Southbend SB1024, SB1026, SB1025 owner manual Cleaning, Lubrication, Unpainted & Machined Surfaces

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

M A I N T E N A N C E

SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

Cleaning

Regular cleaning is one of the most important steps in taking good care of this lathe. Each operator is responsible for cleaning the machine immediately after using it or at the end of the day. We recommend that the cleaning routine be planned into the workflow schedule, so that adequate time is set aside to do the job right.

Typically, the easiest way to clean swarf from the ways and table is to use a wet/dry shop vacuum that is dedicated for this purpose only. The small chips leftover after vacuuming can be wiped up with a slightly oiled rag. Avoid using compressed air to blow off chips, as it may drive them deeper into moving surfaces and could cause sharp chips to fly into your face or hands.

All visible swarf should be removed from the mill during cleaning. Remember, personal neatness gives you personality!

Unpainted & Machined Surfaces

Besides the ways and elevation leadscrew, all other unpainted and machined surfaces should be wiped down daily to keep them rust-free and in top condition. This includes surface you can find that could be vulnerable to rust if left unprotected (this especially includes any parts that may be exposed to water soluble cutting fluids). Typically with these parts, a thin film of oil is all that is necessary for protection.

Lubrication

The mill has numerous moving metal-to- metal contacts that require regular and proper lubrication to ensure efficient and long-lasting operation, and to protect your investment.

Other than the lubrication points covered in this section, all other bearings are internally lubricated and sealed at the factory. Simply leave them alone unless they need to be replaced.

Before performing any lubrication task,

DISCONNECT THE MILL FROM POWER!

Important: Before adding lubricant, clean the debris and grime from the oil cup or grease fitting and the immediate area to prevent contamination of the oil cups, grease fittings, or new lubricant.

Use the schedule and information in Figure 48 as a daily guide for lubrication tasks. Follow the referenced sections on the following pages for detailed instructions.

The following recommended lubrication schedule is based on light to medium mill usage. Keeping in mind that lubrication helps to protect the value and operation of the mill, you may need to perform the lubrication tasks more frequently depending on your usage.

Lubrication Task

Frequency

(Hours of

Operation)

Page

Ref.

Quill

4 hrs.

52

Table Ways (One-Shot

4–8 hrs.

52

Oiler)

 

 

Speed Range Bearing

40 hrs.

53

Sleeve (SB1024 Only)

 

 

Headstock Gearing

40 hrs.

53

 

 

 

Ram Ways

40 hrs.

54

 

 

 

Table Elevation

40 hrs.

54

,EADSCREWS:!XIS

 

 

Power Feed Gears

160 hrs.

54

 

 

 

Figure 48. Recommended lubrication tasks, schedules, and instruction page references.

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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 UnpackingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Cleaning & ProtectingBefore cleaning, gather the following Location To lift and move the mill Lifting & MovingLeveling Leveling & MountingBolting to Concrete Floors To install the ball handles AssemblyBall Handles Knee CrankWay Covers Front way cover installedSB1025 220V 3-Phase Power ConnectionSB1024 SB1026To test run the machine Initial LubricationTest Run To test the X-axis power feed unit and table limit switch Spindle Break-In Inspections AdjustmentsTo perform the spindle break-in procedure 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 Rotating Ram Ram MovementMoving Ram Back-and-Forth Determining Spindle Speed Setting Spindle SpeedSetting Spindle Speed Range 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 BrakeUnloading Tooling Loading/Unloading ToolingLoading Tooling Before Beginning Operations Maintenance ScheduleOngoing Daily, After OperationsLubrication Month/YearUnpainted & Machined Surfaces CleaningLubrication 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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