The human body, your vehicles, and just about anything with moving parts need regular maintenance to keep them healthy. Naturally this is true of all CNC machine tools, even the highly reliable machines built by Haas. The difference is that parts and service for your Haas machines are as near as your local Haas Factory Outlet with all of these advantages:
- Local, factory certified technical service people for quick response
- More than 90% of service calls resolved on the first visit
- Dedication to one brand of machine tool means more in-depth knowledge
- Published service prices so there are no surprises
- Factory-direct parts pricing
- Extensive, local replacement parts inventory
- Online service guides, video how-to guides and troubleshooting help
Although all of these benefits are a great help in reducing down time, having a regular, preventative CNC machine maintenance plan can eliminate most service issues before they happen. That’s why Haas offers the Platinum Total Care System. These Preventative Maintenance programs are available for all Haas machines and tailored to your specific needs. Typical PM inspections include:
Electrical System
- Check incoming voltage
- DC buss voltage
- Logic voltages
- Condition of wires and connections
- Ensure fans are working
- Check regen resisters
- Check vector drive
- Check transformers
- Check cabinet filter
- Check motor connections and brushes*
Operator Panel
- Condition of keypad
- Function of keys, buttons, remote handle jog*
- Condition of floppy drive*
- Adjust CRT if needed
- Check door rollers, switches, rails
- Operation of chip auger/conveyor
Wipers/Seals/Windows/Bellows
- Check if in good working condition
Geometry
- Check level
- Check backlash in axis' with ballscrews
- Complete an alignment report
Pneumatic System
- Check filters*
- Check hoses and fittings
- Check for leaks
- Check pressure switch
Way Lube System
- Inspect filters
- Inspect lines and fittings
- Check proper pump operation
Spindle/Transmission
- Check transmission oil
- Condition of belts
- Condition of air lube lines
- Condition of spindle taper or chuck
Hydraulic Power Unit*
- Check oil level and condition of oil
- Check for leak
- Check max pressure
- Check low pressure switch
- Check gauges
- Check that filter has been changed
Coolant
- Check condition of hoses
- Check for leaks
- Coolant pump and filters
- P-cool operation
Counterbalance*
- Check hoses and fill if necessary
- Check chains, rollers, and weight
*If applicable
Optional, special services are also available including
- Through spindle coolant (mills) or high pressure coolant (lathes)
- Pallet changer or parts loader
- Haas brand bar feeders
- Vibration analyzer plot
- Ball bar plot
- Probe calibration
Your Pittsburgh Haas factory Outlet can set up a preventative maintenance plan that can save you downtime and reduce service calls. Simply call (724) 778-3220, email: tom.jonas@haasfactoryoutlet.com, or visit www.hfopittsburgh.com.