Southbend SB1012 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09
EVS Toolroom Lathes
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H.  Cutting Fluid Flow Control Lever: 
Controls 
the flow of cutting fluid from the nozzle.
I. 
Compound Slide Handwheel:
 Moves the 
compound slide forward or backward. 
Includes an indirect-read graduated scale 
(distance represents actual tool movement—
not amount of material removed).
J. 
Carriage Lock Bolt: 
Secures the carriage in 
place for greater rigidity and accuracy when 
using the cross or compound slide for the 
machining operation.
K. Thread 
Dial:
 Indicates when to engage the 
half nut during threading operations.
L. 
Thread Dial Chart:
 Indicates on which thread 
dial reading to engage the half nut for 
specific inch or Whitworth thread pitches.
M.  Spindle ON/OFF Lever:
 Starts, stops and 
reverses direction of spindle rotation.
N.  Half Nut Lever:
 Engages and disengages the 
half nut for threading operations.
O. Apron: 
Houses the carriage gearing and 
internal components.
P.  Quick Change Feed Direction Knob:
 Changes 
apron feed direction without having to stop 
the lathe and move the headstock feed 
direction lever.
Q.  Feed Control Lever:
 Engages and disengages 
the cross feed and carriage feed gearing.
R.  Manual Carriage Oil Pump:
 Draws oil from 
the apron case and lubricates the carriage 
and ways through various oil ports.
S.  Cross Slide Handwheel:
 Moves the cross 
slide toward or away from the workpiece. 
Includes an direct-read graduated scale 
(distance represents amount of material 
removed from diameter of workpiece).
T. Carriage 
Handwheel:
 Moves the carriage 
from side-to-side along the bed.
Control Panel
Figure 36. Control panel.
Z
Y
X
W
V
U
U.   Tachometer Display:
 Displays the current 
spindle speed in RPM.
V.   Spindle Speed Dial:
 Changes the spindle 
speed within the set speed range.
W.   Power Light:
 Illuminates when lathe is 
receiving power.
X.   Cutting Fluid Pump Switch:
 Start/stops the 
cutting fluid pump motor.
Y.   Jog Button:
 Turns the spindle motor ON 
while being pressed and held.
Z.   Emergency Stop Button:
 Stops all machine 
functions. Twist clockwise to reset.