Lion Precision SPINDLECHECK Bedienungsanleitung
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This instruction manual details the operation of the Lion
Precision’s SpindleCheck Machine Capability Tester
system with SpindleCheck Inspector Software. Please
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 5
Measurements Performed by SpindleCheck 5
SpindleCheck Components 6
COMPONENT 1 - SPINDLECHECK DEVICE ELECTRONICS 7
Probe Connections 7
Index Sensor (Purple) 8
Capacitive Displacement Sensors (X, Y, Z) 8
COMPONENT 2 - CAPACITIVE PROBES (X, Y, Z) 9
COMPONENT 3 - EDDY CURRENT PROBE (INDEX) 9
COMPONENT 4 - PROBE SPACER 9
COMPONENT 5 - PROBE NEST AND MAGNETIC BASE 9
COMPONENT 6 - PRECISION TARGET PIN 10
COMPONENT 7 - “ROUND” ADAPTER 10
COMPONENT 8 - “ROUND WITH FLATS” ADAPTER 10
COMPONENT 9 - FLASH DRIVE WITH SOFTWARE 10
COMPONENT 10 - BATTERY & CHARGER 11
COMPONENT 11 - GROUND BRUSH 11
COMPONENT 12 - GROUNDING KIT 11
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 12
Minimum Requirements 12
Installation Procedure 12
SOFTWARE BASICS 13
Operating Mode 13
Machine Selection 13
Status Bar 13
READING MEASUREMENT SCREENS 14
Axis Names 14
Initial Display 14
Overall Results Area 14
Chart Area Time/Sample/RPM 15
Displayed Data 15
Compare Data 15
PREPARING TO MAKE MEASUREMENTS 16
Power the SpindleCheck device 16
Connect Device to Computer 16
Launch SpindleCheck Inspector 17
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Conrm Settings 18
Settings > Wireless 20
Select a Machine (Machine Manager) 21
Install the Target Pin 24
Target Pins Care and Safety 24
Install and Position Probes 24
Measurement Types 27
MAKING MEASUREMENTS 27
Warm-Up 28
POSITIONING CAPABILITY 28
Vibration 29
Repeatability 31
Thermal 32
Setup/Run 33
CUTTING CAPABILITY 33
Total Error 35
Runout 36
Roundness 38
Roughness 39
MEASUREMENT SEQUENCES 40
Measure Machine Sequence 40
Crash Test Sequence 40
VIEWING REPORTS 41
Printing and Viewing Options 41
Machine: Machine Capability 41
Machine: Machine Trends 41
Shop Reports 41
Appendix A: Replacement Parts 42
GLOSSARY 43
APPROVALS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 46
Wireless System 46
Battery 48
Material Requirements 49
Target Pins Care and Safety 49
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 50
Standards and References 50
Assistance 50
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INTRODUCTION
The SpindleCheck device is a precision measurement system for measuring the dynamic
performance of machine tools and their spindles.
SpindleCheck Inspector is a software package which retrieves and interprets the measurements
from the SpindleCheck device and presents the results to the operator. The results inform the
user about the capabilities of the machine.
Fundamental Concepts
SpindleCheck uses noncontact, capacitive sensors to measure error motions as changes in
position of a precision target pin installed in the machine spindle.
The measurements are collected and analyzed by the SpindleCheck Inspector software.
Measurement results are presented on-screen as changes over time or over dierent RPMs.
Overall values are calculated and presented for the machine as a whole and for each axis.
Measurements Performed by SpindleCheck
SpindleCheck Inspector performs the following measurements as described in ISO, ANSI/ASME,
and JIS standards:
SpindleCheck
Inspector
Measurement
International Standards
Description
Spindle Operation
During Test
Thermal Rotating or non-rotating
spindle Rotating/Not Rotating
Repeatability Repeatability Not Rotating
Vibration Vibration Not Rotation
Warm-Up Thermal Drift Rotating
Total Rotational Error Total Error Rotating
Runout Total Indicator Reading (TIR) Rotating
Position Shift Position Shift Rotating
Roundness Synchronous Error Rotating
Surface Roughness Asynchronous Error Rotating
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COMPONENT 1 - SPINDLECHECK DEVICE ELECTRONICS
The sensor system electronics include driver electronics for the capacitive and index probes, an
internal wireless router, a USB port for communicating with the PC, a battery slot, power and
ground connections, a power switch, and probe position indicators useful during setup.
The rear of the device has four rubber feet and is magnetic for securing to a clean surface inside
the machine.
Probe Connections
The Index sensor channel and X, Y, and Z capacitive displacement sensor channels are color
coded. The colored blocks of each channel must match the color-coded rings on each probe.
Calibration stickers for each capacitive sensor channel (X, Y, and Z) are located on the back of
the device. These indicate probe serial numbers and their association with particular channels.
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Index Sensor (Purple)
An index pulse is used to detect rotation. This signal is also used to align
readings from multiple revolutions. The Index sensor uses an eddy current
probe to detect the copper plating on the target pin.
The indicator lights provide feedback regarding the index function.
Signal Strength
The Index probe senses a dierence between the copper and steel on the
target. When the spindle is rotating, the resulting signal from the probe is
used to time the measurements of the rotating spindle. The probe signal
must be suciently large to ensure reliable triggers to the system. The closer
the probe is to the target, the greater the signal strength, but the probe must
maintain a safe distance from the rotating target to avoid contact. The PROBE
SPACER is provided to set the ideal gap.
Signal Strength Indicator Conditions:
• Green: Good signal strength
• Red: Poor signal strength or no rotation
Capacitive Displacement Sensors (X, Y, Z)
The X, Y, and Z Axes each have a separate color-coded capacitive
displacement sensor channel. The colored blocks of each channel must match
the color-coded rings on each probe.
X: Blue
Y: Green
Z: Red
Indicator lights are Green when the probe is within its calibrated range.
The Near or Far light will be Red when the probe is outside of its calibrated
range.
The Near and Far lights will be Blue when the capacitive probe is not
connected.
INDEX
This indicator lights Green when the Index probe is reading the copper strip and is O when the
Index probe is over the steel.
WAIT
The wait indicator lights during the 60-90 second initialization period when power is rst applied
to the SpindleCheck device. No communication between the computer and device is possible
during this time.
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COMPONENT 2 - CAPACITIVE PROBES (X, Y, Z)
COMPONENT 3 - EDDY CURRENT PROBE (INDEX)
COMPONENT 4 - PROBE SPACER
COMPONENT 5 - PROBE NEST AND MAGNETIC BASE
Noncontact capacitive probes measure the distance to the
precision target pin as it turns. The probes are 8 mm in
diameter, have a total measurment range of 0.250 mm
(0.01 inch), and a minimum gap (Near Gap) of 0.125 mm
(0.005 inch).
Calibration labels on the back of the electronics housing
will list the specics of the calibrations. If capacitive probes
are damaged, the probe and the driver electronics for that
channel must be replaced together to maintain accuracy.
Part Number P016-6002.
The eddy-current Index probe provides a once-around
signal to align data for multiple rotations. Its nominal
distance from the target is 0.25 mm (0.01 inch). Use
cautionly to prevent damage.
Part Number P017-7070.
The Probe Spacer is 0.25 mm (0.01 inch) thick and is used
to set the gap between the probes and the target pin.
Part Number A017-7560.
The probe nest includes mounting for X, Y, Z probes and an Index probe.
Part Number P017-6207.
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COMPONENT 6 - PRECISION TARGET PIN
A precision ground 8 mm pin is used as a target for measurements. The pin has a precision 1
inch (25.4 mm) diameter spherical end for Z-Axis measurements and a precision surface for
measurements in the X and Y directions. The pin includes a collar with a copper plated area
which is sensed by the Index probe.
The precision surfaces are important for accurate measurements. If these surfaces are
damaged, the pin should be renished by Lion Precision to restore an accurate reference
surface.
Part Numbers: 8mm pin – MFG5-1240 & 20mm pin – MFG5-1241.
Index
X, Y, Z
Probes Measurement
Target
COMPONENT 7 - “ROUND” ADAPTER
COMPONENT 8 - “ROUND WITH FLATS” ADAPTER
COMPONENT 9 - FLASH DRIVE WITH SOFTWARE
The Round Adapter mounts the probe nest to a cylindrical
shank which can be mounted in the lathe turret. To use the
adapter, remove the three screws holding the probe nest
to the magnetic base. Remove the three screws holding
the magnetic base adapter plate to the probe nest – use
the same three screws to mount the probe nest to the
adapter plate on the adapter.
Part Numbers: 1”- B017-3901 ; 1.25” – B017-3902 ;
20mm – B017-3905 ; 25mm – B017-3906 ; 3/4” B017-
3900.
The Round with Flats Adapter mounts the probe nest to a
shank with two ats which can be mounted in the live
tooling mount. To use the adapter, remove the three
screws holding the probe nest to the magnetic base.
Remove the three screws holding the magnetic base
adapter plate to the probe nest – use the same three
screws to mount the probe nest to the adapter plate on
the adapter.
Part Numbers: 1” – B017-3911; 1.25” B017-3912;
3/4” – B017-3910.
The 8G ash drive contains the SpindleCheck Inspector
software. See software on page 12 for installation details.
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