Specifications

Issue 01 XYZ Machine Tools July 08

XYZ 560 Mini Mill and 710 VMC Operation Manual

5.4 Levelling the Machine Vertical Machining Center

5.4.1 Adjusting the Machine

1. Position the temporary foundation pads or levelling blocks on the foundation.

2. Insert the L-shape fixing stud through the pad and foundation bolt.

3. Attach the fixing stud with the nut.

4. Adjust the foundation bolts until the space between the base bed and foundation pad is

5 mm.

5. Place two horizontal levels at right angles on the working table. Level the machine until

the differences between the levels in both directions are within 0.05 mm/m.

6. Attach the setup nuts for the foundation pads and L shape-fixing studs.

7. Fill the foundation with concrete.

8. Allow the concrete to set for seven days until the concrete is dry and solid.

9. Place two 200 mm long horizontal levels at right angles on the working table. Level the

machine until the difference between the levels in both directions are within 0.02 mm/m.

Figure 39 Adjusting the Machine

5.4.2 Adjusting the Square between the Spindle Centreline and the

Working Table Surface

1. Set and hold the dial gauge directly under the spindle.

2. Make sure the distance between the dial gauge probe and spindle centerline is 160 mm.

3. Move the headstock along the Z direction until the dial gauge probe touches the working

table surface.

4. Rotate the spindle and measure the value.

5. If any value is over the standard value, adjust the Machine.

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