Contents
Variable Speed Lathe
Manual Feedback
Updates
Customer Service
Scope of Manual
Table of Contents
Adjusting Drive Belts
Foreword
About This Machine
8K Lathe
Identification
Basic Controls Components
Master Power Switch
Control Panel
Carriage components
Carriage Tailstock
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Understanding Risks of Machinery
Basic Machine Safety
F E T Y
Additional Metal Lathe Safety
Additional Chuck Safety
Typical preparation process is as follows
Required for Setup
For Cleaning & Assembly
Preparation Overview
Circuit Requirements
Power Supply Requirements
Availability
Full-Load Current Rating
Extension Cords
Grounding Requirements
Inventory
Unpacking
Before cleaning, gather the following
Cleaning & Protecting
Basic steps for removing rust preventative
Location
Machine Base Work bench
Leveling & Mounting
Leveling
Mounting
Lubricating Lathe
Power Connection
Connecting Power
Disconnecting Power
To test run your machine
Test Run
Engaged
To perform the spindle break-in
Recommended Adjustments
Factory adjustments that should be verified
Spindle Break-In
Operation Overview
To install the chuck
Chuck Installation
Correct
Scroll Chuck Clamping
Chuck Removal
To remove the chuck
Mounting Workpiece
Jaw Chuck
To mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplate
Faceplate
Tailstock
Using Quill
Installing Tooling
To install tooling in the tailstock
To align the tailstock to the spindle centerline
Offsetting Tailstock
Aligning Tailstock to Spindle Centerline
To offset the tailstock
Looking down from above Move tailstock toward
Dead Centers
Centers
Live Centers
To mount a center in the tailstock
Mounting Center in Spindle
Mounting Center in Tailstock
Removing Center from Spindle
Mounting Workpiece Between Centers
Carriage & Slide Locks
Four-Way Tool Post
Installing Tool
To install a tool in the tool post
Compound Rest
Top View
Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle Centerline
To align the cutting tool with the tailstock
Center
Spindle Speed
Manual Feed
To Change the Drive Belt Position
Selecting Spindle Speed Range
Tools Needed Qty
Pulley Deflection
Power Feed Threading Setup
Selecting Spindle Speed
Timing Belts & Pulleys
Setting Power Feed Rate of 0.0041/rev
Setting Power Feed Rate
Setting Thread Pitch of 12 TPI
Setting Threading Controls
Thread Dial
16 B
16, 24, or 32 TPI
Thread Dial Chart
12, 20, or 28 TPI
10, 14, or 18 TPI
To change the position of the feed direction gears
Changing Feed Direction
SB1281-MT#2 High-Performance Live Center Set
Accessories
SB1470-Steady Rest for SB1001 SB1471-Follow Rest for SB1001
SB1391-D1-3 Back Plate
SB1245-MT#2 Bull Nose Center
SB1354-South Bend Cast-Iron Workbench Legs, 1 Pair
Daily, Before Operations
Maintenance Schedule
Daily, After Operations
Ongoing
Spindle Bearings
Lubrication
Oil Gun
To lubricate the feed direction gears
Feed Direction Gears
Longitudinal Leadscrew
Grease Fittings
Bedways & Slides
Jaw Chuck
To remove leadscrew end play
Leadscrew End Play Adjustment
Machine Storage
To prepare the lathe for storage
To adjust the saddle gib
Gib Adjustment
Saddle Gib
To adjust the drive belts
Adjusting Drive Belts
Cross Slide & Compound Rest Gibs
Pulley Deflection
Trou B Leshooti NG
Trou B Leshooti NG
Wiring Diagram Color KEY
Electrical Safety Instructions
A12-30-10 To ON/OFF
Electrical Cabinet Wiring Diagram
Description
Headstock
Bed & Timing-Belt
Bed & Timing-Belt Pulleys Parts List
Saddle & Cross Slide
Tool Post Lever
Compound Rest & Tool Post
Apron
Quill
Electrical & End Cover
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Door Closed Label
Labels
Page
Page
Warranty
#TS14279