16-Speed Gearhead Lathe

I N T R O D U C T I O N

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

Feed Controls

Feed Range Lever

Feed Direction Lever

Figure 5. Feed controls on headstock.

Feed Range Lever: Shifts the quick-change gearbox into low range, neutral, or high range.

Feed Direction Lever: Controls the direction of the leadscrew or feed rod.

Control Panel

Power

STOP

Jog

Button

Light

Button

 

Coolant

Switch

Figure 6. Control panel.

Coolant Switch: Starts and stops the coolant pump. Fluid flow is controlled by the valve on the coolant nozzle.

Power Light: Illuminates when power is enabled to all lathe electrical controls.

STOP Button: Cuts power to the spindle motor and coolant pump.

Jog Button: Turns spindle motor ON when being pressed.

Quick-Change Gearbox Controls

Feed Rate

& Threading Charts

Quick-Change

Controls

Figure 7. Quick-change controls.

Quick-Change Gearbox Controls: Set the quick- change gearbox configuration for feeding and threading operations.

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Southbend SB1053 owner manual Feed Controls, Control Panel, Quick-Change Gearbox Controls