O P E R A T I O N | For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 |
Tools Needed | Qty |
Tool Post | .............................................. 1 |
Steel Shims | As Needed |
Cutting Tool | 1 |
Fine Ruler | 1 |
Tailstock Center | 1 |
To align the cutting tool with the tailstock center:
1.Mount the cutting tool in the tool post, then secure the post so the tool faces the tailstock.
2.Install a center in the tailstock, and position the center tip near the cutting tool tip.
3.Lock the tailstock and quill in place.
4.Adjust the height of the cutting tool so that the tool tip is aligned vertically and horizontally with the center tip, as shown in Figure 62.
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| Tailstock |
Cutting |
| Center |
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Tool |
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Cutting | Tailstock | |
Tool |
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| Center | |
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Figure 62. Cutting tool tip aligned with tailstock
center.
Micrometer Stop
The micrometer stop is used to limit carriage travel for production runs or make final adjustments to the carriage position.
If power feed is being used and the carriage clutch is correctly adjusted, the carriage will disengage from the feed rod when it contacts the micrometer stop and movement will stop. Refer to Carriage Feed Clutch Knob on Page 56 for detailed instructions on adjusting the carriage clutch.
The micrometer stop is not designed to stop carriage movement when the leadscrew is engaged for threading
Tools Needed | Qty |
Hex Wrench 8mm | .................................................. 1 |
To set the micrometer stop:
1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Loosen the cap screws shown in Figure 63, then use the carriage handwheel to position the carriage and cutting tool at the desired stopping point.
Cap Screws 
Graduated | Stop Rod |
Dial |
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Figure 63. Micrometer stop.
3.Move the micrometer stop up to the carriage, use the graduated dial to fine tune the position, then retighten the cap screws loosened in Step 2.
4.Verify that tooling will not make contact with the chuck, jaws, or other components.
