Southbend SB1037 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09
EVS Toolroom Lathes
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O P E R A T I O N
Always use high quality cutting fluid in your 
coolant system and follow the manufacturer's 
instructions for diluting. The quick reference 
table shown in Figure 101 can help you select 
the appropriate cutting fluid.
Refer to Cutting Fluid System on Page 62 for 
detailed instructions on how to add or change 
cutting fluid. Check the cutting fluid regularly 
and promptly change it when it becomes overly 
dirty or rancid, or as recommended by fluid 
manufacturer.
To use the cutting fluid system on your lathe:
1.
  Make sure the tank is properly serviced and 
filled with cutting fluid, and that you wear 
the necessary personal protection equipment.
2.
  Position the cutting fluid nozzle for your 
operation.
3.
  Use the control panel cutting fluid pump 
switch to turn the coolant pump ON.
4.
  Adjust the flow of cutting fluid by using the 
valve lever near the base of the nozzle hose.
Note:
 Promptly clean any splashed cutting fluid 
from the floor to avoid a slipping hazard.
 
  
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Aluminum
Brass
Bronze
Cast iron
Low Carbon Steel
Alloy Metals
Stainless Steel
General Note: 
Cutting fluids are used for heavy-duty lathe operations and production turning. Oil-water 
emulsions and synthetic cutting fluids are the most common for typical lathe operations. Sulferized oils 
often are used for threading. For small projects, spot lubrications can be done with an oil can or brush, or 
omitted completely.
Workpiece
Dry
Water
Soluble Oil
Synthetic
Coolants
Sulferized
Oil
Mineral 
OIl
Figure 101. Cutting fluid selection table.
BIOLOGICAL & POISON 
HAZARD!
Use the correct personal 
protection equipment 
when handling cutting 
fluid. Follow federal, state, 
and fluid manufacturer 
requirements for proper 
disposal.
Cutting Fluid System
The cutting fluid system delivers cutting fluid 
through a positionable nozzle and is turned ON/
OFF by the control panel cutting fluid pump 
switch and the valve lever near the base of the 
nozzle hose (see Figure 100).
Figure 100. Coolant system controls and components.
Cutting Fluid 
Pump Switch
Nozzle
Valve 
Lever
Running the pump without adequate fluid in 
the tank may permanently damage it. This is 
abuse and is not covered by the warranty.