CNC lathe questions (ProtoTRAK Southwestern Industries)

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The discussion centers on determining the operating time for two CNC horizontal lathes, specifically the ProtoTRAK 1845SX and 2460SX models. Users are advised to establish a baseline for maintenance by performing all periodic maintenance procedures and keeping accurate records. A practical solution suggested is to install a Hobbs meter into the motor circuit to track operating hours effectively. This approach ensures compliance with the maintenance requirements outlined in the operation manual, such as flushing and draining the Headstock oil every 1500-2000 hours.

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CNC operators, maintenance technicians, and anyone responsible for the upkeep of ProtoTRAK lathes will benefit from this discussion, particularly those seeking to improve maintenance tracking and operational efficiency.

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We have two CNC horizontal lathes, one 1845SX and one 2460SX. I am in process to write some maintenance procedures and I am interested how I can check the operating time this machines already have.
The operator does not know how to check the total operating time and the Operation Manual requires, for example, to flush and drain the Headstock oil every 1500-2000 hours. Is there a possibility to find how many hours this machines where in operation?
I am not a CNC "guru".
Thank you.
 
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bcojocneanu said:
We have two CNC horizontal lathes, one 1845SX and one 2460SX. I am in process to write some maintenance procedures and I am interested how I can check the operating time this machines already have.
The operator does not know how to check the total operating time and the Operation Manual requires, for example, to flush and drain the Headstock oil every 1500-2000 hours. Is there a possibility to find how many hours this machines where in operation?
I am not a CNC "guru".
Thank you.

Welcome to the PF.

Do you really have no way to estimate the number of hours on the machines? If you really have no idea, you probably should to all of the periodic maintenance (PM) procedures to establish a baseline, and start keeping better records.

http://www.southwesternindustries.com/product/trl-1845sx

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Thank you "berkeman". It is exactly what I am going to do, with all manual and CNC machine tools.
I appreciated your prompt answer. All the best.
 
Wire an hour meter into the motor circuit. Hobbs meter for example.
 

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