Southbend SB owner manual Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle Centerline, Top View, Side View

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O P E R A T I O N

 

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11

13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe

 

 

 

Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle Centerline

For most operations, the cutting tool tip should be aligned with the spindle centerline, as illustrated in Figure 60.

Tools Needed

Qty

Tool Post T-Wrench

............................................... 1

Steel Shims

As Needed

Cutting Tool

1

Fine Ruler

1

Tailstock Center

1

Cutting

Spindle

To align the cutting tool with the tailstock

center:

 

Tool

Center

1.

Mount the cutting tool in the tool post, then

 

Line

 

 

secure the post so the tool faces the tailstock.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Install a center in the tailstock, and position

 

 

 

the center tip near the cutting tool tip.

 

 

3. Lock the tailstock and quill in place.

 

 

4. Adjust the height of the cutting tool so

 

 

 

that the tool tip is aligned vertically and

 

 

 

horizontally with the center tip, as shown in

Figure 60. Cutting tool aligned with spindle centerline

 

Figure 61.

 

(viewed from tailstock).

 

 

 

 

There are a number of ways to check and align

 

 

 

the cutting tool to the spindle centerline. If

 

(Top View)

necessary, you can raise the cutting tool by

 

 

 

placing steel shims underneath it. The shims

 

 

 

should be as long and as wide as the cutting tool

 

 

Tailstock

to properly support it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutting

Center

Below are two common methods:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tool

 

s Align the tip of the cutting tool with a center

 

 

 

installed in the tailstock, as instructed on

 

Cutting

Tailstock

the next page. For this to work, the tailstock

 

Tool

 

Center

must be aligned to the spindle centerline

 

 

 

 

 

(refer to Aligning Tailstock To Spindle

 

 

 

Centerline on Page 40 for detailed

 

 

 

instructions).

 

 

 

 

ss -AKE A FACING CUTAON A PIECE OFUROUNDOBAR

 

(Side View)

stock. If the tool is above or below the

 

 

 

 

spindle centerline, a nub will be left in the

 

Figure 61. Cutting tool tip aligned with tailstock

center of the workpiece. Adjust the height of

 

the tool, then repeat the facing cut to check

 

center.

 

 

 

 

the adjustment. Repeat as necessary until

 

 

 

the center of the workpiece face is smooth.

 

 

 

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Contents Heavy 13 Gearhead Lathe Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual FeedbackTable of Contents Warranty About This Machine FeaturesForeword CapabilitiesIdentification General IdentificationControls Components Master Power SwitchHeadstock Carriage Control PanelTailstock Safety Foot BrakeEnd Gears Product Specifications Main Motor Tailstock Information Construction Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine SafetyF E T Y Additional Metal Lathe Safety Additional Chuck Safety Things Youll Need Preparation OverviewTypical preparation process is as follows Availability Power Supply RequirementsFull-Load Current Rating Circuit RequirementsExtension Cords Grounding RequirementsUnpacking Pre-Installed Not Shown QtyInventory Main Inventory 1 Figure QtyBefore cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location To lift and move the lathe Lifting & MovingLeveling Leveling & MountingLubricating Lathe AssemblyBolting to Concrete Floors To connect the power cord to the lathe Power ConnectionAdding Coolant To PlugTo test run your machine Test RunNeutral Feed Range LeverSpindle Speed Lever Set toFeed Control Lever Disengaged Halfnut CarriageE P a R a T I O N Factory adjustments that should be verified Recommended AdjustmentsSpindle Break-In To perform the spindle break-inOperation Overview Chuck & Faceplate Mounting Installation & Removal DevicesTo install the chuck Chuck InstallationRegistration Marks Chuck RemovalTo remove the chuck Jaw Chuck Scroll Chuck ClampingMounting Workpiece Jaw tightening sequence FaceplateTailstock Using QuillPositioning Tailstock To mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplateTo install tooling in the tailstock Installing ToolingRemoving Tooling Offsetting TailstockTo offset the tailstock Tools Needed QtyItems Needed Qty Aligning Tailstock to Spindle CenterlineTo align the tailstock to the spindle centerline Dead Centers CentersMounting Dead Center in Spindle Live CentersRemoving Center from Spindle Mounting Center in TailstockMounting Workpiece Between Centers Removing Center from TailstockSteady Rest To install and use the steady restCarriage & Slide Locks Follow RestTo install a tool in the tool post Installing ToolCompound Rest Four-Way Tool PostTo align the cutting tool with the tailstock Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle CenterlineCenter Top ViewMicrometer Stop Adjustable Feed StopTo set the micrometer stop Spindle Speed Manual FeedSetting Spindle Speed of 200 RPM Setting Spindle SpeedConfiguration Examples Setting Spindle Speed of 2000 RPM Power FeedTo High 2000 RPMQuick-change Gearbox Feed Levers Power Feed ControlsSetting Power Feed Rate of 0.18mm/rev Setting Power Feed RateStandard End Gear Configuration End Gears24T 56T 44T 57TConfiguring End Gears Alternate ConfigurationTo configure the end gears Tools Needed QtyThreading Setting Metric Thread PitchHeadstock Threading Controls Thread Dial Apron Threading ControlsFeed Control Lever Halfnut Lever EngagedTPI Divisible By Thread Dial ChartEven TPI Not Divisible By Odd Numbered TPI⁄4 or 3⁄4 Fractional TPI Chip Drawer27⁄8 TPI To use the coolant system on your lathe Coolant SystemSB1279-10 Pc. Precision 5-C Collet Set AccessoriesD1-5 Back Plates SB1397-61⁄4 SB1399-81⁄4 SB1401-101⁄2 SB1264-Collect AttachmentSB1238-High Performance MT#3 Live Center Keyless Integral Chucks SB1379-MT #3 1⁄2 SB1380-MT #3 5⁄8SB1245-MT#2 Bull Nose Center SB1251-Machinists Oak Tool Box SB1365-Way OilSB1282-High Performance MT#3 Live Center Set Maintenance Schedule South Bend Lathe Co. 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