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13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe | For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 | |
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Adjustable Feed Stop
Use the adjustable feed stop collar (shown in Figure 62) to set the location where the carriage should disengage from power feed.
When the apron stop plate contacts the stop collar during an operation that uses the feed rod, the clutch disengages the carriage from the feed rod and movement stops.
Stop
Plate
Stop
CollarApron
Figure 62. Adjustable feed rod stop collar.
The adjustable feed stop system is designed to stop longitudinal carriage movement at the desired location ONLY when the carriage is engaged with the feed rod.
When the carriage is engaged with the leadscrew for threading operations, the adjustable feed stop system WILL NOT stop carriage
Before doing any threading operation, make sure to loosen the feed stop collar so it slides freely on the feed rod and will not interfere with carriage travel.
Micrometer Stop
The micrometer stop allows you to stop the carriage at the same position for repeat cuts, such as when turning up to a shoulder. The micrometer stop includes a graduated dial that allows you to precisely position the stop.
The micrometer stop is only designed to be used when feeding the carriage by
The carriage stop on this lathe will NOT automatically stop the carriage during power feed or threading operations when the carriage is engaged with the leadscrew! Failure to heed this notice could result in the carriage crashing and causing severe machine or property damage.
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 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.