Southbend SB1001 owner manual Faceplate, To mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplate

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/11 O P E R A T I O N Model SB1001 8K™ Lathe

Faceplate

Refer to the Chuck Installation (Page 25) and Chuck Removal (Page 27) instructions to install or remove the faceplate.

The optional Model SB1469 cast-iron faceplate can be used for a wide range of operations, including machining non-concentric workpieces, straight turning between centers, off-center turning, and boring.

The tools needed for mounting a workpiece will vary depending on the type of setup you have.

Only machine a non-concentric workpiece at low speeds and clamp counter-weights to the faceplate to balance it. Machining a non- concentric workpiece at a high speed could cause it to be thrown from the spindle with deadly force at the operator or bystanders.

Use a minimum of THREE independent clamping devices to hold the workpiece onto the faceplate. Failure to properly secure a workpiece to the faceplate could cause it to be thrown from the lathe with deadly force at the operator or bystanders.

To mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplate:

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Place a sturdy piece of plywood under the spindle to protect the bed ways during the installation process.

3.Position the workpiece onto the faceplate and clamp it in place with a minimum of three independent clamping devices (see Figure 25 for an example).

Be sure to take into account the rotational and cutting forces that will be applied to the workpiece when clamping it to the faceplate. If necessary, use counter-weights to balance the assembly and use a dial indicator to make sure that the workpiece is properly positioned for your operation.

Non-Cylindrical

Workpiece

Clamp

Faceplate

Figure 25. Example photo of workpiece clamped in a

faceplate.

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