Design Futures Lab

Multicam Preventative Maintenance Checklist

Perform once a month

  1. Ensure power isolated to machine.
  2. Overall Clean
    1. Remove dust and debris from machine
    2. Scour Exposed steel and apply light coating of machine oil to protect from oxidization
    3. Visually observe all wire connections for obvious damage
  3. Accuracy/Performance
    1. Jog Axes to check for unusual audible artifacts
    2. Perform 4 point test confirming XY squareness withing 1mm
    3. Report Findings in maintenance logs
  4. ATC
    1. Inspect all tooling for damage and cutting edge integrity and replace tools when necessary
    2. Run Function 26 (measure all tools) and inspect Auto change motion for alignment as it picks up the various tools
    3. Inspect pneumatic lines for excess moisture and correct pressure regulations
  5. Vacuum Pump
    1. Inspect and clean vacuum filter
    2. Inspect all connections and piping
  6. Dust Extraction
    1. Vacuum all dust in room and remove dust bags
    2. Clean inside of dust bag carriage if applicable
    3. Inspect all connections in and pipes for blockage
    4. Clean gates
  7. CNC bed
    1. Remove waste board
    2. Vacuum surface and check for possible damage and holes
      1. Fill and sand holes with metal putty
    3. Thin and clean and remaining adhesive
    4. Test vacuum bed and clean and clogged holes
    5. Insert new wasteboard and seal edges with tape
    6. Run First Facing routine with wasteboard facing tool
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