The handling of a CNC vertical lathe after a power outage involves a series of important steps and operations. Here are the basic ways to handle this situation:
1. Check the power supply:
After the CNC lathe is powered off, first check whether the power supply is normal. If there is a power failure, you need to contact equipment maintenance personnel in time to handle it.
2. Ensure that the zero position remains unchanged:
After the machine tool is powered off, the programs and data in the CNC system will be lost. Therefore, before restarting the machine, make sure that the position of the workpiece is at the correct zero position to avoid the need to readjust the position of the workpiece after returning to zero. Workpieces can be moved manually to a safe location or the current position can be recorded.
3. Restart:
For conventional CNC lathes, press the "reset" button to put the machine into working condition.
For advanced CNC lathes, press the "On/Off" button to enter the operating system, and then enter the CNC programming page.
4. Check and recalibrate the tool:
CNC lathe processing usually uses a computer program to control the machine tool for automated processing. A power outage may cause computer programs to stop running and machine tools to stop processing. If you directly reopen the machine tool and computer program to continue working, it may cause the processing accuracy to decrease, or even the processing to fail. Therefore, even if there is only a brief power outage, the tool needs to be checked and recalibrated.
5. Handle specific faults:
If you encounter an emergency situation such as a broken tool or other clamping device failure, you need to stop the lathe immediately and perform corresponding troubleshooting.
6. Return to reference point:
When the CNC vertical lathe is just put into use or the system is restarted after a power outage, it needs to return to the reference point. This usually involves manually moving the axes outside the non-interference zone and then returning the axes to a reference point. This is to prevent possible crashes.
Please note that the steps for handling a power outage on a CNC vertical lathe may vary depending on the machine model, configuration, and circumstances. Therefore, it is recommended to refer to the machine tool's operating manual or contact the equipment supplier for more detailed guidance. In addition, you should always stay awake and calm during the handling process to ensure the safety and accuracy of the operation.