
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
LPM Installation, Maintenance, Service, & Part List Manual
Table of Contents
1.0 Safety
1.1 Safety Publications 1
1.2 Danger, Warning, Caution and Note
Labels and Notices Used in this Manual
1.3 Safety Precautions
2.0 System Description
2.1 Machine Specifications 8
2.2 Maximum Spindle Torque & HP
2.3 ProtoTRAK PMX Control Hardware
2.4 Machine Major Subassemblies
3.0 Installation
3.1 Lifting & Placing the LPM 17
3.2 Leveling Screw Locations
3.3 Uncrating the LPM
3.4 Shortages: Inventory Checklist
3.5 Installation Checklist
3.6 Electrical Connections
3.7 Air Connections
3.8 Placing the Coolant System
3.9 Cleaning the LPM
3.10 Leveling Procedure
3.11 Lubrication
3.12 Cutting a Euclid Block
3.13 Indexer Installation
4.0 Troubleshooting by Symptom
4.1 Machining Problems 42
4.2 Motion Related Problems
4.3 Control Related Problems
4.4 Tool Changer or Loading & Unloading Tools from
Spindle Problems
4.5 Control Input or Output Problems
4.6 Measurement Problems
4.7 Machine Tool Problems
5.0 Diagnostics
5.1 The Machine Tool & Setup 74
5.2 The Mechanical Drive Train
5.3 Computer Module Diagnostics
5.4 Pendant
5.5 Motors Diagnostics
5.6 Axis & Spindle Drives
5.7 Electrical
5.8 Digital Input/Output Diagnostics
5.9 Tool Changer Diagnostics
5.10 Pneumatic Diagnostics
5.11 Coolant Diagnostics
5.12 Service Codes
6.0 Replacement Procedures
6.1 Servo Replacement 144
6.2 Servo Driver Replacement
6.3 AC Spindle Replacement
6.4 Computer Module Replacement
6.5 Compact Flash Replacement
6.6 Cable Routing in Electrical Box
6.7 Linear Guide Replacement
6.8 Ballsrew Replacement-X Axis
6.9 Ballsrew Replacement-Y Axis
6.10 Ballsrew Replacement-Z Axis
6.11 Angular Contact Bearing Replacement
6.12 Spindle Motor Replacement
6.13 Spindle Motor Wiring
6.14 Spindle Cartridge Replacement
6.15 Tool Clamp Mechanism Replacement
6.16 Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Replacement
6.17 Coolant Pump Replacement
6.18 Pneumatic Part Replacements
6.19 Auger Motor Replacement
6.20 Programming and Run Panel Replacement
6.21 Limit/Home Switch Replacement
7.0 Maintenance
7.1 Laser Calibration 191
7.2 Backlash Compensation
7.3 Limit Switch Adjustments
7.4 Periodic Maintenance
8.0 4th Axis 196
8.1 4th Axis Specifications
8.2 Mounting 4th Axis
8.3 Installation Checklist of the 4th Axis
8.4 Air Connection
8.5 Lubrication
8.6 4th Axis Specific Service Codes
8.7 Troubleshooting by Symptom
8.8 Replacement Procedures
Assembly Drawings (rear of manual)
System Diagram – 26734 Rev C
X Axis Drive Train – 26772 Rev A
Y Axis Drive Train – 26817 Rev A
Z Axis Drive Train – 26756 Rev –
Pendant Assembly – 26584 Rev –
ATC Assembly – Lower – 26784 Rev A
ATC Assembly – Upper – 26811 Rev –
ATC Adjustment Points – 26966 Rev –
Head Assembly – 26854 Rev C
Spindle Cartridge Assembly – 26848 Rev –
Pneumatic System – 26930 Rev B
Coolant System – 26943 Rev D
Lubrication System – 27050 Rev A
Limit Switch Assembly – 26827 Rev –
Electrical Enclosure Assembly – 26571 Rev K
Enclosure Assembly – 26862 Rev E
Machine Casting Assembly – 26910 Rev –