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GM-2-5AX Head Alignment Procedure - AD0482

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Recently Updated Last updated: 05/23/2023

GM-2-5AX Head Alignment - Procedure


AD0482

GM-2-5AX Head Alignment Procedure - AD0482

- Jump to Section - 1. Introduction 2. HEAD ALIGNMENT VERIFICATION (7 steps) 3. GM-2 5 Axis Head Alignment Procedure (15 steps) Back to Top

Introduction

This procedure will detail how to align a GM-2-5AX spindle head.

Fill out the latest Inspection Report on HBC and consult with Haas Service before attempting any geometry adjustments.

 Note: This site is available only to Haas Service Techs.

  This procedure should only be performed after a full inspection report has been done by certified Haas service technician.

Standard machine geometry must be correct before proceeding with the following steps.

 WARNING: Breaking the DON'T REMOVE seal on the spindle without contacting Haas Service will VOID the warranty. Contact Haas Service before proceeding with process.

NOTE: Haas is requiring that the serrated/small steel washers be replaced with hardened thick washers. Order part number 93-3769 HSD C-AXIS MOUNTING HARDWARE SVC KIT for the proper hardened washers and longer bolts. When replacing the serrated/small washers with the hardened washers it is recommended to clean the counterbore seat, please refer to the H-5AX C-Axis Counterbore Touch Up - Instructions.

Inspection Report

HEAD ALIGNMENT VERIFICATION

1

C-AXIS PARALLEL TO Z AXIS

Zero return the B and C axis   

Place a granite square on 3 pts using precision jack screws

Adjust the granite surface parallel to the X-Y plane

Locate the spindle in the center of the granite

Sweep the indicator in a 10" diameter circle on the surface of the granite by jogging the C-axis from -180° to 180°

Record the magnitude and direction of the error

  • NTE 0.0008" / 10" dia

 

 

2

C-AXIS RUNOUT

Install the test bar.

With indicator in place as shown, rotate the C axis through one complete rotation to measure the concentricity of the test bar.

 NOTE:  Indicator Step Up may very due to Table option

  • Concentricity is NTE .0015" TIR 

3

B AXIS INCLINATION

With the granite still aligned parallel to the X/Y plane:

Zero return the B and C axes

Mount the test indicator on the end of the spindle

Adjust the indicator so it sweeps a circle 10" circle

  1. With B and C axis at Home, zero the indicator at position (1).
  2. Rotate the spindle by hand 180 degrees to position (2) and measure the variation.
  • This is NTE 0.0005"

4

B AXIS INCLINATION

Rotate the C axis 90 degrees to the position shown.

  1. Zero the indicator at position (3).
  2. Rotate the test bar 180 degrees to position (4) and measure the variation.
  • This is NTE 0.002"

5

Spindle Centerline and B-Axis Intersection

C-axis Home

B-axis to 90º

Insert the test bar into the spindle

Find the high spot on the under side of the test bar 4" out from the spindle nose by jogging the Y axis forward and back,

Set your indicator to zero

Jog the X axis along the test bar [1] 4.75" out from the zero position. 

Sweep across the test bar in the X; your results should be zero-to-zero

  • This is NTE .0005"

6

Spindle Centerline and B-Axis Intersection

Rotate the B axis so it is in the position shown. 

C axis at Home.

B axis at -90 degrees.

Be sure Z axis is high enough so when rotating B the test bar does not contact the table.

Jog the X axis over so the indicator is as shown in figure 2. Do not change the Y or Z axis position. 

Without changing the indicator zero, jog the X axis [2] 4.75" document the error.

  • This is NTE 0.002"

7

B-AXIS SWEEP

Rotate b-axis to 90°. Measure 4" away from spindle nose. Mark the point on the test bar with a felt tip marker and place your indicator and set it to zero at the marked point. 

Rotate 45° to position [2]. Without moving the indicator jog the x and z axis to the marked point on the test bar in position [2] make sure there is no movement in the y- axis.

Repeat for positions [3], [4], & [5].note: all positions are in 45° increments.

From position [5] rotate the c-axis 180° and repeat steps 1-4. Use the table found at the end of the EA0421 (GM-2-5AX Inspection Report) to find the b-axis sweep error.

The tolerance is not to exceed the difference divided by 2 at each location.

GM-2 5 Axis Head Alignment Procedure

1

C-AXIS PARALLEL TO Z AXIS

Loosen the (8) bolts in the base plate for the spindle head.

Add or remove shims between the spindle head casting and the mount plate to tram the spindle to the X-Y plane this is NTE 0.0005"/10".

Shim part numbers are:

  • 59-0240 - .001"
  • 59-0241 - .002"
  • 59-0242 - .003"
  • 59-0243 - .004"
  • 59-0244 - .005"

NOTE:  Use shims of unequal thickness to change the angle of the base plate.

When the sweep is within specification, torque the (8) bolts. Refer to HAAS FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Verify spindle tram after bolts are torqued.

2

C-AXIS RUNOUT

  • Rotate the B-Axis to 90°. 
  • Remove the (7) plugs in the B-Axis body
  • Loosen the B axis body mounting screws under the 7 plugs that were removed.

3

C-AXIS RUNOUT

 The (8) B axis adjustment set screws (represented as [2] on the diagram) will be used push or pull the head in needed direction to correct the error. 

  • Rotate the B axis back to Zero and place the indicator setup on the test bar
  • Use the 8 concentricity set screws to adjust the runout. (represented as [2] on the diagram)
  • Tighten all (7) B-Axis Mounting Screws [1] and verify TIR is within machine specification. If not, repeat the process.

WARNING:  WARNING: Haas is requiring to change the spring washers paired with the B-axis mounting bolts with the appropriate hard spacers.  

 NOTE: When replacing the serrated/small steel washers order the service kit 93-3769 HSD C-AXIS MOUNTING HARDWARE SVC KIT for the proper hardened washers and longer bolts

When replacing the serrated/small washers with the hardened washers it is recommended to clean the counterbore seat, please refer to the H-5AX C-Axis Counterbore Touch Up - Instructions.

NOTE: Be sure to check the runout after torquing the bolts as the concentricity can change after torquing.

4

B AXIS INCLINATION

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at Home Position" by following the instruction below:

  • Adjust by hand jogging the B axis to eliminate the error.
  • This is NTE: 0005"

5

B AXIS INCLINATION

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at Home Position" by following the instruction below:

To set the new tool change offset using the rotary page complete the following:

  • For NGC Controls go to Settings>Rotary Tab as shown.
  • Highlight the GM B-Axis Rotary in the Select New Rotaries Table.
  • Press [ALTER] to change the B-Axis Tool Change offset 
  • Jog the ram up away from the granite and zero return the B-axis
  • Jog the ram back down to the granite and verify inclination.
  • Perform additional adjustment to Parameter 6.078 if needed.
  • This is NTE: 0005"

6

B AXIS INCLINATION

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at Home Position" by following the instruction below:

To set the new tool change offset using the parameters page or to do additional adjustments complete the following:

  • Press [DIAGNOSTIC] then navigate to the parameter>factory tab and find Parameter 6.078 to set the tool change offset.
  • Jog the ram up away from the granite and zero return the B-axis
  • Jog the ram back down to the granite and verify inclination.
  • Perform additional adjustment to Parameter 6.078 if needed.
  • This is NTE: 0005"

7

Updated

B AXIS INCLINATION

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at 90 Degrees" by following the instruction below:

  • Rotate the B-Axis to 90°. Support the 5 axis head using a fixture. 
  • Remove the 7 plugs in the B-Axis body
  • Loosen the 8 concentricity set screws. (keep very light tension on set screws to hold concentricity)
  • Carefully remove five of the seven B-Axis Casting mounting bolts. 
  • Do not fully remove the 2 bolts shown in red, bolt may be diffitcult to remove due to cable being int the way.
  • Be careful not to damage any cables
  • Slowly jog the Z-Axis up to separate the B-Axis body casting. 
  •  Note: It is critical the B-axis body is stabily supported so mating surfaces remain parallel during separation
  • Only separate enough to install mylar shim. 
  • Install mylar shim
  • Be sure to not block a bolt hole with the shim.  
  • Tighten all [7] B-Axis Mounting Screws and check TIR is within machine specification. If not, repeat the process 

            Refer to HAAS FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

  • Once complete jog the  Z-zaxis back up,  zero-return the B and C-Axis and recheck steps 2 and 3 of the head verification process

8

Updated

B AXIS INCLINATION

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at 90 Degrees" by following the instruction bellow:

  • Rotate the B-Axis to 90°. Support the 5 axis head using a fixture. 
  • Remove the 7 plugs in the B-Axis body
  • Loosen the 8 concentricity set screws. (keep very light tension on set screws to hold concentricity)
  • Carefully remove five of the seven B-Axis Casting mounting bolts. 
  • Do not fully remove the 2 bolts shown in red, bolt may be diffitcult to remove due to cable being int the way.
  • Be careful not to damage any cables

9

Updated

B AXIS INCLINATION

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at 90 Degrees" by following the instruction bellow:

  • Slowly jog the Z-Axis up to separate the B-Axis body casting. 
  •  NOTE: It is critical the B-axis body is stabily supported so mating surfaces remain parallel during separation
  • Only separate enough to install mylar shim. 
  • Install mylar shim
  • Be sure to not block a bolt hole with the shim.  
  • Tighten all [7] B-Axis Mounting Screws and check TIR is within machine specification. If not, repeat the process.     
    • Refer to HAAS FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
  • Once complete jog the  Z-zaxis back up,  zero-return the B and C-Axis and recheck steps 2 and 3 of the head verification process

10

C Axis Home Position

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at Home " by following the instruction bellow:

  • Before moving onto the next step verify the C axis Home position. With B and C at Home , rotate the B axis to 90° find the highspot on the face of the test bar and sweep across the test bar.  
  • Adjust by hand jogging the C axis to eliminate the error. 
  • For NGC Controls go to Settings>Rotary Tab.
  • Highlight the GM C-Axis Rotary in the Select New Rotaries Table.
  • Press [ALTER] to change the C-Axis Tool Change offset or go to Parameter 7.078 to set C-axis perpendicular to X-Axis
  • Jog the ram up away from the indicator and zero return the C-axis
  • Jog the ram back down to the indicator and verify C axis Home postion.
  • Perform additional adjustment to Parameter 7.078 if needed.

NTE: .0005"

11

C Axis Home Position

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at Home " by following the instruction below:

  • Before moving onto the next step verify the C axis Home position. With B and C at Home , rotate the B axis to 90° find the highspot on the face of the test bar and sweep across the test bar.  
  • Adjust by hand jogging the C axis to eliminate the error. 
  • For NGC Controls go to Settings>Rotary Tab.
  • Highlight the GM C-Axis Rotary in the Select New Rotaries Table.
  • Press [ALTER] to change the C-Axis Tool Change offset or go to Parameter 7.078 to set C-axis perpendicular to X-Axis
  • Jog the ram up away from the indicator and zero return the C-axis
  • Jog the ram back down to the indicator and verify C axis Home postion.
  • Perform additional adjustment to Parameter 7.078 if needed.

NTE: .0005"

To set the new tool change offset using the rotary page complete the following:

  • For NGC Controls go to Settings>Rotary Tab as shown.
  • Highlight the GM C-Axis Rotary in the Select New Rotaries Table.
  • Press [ALTER] to change the C-Axis Tool Change offset 
  • Jog the ram up away from the indicator and zero return the C-axis
  • Jog the ram back down to the indicator and verify C-axis home position.
  • Perform additional adjustment to Parameter 7.078 if needed.
  • This is NTE: 0005"

12

C Axis Home Position

Correct for error in the "C-AXIS at Home " by following the instruction bellow:

To set the new tool change offset using the parameters page or to do additional adjustments complete the following:

  • Press [DIAGNOSTIC] then navigate to the parameter>factory tab and find Parameter 7.078 to set the tool change offset.
  • Jog the ram up away from the indicator and zero return the C-axis
  • Jog the ram back down to the indicator and verify C-axis home position.
  • Perform additional adjustment to Parameter 7.078 if needed.
  • This is NTE: 0005"

13

Spindle Centerline and B-Axis Intersection

Recheck Steps 1 and 2 of the Head Verification above and adjust if necessary

Breaking the DON'T REMOVE seal on the spindle without contacting Haas Service will VOID the warranty. Contact Haas Service before proceeding with any adjust.

Verify dowel pins between the Spindle and spindle mount plate are not damaged.

 

 

 

14

Spindle Centerline and B-Axis Intersection

Recheck Steps 1 and 2 of the Head Verification above and adjust if necessary

Breaking the DON'T REMOVE seal on the spindle without contacting Haas Service will VOID the warranty. Contact Haas Service before proceeding with any adjust.

Verify Dwell pins between the Spindle and spindle mount plate are not damaged.

 

 

 

15

B-AXIS SWEEP

Breaking the DON'T REMOVE seal on the spindle without contacting Haas Service will VOID the warranty. Contact Haas Service before proceeding with process

Verify Dwell pins between the Spindle and spindle mount plate are damaged.

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