Grizzly MODEL G0765 owner manual Faceplate, To mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplate

Faceplate

Refer to the prior Chuck Installation and Chuck Removal subsections for instructions on installing or removing the faceplate.

The faceplate included with your lathe can be used for a wide range of operations, including machining non-concentric workpieces, straight turning between centers, off-center turning, and boring.

The tools needed for mounting a workpiece will vary depending on the type of setup you have.

Machining non-concentric workpieces at high speeds could cause the workpiece to be thrown from the lathe with deadly force. To reduce this risk, use a low RPM, and use counter-weights to balance the faceplate or workpiece.

Failure to properly secure a workpiece to the faceplate could cause the workpiece to be thrown from the lathe with deadly force. To reduce this risk, use a minimum of THREE independent clamping devices to hold the workpiece onto the faceplate.

Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 12/13)

To mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplate:

1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!

2.Use appropriate device to protect ways (refer to Installation & Removal Device subsec- tion).

3.With help from another person or holding device to support workpiece, position it onto faceplate and clamp it in place with a mini- mum of three independent clamping devices (see Figure below for an example).

Be sure to take into account rotational and cutting forces that will be applied to work- piece when clamping it to faceplate. If neces- sary, use counter-weights to balance assem- bly and use a dial indicator to make sure workpiece is properly positioned for your operation.

Non-Cylindrical

Workpiece

Clamp

Faceplate

Figure 26. Example of a workpiece clamped in a

faceplate.

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