Southbend sb1016 Benutzerhandbuch

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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09

Model SB1016/SB1036

The offset of your lathe was aligned with 
the spindle centerline at the factory. We 
recommend that you take the time to ensure 
that the tailstock is aligned to your own desired 
tolerances, especially if you have changed the 
offset to cut shallow tapers.

  Use a precision level to make sure the 

bedway is level from side-to-side and from 
front-to-back.

— If the bedway is not level, correct this 

condition before continuing with this 
procedure.

  Obtain two pieces of steel round stock 2" in 

diameter and 6" long.

  Center drill both ends of one piece of round 

stock, then set it aside for use in Step 6.

  Use the other piece of round stock to make 

a dead center, and turn it to a 60° point, as 
shown in Figure 68.

  Install a center in the tailstock.

  Attach a lathe dog to the piece of stock from 

Step 3, then mount it between the centers, 
as shown in Figure 69.

 

Turn 0.010" off the diameter of the stock.

  Mount a test or dial indicator so that the 

plunger is on the tailstock quill.

 If necessary in the following step, refer to 

"To Set Up the Tailstock to Cut a Shallow 
Taper" on Page 42 for adjusting the 
tailstock offset.

 As long as this dead center remains in the 

chuck, the point of the center will remain 
true to the spindle centerline. The point will 
have to be refinished whenever the center is 
removed and then returned to the chuck.