Engine Lathe

Engine Lathe Introduction

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Lathe Remember: Only one person operates the machine
PURPOSE
ƒ Primarily used for cylindrically symmetric drilling,
turning, facing, and boring
ƒDo not use for pressing operations
DANGERS
ƒ Don’t touch cutter or chips while machine is running
ƒ Make sure work is clamped tightly in chuck or collet
ƒ Be careful to stay clear of chuck jaws
CLEAN UP
ƒ Turn off machine
ƒ Brush all dust off machine and sweep floor
ƒ Always leave machine clear of objects and clean
ƒ Return all tools to their proper locations
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Engine Lathe
HOW TO OPERATE
ƒ Secure part in chuck or collet
ƒ Install appropriate cutter(s), make sure they are at the
proper position in the tool rest or tailstock
ƒ Set speed for cutter type, stock diameter, and material
ƒ Indicate off part or take light cuts to establish coordinate
system
ƒ Change gears with machine off, including feed changes
ƒ MAKE SURE MACHINE IS RUNNING IN THE CORRECT
DIRECTION FOR CUTTER
ƒ After operation, return tools and clean machine
ƒ If problem arises, shut machine OFF and ask someone for
help
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DRO
Guard Tool Post

Cross Slide

Headstock
Feed Handle Stop

Chuck Tailstock

Saddle Ways

Apron Bed

Compound Rest
Chip Bin

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Compound Rest Handle

Fwd / Rev / Stop

Feed Direction
X-axis Handle

Feed Engage

Z-axis Handle
Lead Screw Engage

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RPM Selection
Spindle Stop Tailstock Stop

Run Spindle
Brake Release

Feed Direction

Feed Rate

Spindle Feed Handle

Emergency Stop

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