Checking Dirt Wipers and Concertina Covers

Interval

1000 Hours Operating time

Component

Concertina covers of Y and Z-axis, wiper for XY cover

Step 1:

There should be no tool in the tool spindle.

Step 2:

The linear axes are positioned so as to make all covers easily accessible.

  • Z-axis (rotary table) in centre of travel.
  • X axis (Frame) in centre of travel.
  • Y axis (Machining unit) in centre of travel.

Step 3:

Loading hatch closed.

Step 4:

Workpiece setting station safety door (front door) opened.

Step 5:

Work area safety door open and secured to prevent closing.

Step 6:

Maintenance area safety door opened and secured to prevent closing.

Step 7:

Machine switched off at main switch and secured against being switched on again.

Step 8:

Machining unit protected from falling by supports.

Step 9:

Check all parts for wear and damage. Details are described as follows.

CAUTION:
The steel wipers and the concertina covers steel flaps are sharpedged. Risk of gashes. Wear gloves!

Step 10:

If a part can no longer guarantee a sound function effect, call customer services.

Do not carry out this work yourself. Customer service ensures that no consequential damage can occur from penetrating chips and dirt and that all covers are resealed after the maintenance activity.

Step 11:

Check all four concertina covers.

Check X and Y axis Dirt Wipers

Procedure

Check all wipers and concertina covers of the X and Y-axes for wear and damage.

Close

Procedure

Before closing the safety doors, ensure that nobody is behind the guard panels. Close the work area safety door and the workpiece setting station safety door (front door).

Remove support from the machining unit.

Before closing the safety door, ensure that nobody is behind the guard panels. Close maintenance area safety door.

Place a tool in the tool spindle to protect the tool spindle from the ingress of dirt.