Lathe Preventative Maintenance PM Program checklist form

Customer/Cust asset #ModelSerial Number

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InspectionStatusComments or Readings

Safety

Operation

Interlocks

E-stop Buttons

Proper Guarding

Damage

Alignments inspection

Level

Turret Square

Turret Radial Alignment

Turret X-axis Centerline adjustment

Head stock (Requires test cut setup)

Sub spindle (May require set up)

Tailstock (Requires test cut setup)

Live tooling-Check groove orientation

Lubrication

Drain/Fill, Clean Suction Filter, Wipe clean

Spindle lube tank

Way Lube tank

Hydraulic Unit

Spindle Oil cooler

Hydraulic System

Inspection

Cracked Hoses

Oil leaks

System pressure

Clean Cooler fins on Unit

Oil Cooler

Clean Filter

Clean Condenser

Change oil

Inspect proper operation

Headstock/Spindle

Check for abnormal Noise

1. High RPM

2. Low RPM

Runout of Taper

Vibration

Belts (Some Models)

Inspect air Filters

Electrical Cabinet

Oil cooler

Electrical inspection

Connections in cabinet

Cables, Shielding

Cooling Fans

1. Electrical cabinet

2. Axis drives and I/O

3. Axis and spindle drive

4. In front control Panel

Servo Motors- Noise, Humming

Battery Voltage/NC and APC

Insulation resistance- motors at drive

X-axis

Y-axis (option)

Z-axis

A-axis (option)

B-axis (option)

C-axis (option)

Spindle

Subspindle (option)

X, Y, Z, B, C axis Inspection

Backlash test and adjustment

X-axis

Y-axis (option)

Z-axis

B-axis (option)

C-axis (option)

A-axis (Live Tooling option) Belts?

Check for abnormal noise in axes

Slide seals

Way wipers

Inspect Covers for proper function

Coolant system

Cleaning of machinery or Coolant system

Clean Suction screens on pumps

Clean Screens

Ball Bar Inspection,

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Optional accessories

Conveyors

Inspect cabling, and connections

Grease bearings

Chip Blaster or High Pressure Unit

Inspect Cables and connections

Change Filter (If filters are available)

Change pump/gear oil

Check pressure settings

Other Options

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Additional Comments

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Preventative maintenance is the key to reducing downtime and costs