Vertical mill installation instructions - Haas Automation, Inc.

2. Prepare the column base for mating
• Stone and clean thoroughly the mating flange surface. This is an extremely important step that must be
well and properly done before the bases are moved into position with respect to each other. (Failure to
properly prepare the surfaces and preserve their cleanliness may require separation of the main
components for corrective action).
• Check the thread of each hole in the column base, ensure there is no damage.
• Ensure the air/electrical/oil lines and connectors are safely away from the mating surfaces.
3. Place the table base assembly in position. Rough level by measuring from the floor to the bottom of the
base (very close to 2.5 inches). Each of the leveling screws and pads should be in place at this time and it is
advisable to take the measurement at each leveling screw location for best results. This will ensure that the
final leveling procedure will go more quickly and that the coolant tank will properly fit beneath the coolant
discharge. Loosely screw the jam nuts onto the leveling screws.
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4. Place the column base assembly in position. When placing the column base in position with respect to the
table base, it is important that the two mating flanges be as parallel as possible (vertically and horizontally).
Be certain that each of the screws are actually engaged in the threads, and that when the column base is
in place and the mating surfaces are in contact that each screw is free to rotate. Rough level by measuring
from the floor to the bottom of the base (very close to 2.5 inches). Each of the leveling screws and pads
should be in place at this time and it is advisable to take the measurement at each leveling screw location
for best results. This will ensure that the final leveling procedure will go more quickly. After rough leveling,
fully tighten the connecting screws to be sure the mating surfaces are in full contact, and then loosen them
all approximately 3 full turns. Be certain that the connecting screws are still free to rotate (do not leave the
connecting bolts tight at this time because the machine still must be final leveled and squared).
Grating Platform
Large vertical machines (VF-6 through 11) have a small platform located on either side of the Y-axis waycover
to provide a safe support for an operator should it be necessary to enter the enclosure.
The platform supports are preinstalled in domestic machines.
Export machines do not have the platform supports installed to allow for lifting. The two supports and required
bolts are shipped inside the machine enclosure. After the machine is set in place, install the platform supports
in the countersunk holes (3 each) on either side of the Y-Axis waycover using the supplied bolts.
Work Platform
Large vertical machines (VF-6 through 11) have a moveable work platform that can be placed in front of
the machine for operator access. The platform is wrapped and shipped attached to the pallet alongside the
machine. When the machine is in place, set the work platform on its legs in front of the machine enclosure.