Will be re-assembling the Haas that you guys have been helping with really soon.
I'm sure there will be other learning opportunities in the short term, but flavor of the day is now X Y and Z axis way covers. Have yet to remove the X & Y from the machine. The Z way covers looked like they had something heavy like a 4th axis swing into them from a hoist or something, were dented all to hell. Removed them to see if I could straighten them but they were just too beat up and edges worn thin like a knife blade. The Y axis rear cover looked like it was plunged into by the Z axis covers.
Ordered the Z and Y (rear) way covers. Z are still in a box. But the box of new style Z axis covers feel about 100 pounds lighter than the old ones. Pictures kinda look like Venetian blinds. Not sure what to expect when I open it. Is this a direct bolt-in replacement? Do I need to keep any of the old parts to use with the new one? Can't find a video or .PDF of the procedure. Link on their website does nothing.
Regarding way covers and related, what years are interchangeable with a 98 VF-OE ?
Anyway, while I'm still in the purchasing phase of this mess, I have gotten the rubber wiper material but only heard tell of a maintenance "kit" for the way covers and can't seem to find any info on the kit for my machine 98 VF-OE on Haas's wonderful, all-inclusive and easy to use website. Not sure if the kit is X only or XY&Z or even if it is a requirement?
Any pointers as what I might find under the axis covers, what problems to look out for or what would be a good idea to do while I have the covers off?
Thanks in advance!