Headstock Movement - Southbend SB1063 Owner's Manual

For Machines Mfd. Since 5/19

Headstock Movement

The mill head tilts 45° forward and back, and
rotates 90° left and right, as shown in Figures
19–21.
Tool Needed
Wrench 19mm .....................................................................1
Always lock headstock firmly in place after
tilting or rotating it. Unexpected movement
of headstock during operations could cause
damage to cutter or workpiece.
Figure 19. Head tilts 45° forward and back.
Figure 20. Head tilts 90° left-and-right.
O P E R A T I O N
45°
Tilt Bolt
90°
Tilt Bolt
Tilting Head
1. DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!
2. Loosen the three tilt lock bolts on the right
side of the ram adapter shown in Figure 21.
Qty
Tilt Bolt
Figure 21. Head tilting controls.
3. Use one hand to apply pressure to the head
in the direction of tilt, then slowly rotate the
tilt bolt. Rotating this bolt clockwise will tilt
the head back.
4. When the head is in the correct position
for your operation, re-tighten all three lock
bolts.
Model SB1063
1 of 3
Lock Bolts
ON
OFF
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