VMC700 Installation Instructions Manual
Installation and extended storage manual for the Hardinge CONQUEST VMC700 vertical machining center with GE FANUC 18M control. This workshop manual covers every step of bringing the machine online: customer installation checklist, foundation and floor placement requirements, machine cleaning and alignment, electrical grounding (earth and system), power connections, pneumatic air setup, lubrication oil specification and fill, cutting fluid coolant charging, and long-term storage preparation. Separate checklists are provided for customer personnel and Hardinge service engineers to track completion of critical tasks. Machine specifications include approximately 11,500 lbs shipping weight and foundation concrete minimum of 3000 psi. Precision level tolerances are specified at 0.0003 inches per foot. The storage section details full preservation procedures for machines awaiting installation or being stored offline, including re-commissioning steps to bring the VMC700 back into service. Essential reference for shop floor setup and maintenance planning.
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- 48
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- 5.8 MB
- Category
- Machine Tools