Southbend sb1016 owner manual Unpainted & Machined Surfaces, Ball Oilers

For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 M A I N T E N A N C E Model SB1016/SB1036

Unpainted & Machined Surfaces

Besides the ways and leadscrew, all other unpainted and machined surfaces should be wiped down daily to keep them rust-free and in top condition. This includes the top of the saddle, the cross slide, compound slide, tool post, chuck, feedrod, and any other surface you can find that could be vulnerable to rust if left unprotected (this especially includes any parts that may be exposed to water soluble cutting fluids). Typically with these parts, a thin film of oil is all that

is necessary for protection. Any quality metal protectant can be used to protect machined surfaces, including either of the oils you use elsewhere in the lathe.

Ball Oilers

Oil Type	Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount		As required
Pump Oil Can w/Plastic or Rubber Cone Tip			1
Lubrication Frequency		Before and After Use

Proper lubrication of ball oilers is done with a pump-type oil gun that has a plastic or rubberized cone tip. Metal needle or lance tips are not recommended as they do not create a good seal. These tips usually push the ball too far into the oiler, break the spring seat, and sometimes cause the ball to fall into the oil galley.

Lubricate the ball oilers before and after use machine use, and more frequently under heavy use. When lubricating ball oilers, clean the outside surface to remove any dust or grime. Push the rubber or plastic tip of the oil can nozzle against the ball oiler to create a hydraulic seal, and pump the oil can once or twice. If sludge and contaminants are seen being pushed out of the lubrication area, keep pumping the oil gun until clean oil is seen. When finished, wipe away the contaminants and oil.

Never blow out ball oilers or oil galleys with an air gun to purge the system of contaminants. Air pressure can force contaminants into unreachable areas and dislodge seals and blow- out gaskets.

This lathe has five ball oiler locations (see Figures 127–129).

Figure 127. Four ball oiler locations.

Figure 128. Four ball oiler locations.

Figure 129. Ball oiler location for 3-Jaw chuck.

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