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| # Remove saddle, clean ways and check turcite for damage. | | # Remove saddle, clean ways and check turcite for damage. |
− | # Z ways need to be cleaned. | + | # Remove the grinder from the pallet and align parallel to the long wall. Set up the materials storage and maybe plywood on the right side. |
| + | # Install a full wheel guard. |
| + | # Clean Z ways. |
| # Replace Z way pleated covers. | | # Replace Z way pleated covers. |
| # Fill lubrication tank with correct oil. Check that all oil lines are working. | | # Fill lubrication tank with correct oil. Check that all oil lines are working. |
− | # Remove the grinder from the pallet and align parallel to the long wall. Set up the materials storage and maybe plywood on the right side.
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− | # Install a full wheel guard.
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| # Develop an authorization plan. | | # Develop an authorization plan. |
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− | == Diagnosis == | + | == Maintenance == |
| + | === Diagnosis === |
| After initial repair, diagnosis of further issues will come via a test grind. | | After initial repair, diagnosis of further issues will come via a test grind. |
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| # Five block test can be used as a rough diagnosis. | | # Five block test can be used as a rough diagnosis. |
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− | == Table Removal == | + | === Table Removal === |
| The table needs to be removed periodically to clean the grinding grit from the ways. | | The table needs to be removed periodically to clean the grinding grit from the ways. |
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− | The table is heavy. We need a system for lifting the table off of the saddle. THe engine hoist doesn't work well. Perhaps a ceiling supported crane would work. | + | The table is heavy. We need a system for lifting the table off of the saddle. The engine hoist doesn't work well. Perhaps a ceiling supported crane would work. |
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| # Remove the nut at the end of the cable on the right side under the table. Fasten a weight to the end of the cable to prevent the cable from unwinding on the capstan. | | # Remove the nut at the end of the cable on the right side under the table. Fasten a weight to the end of the cable to prevent the cable from unwinding on the capstan. |
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− | == Moving the grinder == | + | === Moving the grinder === |
| + | ''Never move the grinder without coordinating with Dean, the owner.'' |
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| The ball ways need to be removed anytime the grinder is moved. This is necessary to prevent the races from Brinelling. To remove the ball ways, disconnect the X axis cable at each end of the table then prop up the ends of the table. | | The ball ways need to be removed anytime the grinder is moved. This is necessary to prevent the races from Brinelling. To remove the ball ways, disconnect the X axis cable at each end of the table then prop up the ends of the table. |