Southbend SB1001 User Manual
For Machines Mfg. Since 8/11
Model SB1001 8K
™
Lathe
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O P E R A T I O N
Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle
Centerline
Centerline
For most operations, the cutting tool tip should
be aligned with the spindle centerline, as
illustrated in Figure 43.
be aligned with the spindle centerline, as
illustrated in Figure 43.
Figure 43. Cutting tool aligned with spindle centerline
(viewed from tailstock).
Cutting
Tool
Spindle
Center
Center
Line
There are a number of ways to check and align
the cutting tool to the spindle centerline. If
necessary, you can raise the cutting tool by
placing steel shims underneath it. The shims
should be as long and as wide as the cutting tool
to properly support it.
the cutting tool to the spindle centerline. If
necessary, you can raise the cutting tool by
placing steel shims underneath it. The shims
should be as long and as wide as the cutting tool
to properly support it.
Below are two common methods:
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Align the tip of the cutting tool with a center
installed in the tailstock, as instructed on
the next page. For this to work, the tailstock
must be aligned to the spindle centerline
(refer to Aligning Tailstock To Spindle
Centerline on Page 31 for detailed
instructions).
installed in the tailstock, as instructed on
the next page. For this to work, the tailstock
must be aligned to the spindle centerline
(refer to Aligning Tailstock To Spindle
Centerline on Page 31 for detailed
instructions).
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Tools Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm ................................................. 1
Steel Shims ............................................ As Needed
Cutting Tool ........................................................... 1
Fine Ruler .............................................................. 1
Tailstock Center .................................................... 1
Steel Shims ............................................ As Needed
Cutting Tool ........................................................... 1
Fine Ruler .............................................................. 1
Tailstock Center .................................................... 1
To align the cutting tool with the tailstock
center:
center:
1.
Mount the cutting tool in the tool post, then
secure the post so the tool faces the tailstock.
2.
Install a center in the tailstock, and position
the center tip near the cutting tool tip.
3.
Lock the tailstock and quill in place.
4.
Adjust the height of the cutting tool so
that the tool tip is aligned vertically
and horizontally with the center tip, as
illustrated in Figure 44.
and horizontally with the center tip, as
illustrated in Figure 44.
Cutting
Tool
Tailstock
Center
(Top View)
Cutting
Tool
Tailstock
Center
(Side View)
Figure 44. Cutting tool tip aligned with tailstock
center.