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Table Travel
(X-Axis & Y-Axis)
Using the handwheels, the milling table can be
moved in and out (Y-axis), and left and right
(X-axis). The handwheels are fitted with a gradu-
ated dial shown in Figure 23 that reads in incre-
ments of 0.001" where one complete rotation
equals
⁄
" of table travel. The Y-axis handwheel
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can be disengaged from the leadscrew, so it can
safely freewheel if a power feed is in installed and
in use. Both the X and Y leadscrews are 8 TPI
Figure 23. Handwheel scale.
and 20mm in diameter.
X-Axis
Fastened to the front of the table is a 24" inch long
X-Axis Table Stops
scale (see Figure 24) that is broken down in incre-
ments of
⁄
". This inch scale is used for general
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workpiece positioning, and the graduated dial on
the handwheel is for precise positioning.
For milling operations where the table is moved
in or out in the Y-axis, left and right X-axis move-
ment can be prevented by using the table lock
X-Axis Handwheel
levers located on the front of the table shown in
Figure 25.
Y-Axis Handwheel
X-Axis Scale
The table also is equipped with adjustable table
Figure 24. Table X- and Y-axis controls.
stops for when X-axis travel must be kept within
range.
Y-Axis
For milling operations where the table is moved
left or right in the X-axis, in and out Y-axis move-
ment can be prevented by using the table lock
levers located under the right-side of the table
shown in Figure 25.
X-Axis Table Lock Lever
Y-Axis Table Lock Lever
Figure 25. Table locks and scales.
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Model G0720R (Mfg. Since 11/10)
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