Southbend sb1015f Recommended Adjustments, Factory adjustments that should be verified

EVS Toolroom Lathes P R E P A R A T I O N For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09

5.Disengage the half nut and the feed control levers shown in Figures 30–31.

Feed Control Lever Disengaged

(Neutral Position)

Half Nut Lever

Disengaged (Up)

Figure 30. Power fed and half nut levers disengaged.

7.After completing the previous step, stop the spindle and move the gearbox range lever to neutral, then move the spindle speed range lever to high.

8.Turn the lathe ON and let it run for ten minutes in each speed of 400, 1000, and 2500 RPM.

9.After completing Step 8, reduce the spindle speed to 400 RPM and let the lathe run for a final 15 minutes as a cool-down.

10.Turn the lathe OFF.

11.Change the oil in all of the reservoirs, tighten the V-belts, and perform all other lubrication steps mentioned in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Cross Slide

Neutral

Carriage

FEED CONTROL

LEVER

Disengaged

HALF NUT

LEVER

Engaged

Recommended

Adjustments

For your convenience, the adjustments listed below have been performed at the factory.

Figure 31. Feed control lever and half nut in

disengaged positions.

6.Turn the lathe ON, and let it run for ten minutes in each speed of 20, 200, and 400 RPM, using the spindle speed dial (Figure 32) to adjust the speed.

Spindle Speed Dial

Low	High
20-400 RPM	400-2500 RPM

However, because of the many variables involved with shipping, we recommend that you at least verify the following adjustments to ensure the best possible results from your new machine.

Step-by-step instructions for these adjustments can be found on the pages referenced below.

Factory adjustments that should be verified:

ss 4AILSTOCKSALIGNMENT Page 34).

ss#OMPOUND AND CROSS SLIDE BACKLASHS adjustment (Page 65).

ss 'IBIADJUSTMENTSUPage 66).

Figure 32. Spindle speed controls.

After the first 16 hours of use, the V-belts will stretch and seat into the pulley grooves. The V-belts must be properly re-tensioned after this period to avoid reducing their useful life. Refer to the V-Belts section on Page 69 for detailed instructions.

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