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Series Spindle Replacement
Please review this document in its entirety before starting any work. Contact your
One Series Technical Support Specialist at 1‐888‐Makino4 to get an RID started to
use for support during the task if needed.
Setup jig in the machine. (if using the universal
jig, ensure the correct spindle plate is installed)
(When using the universal jig on an a51, remove
the ATC coolant drain panel)
Depending on the jig, It may mount to an empty pallet
or clamp to the table.
Change the following parameters to disable the spindle and
oilmatic. (Note the original settings prior to changing)
PRO 3: PMC parameters; 615 0 to 1 (oilmatic control)
621 1 to 0 (spindle lube flow check)
1217 1 to 0 (air pressure check)
CNC parameter; 3701.1 0 to 1 (spindle interface)
PRO 5: PMC parameters; 7012 1 to 0 (air pressure check)
3059 0 to 2 (spindle exists)
3015 1 to 0 (spindle lube flow check)
8012 1 to 0 (Pallet seat check)
CNC parameter; 3717 1 to 0 (not NX machines)
• For Pro3 Machines, power down the machine.
Remove the relay inside the Machine Tool Cabinet
(MTC). Power back on the machine.
• This will disable the oilmatic.
Turn off the main air.
Remove the air oil pipe from the rear of the
spindle. Clean the area prior to removing the
pipe.
Air oil pipe is in this cutout,
Held in by two screws
Air oil pipe
The location may change
depending on the
machine model and type
of spindle. Spindles that
are lubed using the
oilmatic will not have this
tube.
Remove the coolant ring, Note the orientation of the ring and shim. Incorrect installation
of the shim or shim and ring will cause improper nozzle coolant flow.
Shim
Coolant ring
Remove all but two of the spindle mount bolts. Look at the jig adaptor plate to see what bolts
stay. Loosen the two left in the spindle.
Slide the spindle jig around the spindle and secure with screws from the coolant ring and
DIN washers
Bolt hole on the jig plate
Secure the jig to the spindle
using the coolant ring bolts
and din washers
Remove the last two spindle mount bolts.
Install a pusher bolt to push the spindle out of the casting. Push only as far as you
need to break the O ring tension.
Pack rags under the spindle on the jig to catch any residual chiller oil.
Move the spindle away from the casting in the Z direction. Note the X and Y
machine positions (this will help you line up the new spindle when installing).
Clean the casting of any dirt. Check the speed sensor and O ring at the back of the
casting by the unclamp cylinder.
Speed sensor
O ring
Using an air hose, clean the air oil drain
hole. Make sure there are not
obstructions or any debris that could get
into the new spindle rear bearing.
Unbox the new spindle and remove the shipping can.
Install the shipping can on the old spindle to remove it from the jig.
Remove the old spindle from the jig and put the shipping can back on
the new spindle and install the new spindle on the jig.
If you are working in an MMC you can move the jig to the WSS, in
maintenance mode, to perform this task. I recommend not doing
this on an a51 since the WSS and vehicle is too small. (you can
remove the load crumbling bars from the vehicle and the spindle will
fit) If possible load through the door on an a51 or 61.
Verify the orientation of the through
spindle coolant tube and pin in the
rear of the spindle so it will line up as
you put the spindle in the casting.
Failure to do this will cause damage to
the pin or TSC tube!
Line up the rear air oil pipe hole so the
chamfered hole is facing up.
Replace all O rings around the
casting where the spindle meets
the casting.
Install a new large O ring into the
casting, Ensure the O ring is
seated to the outside of the
groove
Apply O ring lube to all O rings on the spindle. Return all axis to the saved position and
SLOWLY insert the new spindle in the casting.
Verify that you are lined up and the rotor does not come in contact with the stator.
Adjust your position using the hand wheel (remove the spindle prior to each
adjustment)
The spindle should slide in without force almost all the way. About 5 to 10 mm from
fully seated. O ring tension for the rear bearing will cause the spindle to stop sliding
freely and will need to be pushed in with the mount bolts.
Install two mount bolts through the jig and SLOWLY AND EVENLY seat the spindle.
Remove the jig from the spindle and install the rest of the spindle mount bolts
Install the air oil pipe at the rear of the spindle and connect the air oil lines (if removed).
Change the following parameters to enable the spindle and
oilmatic.
PRO 3: PMC parameters; 615 1 to 0 (oilmatic control)
621 0 to 1 (spindle lube flow check)
1217 0 to 1 (air pressure check)
CNC parameter; 3701.1 1 to 0 (spindle interface)
PRO 5: PMC parameters; 7012 0 to 1 (air pressure check)
3059 2 to 0 (spindle exists)
3015 0 to 1 (spindle lube flow check)
CNC parameter; 3717 0 to 1 (not NX machines)
Turn on the air and power down the machine. Install the oilmatic relay and power on
the machine. Check the spindle for leaks at the front and rear of the spindle.
Bleed the air oil mixing block. Remove mount bolts. Loosen the set screw marked
O, turn on the oil pump and observe the oil coming out of the block. Move the
block to different angles to ensure no air is trapped in the block. When a steady
stream of oil is flowing with no air, the block is bled. Tighten the set screw and
ensure no oil is leaking. If oil is leaking from the set screw, remove the screw and
add Teflon tape and bleed again. Install mount bolts.
Rotate the spindle at 50 RPM and verify oil flow to the front and rear bearings. Follow
the oil lines from the mixing block to the spindle. Oil flow should look like a line of
ants. Click below to see video. walking towards the spindle (click play on the video )
Install the coolant ring and remove the jig from the machine. Install any removed
covers. Check and set spindle orientation position. (NC parameter 4077)
Check and set grids as needed.
Calibrate the ATLM and probe. (if installed)
Verify a tool change.
This completes the spindle change.