Setting Power Feed Rate
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Using the controls on the lathe, follow along with the example below to better understand how to set the lathe for the desired power feed rate.
Setting Power Feed Rate of 0.0077 in./rev.
1.Locate the box on the feed rate chart that lists 0.0077 in./rev., as shown in Figure 76.
Lever & Gear Positions | Feed Rate Chart |
F Lever | G Dial |
Position | Position |
0.0077 in./rev. | |
| E Lever |
| Position |
Figure 76. 0.0077 in./rev. location on feed chart.
Lever, dial and gear positions.
2.Locate the applicable lever, dial, and gear positions on the chart.
3.Position the gears in the correct position (refer to Power Feed Configuration on the next page for details).
4.Position the quick change gearbox G Dial at 7, E lever at 2, and the F lever to the left, as shown in Figure 77. If necessary, rock the spindle back and forth to help mesh the gears.
F Lever |
| E Lever |
G Dial
Selection
Lever
Figure 77. Quick-change lever and dials
positioned for 0.0077 in./rev.
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| ˶ | 3 2 1 |
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| F |
| E |
Lever |
| Lever | |
| G |
| Leadscrew (UP) |
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| 7 |
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6 | 8 |
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5 |
| 9 |
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| 1 |
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4 |
| 0 |
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3 | 1 |
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| 1 |
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2 | 1 |
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| G |
| Feed Rod (DOWN) |
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Dial |
| Selection Lever |