Southbend SB1055F 16" X 60" w/DRO Benutzerhandbuch

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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

16-Speed Gearhead Lathe

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.

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

Use the standard end gear configuration (see 

Figure 83) for inch threading, metric threading, 

and all general feed operations.

57T

56T

24T

Inch and Metric Pitch 

Threading

Inch and Metric Feeding

44T

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