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EDM Wire TPM Checklist

Checklist for machine TPM, Consumables to be used when needed. This procedure outlines the routine maintenance tasks for ensuring the optimal performance of the EDM (Electrical Discharge Machine) wire. It includes inspections of the wire feed system, checking for wear, adjusting tension, and ensuring proper alignment to minimize downtime and maintain precision during machining operations.
Elevaris/XL Precision Sandbo
05/14/2025

EDM Wire TPM Checklist

Checklist for machine TPM, Consumables to be used when needed. This procedure outlines the routine maintenance tasks for ensuring the optimal performance of the EDM (Electrical Discharge Machine) wire. It includes inspections of the wire feed system, checking for wear, adjusting tension, and ensuring proper alignment to minimize downtime and maintain precision during machining operations.

    Wire Guide Path

    Inspect behind tachometer plate for wire

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Inspect felt brake

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Inspect wire break detection pulley

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Inspect pinch roller B and bearings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Does pinch roller B require turning?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Inspect pinch roller A

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Does pinch roller A require turning?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Inspect main tension roller and bearings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Does main tension roller need turning?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    AT Unit

    Inspect one way pinch rollers

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Inspect wire pipe, nozzle and guide

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Inspect wire cutting energizer

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Inspect wire cutting rollers

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    AT Unit Top Head

    Inspect Door Plunger

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Inspect Door Seal

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Inspect Power Feeders

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
    if the answer is "oneOf [PASS,FLAG]"

    Does the power feeder require rotating?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "checked "

    Inspect Power Feeder Chamber

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
    if the answer is "oneOf [PASS]"

    Inspect upper nozzle and o-rings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
    if the answer is "oneOf [PASS,FLAG]"

    Inspect Top Hat, Spring & O-ring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
    if the answer is "oneOf [PASS,FLAG]"

    Inspect Splash Guard

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    AT Unit Bottom Head

    Inspect Door Spring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Inspect Door Seal

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Inspect Power Feeders

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
    if the answer is "oneOf [PASS,FLAG]"

    Does the power feeder require rotating?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "checked "

    Inspect Power Feeder Tray

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
    if the answer is "oneOf [PASS,FLAG]"

    Inspect Power Feeder Chamber

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
    if the answer is "oneOf [PASS]"

    Inspect Lower Nozzle & Spring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
    if the answer is "oneOf [PASS,FLAG]"

    Inspect Lower Nozzle Bracket

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Inspect Lower Die & O-ring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Inspect lower nozzle aspirator ring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Inspect Aspirator Sensor and Cable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Inspect Lower Roller Bearings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Inspect roller chamber

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Create Fault Report

    Remove flushing block and inspect o-ring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL,FLAG]"

    Tank

    Inspect power cables from bottom head to table

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

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