16-Speed Gearhead Lathe

O P E R A T I O N

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

3.The configuration string of characters to the right of the selected feed rate (LCS8W) displays the positions to set the feed controls for a feed rate of 0.18mm/rev.

4.Position the controls as indicated in the following instructions. If needed, use the chuck key to rock the spindle back-and- forth to help mesh the gears as you make adjustments.

a)Move the feed range lever to the low (L) position.

b)Point the left gearbox lever to the "C".

c)Move the middle gearbox lever to the "S".

d)Position the bottom gearbox lever in the "8" slot.

e)Point the right gearbox lever to the "W".

The lathe is now set up for a power feed rate of 0.18mm per spindle revolution.

End Gears

The end gears on the side of the headstock can be setup for the standard or alternate configuration, depending upon the type of operation to be performed. The lathe is shipped with the end gears in the standard configuration.

To access the end gears, remove the end gear cover from the left side of the headstock

Standard End Gear Configuration

Use the standard end gear configuration (see Figure 83) for inch threading, metric threading, and all general feed operations.

 

24T

 

44T

 

56T

 

57T

24T

 

56T

 

44T

 

 

Inch and Metric Pitch

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Threading

 

57T

Inch and Metric Feeding

 

Figure 83. End gears in the standard configuration.

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Southbend SB1053 owner manual End Gears, Standard End Gear Configuration