Haas Axis Lubrication Oil - Conversion - AD0629

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Haas Axis Lubrication Oil - Conversion

AD0629

Applies to machines built from April, 2014 to August 2022

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Introduction

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Important: CHC Mills will need software M18.28 or higher and CHC Lathes will need software L11.24 or
higher.

 Note: If your machine needs to upgrade to a metal reservoir from plastic, order kit 93-2601B and refer to the
HLG PLASTIC TO METAL HAAS AXIS LUBE OIL (HALO) RESERVOIR - CONVERSION procedure.

This procedure will explain how to convert the axis lubrication system to Haas Axis Lubrication Oil on machines
with Haas Liquid Grease.

AXIS LUBRICATION HAS CHANGED FROM GREASE TO OIL - SERVICE UPDATE

This procedure applies to the following service kits:

93-3585: AXIS LUBE CONVERSION KIT HLG TO OIL

93-3610: LATHE HLG TO OIL CONVERSION SVC KIT

Note: Every Lathe will need at least one (1) of kit 93-3610. Lathes that also have a Y-Axis will need to
order two (2) of kit 93-3610.

Machine Type Kit 93-3585 Qty Needed Kit 93-3610 Qty Needed

Mills 1 0

Lathes w/o a y-axis 1 1

Lathes with a y-axis 1 2

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 Note: If kit 93-3585 is not in stock, order (x1) 58-0297, (x1) 99-1736, and (x1) 29-1034. Make sure to clean
out the current canister on the machine and fill with oil. Contact Haas Service to get the patch applied to the
machine.

Before performing this procedure, verify the axis lubrication system is clear. This can be verified by
running an Axis Lubrication Test in the Maintenance Tab. If Alarm 2082 is generated OR if the pressure
has not gone back down in 1 hour, this is an indication that the axis lube lines are clogged.

If you need to purge axis lube lines refer to the following procedure: HAAS LIQUID GREASE - PURGE
CLOGGED LINES. 

Once the lines have been purged and the pump manifold cleaned, continue on to the rest of this
procedure.

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Install New Reservoir

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Fill the new reservoir [1] with the Haas Axis Lubrication Oil to about 1/2" (13 mm) below the threads on the
reservoir.

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Follow this step for Mills

Mills with a SMTC will need to add a .02" orifice (shown as the red component in the images) to their lube lines
on the oil reservoir. Use the numbered images and the following list to see where the orifice needs to be added
on the following machines:

1. SMTC: VF - 1-9, DT, DM, VR-8

2. UMC 350-1600, EC-400/500/500-50T/630/630-50T/1600
3. GM-2, GM-2-5AX
4. VF - 10/11/12/13/14, VR - 9/10/11/12/13/14
5. VMT-750
6. VS-1/3

Note: A small amount of SMTC's do not have a servo carousel and therefore will not need the additional
orifice. This means that any mills that only have 3 grease lines on the lubrication reservoir do not need the
additional orifice.

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Follow this step for Lathes

Note: Every Lathe will need at least one (1) of kit 93-3610. Lathes that also have a Y-Axis will need to order
two (2) of kit 93-3610.

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Lathes with a C-Axis will need to add a .02" orifice (shown as the red component in the images) to their lube
lines on the oil reservoir. Lathes will also need to add an extra check valve and nipple fitting to the X-Axis and
the Y-Axis if it has one (the X and Y axes are labeled in the image to the right). Use the numbered images and
the following list to see where the orifice and fittings need to be added on the following machines:

7. Longbed & Non-longbed: CL, ST-10/15/20/25/28/30/35

8. Y-Axis Longbed & Non-longbed: ST-10Y/ 15Y/20Y/25Y/28Y/30Y/35Y, ST-

10LY/15LY/20LY/25LY/28LY/30LY/35LY

9. C-Axis Longbed & Non-longbed: ST-10/ 15/20/25/28/30/35

10. C-Axis & Y-Axis Longbed & Non-longbed: ST-10Y/ 15Y/20Y/25Y/30Y/35Y

11. Longbed & C-Axis & Y-Axis & Sub-Spindle: DS-30Y, ST-10LY/ 15LY/20LY/25LY/28LY/30LY/35LY

12. Longbed & Sub-Spindle: ST-40/40L/45/45L/50/55

13. Longbed & C-Axis & Sub-Spindle: ST-40/45/50/55

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Axis Lubrication System - Verification

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For NGC machines:

Change Setting 277 to 3 hours [1].

Note: Contact your HFO to download and apply the latest patch from the HBC site on their next visit.

For CHC machines:

Set Parameter 1401 to 12 hours and Setting 252 to 3 hours.

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For NGC machines:

Press [DIAGNOSTICS].

Go to the Maintenance tab and navigate to the Lube tab.

Press [F2] to start the Axis Lubrication Test.

For CHC machines:

Press [PARAMETER DIAGNOSTIC] (2) times to show the diagnostics page.

Press [CANCEL].

Go to the LUBE tab.

Press [WRITE/ENTER].

Press [F2] to start the Axis-Lubrication Test.

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Perform the Axis Lubrication Test again until you no longer get axis lubrication alarms. Wait a minimum of (1)
minute between Axis Lubrication Test cycles.

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Check the level of the oil in the reservoir.

If the oil lines were nearly empty, it may be necessary to refill the axis lubrication reservoir after you purge the
lines of air. Pour the oil into the reservoir to about 1/2" (13 mm) below the threads on the reservoir.

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