Mazak Vertical Machining Center VTC-200C

Warning: Switch off the power before starting the procedure

Usual inspection before starting the operation

Inspecting the machine for oil leaks

Inspecting the machine for noise, vibration, and abnormal temperature rise

Sign off on the initial machine maintenance

CAUTION: Switch off the power before cleaning inside the machine

Remove accumulated chips (including chips within the magazine)

Clear the inside of the machine, particularly those parts indicated below, of accumulated chips, dirt and dust

Clean the window in the operator’s door

CAUTION: If coolant, oil or other fluid gets spilled on the floor, wipe it off with a cloth and dry the floor immediately. If the floor remains wet with spilled fluid, personnel could slip over and be injured

CAUTION: Do not touch chips with bare hands, otherwise you could be injured

Dispose of chips accumulated in the chip bucket several times a day according to the machine operating conditions

Clean the plate filters in the coolant tank

CAUTION: Shut off the power before changing the hydraulic oil. Use only the oil specified by Yamazaki Mazak.

Switch off the power by placing the main power disconnect to the 'OFF' position

Place the oil collecting can (min. capacity: 10 L (2.64 gal)) under the drain port

Wind a seal tape around the drain plug, and tighten the drain plug

Remove the wire to the pump from the terminal box

Remove the wire to the fan from the connector

Remove all the hoses from the hydraulic unit

Replace X-axis slideway covers right and left, if necessary

Replace Y-axis slideway cover, if necessary

Replace Column side wiper, right and left, if necessary

Replace Z-axis slideway cover, if necessary

Sign off on the machine parts replacement

Warning: Ensure the machine is powered off before starting the procedure

Removed nuts A and B using wrenches

Removed the sensor from the bracket

Set a new sensor in the bracket

Tightened nuts A and B temporarily

Measured the gap between the sensor front edge and the dog using the thickness gauge

Adjusted the gap by turning the nuts

Note: Since the thread pitch of the sensor is 1 mm (0.039 in.), one turn of the nut moves the sensor 1 mm (0.039 in.)

Tightened nuts A and B at the same torque