Hardinge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual
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1. Support heavy cutting forces AUTOMATIC CIRCLE DIVISION With Hardinge Servo Control You can program a step that automatically divides a circle into any number of equal parts between 2 and 999 STOPIFEED HOLD With Hardinge Servo Control You can use the STOP to feed hold spindle movement without losing position on restart FAST SETUPS With Hardinge Servo Control All connectors are quick disconnect ensuring fast and easy setups INTERFACING With Hardinge Servo Control Most CNC mills can be interfaced quickly and easily by using a spare M function which provides a switch closer as a signal between your mill and the control LINEAR amp SPIRAL MILLING With Hardinge Servo Control For semi fourth axis capability MEMORY With Hardinge Servo Control nonvolatile memory retains your program even when power is turned off and remembers the current spindle position and step number when the servo is stopped PROGRAM STORAGE With Hardinge Servo Control Store and recall up to fifty different programs PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS With Hardinge Servo Control You can alter many of the basic features by performing basic programming PROGRAMMING With Hardinge Servo Control Program to rotate the spindle clockwise or counterclockwise with step sizes from 001 to 9999 99 degrees Using G83 amp G84 continuous rotation is allowed Contact Hardinge for maximum speeds based on duty cycle ABSOLUTE OR INCREMENTAL PROGRAMMING With Hardi2. COOLANTS Keep the coolant lines on the work piece spraying away from the head Tool spraying and spatter usually will not be detrimental to the motor but large amounts of pressurized coolant should be directed away from the head Some machining centers provide flood coolant at enormous rates so that the head is practically submerged Try to cut the flow down to match the job Inspect the cables and gaskets for cuts or swelling Damage must be repaired immediately 42 Lubrication To check the lube level of the rotary table view the level of lube visible in the lubricant window when the unit is stopped The window is located on the side of the unit opposite the motor The lube level should reach the middle of the window Ifthe unit is mounted on its back the oil should cover the entire lubricant window If necessary add lubricant until the level reaches the appropriate level on the window To add lubricant to the unit locate and remove the pipe plug from the lube fill port This is located above the spindle on top of the unit Add MOBILGEAR 600 XP 220 until the proper level is reached Replace the fill port pipe plug and tighten Oil Fill replace the oil every year Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wwwshophardinge com 19 IN HArDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C Drain oil using the drain location found on the bot
3. locking plugs Te Semi Fourth Axis Connect the remote interface cable See the separate Hardinge servo control manual for more information included with the unit B Connect a minimum of 85 psi or maximum of 100psi of dry filtered air to the quick disconnect fitting on top of the motor cover for releasing the spindle clamp Quick disconnect Quick disconnect for clamp function for collet closer CAUTION Never operate the GD I60LP without a minimum of 85 psi or maximum of 100psi dry filtered air connected to the fitting or mechanical damage may occur Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wwwshophardinge com H HarDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 9 Check the oil level If it is low add oil Use MOBILGEAR 600 XP 220 only 10 Save the packing materials in case you need to ship the unit I1 At the end of the workday or shift it is important to clean the rotary table The rotary table should be free of any chips or grime Clean with a chip brush and apply a coat of rust preventative CAUTION Do not use an air gun around the front or rear seals Chips may damage the seal if blown in with an air gun NOTE Prior to powering on the control read and understand the entire control or 4th axis manual NOTE If using a tailstock always use Live Centers The use of Dead Centers could cause damage to the gear systems 12 Turn on
4. the mill and servo control if applicable and home the rotary table by pressing the zero return button The rotary table homes in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the spindle 22 Use of the GDI60LP Collet Closer Optional The GDI60LP collet closer has a 1 08 27 4mm through hole design with pneumatic open and close The through hole can be used for through spindle coolant or for holding long parts or material The pneumatic closer has a 375 9 5mm stroke Since the closer is actuated both forward and backwards pneumatically the air pressure can be regulated to get different desired drawbar forces for specific gripping applications An example of the adjusted drawbar forces is below GDI60LP Collet Closer Drawbar Force Chart Air Pressure Drawbar Pull Force Drawbar Push Force psi lbs lbs 70 1618 1500 80 1850 1713 90 2080 1927 100 2312 2141 23 Use of Colles Sure Grip Expanding Colles Manual Chucks Face and Fixture Plates The unit accepts standard Hardinge SC colles step chucks ID gripping collets manual and power chucks face and fixture plates When inserting the collet align the keyway on the collet with the key inside the spindle Push the collet in and turn the collet closer drawbar clockwise until proper collet tightness is obtained Manual chucks and face plates utilize the A2 4 nose on the spindle We recommend using manual or power chucks that are 6 152 4mm in diameter or smaller and weigh less than
5. to you Refer to the applicable section of the Material Safety Data Sheets supplied with your unit when handling storing or disposing of chemicals HARDINGE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Your Hardinge rotary table is designed and built for maximum ease and safety of operation However some previously accepted shop practices may not reflect current safety regulations and procedures and should be re examined to insure compliance with the current safety and health standards Hardinge Inc recommends that all shop supervisors maintenance personnel and machine tool operators be advised of the importance of safe maintenance setup and operation of Hardinge built equipment Our recommendations are described below READ THESE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER READ THE APPROPRIATE MANUAL OR INSTRUCTIONS before attempting operation or maintenance of the equipment Make certain that you understand all instructions DO NOT ALLOW the operation or repair of equipment by untrained personnel CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR when in doubt as to the correct way to do a job WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND PROPER FOOT PROTECTION at all times When necessary wear respirator helmet gloves and ear muffs or plugs DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT unless proper maintenance has been regularly performed and the equipment is known to be in good working order WARNING or INSTRUCTION TAGS are mounted on the unit for your safety and information Do not remove them or dama
6. 0 00044 0 00058 000073 0 00087 A are see 00001 0 000315 0 00036 0 00058 000077 0 00097 0 0012 GEAR dl BACKLASH SPACE BETWEEN WORM swe NOTE A small amount of backlash is required for the gear set 3 2 Adjusting Backlash If it is determined that the backlash needs to be reduced Hardinge highly recommends that the unit be sent back to the factory if still within the warranty period If the customer decides to make the adjustments on their own Hardinge has included the following detailed instructions 23625 p 1 The frst hing needed for the adjustment ofan eccentric is a special wa I stenene tool This tool can be made ogs from eter sel or aluminum a ale Failure to make and use this tool may ane be ene egen set which KVEN will not be covered under warranty ar SEE SPECIFICATIONS ON RIGHT i 1 EHG am ay i i A ct aby Fl ws Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 woww shophardinge com H HarDinge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 2 The eccentric that you will be adjusting is on the side of the rotary table opposite of the motor cover Start by removing the 8 eight MS button head screws that hold the flat piece of sheet metal to that side of the rotary table housing Once the sheet metal plate is removed the eccentric cap sho
7. 20 pounds Pay special attention when installing chucks Al ways make sure that the spindle nose and face of the spindle are free of dirt and chips Apply a thin coating of oil to the spindle Bolt the chuck to the spindle using the supplied bolts making sure to tighten the bolts to the specified torque Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com H HArDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual 8 157C 24 Use of Collets with the Hardinge Collet Closer NOTE All collets must be free from burrs and in good condition To installa collet first make sure the 3 three M6 bolts in the back of the drawbar are completely backed out of the piston Align the collet keyway with the spindle key and insert the collet until the collet threads contact the end of the drawbar If the collet goes all the way in the spindle without touching the drawbar threads the closer may have to be actuated in the opposite direction that it is currently in Turn the drawbar until the collet grips the part and then back the collet out Va turn of the drawbar until the M6 bolts on the back of the drawbar line up with the tapped holes in the piston Tighten all 3 three of the M6 bolts back down before actuating the collet closer Back of Rotary Table showing Optional Collet Closer Drawbar with 3 three M6 boles NOTE To prevent excessive wear and collet sticking make sure
8. 7 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com IN HArDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 2 Set Up 2 1 General Setup Fill out the warranty information by visiting www hardinge com rotarywarranty on the internet 2 Place the GDI60LP Rotary Table on the machine Route the cable from the head so that it avoids tool changers and table edges Cable slack must be provided for your machine s movements If the cable is cut the motor will fail prematurely Replace a damaged cable immediately Use a cable retractor for excessive cable slack Secure the rotary table to the machine s T slot table as shown below upright or on its back T nut packages are available for purchase for various T slot tables Kit includes 2 T nuts 2 bolts and 2 flat wash ers Mounting the rotary table on its back will require a special vertical mounting plate Check to verify that all clearances are satisfied in full machine axes movements and that there is no possibility of a collision 3 Place the GDI60LP in an area free from chips and coolant where air can circulate freely Do not let chips pile up over the motor enclosure as this would prevent proper cooling 4 Connect the GDI6OLP using one of the techniques as described in the Hardinge servo control or Hardinge 4th axis manual which will be included with the mechanical unit 5 Route the cable over the back of the mill sheet metal if using Hardinge Servo Cont
9. 8mm plugs are supplied as standard Plugs can be turned down to another diameter to accommodate tables with different slot dimensions 3 Backlash Adjustment 3 1 Measuring Backlash Make sure the spindle clamp is released prior to attempting to measure backlash To measure backlash you need the use of a 0001 inch indicator and a magnetic v black or magnetic block Home the rotary table as that is where backlash is checked at the Hardinge factory Place the magnetic block on the rotary table face plate so that the top of the block is parallel to the machine bed and in line with the spindle centerline as shown in the picture Setup the indicator so that it is measuring the top of the magnetic block 2 inches from the center of the spindle Use a wrench or steel bar to move the spindle by placing it in the t slot of the face plate Use your hand to put pressure on the wrench or bar to physically move the spindle in one direction Move the spindle in that one direction until you measure approximately 0 001 inches on your indicator Remove your hand from the wrench or bar so that the spindle can spring back to a nominal position When the indicator shows that the spindle has sprung back some zero out the indicator at this position Put pressure on the wrench or bar to move the spindle in the opposite direction now Again you are going to want to move the spindle at least 0 001 inches and release the wrench or bar so the spindle can spring back Reco
10. H HarDinge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C H HARDINGE Setup and Operation for the Hardinge GDI60LP Rotary Table Original U S A Instructions Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wwwshophardinge com 1 H HarDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C Thank you for purchasing a Hardinge GDI60LP Low Profile Rotary Table This User s Manual is provided to assist you with setup procedures and to familiarize you with the features specifi cations and maintenance recommenda tions of your unit A The mechanical indexing head can be maintained by the customer with proper cleaning lubrication and main tenance Any necessary repairs required during the war ranty period will be made at Hardinge Inc or by a factory authorized representative Hardinge supplies a complete array of workholding products including manual chucks fixture plates face plates and Sjogren chucks Custom manufacturing is also available Hardinge Inc 1 One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York 14902 1507 U S A P 800 843 8801 or 607 378 4022 P 800 468 5946 Canada f 607 734 3886 Q Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wwwshophardinge com GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C H HArDINge Table of Contents Safety Recomme
11. Load Support Spindle Nose Spindle center to base inch mm Positioning Accuracy arc see Repeatability are sec Resolution degree Max Rotation Step degree Gear Diameter inch mm Motor Type hp kW DC servo Clamping Torque Gear Ratio gear set L piteh Timing Bele Frequency Hz Operating Specifications Duty Cycle Operating Temperature Humidity Power Rating Oil Requirements Air Pressure Range for Clamp psi bar Weight Rotary Table Ib kg Workholding Collets Round maximum capacity ineh mm Collets Hex maximum capacity ineh mm Collets Square maximum capacity inch mm Step Chueks Regular Depth max capacity inchimm Step Chucks Extra Depth max capacity inchimm 3 Jaw Manual Chucks diameter ineh mm Sure Grip Expanding Collets Collet Style inchimm Slotted Face Plate diameter inehimm Collet Stops for Part Positioning accuracies can be improved with electronic compensation 0 001 to 240 40 Dual Deep Groove Ball Bearings A24 5 000 127 0 001 025 20 25 0 001 Continuous 3 65 927 0 78 0 58 with Hardinge Servo Control 150 feb 203 Nm 90 1 251 263 90 at full speed without railstock 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C 85 Relative Humidity 120Vac 60Hz 15A or 230Vac 50Hz 10A MOBILGEAR 600 XP 220 85min 100max 5 9min 6 9max dry filtered air 120154 sc Vu2698 2 2 23 01 34119 05 Up to 471028 Up to 471028 5 1127 6 1152 4 Ve33 17 762 62991160 YES Har
12. ations continued DON T ATTEMPT to brake or slow the equipment with hands or any makeshift device ANY ATTACHMENT TOOL OR MACHINE MODIFICATION not obtained from Hardinge Inc must be reviewed by a qualified safety engineer before installation USE CAUTION around exposed mechanisms and tooling especially when setting up Be careful of sharp edges on tools DONT USE worn or defective hand tools Use the proper size and type for the job being performed USE ONLY a soft faced hammer on tooling and fixtures DONT USE worn or broken tooling on machine MAKE CERTAIN that all tool mounting surfaces are clean before mounting tools INSPECT ALL CHUCKING DEVICES daily to make certain that they are in good operating condition Replace any defective chuck before operating the machine USE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE gripping pressure on the chuck Consider weight shape and balance of the workpiece DONT EXCEED the rated capacity of the equipment DONT LEAVE the equipment unattended while it is operating DONT CLEAN the equipment with an air hose KEEP TOTE PANS a safe distance from the machine Don t overfil the tote pans DON T LET STOCK project past the back end of the collet closer or equipment spindle without being adequately covered and properly supported UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED all operating and maintenance procedures are to be performed by one person To avoid injury to yourself and others be sure that all personnel are clear of the equipment when ope
13. collets are in good condition and free from burrs A light coat of Molybdenum grease on the collet wear surfaces will extend the life of the spindle and or collet and help prevent sticking especially when operating dry Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wwwshophardinge com 16 H HarDinge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 25 Tooling Locations The GDI60LP Rotary Table is equipped with tooling points in order to speed up setups One of the most time consuming procedures in setup is aligning the head with the table On the mounting surfaces there are two 0 500 12 7mm bored holes on 1 250 31 75mm centers The holes on the bottom surface are parallel to the spindle within 0 001 0 25mm per 6 inches 152 4mm and on the center within 40 00 0 25mm By boring machine holes in your tooling plate setups become routine Using the tooling holes will also prevent the head from shifting on the mill table when the part is subjected to heavy cutting forces On CNC mills a machined stepped plug of 0 500 12 7mm diameter on one side and 0 625 15 87mm on the other comes with the Hardinge rotary table The 0 625 15 87mm diameter fits into the Tslot of the mill table This will give quick parallel alignment that will be adequate for most jobs Ol Drain Pug on 4 wam Loss as Locating Pins tsaa NOTE 0 625 15 87mm and 1
14. d CHECK THE POSITION of any load unload automation before pressing the CYCLE START push button CHECK SETUP TOOLING AND SECURITY OF THE WORKPIECE if the machine has been OFF for any length of time DRY CYCLE a new setup to check for programming errors MAKE CERTAIN that you are clear of any pinch point created by moving slides before starting the machine DON T OPERATE any equipment while any part of the body is in the proximity of a potentially hazardous area DON T REMOVE CHIPS with hands Use a hook or similar device and make certain that all machine movements have ceased BE CAREFUL of sharp edges when handling a newly machined workpiece DON T REMOVE OR LOAD a workpiece while any part of the equipment is in motion DON T OPERATE ANY EQUIPMENT while wearing rings watches jewelry loose clothing neckties or long hair not contained by a net or shop cap DON T ADJUST tooling or coolant hoses while the equipment is running DON T LEAVE tools workpieces or other loose items where they can come in contact with a moving component of the equipment DON T CHECK finishes or dimensions of workpiece near running spindle or moving slides DON T JOG SPINDLE in either direction when checking threads with a thread gage Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com H HarDinge GDI60LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C Safety Recommend
15. d in Hardinge lathe production for over a century The Hardinge engineered mechanical elements guarantee the spindle will be accurate repeatable reliable and flexible to suit many different machining applications The spindle carries a center line from the machine bed of 5 00 127mm which keeps the unit small enough to fit on many machines The spindle is hardened and ground for accuracy and has a rigid design with two large deep groove ball bearings to support heavy cutting forces Positioning of the spindle is accomplished through a self locking gear set and timing belt 1 2 High Stiffness Overall System The Hardinge GD I 60LP Rotary Table uses a high quality hardened gear system with a 90 1 ratio achieved through gear and timing belt reduction This type of gearing allows for an efficient transmission of high torque driving capability through the worm The bearing set for this system consists of two large deep groove ball bearings located on either side of the gear set The bearings have been separated by the gear to increase the distance between the pivot points of the spindle which greatly decreases the amount of system deflection caused by machining forces This spindle is also equipped with a high torque pneumatic fail safe clamp which prevents back driving and adds a considerable amount of stiffness Stiffness or rigidity is one of the more important features of any system employed in the activity of machining operations and is the driv
16. dinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com Hi HarDinge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 1 7 Dimensions GDI60LP Rotary Table 345 lt 6 31 160 gt left or right hand 8 40 213 gt 88 k eam v H ranoinge 10 02 255 sa LO j _ 001 025 I vr 107727 3504 9529 125 83 1 hetz 69 hurga P Lesar 14 gt Oi Brin A isan 7 sar tom esar 135 ters 222 The GD I60LP can be ordered with the motor on either side of the unit If the unit is ordered with the motor in the standard orientation the motor is on the left looking at the faceplate as shown above and counterclockwise is the positive direction The drive dog will be in the 2 o clock position when the rotary is in the zero position If the unit is ordered with the motor on the right hand side of the unit then the spindle will move clockwise when programmed to move in the positive direction and the drive dog will be in the 8 o clock position when the rotary is in the zero position NOTE The Hardinge servo control and most machine control parameters can be changed to make either clockwise or counter clockwise the positive direction Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 150
17. ge them DO NOT ALTER THE EQUIPMENT to bypass any interlock overload disconnect or other safety device DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT if unusual or excessive heat noise smoke or vibration occurs Report any excessive or unusual vibration sounds smoke or heat as well as any damaged parts LIFTING AND HANDLING OFTHE UNIT should be done with full knowledge of the unit weight and using proper procedures MAKE CERTAIN that the equipment is properly grounded Consult National Electric Code and all local codes Remove power from the unit by unplugging the power cord before attempting repair or maintenance Where Applicable DON T OPEN THE CONTROL BOX without consulting with Hardinge Where Applicable DON T TOUCH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT when hands are wet or when standing on a wet surface Where Applicable REPLACE BLOWN FUSES with fuses of the same size and type as originally furnished Where Applicable Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com H HArDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C Safety Recommendations continued ASCERTAIN AND CORRECT the cause of a shutdown caused by overload heaters before restarting the machine Where Applicable KEEP THE AREA AROUND THE MACHINE well lit and dry KEEP CHEMICAL AND FLAMMABLE MATERIAL away from electrical or operating equipment HAVETHE CORRECT TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER handy
18. ing force for Hardinge engineered rotary systems 1 3 Machinable Part Size The Hardinge GD I 60LP Rotary Table has been designed for those parts that can be conveniently clamped to the slot ted face plate or conveniently gripped in any of the 5C gripping systems Typical parts are in the range of approximately 2 50 8mm in diameter and generally not longer than 6 152 4mm without the use of a tailstock It is typical to speak in terms of the LID ratio which is the length divided by the part diameter A 2 50 8mm diameter part 6 152 4mm long has an L D ratio of 3 1 Part pieces with larger L D ratios should be used with a tailstock up to a typical UD ratio of 6 1 Larger part sizes than those described above can be handled with certain restrictions but should not exceed 501b 22 7kg in weight Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wwwshophardinge com H HarDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 1 4 Standard Spindle Clamp The GD I60LP comes with a fail safe spindle clamp that is standard from the factory This clamp allows the spindle to handle cutting forces equal to 150 ft Ib 203 Nm allowing for greater cutting forces in the non contouring mode of operation The unit contains an air sensor that will prevent rotation in the event that air pressure drops below 85 psi to the clamp so that damage is prevented Air is supplied to the clamp via a quic
19. k disconnect fitting on top of the motor cover When operated with the Hardinge servo control the clamp can be controlled automatically so that the clamp is engaged when the rotary table arrives at its programmed destination or it can be controlled with G codes For ease of use a C will appear on the display of the control whenever the clamp is engaged There is a potential for a drop in air pressure if the air line supplying the rotary table with air is also supplying some thing else with air Ifyou receive a low pressure alarm the first ching you should check is the air pressure supplied to the rotary table Please note that even a momentary drop in air pressure can create an alarm situation CAUTION Never attempt to defeat the clamp protection logic as this may result in an opportunity for the system to rotate when the clamp is engaged This will cause an overload fault and repeated attempts to operate in this manner may damage the clamp Clamp requires a minimum of 85psi and a maximum of 100psi of dry filtered air to fully release the spindle Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com H HArDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C L5 Features RIGID DESIGN Increased distance between large bearings support heavy cutting forces on large or small parts HARDENED AND GROUND SPINDLE For higher accuracy DUAL DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS
20. ndations I Introduction LI Description 12 High Sufness Overall System 13 Machinable Part Size 14 Standard Spindle Clamp 15 Features 16 Specifications and General Requirements 17 Dimensions 2 Set Up 21 General Setup 22 Use of the GDISOLP Collet Closer 23 Use of Colles Manual Chucks Face and Fixture Plates 24 Use of Colts with the Hardinge Collet Closer 25 Tooling Locations 3 Backlash Adjustment 3 1 Measuring Backlash 3 2 Adjusting Backlash 4 Routine Maintenance 4 1 Use of Oil and Water Soluble Coolants 42 Lubrication 43 Clean Up 5 One Year Limited Warranty 20 Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com H HarDINge GDI60LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C Safety Recommendations READ COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT NOTE Equipment refers to the rotary table and or machine itis used with When this instruction book was printed the information given was current However since we are constantly improv ing the design of our products itis possible that the illustrations and descriptions may vary from the system WARNING Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 1910 1200 effective May 25 1986 and various state employee right to know laws require that information regarding chemicals used with this equipment be supplied
21. nge Servo Control Up to 1000 different steps can be stored in memory and each step can be repeated looped 999 times RS 232 INTERFACE With Hardinge Servo Control For computer control of sending and receiving programs and controlling the rotary table via the CNC control of host machine capable of RS 232 communication RESOLUTION Standard resolution of 001 degrees SIMPLE EDITING With Hardinge Servo Control Edit a program by simply writing over existing steps or inserting or deleting a step or several steps with automatic program step renumbering SUBROUTINES With Hardinge Servo Control Allows repeated sequences up to 999 times saving programming time and memory space VARIABLE FEED RATES Variable from 001 deg sec to 240 deg sec ZERO RETURN With Hardinge Servo Control An automatic home position can be programmed to return the spindle to its original starting position from any point ONE YEAR WARRANTY The Hardinge GD I 60LP Low Profile Rotary Table is provided with a one year warranty against any defects in material and workmanship Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com 10 H HarDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 1 6 Specifications Spindle Torque fe b Nm Spindle Runout Max TIR Faceplate Runout Max Faceplate Perpendicularity Backlash arc sec Speed degrees sec RPM Maximum
22. ning or closing the coolant guard door and any access covers FOR YOUR PROTECTION WORK SAFELY DON T OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT with damaged or worn electrical cables VERIFY chat the electrical cables are not restrained or pinched during full travel movement of the machine Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com H HArDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C I Introduction L1 Description The Hardinge GD I60LP Rotary Table provides accurate and dependable positioning of small and medium parts in machining operations such as milling drilling tapping contouring and spiral milling The GDIGOLP is a fully integrable programmable rotary positioning device that saves on workspace without sacrificing performance The mechanical head holds the workpiece which is positioned by programming angular movements into the all digital servo control as a slave to a CNC machine or directly into a CNC control in a true 4th axis setup The mechanical head features an A2 4 spindle nose for spindle tooling compatibility with A2 4 spindle CNC lathes coupled with a precision ground 160mm slotted face plate The spindle also houses a 5C collet seat which accepts a variety of the 5C tooling that Hardinge is noted for The Hardinge Spindle The GDI6OLP Rotary Table spindle is based on the industry standard A2 4 spindle design that has been use
23. rd the reading on your indicator as this will be used to calculate gear backlash Take the distance recorded by the indicator and divide that number by 2 because your measurement was taken 2 inches from spindle centerline Now take the inverse tangent tan I of this calculated number and that will be how many degrees of backlash you have in your gears To figure out how many arcseconds that is simply mul tiply the degrees you calculated by 3600 If you calculate your backlash to be 40 arcseconds or less then no backlash adjustments are necessary To compensate for the mechanical backlash electronically see the control manual A chart of various angles in areseconds measured linearly at different radii along with a pictorial description of backlash follow Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wwwshophardinge com H HarDinge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C M radius 1625 radius 2 radius 3 radius 4 radius Svradius 6 radius Taresee 00000048 0 000008 00000097 00000 0 000019 0 000024 0 000029 Baresec 0 000024 000003 0 000048 0 000073 000009 0 00012 _ 0 00014 TO are see 000004 0 000079 0 000097 000014 000019 000024 0 00029 20 are see 000009 0 000158 000019 000079 0 00039 0004 000038 BO arcsec 000014 0 000236 000023
24. rol 6 Ifadding a rotary table to a Hardinge mill using a remote CNC cable or as a true 4th axis the settings must be set for the specific unit Refer to the instructions in the Hardinge 4th axis manual or call the Hardinge service department 7 If using the Hardinge servo control secure it in its required placement Do not cover any surface of the control as it will quickly overheat Do not place the unit on top of other hot electronic controls Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wuwshophardinge com n H HarDinge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 7a Connect the two cables from the rotary table to the controller in the appropriate locations CAUTION Never connect or disconnect these cables with the power on Instant failure will result 7b Connect the AC line cord to a 120V AC grounded receptacle The cord is a three wire ground type and the ground must be connected Power is 20VAC The power service must supply a minimum of 15 amps continuously Conduit wire must be 12 gauge or larger and fused for at least 20 amps If using an extension cord use a three wire ground type and the ground line must be connected Use only heavy duty 12 gauge extension cords capable of 20 amp load Avoid outlets that have large electric motors connected to them Do not exceed a length of 30 feet Permanent installations should be hard wired or installed with
25. tom of the rotary table Place the unit in the vertical position to completely drain the oll 43 Clean Up At the end of the workday or shift it is important to clean the rotary table The head should be free of any chips or grime Clean with a chip brush and apply a coat of rust preventative Do not use an air gun around front or rear seals Chips may damage seal if blown in with an air gun 5 One Year Limited Warranty The Hardinge GD I 60LP Rotary Table is provided with a one year warranty against any defects in material and work manship Specific details of the warranty can be found in the Hardinge Terms and Conditions document associated with the purchase agreement Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 wuwshophardinge com IN HArDINge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C Notes Hardinge Ine One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York U S A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com EN Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive PO Box 1507 Elmira Nev York 14902 1507 USA Sk 800 863 801 Canada BO0 A68 5946 Far 607 734 3886 To Order One hophardinge com Corporate Homepage wwe hardinge com E mail info shophardinge com Live Online Support www shophardinge com
26. uld just come right off of the eccentric 3 Remove the 4 four M6 bolts in the eccentric housing 4 Take note of the small dimple in the face of the eccentric The eccentricity of the eccentric goes towards this dimple Use the special tool you made to turn the eccentric to the next available hole in the direction that makes the dimple go towards the top of the rotary table housing 5 Replace the 4 four M6 bolts in the eccentric and measure the backlash again 6 Continue adjusting the eccentric one hole Nif ata time and checking backlash until an 9 o acceptable backlash is achieved NOTE Make sure that when adjusting backlash you have at least 10 arcseconds of backlash in the gear set or the gears may prematurely wear 7 Put the rotary table back together once finished adjusting backlash NOTE Put Teflon tape on the M4 set screw and screw it in to the eccentric end cap so that it is flush with the outside of the end cap after you have installed the end cap back into the housing Hardinge Inc One Hardinge Drive Elmira New York US A 14902 1507 800 843 8801 Canada 800 468 5946 www shophardinge com H HarDinge GD160LP Low Profile Rotary Table User Manual B 157C 4 Routine Maintenance 4 1 Use of Oil and Water Soluble Coolants For the use of oil and water soluble coolants the following guidelines should be observed DO NOT SUBMERGE THE UNIT IN
27. when machining combustible material and keep chips clear of the work area DON T USE a toxic or flammable substance as a solvent cleaner or coolant MAKE CERTAIN THAT PROPER GUARDING is in place and that all doors to the primary machine are closed and secured DON T OPEN GUARD DOORS of the primary machine while any machine component is in motion MAKE SURE chucks closers fixture plates and all other spindle mounted workholding devices are properly mounted and secured before starting the unit or the machine MAKE CERTAIN all cools are securely clamped in position before starting the unit or the machine REMOVE ANY LOOSE PARTS OR TOOLS left on the unit or the machine or in the work area before operating the equipment Always check the machine and work area for loose tools and parts especially after work has been com pleted by maintenance personnel REMOVE CHUCK WRENCHES before starting the unit or the machine BEFORE PRESSING THE CYCLE START PUSH BUTTON make certain that proper functions are programmed and that all controls are set in the desired modes KNOW WHERE ALL STOOP push buttons are located in case of an emergency CHECK THE LUBRICATION OIL LEVEL before operating the machine MAKE CERTAIN that all guards are in good condition and are functioning properly before operating the equipment INSPECT ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS to make certain that they are in good condition and are functioning properly before the cycle is starte
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