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Setting RPM

To determine and set the needed cutting RPM, do these steps:

1.Use the table in Figure 31 to determine the cutting speed required for the workpiece material.

2.Determine the average final diameter of the workpiece in inches, for the cut to be made.

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3.Now use the following formula to determine the closest RPM for the cutting operation:

(Cutting Speed x 4) = RPM

Diameter of Cut

4.With the calculated RPM, refer to the RPM Chart on Page 31 and select the pulley ratio that gives you the closest RPM to what you need.

5.DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM POWER!

6.Release the belt tension lever (Figure 32).

7.Make sure the spindle is completely stopped and then open the belt access door (Figure 33).

8.Move the belt to the appropriate pulley combination that is closest to your calculated RPM. In the chart for example, 300 RPM is needed so BC2 is selected:

Cutting Speeds for High Speed Steel

(HSS) Cutting Tools

Workpiece Material

Cutting Speed

 

(sfm)

Aluminum & alloys

300

 

 

Brass & Bronze

150

Copper

100

Cast Iron, soft

80

Cast Iron, hard

50

Mild Steel

90

Cast Steel

80

Alloy Steel, hard

40

Tool Steel

50

Stainless Steel

60

 

 

Titanium

50

 

 

Plastics

300-800

 

 

Wood

300-500

 

 

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Figure 32. Belt tension lever.

9.Close the door and re-tension the belt.

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Figure 33. Belt and change gear access.

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Woodstock M1049 manual Setting RPM, To determine and set the needed cutting RPM, do these steps