Step 4: Performing Spindle Run-in

Perform spindle run-in to apply grease to the sliding parts in the spindle, stabilizing its rotation.

Before performing spindle run-in, remove the workpiece, rotary axis correction jig, and ATC magazine correction jig if they are attached.

Procedure
  1. Close the front cover if it is open.
  2. Show VPanel.
    Displaying VPanel
  3. Click Icon_VPanel_MachineSetting.
    SettingsTab

    The Machine settings window is displayed.

  4. On the Maintenance tab, click Spindle run-in.
    Spindle_maintenance
  5. When the window shown in the following figure appears, click OK.
    VPanel_Dialog_SpinleRun-in
  6. When the window shown in the following figure appears, open the front cover.
    VPanel_for_DWX_DWX-43W_SpindleRunIn_01
  7. Spin the spindle around 10 times in either direction by hand.
  8. Close the front cover.

    Spindle run-in starts, and the machine status light will flash blue.

    The remaining work time will be displayed on VPanel.

    DWX-43W_main_09
  9. When a message indicating that work is complete appears, click OK to finish the spindle run-in.