Cutting Tool |
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The cutting tool can be positioned closer or far- ther away from the workpiece by loosening the setscrew at the top of the cutting tool collar. Use an 8mm Allen® wrench to make collar adjust- ments. To install or replace the cutting tool:
1.Loosen the setscrew on the cutting tool col- lar.
2.Insert the cutting tool with the triangular cutting edge up. See Figure 10.
3.Tighten the setscrew.
Figure 10. Cutting tool and setscrew.
To ensure the greatest level of precision while copying from a template or a master profile, it is essential that the Copy Stylus is properly posi- tioned at the underside of the travelling carriage. When adjusting the stylus, keep in mind that its follower edge should be centered on the template or master profile, so the narrowest point fits securely within the profile. To adjust the stylus:
1.Center your master profile on the copy cen- ters, or attach your profile template to the attachment brackets included on the front of the Copy Attachment body. Insert the stylus so the rounded edge of the follower contacts the master. See Figure 11.
2.Be sure that your template or master profile is perfectly parallel to the Copy Attachment bed by repeating the procedures used to check alignment between the lathe centers and the Copy Attachment. This time, move the stylus from one end of the template or master profile to the other by turning the longitudinal handwheel. The cross-slide handwheel will allow you to adjust the loca- tion of the stylus, so you can find points on either end of the profile which will allow you to ensure proper alignment. Adjust the sty- lus height until the follower edge is cen- tered on the template or profile. Tighten the setscrew to secure the stylus.
Figure 11. Stylus follower edge.
G2891 Lathe Copy Attachment |