Specifications

Southwestern Industries, Inc.

TRAK LPM Programming, Safety, & Operating Manual

4.7 Emergency Stop

Press the button to shut off power to the spindle motor and axis motors. Rotate the switch

to release.

4.8 Enclosure

The LPM is fully enclosed enabling flood coolant and/or air blow aiding in efficient

machining of any workpiece. Three access doors permit easy chip removal and fixture

placement.

4.8.1 Front Door

The door is automatically locked during tool change operations. During RUN mode the

door can be opened. This will stop the spindle and all axis motion. Coolant and air blow

will be shut off. Operation can resume by closing the door and pressing GO. The DOOR

LOCK/UNLOCK hard key can be used to prevent the door from being opened during

RUN mode. When a program is finished running, the door will automatically unlock

permitting the operator to gain access to the inside of the machine. If the operator

resumes production (ig: pressing GO), the door will automatically lock until the cycle is

complete.

4.8.2 Side Doors

There are access doors located on both sides of the machine. Pressing the lower button on

the door latch releases the handle. Rotate the handle to open the door. When closing the

door simply push the handle in to close.

4.8.3 Positioning The Control Panel

A lock pin is located above the control panel. The panel can swivel in and out when the

pin is pulled out and locked at 45 and 80 degrees when the pin is pushed in.

4.9 Coolant

Oil or water soluble coolant is recommended for the machine. The coolant tank is self

contained and may be rolled out from under the machine for cleaning and machine

maintenance.

4.9.1 Coolant ON/OFF

The coolant ON//OFF button is located on the front control panel. Press the button for 1

sec. for manual coolant on and off. The coolant can also be turned on and off in auto

mode by holding the button for approximately 3 seconds. (ie: program auxiliary events).

4.9.2 Coolant Wash

The coolant wash button is located on the front control panel. When turned on coolant

flows through the base of the machine flushing chips into the auger.