Carriage Controls
The carriage allows the cutting tool to move along the length of the lathe bed. The cross slide allows the cutting tool to travel perpendicular to the bed. The carriage features a top slide which allows linear movement of the cutting tool at any preset angle. This section will review the individ- ual controls on the carriage and provide descrip- tions of their uses.
Longitudinal Handwheel - The Longitudinal Handwheel moves the carriage left or right along the bed. The control is helpful when setting up the machine for turning or when manual move- ment is desired during turning operations. Figure 14.
Figure 14. Longitudinal handwheel.
Cross Slide Handwheel - The Cross Slide Handwheel moves the top slide toward and away from the work. Turning the dial clockwise moves the slide toward the workpiece. The graduated scale can be adjusted using the same method as the longitudinal scale. Figure 15.
Figure 15. Cross slide handwheel.
Top Slide Handwheel - The Top Slide Handwheel controls the position of the cutting tool relative to the workpiece. The top slide is adjustable for angle as well as longitudinal trav- el. It can be adjusted a full 360°, if needed. The graduated scale is adjustable using the same method as the other handwheels. Angle adjust- ment is controlled by cap screws in the base of the top slide. Figure 16.
Figure 16. Top slide handwheel.
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