Self-Assembled Installation - 1500MX
IMPORTANT! This section is for customers who are assembling the machine themselves. If you purchased the machine pre-assembled from the factory, you won't need to complete many of the procedures in this section. Go to Factory-Assembled Machine Setup for information specific to factory-assembled machines.
Complete the following steps in the order listed:
Install the Enclosure
Complete the following steps in the order listed:
Before You Begin
Read the packing list and locate all items. During the installation, remove labels from the items as needed.
Helpful Tips for Installation
Keep all screws one quarter-turn loose while installing the enclosure panels. This makes it easier to align the panels. Once you're done installing the enclosure, fully tighten all screws.
IMPORTANT! You must properly seal the enclosure. Ensuring the enclosure is fully sealed is critical for protecting your machine from coolant and maintaining its performance.
Seal the enclosure as described in this procedure. Refer to the images for an example of the amount of sealant to use on each component.
Recommended Sealant We recommend using two tubes of SikaFlex to seal the enclosure. Refer to the manufacturer's specifications for details on use and cure time.
Invest Time in Sealing Taking the time to seal the enclosure correctly from the start significantly impacts its performance. Don't rush through this step; a well-sealed enclosure is essential for optimal machine functionality.
Test for Leaks After the sealant is completely cured, test the enclosure for leaks and identify any areas requiring extra sealant.
Required Tools and Items
Caulk gun
Denatured alcohol for excess sealant cleanup
Metric hex wrench set
Phillips screwdriver
Rubber gloves for working with sealant
Shears or knife
Shop rags
Install the Chip Trays
Put on rubber gloves before working with sealant.
Open the first tube of sealant. We recommend cutting about 1/4 in. (6 mm) from the applicator.
Identify the right chip tray (PN 51263) and the left chip tray (PN 51264). Apply a bead of sealant to the edge of the chip tray.
Figure 1: Example of sealant applied to the chip tray.
Set the chip trays aside. Before you mount the chip trays to the mill’s base casting, you must apply a bead of sealant to the following areas:
Upper edge and around each of the screw holes in base casting.
Figure 2: Example of sealant applied on the base casting.
Add additional sealant to each corner of the base casting.
Figure 3: Example of additional sealant in the corner.
Completely fill in the channel on the horizontal surface of the top edge, as shown in the following image.
Figure 4: Example of additional sealant in the rear channel.
Tip! We recommend having a box of shop rags and denatured alcohol nearby as you install any enclosure components onto areas of the machine where you've applied sealant. Denatured alcohol helps to clean any excess sealant from the machine.
Fasten the front and inner face of the right chip tray’s top edge to the mill's base casting using nine M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws. Don't install a screw onto the machine column — you'll need to use that hole to install another enclosure panel later in this procedure.
Figure 5: Installing the right chip tray onto the mill's base casting.
Tip! To help with screw hole alignment, you may need to gently lift the chip tray up as you install the screws.
Identify the following components for the chip trays:
Two coolant chutes (PN 51280)
Figure 6: Coolant chutes.
Two chip tray support brackets (PN 52439)
Apply a bead of sealant to the screw-hole edge of one coolant chute.
Figure 7: Location for sealant on the coolant chute.
Install one coolant chute onto the right chip tray using four M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Slide the tabs of one chip tray support bracket underneath the matching tabs on the right chip tray. Fasten the chip tray support bracket to the machine stand using four M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 8: Installing a chip tray support bracket onto the right chip tray.
Apply a bead of sealant to the seam of the right chip tray as shown in the following image.
Figure 9: Location for sealant in the chip tray.
Before you mount the left chip tray, you must apply a bead of sealant to the inner edge of the chip tray and around the holes to seal the two halves of the chip tray to each other.
Make sure to connect this bead of sealant to the other bead previously laid on the front of the base casting.
Figure 10: Location for sealant on the right chip tray.
Fasten the left chip tray to the right chip tray using two M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 11: Fastening the left and right chip trays together.
Fasten the front and inner face of the left chip tray’s top edge to the mill's base casting using nine M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws. Don't install a screw onto the machine column — you'll need to use that hole to install another enclosure panel later in this procedure.
Figure 12: Location on the chip tray to later install the side panel.
Repeat Steps 7 through 10 to install the coolant chute and the support bracket onto the left chip tray, and finish sealing the left chip tray.
Install the Enclosure Panels
IMPORTANT! The enclosure's right and left side panels have a window panel that's installed later in this procedure. When fully raised, the window panel measures 9 ft (2.7 m) tall. If there isn't sufficient clearance above the machine for installing the window panels from above, install them before starting with the enclosure panels. First, go to "Install the Enclosure" (page ), then come back to this section to finish the enclosure installation.
NOTE: We recommend mounting the automatic tool changer (ATC) and its electrical cabinet before installing the enclosure panels. Go to Install the Automatic Tool Changer, and, once you've completed the section to install the electrical cabinet, come back to this section to finish the enclosure installation.
Before you install the rear enclosure panels, you must apply a bead of sealant to the following areas:
Each side of the machine column casting
Figure 13: Example of sealant applied to the side of the machine column casting.
Add additional sealant on the chip tray, and completely fill the channel in the base casting where the two beads meet
Figure 14: Example of sealant in the rear channel where the chip tray and machine casting meet.
Around each of the screw holes in the chip tray.
Figure 15: Example of sealant around each screw hole in the chip tray.
Identify the left rear enclosure panel (PN 51266).
Figure 16: Left rear enclosure panel.
Fasten the left rear panel to the machine column and the inside of the left chip tray using 14 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 17: Installing the left rear panel to the machine column and the left chip tray.
Identify the two ATC panels (PN 52207 and PN 52374). The panel with the cutout is used on machines equipped with an ATC; the panel without the cutout is used for machines without an ATC.
Figure 18: ATC panels.
Depending on your machine configuration, do one of the following:
No ATC Fasten the cover panel (PN 52207) to the left rear panel using 12 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
ATC Installed:
a. Fasten the ATC mount cover panel (PN 52374) to the left rear panel using 12 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 19: ATC mount cover panel installed onto the left rear panel.
b. Identify the mount gap plate (PN 52450). Install it from the outside of the left rear panel using two M6 × 12 flanged button head screws.
Figure 20: Mount gap plate installed onto the left rear panel.
Identify the right rear enclosure panel (PN 51265).
Figure 21: Right rear enclosure panel.
Fasten the right rear panel to the machine column and the inside of the right chip tray base using 13 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 22: Installing the right rear panel to the machine column and the right chip tray.
Apply a bead of sealant to the following areas:
The edge of the right rear panel.
Figure 23: Example of sealant applied to the edge of the right rear panel.
The inside edge of the right chip pan.
Figure 24: Example of sealant applied to the inside edge of the right chip pan.
Identify the right side panel (PN 51267).
Figure 25: Right side panel.
Fasten the right side panel to the right rear panel and the right chip tray using 12 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 26: Installing the right side panel to the right rear panel and the right chip tray.
Apply a bead of sealant to the edge of the left rear panel and to the inside edge of the left chip pan.
Identify the left side panel (PN 51268).
Figure 27: Left side panel.
Fasten the left side panel to the left rear panel and the left chip tray using 12 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 28: Installing the left side panel to the left rear panel and the left chip tray.
Apply a bead of sealant to the following locations:
Around the bottom two screw holes on each side panel.
Figure 29: Example of sealant applied to the side panel.
Along the inside seam of both chip pans.
Figure 30: Example of sealant applied to the inside edge of the chip tray.
Identify the center front enclosure panel (PN 51343).
Place the center front enclosure panel on the two chip trays between both the left and right side panels, and fasten it using 12 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Apply a bead of sealant to the edge of the right side panel.
Figure 31: Example of sealant applied to the edge of the right side panel.
Identify the front right panel (PN 51269).
Figure 32: Front right panel.
Apply a bead of sealant to the bottom edge of the front right panel.
Figure 33: Example of sealant applied to the bottom edge of the front right panel.
Fasten the front right panel to the right side panel and the right chip tray using 9 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 34: Installing the front right panel to the right side panel and the right chip tray.
Tip! You may need to tilt the top of the panel toward the right side panel so that it slides below the right side panel's top edge. Make sure that the nut , which belongs to the outside panel on the top, is on the outside of the bend on the front right panel.
Identify the front left panel (PN 51270).
Figure 35: Front left panel.
Fasten the front left panel to the left side panel and the left chip tray using 10 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 36: Installing the front left panel to the left side panel and the left chip tray.
Tip! You may need to tilt the top of the panel toward the left side panel so that it slides below the left side panel's top edge.
Identify the right top panel (PN 51371).
Figure 37: Right top panel.
Fasten the right top panel to the right rear panel, the right side panel, and the right front panel using 9 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws. Don't install a screw into the middle hole above the right side panel — you'll need to use that hole to install another enclosure panel later in this procedure.
Figure 38: Installing the right top panel to the right rear panel, right side panel, and right front panel.
Identify the left top panel (PN 51272).
Figure 39: Left top panel.
Fasten the left top panel to the left rear panel, the left side panel, and the left front panel using 11 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 40: Installing the left top panel to the left rear panel, the left side panel, and the left front panel.
Identify the four 32 mm rubber plugs included in the enclosure kit. Install two of them into the holes on the top of the left and right rear enclosure panels. Depending on if you're installing the Automatic Chip Tray Washdown Kit (PN 51393), do one of the following:
No Washdown Kit Install the remaining two rubber plugs into the remaining two holes on the bottom of the left and right rear enclosure panels.
Washdown Kit Included Discard the two remaining rubber plugs. Hosing from the washdown kit will pass through the bottom holes on the left and right rear enclosure panels.
Figure 41: Rubber plug locations on the back of the machine enclosure.
Assemble the Door
NOTE: If you've already installed the window panels due to height restrictions, we recommend raising the windows as much as possible and temporarily securing them with the enclosure window pins. This helps to more easily install certain components.
Identify the top linear rail (PN 51816).
Fasten the top linear rail to the inside of the right top panel and the left top panel using 12 M6 × 8 screws.
Figure 42: Top linear rail installed.
Identify the four linear guide blocks (PN 37610 and PN 51817). One set of guide blocks is enclosed, and the other is open. Set aside the enclosed guide blocks.
Install two M5 screws into one side of each of the open linear guide blocks.
Figure 43: M5 screws installed in a linear guide block.
Slide both open linear guide blocks onto the top linear rail. Make sure that the screws are facing down and nearest to the front of the enclosure, as shown in the following image.
Figure 44: Linear guide blocks installed on the top linear rail.
Carefully move the door panel through the front of the enclosure. Tilt the bottom of the door toward the right side of the machine, and then slowly slide it onto the screws that you already installed onto the linear blocks.
Figure 45: Door installed onto the linear guide blocks.
Install the remaining four screws into the open holes on the two linear blocks.
Identify the bottom linear rail (PN 51229), the two linear rail supports (PN 37622), and the two enclosed guide blocks that you set aside earlier (PN 37610).
Loosely install one of the linear rail supports to the left front panel with 1 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws, making sure that the clamping bolt is facing up.
Assemble the bottom linear rail:
Slide two guide blocks onto the rail.
Put the remaining linear rail support onto the opposite end of the rail, making sure that the clamping bolt is facing up.
Figure 46: Linear rail assembly.
Slide the loose end of the linear rail into the support that you installed in Step 9. Install the remaining M6 × 1.0 - 12 screw into the support.
Fasten the remaining linear rail assembly to the right front panel with 2 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws with the clamping bolt facing up.
Tighten the clamping screw on each support bracket.
Fasten the door to each linear guide block with 8 M5 screws.
Identify the enclosure door overlap extension panel (PN 51365).
Fasten enclosure door overlap extension panel to the left edge of the door panel using 4 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Open and close the door to ensure that the door overlap extension panel is correctly aligned and not rubbing on the side panels. You may need to align the panel up or down.
Identify the enclosure door linear bearing cover panel (PN 51886). Loosely install 2 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws to the top of the door, and then slide the panel on. Tighten the screws.
Identify the enclosure scuff guard (PN 51345). Fasten it to the front panel using 2 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Identify the enclosure door window (PN 51275) and remove the plastic covering from either side.
Identify the two long window clamps (PN 51690) and two short window clamps (PN 51691).
Loosely install one short window clamp and one long window clamp to the bottom and left side of the inside of the door panel's window opening using 8 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Close the door and put the window through the door. Slide the window onto the bottom window clamp. Holding the window in place with one hand, open the door, and slide the window into the left window clamp.
Loosely install the remaining two window clamps to the door panel using 8 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Tighten all screws on the window clamps. Don't overtighten the screws.
Identify the door handle bracket (PN 51360) and the door handle (PN 51361).
Figure 47: Door handle and door handle bracket sub-assembly.
Fasten the door handle bracket to the enclosure door panel using 2 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 48: Installing the door handle bracket to the door panel.
Secure Panel and Door Screws
Work your way around the entire enclosure assembly and securely tighten all panel screws.
After all of the enclosure's panel screws are securely tightened, tighten the screws on the linear rails and the door.
Install the Door Latch
Identify the door switch (PN 51328) and the door latch bracket (PN 51369). Put the door switch into the bracket, and secure it with four M4 × 0.7 - 8 screws (PN 51229).
Figure 49: Door switch and door latch bracket sub-assembly.
Fasten the door switch to the top right panel using four M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Figure 50: Installing the door switch to the top right panel.
Identify the locking door switch plate (PN 51329) and the door switch bracket (PN 51363). Fasten the plate to the bracket using two M4 × 0.7 - 8 screws.
Fasten the door switch bracket assembly to the top of the door panel with two Phillips screws.
Align the door switch latch plate to the door switch by adjusting the mounting fasteners as follows:
To adjust the left/right position of the switch, use the fasteners securing it to the door latch bracket.
To adjust the front/back position of the switch, use the fasteners securing the door latch bracket to the top right panel.
Figure 51: Directions in which to adjust the door switch latch plate to the door switch.
Close the enclosure door. The door switch latches closed. To open the enclosure door, remove the grommet on top right panel's Manual Door Unlock access hole, and use a screwdriver or other tool to unlatch the switch’s release lever.
Figure 52: Door switch latch release lever.
Install the Door Latch Push Button
Identify three grommets. Then, install them into the open holes on the top right enclosure panel.
Figure 53: Three grommets installed on the top right enclosure panel.
Identify the door switch push button (PN 51239) and its wire harness.
Figure 54: Door switch push button.
Route the wire harness along the top of the top right enclosure panel, through the wire grommet, and along the inside edge of the front right enclosure panel.
Figure 55: Routing the door switch push button's wire harness.
Remove the panel mount nut from the door switch push button and set it aside. Find the indexing tab that aligns with the connector on the wire harness. Put the push button into the front right enclosure with the indexing switch facing toward the top of the enclosure. Loosely install the panel mount nut onto the push button, and then connect the wire harness. Once the connection is made, securely tighten the panel mount nut.
Figure 56: Installing the door switch push button into the front right enclosure panel.
Connect the male and female connectors from the wire harness to the door switch itself.
Secure the wire harness to the provided wire tie slots using four 4 in. cable ties (PN 31719).
Connect the loose end of the wire harness into the Machine Door outlet inside of the electrical cabinet.
Install the Components
Install the Lights
Identify the two LED flood lights (PN 51591) and four flood light and window retainers (PN 51507).
Figure 57: Flood lights and window retainers.
Loosely install two window retainers on to the right top enclosure panel with four M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws. Orient the flood light so that the cable gland faces either the mill's spindle head or the front of the machine, slide it into the retainers, and tighten the screws.
Figure 58: Installing the flood light onto the right top enclosure panel.
Place the remaining flood light on the left top enclosure panel, and install it with two window retainers with M6 × 1.0 - 12 four screws. Orient the flood light so that the cable gland faces toward the mill's spindle.
Figure 59: Installing the remaining flood light onto the left top enclosure panel.
Connect one enclosure light extension cable (PN 38389) to each light.
Route the flood lights' power cables across the enclosure’s top panels.
Figure 60: Routing the flood lights' power cables.
From the back of the machine, identify the Enclosure Lights Power outlet on the top of the machine's electrical cabinet. Remove the four screws securing the cover over the outlet with a 3 mm hex wrench, and set aside the cover and its screws.
Connect the power cables to the Enclosure Lights Power outlet. Then, reinstall the outlet cover.
Install the Air Gun
Identify the Air Gun Kit (PN 51443).
Figure 61: Air gun kit.
Wrap thread seal tape around the threads of the pressure regulator's gauge, and then tighten it onto the pressure regulator.
Find the two push-to-connect elbow fittings. Install the smaller push-to-connect fitting into the inlet side of the pressure regulator, and install the larger fitting into the opposite side.
Remove the plastic nut off of the pressure regulator.
NOTE: There's a bracket included in the kit, which you can discard.
Fasten the kit’s pressure regulator to the chip tray center kick plate using the regulator’s plastic nut.
Figure 62: Installing the pressure regulator in the chip tray center kick plate.
Identify the straight push-to-connect fitting. Fasten the fitting to the chip tray center kick plate’s tab using the bulkhead fitting’s flange nut. Tighten flange nut using two 19 mm wrenches.
Figure 63: Installing the straight push-to-connect fitting in the chip tray center kick plate.
Identify two airlines (one is short, one is long) included with this kit. Connect the long airline to the inlet side of the regulator. Connect the short airline between the open fitting on the regulator and the straight push-to-connect fitting that's installed on the chip tray center kick plate.
Identify the coiled airline for the air gun hose. If the airline has a Euro fitting on the end, cut it off with snips.
Fasten the chip tray center kick plate to the chip trays using 4 M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws.
Identify the air gun holster assembly.
Figure 64: Air gun holster.
Fasten the air gun holster to the front right enclosure panel using two M6 × 1.0 - 12 screws using a T-handle hex wrench.
Figure 65: Installing the air gun holster on the front right enclosure panel.
Assemble the air gun using a 13 mm wrench. Attach the loose end of the coiled hose onto the air gun. Then, stow the air gun on the air gun holster.
Route the air supply line underneath the chip trays to the machine’s air manifold.
Figure 66: Routing the air supply line from the pressure regulator to the air gun.
Install the Windows
NOTE: We recommend installing the coolant washdown kit before installing the windows. Go to “Install the Coolant Washdown Kit”, and then come back to this section to finish the enclosure installation.
Identify the enclosure window assemblies.
Figure 67: Enclosure window assembly.
Install the window frame by tilting it into the right side panel’s window guides.
Figure 68: Installing the window frame into the right side panel's window guides.
Install the polycarbonate window panel through the slot in the top right panel. Lightly press the window into the window frame’s channel.
Figure 69: Installing the polycarbonate window panel into the slot of the top right panel.
Repeat steps with remaining enclosure window assembly on the left side of the enclosure.
Identify the four enclosure window pins (PN 51534).
Figure 70: Enclosure window pins.
Install one window pin on either side of the enclosure windows using the pin’s magnet.
Identify the 16 6 mm rubber plugs included in the enclosure kit. Install them into the holes surrounding the window opening on both the right and left side panels.
Assemble the Console
Identify the operator console assembly (PN 51387).
Figure 71: Operator console assembly.
Install the short side of the hinge to the operator console with four M5 × 0.8 screws.
Figure 72: Hinges installed onto the operator console.
Install the split side of the operator console assembly’s hinges to the front right enclosure panel using four M5 × 0.8 screws.
Identify the operator console’s power, data, and emergency stop cables.
Remove and set aside the three screws securing the operator console’s front panel with a Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 73: Screws securing the operator console's front panel.
Open the operator console’s hinged front panel, and make the following connections:
Connect the power cable to the operator console’s power supply.
Connect the data cable to the operator console’s display.
Plug the power cord extension (PN 38893) into the power cord's brick (PN 53872). Put the brick into the opening behind the operator console.
Connect the emergency stop cable to the XS3 connector on the back of the operator console.
Figure 74: XS3 connector on the operator console.
Route the power, data, and emergency stop cables through the opening in the back of the operator console and route them across the top right enclosure panel to the machine's electrical cabinet.
Figure 75: Cable routing.
Make the following connections at the top of the machine's electrical cabinet:
Connect the power cable to the Console + Controller Power connector.
Connect the data cable to the Controller Communications connector.
Connect the emergency stop cable to the Emergency Stop connector.
Install the console cable cover (PN 51382) on the top right panel with one M6 × 1 - 40 screw (PN 51544), securing the cables from the operator console underneath.
Install the mouse pad panel to the side of the keyboard tray with the two screws preinstalled on the panel.
Identify the keyboard and the mouse. Place them on the console trays, and then route the USB cables through the cutout to the operator console's display. Connect both to the USB ports.
If you'd like to use the built-in spindle head USB camera, identify the loose end of its USB cable at the back of the machine. Route it across the top right enclosure panel to the operator console. Connect it to a USB port.
NOTE: For information on setting up the camera, go to Use a USB Camera.
Close the operator console’s front panel. Then, fasten using the three screws that you previously set aside.
Identify the WiFi dongle. Connect it to the front of the operator console.
Identify the operator pendant. Connect it its cable to the operator console, and stow the operator pendant on its bracket.
Find the provided set of keys, and put it into the top of the operator console.
NOTE: The keys switch between run mode and setup mode. For more information on operation modes, refer to Operating Modes Reference.
Set Up the PathPilot Controller
Before operating your machine, configure in PathPilot the date, time, keyboard language.
Specify the Date and Time
If you haven't yet done so, turn the key on the top of the operator console into the setup mode position. You can identify which mode the controller is in by referencing the Statusread-only field.
Figure 76: PathPilot indicates the controller's current mode.
From the PathPilot interface, on the Main tab, in the MDI Line DRO field, type Admin Date. Then select the Enter key.
The Time and Date Settings dialog box displays.
NOTE: Before using any ADMIN commands, you must release the Emergency Stop. Rotate the Emergency Stop button one quarter turn to release it.
Complete the fields in the Time and Date Settings dialog box, and then select Close.
Specify the Keyboard Language
By default, the keyboard language is set to English.
To specify a different keyboard language:
From the PathPilot interface, on the Main tab, in the MDI Line DRO field, type Admin Keyboard. Then select the Enter key.
The Keyboard Preferences dialog box displays.Select the Layouts tab and select the desired language. If the language you want is not listed, select Add to specify the language. Then, select Close.
Update PathPilot
We're constantly updating PathPilot to bring you more features. Before operating your machine, update to the latest version.
Confirm that the PathPilot controller is powered on and out of Reset mode.
Downloading and installing an update file requires an Internet connection. From the Status tab, confirm that the Internet button LED light is on. (To configure the network, select the LED light.) Then, select Update.
Figure 77: Update button on the Status tab.
From the Software Update dialog box, select Check Online.
Figure 78: Software Update dialog box.
Select Install.
Figure 79: Install button on the Software Update dialog box.
The update file is downloaded, and a notification dialog box displays.
From the dialog box, select OK.
The update file is installed on the PathPilot controller.Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the PathPilot controller.
Set Up the Automatic Oiler
Complete the following steps in the order listed:
Specify the Interval Time
The oiler distributes oil at the following times:
When the machine is powered on
After a specified interval
The interval time is the amount of time, in minutes, that the oiler waits between oil applications.
NOTE: If your machine will be unused for a long period of time (like overnight), we recommend powering off the machine to avoid over-lubricating the system.
Refer to "About the Automatic Oiler" for recommended interval and actuation times.
On the oiler's control panel, push and hold either of the Minutes Adjustment buttons. It doesn't matter which button you push.
Figure 80: Automatic oiler control panel.
The oiler beeps.
While looking at the Minutes display, do one of the following:
To increase the interval time, push the Up Arrow.
To decrease the interval time, push the Down Arrow.
NOTICE! Pressure Hazard: To avoid potential equipment damage, don't set the interval time to less than five minutes.
Specify the Actuation Time
The actuation time is the amount of time, in seconds, that the oiler distributes oil during an oil application.
Refer to "About the Automatic Oiler" for recommended interval and actuation times.
On the oiler's control panel, push and hold either of the Seconds Adjustment buttons. It doesn't matter which button you push.
The oiler beeps.While looking at the Seconds display, do one of the following:
To increase the interval time, push the Up Arrow.
To decrease the interval time, push the Down Arrow.
NOTICE! Pressure Hazard: To avoid potential equipment damage, don't set the actuation time to more than three minutes.
About the Automatic Oiler
The automatic oiler is powered whenever the machine is powered on. To prevent the excess use of oil, we recommend powering off the machine at the end of day to prevent the automatic oiler from continuing to pump oil overnight.
The automatic oiler has the following settings:
100% Duty Cycle
Lubrication interval: 480 minutes (8 hours)
NOTE: Each time the machine is powered on, it pumps oil for the amount of time equal to the actuation time. For this reason, we recommend setting the lubrication interval to 480 minutes (8 hours). This ensures that the machine has enough oil for a full eight-hour shift each time the machine is powered on.Actuation time: 7 seconds
75% Duty Cycle
Lubrication interval: 480 minutes (8 hours)
Actuation time: 5 seconds
50% Duty Cycle
Lubrication interval: 480 minutes (8 hours)
Actuation time: 4 seconds
About Actuation Time
The lubrication interval and actuation time are set from the factory for a 100% duty cycle. These settings assume the machine is running at maximum velocity 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. As a result, this tends to deliver more oil than is needed for most applications. To prevent excess usage of oil, we recommend that you adjust the actuation time of the automatic oiler to match the duty cycle that best fits your application.
When you estimate the duty cycle that best fits your application, the best indicator is the actual spindle run time for the machine during a standard eight-hour shift. Consider what percentage of that eight-hour shift the machine is running and cutting material versus the time spent for changing parts, setting up fixtures, and idle down time.
Looking for more information?
This is a section of the 1500MX operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10811.
If you have additional questions, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.