Southbend SB1059F User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

EVS Toolroom Lathe w/DRO

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The power feed rate chart displays the settings 
for the headstock feed controls for metric and 
inch feed rates (see Figure 72).

Using the controls on the lathe, follow along with 
the example below to better understand how to 
set the lathe for the desired power feed rate.

  Make sure the end gears are in the standard 

configuration, which is applicable for general 
feed operations (refer to End Gears on the 
Page 58 for detailed instructions).

Locate the line in the feed rate chart that 
lists the setting for 0.0025" of feed per 
revolution of the spindle, as illustrated in 
Figure 73.

In the next step, use the chuck key to rock 

the spindle back and forth to help mesh the 
gears as you make adjustments.

  For a power feed rate of 0.0025"/rev., use the 

configuration string of characters to the left 
of the selected feed rate (LCT7Y) to configure 
the controls as follows:

 

Move the gearbox range lever on the 
headstock up to the low position.

 

Point the left gearbox lever to “C”.

Point the middle gearbox lever to “T”.

 

Position the bottom gearbox lever in slot 
“7”.

 

Point the right gearbox lever to “Y”.

The lathe is now set up for a power feed rate of 
0.0025" per spindle revolution.