ACU-RITE MILLPWR 2 Axes - Manual (Page 222)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MILLPWR ®
Operation Manual 9-9
Poor finish Replace or sharpen the tool.
Check that the correct feed
rates have been entered for
each step of the program.
Check the spindle speed set-
ting.
Refer to the machine tool
operation manual.
Lower the quill full travel
with a sturdy tool inserted
into the spindle. Set up a dial
indicator to check movement
of the spindle; then move the
tool side-to-side. Total
movement should be within
the machine tool manufac-
turer's specifications
between the spindle and the
spindle bearings; and
between the quill and the
bore. You may have to
replace the spindle bearings.
Perform the auto tuning pro-
cedures for both the X- and
Y-axes.
If auto tuning the system
does not correct the problem,
contact your ACU-RITE dis-
tributor.
Dull tool
Incorrect feed rates and/or
spindle speeds
Gibs are worn or are out of
adjustment.
Worn spindle bearings
System is out of tune.
Symptom
Recommended
Corrective Action
Probable Cause