13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe TR O U B L E S H O OTI N G For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Workpiece is | 1. | Headstock and tailstock are not | 1. | Realign the tailstock to the headstock spindle bore |
tapered. |
| properly aligned with each other. |
| centerline (see Page 40). |
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Chuck jaws will | 1. | Chips lodged in the jaws or scroll | 1. | Remove jaws, clean and lubricate scroll plate, then |
not move or do not |
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| replace jaws. |
move easily. |
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Carriage will not | 1. | Gears are not all engaged. | 1. | Adjust gear levers. |
feed, or is hard to | 2. | Loose screw on the feed handle. | 2. | Tighten. |
move. | 3. | Carriage lock is tightened down. | 3. | Check to make sure the carriage lock bolt is fully |
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4.Chips have loaded up on bedways. 4. Frequently clean away chips that load up during turning operations.
5. Bedways are dry and in need of | 5. Lubricate bedways and handles. |
lubrication. |
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6.Micrometer stop is interfering. 6. Check micrometer stop position, and adjust it as necessary (see Page 48).
7. Gibs are too tight. | 7. Loosen gib screw(s) slightly (see Page 75). |
8.Gears or shear pin broken.8. Replace gears or shear pin (see Page 80).
Gear change levers | 1. Gears not aligned inside headstock. | 1. Rotate spindle by hand with light pressure on the |
will not shift into |
| lever until gear falls into place. |
position. |
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