Southbend SB Maintenance Schedule, Surface Care, Daily Before Use, Daily After Use, Semi-Annually

SB1363-64/SB1367-68 M A I N T E N A N C E Mfg. Since 10/09

Maintenance Schedule

For optimum performance from your rotary table, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.

Daily Before Use

•Lubricate the ball oilers

(Page 17).

•Check/resolve any unsafe condition.

Daily After Use

•Clean the rotary table.

•Dress the machined surfaces.

•Lubricate the machined surfaces to prevent rust.

Semi-Annually

•Disassemble and clean the internal cavity of the rotary table, then lubricate the worm gear and shaft (Page 17).

Cleaning & Protecting

It is essential that the rotary table be cleaned after every use. DO NOT use compressed air to clean your rotary table. Chips or debris may become lodged between the moving parts, reducing the life and accuracy of the tool. Instead, use a stiff-bristled brush to remove the chips and swarf, then wipe down the machined surfaces with a clean shop rag before applying a thin coat of light machine oil to prevent corrosion.

Surface Care

Nicks, dings, and scratches on the machined surfaces of the rotary table can have an adverse effect on accuracy and may damage the workpiece or mill table.

Prior to use, dress or "stone" these machined surfaces with a fine sharpening stone. A few strokes of the stone on the rotary table surface, the machined base and back, and the mill table will help to ensure longevity and accuracy. Make sure to thoroughly wipe these surfaces clean to remove any dust generated from the process, then apply a thin coat of light machine oil to prevent corrosion.

Tip: After stoning and wiping down the surfaces, run your fingers lightly across the surfaces to detect any irregularities.

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