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6 in. and 8 in. 4th Axis for M/MX
Purpose
This document gives instructions on installing and using a 6 in. and 8 in. 4th Axis for M/MX.
Product Information
Product:
Set Up the 6 in. or 8 in. Rotary Table
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Inspect the item(s):
Photograph any damage that may have occurred during shipping.
Note any damage on the delivery receipt before signing for the shipment.
Verify the received goods against the packing list.
If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.
Make sure that all loose parts are removed from the package before discarding any shipping materials.
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2-Jaw, 3-Jaw, or 4-Jaw Chuck
2-Jaw Chuck
The 2-Jaw Chuck for a 6-in. Table (PN 32627) provides rapid prototype workholding. The set includes a self-centering 2-jaw chuck with an adapter plate and mounting hardware, including jaw plates. The 2-Jaw Chuck for an 8-in. Table (PN 32622) includes a MT3 adapter ring.
3-Jaw Chuck
Use a 3-Jaw Chuck for 6 in. Table (PN 30292) or 3-Jaw Chuck for 8 in. Table (PN 30291).
4-Jaw Chuck
Use a 4-Jaw Chuck for 6 in. Table (PN 31721) or 4-Jaw Chuck for 8 in. Table (PN 30293). Each chuck includes an adapter plate and pin for mounting the chuck to the table and centering it to the rotational axis. Each chuck comes with both inside and outside interchangeable jaw sets.
5C Collet Adapter/Fixture
A 5C Collet Adapter for 8 in. Table (PN 30294) includes an adapter plate for mounting and centering the holder.
Use the T-slots to mount a 5C Collet Fixture for 6 in. Rotary Table (PN 31414) or 5C Collet Fixture for 8 in. Rotary Table (PN 31415).
MT2 or MT3 Alignment Kits
On 6 in. rotary tables, use an MT2 Alignment Kit for ER32 Collet Fixture (PN 34382).
On 8 in. rotary tables, use an MT3 Alignment Kit for ER32 Collet Fixture (PN 34383).
MT3 Collet and Drawbolt
On 8 in. rotary tables, use an MT3 collet, held in with a drawbolt. Use it in combination with a Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder as a low-cost method for holding slender bar stock.
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Disengage the worm.
Rotate the table by hand. You should feel a slight drag. If you do not feel a drag, do the following:
Use a flat-head screwdriver to loosen the three screws in the retaining plate two turns.
Use an Adjustable Pin Spanner Wrench (PN 31118) to tighten or loosen the retaining plate.
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If a motor coupling is loose or cracked, the table will slip relative to motor rotation and, subsequently, lose position.
Remove the set screw on the motor mount.
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Jog the motor until you can access the first of two coupling screws inside the motor mount.
Tighten the screws on the coupling.
To remove the motor coupling:
Loosen the socket head cap screw and the set screw on the motor coupling. Do not remove the screws.
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Inspect the coupling for defects. Do one of the following:
If the coupling is broken: remove the coupling, and replace with either the Coupling: 6-in. Rotary Table (PN 31840) or the Coupling: 8 in. Rotary Table (PN 30715).
If the coupling is not broken: Tighten the remaining coupling screws on the motor shaft.
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