Difference between revisions of "Southbend Lathe"

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=Placeholders for info we want:=
==Anatomy==
Diagram of Southbend


Diagram of Saddle with labels on levers


===Helpful Videos===
Diagram of Cross-slide and compound with labels
 
Diagram of Headstock with labels and instructions on changing between High and Low speed
 
Diagram of Tailstock
 
==Running the lathe==
Before operating (cleaning, lubrication)
 
Safety for the operator (no loose clothing, hands away from headstock and moving parts, ensure work is held securely, emergency shutoff)
 
Safety for the machine (keep ways clean, do not set tools on the ways, avoid tool/saddle contact with headstock)
 
After operating (cleaning, lubrication)
 
==Common set-ups==
Aligning the tool-post to be square
 
Setting tool height for turning/facing/boring
 
Checking for concentricity (making sure the work is centered)
 
 
==Operations:==
Turning
 
Facing
 
Drilling
 
Boring
 
Threading
 
Knurling
 
==Types of tooling==
Turning tools
 
Boring tools
 
Threading tools
 
Cut-off/Parting tools
 
Knurling tools
 
High-Speed Steel (HSS)
 
Carbide (brazed)
 
Carbide (insert)
 
 
=Helpful Videos=
*[https://youtu.be/gIH6SAXWR5A Southbend Lathe Training Video]
*[https://youtu.be/gIH6SAXWR5A Southbend Lathe Training Video]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCDdxtjdg8Y Taper Attachment assembly]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCDdxtjdg8Y Taper Attachment assembly]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctxkVToGHAA Disassembly and explanation of the saddle, half-nut, and power feed]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctxkVToGHAA Disassembly and explanation of the saddle, half-nut, and power feed]
*Grinding HSS tools
*Using dial indicators
*Using calipers and micrometers

Revision as of 16:24, 5 May 2018

Placeholders for info we want:

Anatomy

Diagram of Southbend

Diagram of Saddle with labels on levers

Diagram of Cross-slide and compound with labels

Diagram of Headstock with labels and instructions on changing between High and Low speed

Diagram of Tailstock

Running the lathe

Before operating (cleaning, lubrication)

Safety for the operator (no loose clothing, hands away from headstock and moving parts, ensure work is held securely, emergency shutoff)

Safety for the machine (keep ways clean, do not set tools on the ways, avoid tool/saddle contact with headstock)

After operating (cleaning, lubrication)

Common set-ups

Aligning the tool-post to be square

Setting tool height for turning/facing/boring

Checking for concentricity (making sure the work is centered)


Operations:

Turning

Facing

Drilling

Boring

Threading

Knurling

Types of tooling

Turning tools

Boring tools

Threading tools

Cut-off/Parting tools

Knurling tools

High-Speed Steel (HSS)

Carbide (brazed)

Carbide (insert)


Helpful Videos