Hello,
I have a 1994ish LNC-8 Lathe with an intermittent problem. The turret clamp limit switch sometimes fails to activate when the turret is indexed to Tool Post 6, 7, 8, and 9. All other turret positions work flawlessly. (I know it's the turret clamp limit switch because when it happens I go to Check Data to confirm). Needless to say I would like to get to the bottom of this as giving up a third of my available tool positions is not an option.
I tried taking the turret back cover where all the turret limit switches are located to have a look but it was sealed with silicone caulk (is that normal?) and refuses to come off. Although, because the problem only affects certain turret positions, I suspect the problem is a mechanical one, and not the limit switch itself. Perhaps some debris has worked its way in and is preventing the turret from seating properly?
Has anyone else the same problem with this lathe? I've never had to take a machine like this apart before and I'm a little bit lost.
I have a 1994ish LNC-8 Lathe with an intermittent problem. The turret clamp limit switch sometimes fails to activate when the turret is indexed to Tool Post 6, 7, 8, and 9. All other turret positions work flawlessly. (I know it's the turret clamp limit switch because when it happens I go to Check Data to confirm). Needless to say I would like to get to the bottom of this as giving up a third of my available tool positions is not an option.
I tried taking the turret back cover where all the turret limit switches are located to have a look but it was sealed with silicone caulk (is that normal?) and refuses to come off. Although, because the problem only affects certain turret positions, I suspect the problem is a mechanical one, and not the limit switch itself. Perhaps some debris has worked its way in and is preventing the turret from seating properly?
Has anyone else the same problem with this lathe? I've never had to take a machine like this apart before and I'm a little bit lost.