Specifications

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ProtoTRAK SMX K2, K3, K4 & Retrofit Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual
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5.2 Maintenance
5.2.1 Gib Adjustments
The objective of adjusting the gibs is to eliminate as much play in the table, saddle and ram
sliding surfaces as possible without having the tightness of the gib interfere with their free
movement and cause a decrease in the accuracy and/or performance of the machine due to
excessive friction.
5.2.1.1 Table Gib Adjustment, X-Axis
See Figure 39.
1. Clean all chips, dirt and excess oil from the table and saddle.
2. Center the saddle on the bed ways.
3. Move the table fully to the left side of the saddle.
Note: For machines that have excessive wear in the center of the table way, it will be
necessary to center the table on the saddle. The resulting adjustment of the gib will be
compromised to account for the varying clearance from the center to the ends of the table.
4. Attach a .0001 dial indicator with a magnetic base to the left front of the saddle.
Place the indicator stylus on the front surface of the table as close to the indicator
base as possible.
Figure 39
Table Gib Adjustment