Using the Faceplate
The faceplate can be used to turn
To install the faceplate:
Refer to the Mounting the Chuck and Faceplate procedures on Page 17 to mount the faceplate.
To load a workpiece:
1. Support the workpiece.
2.Slide the tailstock to the workpiece.
3.Lock the tailstock and then turn the tailstock quill so the dead center makes contact with the center point of your workpiece.
4.Lock the tailstock quill when sufficient pres- sure is applied to hold the workpiece in place.
Note: Depending on the workpiece, some additional support may be needed.
5.Secure the workpiece with a minimum of three independent clamping devices. Failure to follow this step may lead to deadly injury to yourself or bystanders. Take into account rotation and the cutting forces applied to the workpiece when clamping to the faceplate.
Make sure your clamping application will not fail!
6.Use a lower RPM when machining heavy eccentric workpieces.
Securely clamp your workpiece and remove the chuck key! Thrown objects from a lathe/ mill can cause serious injury or death to the operator and to bystanders many feet away.
Figure 16. Faceplate installed.
Use a minimum of three independent clamping devices when turning eccentric workpieces. Failure to provide adequate clamping will cause workpiece to eject.
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