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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
ProtoTRAK SMX K2, K3, K4 & Retrofit Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual
3.2.4 Axis Motor Motion Is Not Smooth............................................................................................................. 42
3.2.5 Vibration in Motion .................................................................................................................................. 43
3.2.6 Searching Axis ........................................................................................................................................ 43
3.3 Problems Relating to the Operation of the Control .......................................................................................... 44
3.3.1 Display Blanks........................................................................................................................................ 44
3.3.2 Bad Picture on the Display ...................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.3 Keyboard Lockup ................................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.4 Fault X or Y ........................................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.5 Problems Reading the Floppy Disk; Programs Not Saved Properly .............................................................. 45
3.3.6 System Will Not Turn On or Boot-Up ........................................................................................................ 45
3.3.7 System Reboots by Itself ......................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.8 System Shuts Off .................................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.9 Will Not Hold Calibration......................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.10 Auxiliary Functions Not Working (Option on 3 Axis Machines Only) .......................................................... 47
3.3.11 E-Stop Error ......................................................................................................................................... 47
3.3.12 Limit Switch Error - Optional.................................................................................................................. 48
3.4 Problem with the Measurements .................................................................................................................... 48
3.4.1 X, Y and Z-Axis Measurements Do Not Repeat .......................................................................................... 48
3.4.2 X, Y, and Z-Axis Measurements Are Not Accurate ...................................................................................... 50
3.4.3 The DRO Is Not Counting ....................................................................................................................... 50
3.4.4 X, Y, and Z-Axis DRO Counting in Wrong Direction .................................................................................... 50
3.4.5 X, Y, & Z-Axis Electric Handwheels Count in Wrong Direction ..................................................................... 50
3.5 Problems with the Machine Tool .................................................................................................................... 51
3.5.1 Spindle Stalls or Turns-Off During Machining ........................................................................................... 51
3.5.2 Spindle Motor Hums or Will Not Run........................................................................................................ 51
3.5.3 Spindle Runs Backwards ......................................................................................................................... 53
3.5.4 Head Noise ............................................................................................................................................. 53
4.0 Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
4.1 The Machine Tool & Set-Up .......................................................................................................................... 55
4.1.1 The Milling Machine Checklist.................................................................................................................. 55
4.1.2 A Special Word About X & Y Gibs ............................................................................................................ 55
4.1.3 Lubrication............................................................................................................................................. 56
4.1.4 Machining Set-Up ................................................................................................................................... 56
4.2 The Mechanical Drive Train (X, Y) ................................................................................................................. 57
4.2.1 Keys to Ball Screw Alignment ................................................................................................................ 58
4.3 Computer/Pendant Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 58
4.4 Motor Diagnostics ......................................................................................................................................... 59
4.4.1 Cable Connections................................................................................................................................... 60
