2.Unthread the three screws that secure the cross slide way wiper, then remove it (see Figure 129.
Carriage
Lock
Gib
Gib |
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| Way Wiper | |
Screw |
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Figure 129. Cross slide gib components.
3.loosen the carriage lock (see Figure 129).
4.adjust the gib screw as follows:
—To increase the slide tension, tighten the gib screw 1⁄8 turn.
—To decrease the slide tension, loosen the gib screw 1⁄8 turn.
5.repeat adjustments as necessary until the gib screw drag is acceptable.
6.To set the rear gib stop screw, remove the rear cover (see Figure 130), tighten the gib stop screw against the gib, then re-install the cover.
Gib |
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Gib Stop
Screw
Figure 130. Cross slide gib stop screw.
Compound Slide Gib
Figure 131 shows the gib location on the back of the compound slide. The compound slide gib adjusts in the same manner and with the same tools as the cross slide gib. Remove the com- pound slide way wiper to access the gib and gib screw.
Slide Lock
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| Gib |
Gib |
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| Screw | |
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Way Wiper
Figure 131. Compound slide gib components.
Saddle Gib
The saddle gib is located on the bottom of the back edge of the cross slide (see Figure 132). This gib is designed differently than the cross or compound slide gibs. Instead of being a wedge- shaped plate, it is a flat bar. The gib pressure is applied by four set screws. Hex nuts secure these set screws in place, so they will not loosen during operation.
Gib |
Set Screws & Hex Nuts |
Figure 132. Saddle gib components.
Tools Needed | Qty |
Wrench 7mm | 1 |
Wrench 10mm | 1 |
Model G0746/G0749 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
