Southbend SB1024, SB1026, SB1025 owner manual Cleaning, Lubrication, Unpainted & Machined Surfaces

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 M A I N T E N A N C E SB1024/SB1025/SB1026

Cleaning

Regular cleaning is one of the most important steps in taking good care of this lathe. Each operator is responsible for cleaning the machine immediately after using it or at the end of the day. We recommend that the cleaning routine be planned into the workflow schedule, so that adequate time is set aside to do the job right.

Typically, the easiest way to clean swarf from the ways and table is to use a wet/dry shop vacuum that is dedicated for this purpose only. The small chips leftover after vacuuming can be wiped up with a slightly oiled rag. Avoid using compressed air to blow off chips, as it may drive them deeper into moving surfaces and could cause sharp chips to fly into your face or hands.

All visible swarf should be removed from the mill during cleaning. Remember, personal neatness gives you personality!

Unpainted & Machined Surfaces

Besides the ways and elevation leadscrew, all other unpainted and machined surfaces should be wiped down daily to keep them rust-free and in top condition. This includes 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.

Lubrication

The mill has numerous moving metal-to- metal contacts that require regular and proper lubrication to ensure efficient and long-lasting operation, and to protect your investment.

Other than the lubrication points covered in this section, all other bearings are internally lubricated and sealed at the factory. Simply leave them alone unless they need to be replaced.

Before performing any lubrication task,

DISCONNECT THE MILL FROM POWER!

Important: Before adding lubricant, clean the debris and grime from the oil cup or grease fitting and the immediate area to prevent contamination of the oil cups, grease fittings, or new lubricant.

Use the schedule and information in Figure 48 as a daily guide for lubrication tasks. Follow the referenced sections on the following pages for detailed instructions.

The following recommended lubrication schedule is based on light to medium mill usage. Keeping in mind that lubrication helps to protect the value and operation of the mill, you may need to perform the lubrication tasks more frequently depending on your usage.

Lubrication Task

Frequency

(Hours of

Operation)

Page

Ref.

Quill	4 hrs.	52
Table Ways (One-Shot	4–8 hrs.	52
Oiler)
Speed Range Bearing	40 hrs.	53
Sleeve (SB1024 Only)
Headstock Gearing	40 hrs.	53
Ram Ways	40 hrs.	54
Table Elevation	40 hrs.	54
,EADSCREWS:!XIS
Power Feed Gears	160 hrs.	54

Figure 48. Recommended lubrication tasks, schedules, and instruction page references.

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