Southbend SB1025, SB1026, SB1024 owner manual Place the parallel block directly under

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

O P E R A T I O N

SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

Note: Generally, the goal in the next steps is to

8. Place the parallel block directly under the

 

get the difference of the indicator readings

spindle and across the width of the table, as

 

between the end of the parallel bar down to

illustrated in Figure 28.

 

0.0005". However, the acceptable variance

 

 

will depend on the requirements for your

 

 

operation.

Table (Top View)

 

 

6.

Rotate the spindle by hand so that the

Indicator

 

indicator point rests on one end of the

 

 

parallel block, as illustrated in Figure 27,

 

 

then zero the dial.

Spindle

7.

Rotate the spindle so that the indicator point

 

 

rests in the same manner on other end of the

Parallel Block

 

block, then read the dial.

 

 

 

— If the indicator dial still reads zero or is

 

 

within the acceptable variance, continue

Figure 28. Parallel block positioned for the Y-axis

 

on with Step 8.

 

measurement (top view).

 

 

— If the indicator dial has moved from zero

9.

Rotate the spindle so that the indicator point

beyond the acceptable variance, you will

 

rests on the parallel bar, as illustrated in

need to compensate for that amount by

 

 

Figure 28, then zero the dial.

rotating the head left or right. Repeat

 

 

 

Steps 5–6until you are satisfied with the

10.

Rotate the spindle so that the indicator point

spindle axis alignment along the table

 

 

X-axis.

rests on the other end of the bar in the same

manner, then read the dial.

 

Note: Keep one of the rotation lock bolts

— If the indicator dial still reads zero or

just snug so that the head does not move

is within the acceptable variance, the

loosely while you adjust it small amounts.

spindle is precisely perpendicular to the

Remember to tighten the rotation lock

table in both the X- and Y-axes and the

bolts after adjusting the head.

tramming procedure is complete.

 

 

— If the indicator dial has moved from zero

 

beyond the acceptable variance, you will

 

need to compensate for that amount by

 

tilting the head forward or back. Repeat

 

Steps 9–10until you are satisfied with

 

the spindle axis alignment along the table

 

Y-axis.

 

Note: Keep one of the tilt lock bolts just

 

snug so that the head does not move

 

loosely while you adjust it small amounts.

 

Remember to tighten the tilt lock bolts

 

after adjusting the head.

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Contents 42 Milling Machine Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents Parts About These Machines FeaturesForeword CapabilitiesIdentification-front view Model SB1024 shown Front View IdentificationModel SB1024 belt housing and headstock identification Model SB1024 Belt Housing Headstock IdentificationModel SB1025/SB1026 Belt Housing Headstock Identification Machine Specifications Model SB1024 42 Variable Speed Milling Machine Power FeedTable Information Model SB1025 42 Milling Machine Power Feed 80, 140, 220, 325 RPM Model SB1026 42 Milling Machine Power Feed High Range of Spindle Speeds Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Milling Machine Safety Things Youll Need Preparation OverviewInventory UnpackingBefore cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location To lift and move the mill Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Leveling & MountingLeveling To install the ball handles AssemblyBall Handles Knee CrankWay Covers Front way cover installedSB1025 220V 3-Phase Power ConnectionSB1024 SB1026Test Run Initial LubricationTo test run the machine To test the X-axis power feed unit and table limit switch To perform the spindle break-in procedure Inspections AdjustmentsSpindle Break-In A typical milling operation, the operator does the following Operation OverviewTable Movement Control PanelTable Locks Graduated Index RingsTo operate the X-axis power feed Axis Power FeedTilting Head Head MovementTramming Spindle Rotating HeadTools Needed Qty To tram the spindle to the tablePlace the parallel block directly under Moving Ram Back-and-Forth Ram MovementRotating Ram Setting Spindle Speed Range Setting Spindle SpeedDetermining Spindle Speed Model SB1024 Spindle Speed Ranges Setting SB1024 Spindle Speed RangeModel SB1025 Spindle Speed Ranges Setting SB1025/SB1026 Spindle Speed RangeMeshing Spindle & Spindle Clutch Setting SB1024 Spindle Speed Setting Spindle SpeedF2/R2 Setting SB1025/SB1026 Spindle SpeedDownfeed Controls Using the Coarse Downfeed HandleManual Disengaged Position Auto-Downfeed Engaged Position Fine Downfeed Controls Using the Fine Downfeed HandwheelTo use the auto-downfeed system Using the Auto-Downfeed System= 0.006 in./rev = 0.0015 in./rev = 0.003 in./rev Spindle BrakeLoading Tooling Loading/Unloading ToolingUnloading Tooling Before Beginning Operations Maintenance ScheduleOngoing Daily, After OperationsLubrication Month/YearLubrication CleaningUnpainted & Machined Surfaces Table Ways One-Shot Oiler QuillHeadstock Gearing Speed Range Bearing Sleeve SB1024 OnlyTo lubricate the power feed gears Power Feed GearsRam Ways Head & Ram Rack & Pinion GearPower feed ball handle removed Drive Gear Bevel Gear Cleaning Cleaning Coolant ReservoirTo clean out the coolant reservoir HazardsLubrication section beginning on Machine StorageDisconnect Mill from Power Before Adjusting the Gibs Adjusting GibsLongitudinal Leadscrew Backlash Adjusting Leadscrew BacklashBall handle, rings, and key removed from Cross leadscrew Cross Leadscrew BacklashSymptom Possible Cause Possible Solution TR O U B L E S H O OTI N G Electrical Safety Instructions Wiring Diagram Color KEY Wiring OverviewBox, See SB1024/SB1026 Electrical BoxControl Panel Viewed From Behind See Figure SB1024/SB1026 Electrical ComponentsMotor junction box SB1024/SB1026 Electrical Component PicturesSB1025 Electrical Box SB1025 Electrical Components SB1025 Motor junction box SB1025 Electrical Component PicturesHeadstock Description Headstock Parts ListReverse Trip Ball Lever Quill SB1024 Gearbox Description SB1024 Gearbox Parts ListSB1025/SB1026 Gearbox SB1025/SB1026 Gearbox Parts List SB1024 Belt Housing SB1024 Belt Housing Parts List SB1025/SB1026 Belt Housing CAM Ring Screw M6-1 X SB1025/SB1026 Belt Housing Parts ListRam Ram Parts List 668 Saddle GIB Column, Knee, & Saddle Parts List709 Leadscrew NUT Bracket Table Parts ListC D E F G H One-Shot OilerElectrical Box SB1024/SB1026 Electrical Box & Control PanelControl Panel SB1025 Electrical Box & Control PanelAccessories SB1024 Head Machine Labels 220V 1PH Label SB1024 Main Machine LabelsSB1025/SB1026 Machine Labels Page R R a N T Y Southbendlathe.com
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