Southbend SB1012 User Manual
For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09
EVS Toolroom Lathes
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O P E R A T I O N
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.