ACU-RITE MILLPWR 3 Axes - Manual (Page 232)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MILLPWR ®
Operation Manual 9-7
System not repeating or
circles are not round.
Refer to the machine tool
operation manual for adjust-
ment procedures.
Check that there is sufficient
oil in the oil reservoir.
Should the above recommen-
dation not correct the prob-
lem you are experiencing,
contact your ACU-RITE dis-
tributor for repair and/or
replacement procedures.
Table is locked.
Symptom
Recommended
Corrective Action
Probable Cause
For Z-axis Optional Linear
encoder:
Position is beyond travel
limits
Table run away
For Z-axis Optional Linear
encoder:
Table or Quill will move in
only one direction.
The X- and Y-axes servo
connections located on the
rear of the Operator Console
are not connected to the
correct axes. Check that the cables are
properly connected to the
correct axes.
For Z-axis Optional Linear
encoder:
Move within the travel lim-
its. You may want to consid-
er adjusting your travel lim-
its (refer to Diagnostics,
Section 7).
Table has stiff movement.
Gibs are worn or are out of
adjustment.
Machine tool related prob-
lems
Check the table locks and
loosen as needed.
Run the Circle Inter-
polation Test (refer to
Diagnostics, Section 7).
Check that the knee, ram
and head bolts, turret to
column bolts and head to
knuckle bolts are properly
fastened and secure.
Not enough oil in oil reser-
voir or oil lines are blocked
or disconnected.