4th Axis (HAAS Mill)
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The 4th axis is used in conjunction with the HAAS mill to give you an additional degree of freedom while machining parts.
This page provides a basic tutorial on mounting the fourth axis on the HAAS mill.
Installing/ Uninstalling 4th Axis
Tool/Step | Description |
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Installing the 4th axis | ||
Use the green POWER ON button in the top left corner of the control panel. Then push power up reset | ||
Located behind vertical band saw, place 4th axis approximately a wrench's distance from the right sidewall of the mill. | ||
Use the T-bolts and T-nuts to mount the 4th axis. Insure There is enough room for a wrench to get the back bolt. | ||
Located on control panel | ||
Plug the two 4th axis electrical cables into the corresponding sockets marked “-A- Axis”, located in the west face of the mill’s electrical box The Wire on the left needs a quarter turn to connect in. | ||
attach the 4th axis air line to the regulator under the mill’s electrical box. | ||
Located in the DISPLAY section on the mill’s control panel. | ||
Fastest way to get there is page down | ||
Usually two to the right | ||
sends command to computer | ||
To allow movement of HAAS | ||
double press reset to turn off flashing light | ||
Dowel rod from the fastener section works well. You can also ask Russ for straight shaft. | ||
Using an indicator dial attached to the mill head. Run dial indicator back and forth until and adjust until no movement is seen on dial. | ||
Makes sure 4th Axis is aligned and stationary | ||
Center of 4th axis | ||
4th Axis is ready for use | ||
Uninstalling the 4th axis | ||
To guarantee safety | ||
Hold air line firmly so it won't go flying. | ||
Gets you to the setting menu | ||
It will say HRT160BL then arrow over to the left until it says "off" to turn of 4th axis | ||
Saves changes | ||
to allow use again | ||
Turns off flashing light | ||
Protects HAAS Machine from getting damaged. | ||
Place 4th axis back where you got it |
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