Diagram Color KEY Electrical Parts Identification Stop Wiring Diagram VAC 150F Capacitor Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Headstock Assembly Base Assembly Machine Parts Lists Description Cross Lead Screw Machine Labels Description Warranty Warranty Registration Comments Woodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa