Milltronics Manufacturing Company Lathe ML-40-80

Replace gearbox oil after first three months, then every six months thereafter.

For ambient temperatures 90 degrees F and below, use Mobil DTE24 (VG32), Shell Tellus C32, BP HLP32, or equivalent hydraulic oil.

Mobil DTE24 = obil DTE24 = Mobil SHC 524.

Check with your local supplier for other equivalent synthetic oils.

Quantity = 30 Liters (8 US Gallons)

Sign off on the 6 Monthly 2-Speed Transmission Maintenance

Check backlash to ensure proper axis motion and response.

Check taper. Machine settling can affect machine geometry.

Clean the intake screen on the way lube pump.

Tool Turret Maintenance - Pragati

Add 85W140 gear oil here, until level is at center of sight window.

Monitor sight glass to ensure fluid level remains topped off.

Warning: This maintenance check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Inspect ballscrews and way surfaces. Adjust gibs if necessary.

Inspect all oil lines, and ensure all ballscrews and way surfaces are receiving oil. Repair or replace oil lines as necessary.

Inspect all belts for excess wear, damage, and proper tension.

Check operation of low air pressure switch (if equipped). Remove compressed air source from the machine and verify that a red alarm message box appears at the front panel display.

DANGER: Arc flash and shock hazard. Follow ALL requirements in NFPA 70E for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment before opening electrical cabinet or performing adjustments or diagnostic measurements while energized. Only qualified personnel should attempt to take current and voltage readings or perform service.

Power down the machine. Open the door to the electrical cabinet at the back of the machine. Check for loose wires or loose components.

Sign off on the lathe maintenance

Check operation of all cooling fans

Clean any chips from around the tool turret

Add a few drops of way lube to the tailstock as shown in figure to right

Inspect the coolant collector at the rear of the spindle to ensure it is draining properly and is not blocked by chips

If cutting chips accumulate in the collector, install a plug in the spindle/chuck bore to prevent this

Hydraulic chuck - If machine is equipped with a hydraulic chuck and the drawtube bore is not being used, install the chuck plug supplied in order to stop fine chips from working their way into the coolant collector screen

If the coolant collector overflows, coolant may be allowed to contaminate the hydraulic oil

Apply a few pumps of general-purpose synthetic grease to each grease zerk on the chuck itself

Replace gearbox oil after first three months, then every six months thereafter.

For ambient temperatures 90 degrees F and below, use Mobil DTE24 (VG32), Shell Tellus C32, BP HLP32, or equivalent hydraulic oil.

Mobil DTE24 = obil DTE24 = Mobil SHC 524.

Check with your local supplier for other equivalent synthetic oils.

Quantity = 30 Liters (8 US Gallons)