Southbend SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024 Manual Do Utilizador
For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
SB1024/SB1025/SB1026
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O P E R A T I O N
X-Axis Power Feed
The mill is equipped with a power feed unit for
X-axis table movement. Refer to the illustration
in Figure 20 and the descriptions below
to understand the functions of the various
components of the power feed system.
X-axis table movement. Refer to the illustration
in Figure 20 and the descriptions below
to understand the functions of the various
components of the power feed system.
Figure 20. Power feed system components.
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
G
I
H. X-Axis Ball Handle:
Manually moves the
table.
I.
Graduated Index Ring:
Display the distance
of table travel in 0.001" increments, with one
full revolution equal to 0.200" of table travel.
full revolution equal to 0.200" of table travel.
To confirm the power feed settings that you will
be using during operation, we recommend that
you use the power feed to move the table through
the intended cutting path before starting the
spindle rotation and taking the cut
be using during operation, we recommend that
you use the power feed to move the table through
the intended cutting path before starting the
spindle rotation and taking the cut
Tool Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 12mm .............................................. 1
To operate the X-axis power feed:
1.
Loosen the X-axis table locks (refer to
Figure 19 on Page 30 for locations).
2.
Position the limit stops along the front table
slot to limit the distance of table travel that
is correct for your operation.
is correct for your operation.
Note:
Make sure the cap screws firmly lock the
limit stops in place when positioned.
3.
Turn the speed dial all the way
counterclockwise to slowest setting, move the
directional lever to neutral (middle) position,
then flip the power switch up to turn the
unit ON.
directional lever to neutral (middle) position,
then flip the power switch up to turn the
unit ON.
4.
With your hand poised over the power switch
in case you need to suddenly turn the unit
OFF, move the directional lever in the
desired direction of table travel.
OFF, move the directional lever in the
desired direction of table travel.
5.
Use the speed dial to slowly bring the speed
of movement up to the desired rate.
6.
When you are finished using the power
feed, turn the unit OFF, then rotate the
speed dial all the way clockwise and move
the directional lever to the neutral (middle)
position to avoid unexpected table movement
when you next flip the power switch up.
speed dial all the way clockwise and move
the directional lever to the neutral (middle)
position to avoid unexpected table movement
when you next flip the power switch up.
A. Limit
Switch:
Stops table movement when
either of the switch side plungers are pressed
by the limit stops.
by the limit stops.
B. Limit
Stop:
Restricts table movement when
positioned along the front of the table.
C. Rapid Traverse Button:
Moves the table at
full speed when it is in motion.
D. Directional
Lever:
Selects the direction of
table movement. The middle position is
neutral.
neutral.
E. Speed
Dial:
Controls the speed of the power
feed. Turning the dial clockwise causes the
table to move faster.
table to move faster.
F.
Circuit Breaker Reset Button:
Resets
the internal circuit breaker if the unit is
overloaded and shuts down.
overloaded and shuts down.
G. Power
Switch:
Turns the power feed ON and
OFF.