Introduction; Foreword; Contact Info; Machine Description - Grizzly G9036 Owner's Manual

foreword

We are proud to offer the Model g9036. this
machine is part of a growing grizzly family of fine
metalworking machinery. When used according
to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can
expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation
and proof of grizzly's commitment to customer
satisfaction.
the specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
g9036 when the manual was prepared. however,
owing to grizzly's policy of continuous improve-
ment, changes may be made at any time with no
obligation on the part of grizzly. For your conve-
nience, we always keep current grizzly manuals
available on our website at www.grizzly.com.
Any updates to your machine will be reflected
in these manuals as soon as they are complete.
visit our site often to check for the latest updates
to this manual!

contact info

We stand behind our machines. if you have any
service questions, parts requests or general ques-
tions about the machine, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
grizzly industrial, inc.
1203 lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, pA 17756
phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
e-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
if you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
grizzly industrial, inc.
/ technical documentation Manager
C
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p.o. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
email: manuals@grizzly.com
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introduction

machine description

the primary purpose of the metal lathe is to
make concentric cuts in metal stock. With the
lathe, round stock can be made perfectly con-
centric, threaded, drilled, knurled, bored, tapered,
etc. square stock can be made into precision
round shafts used for axles, spindles, leadscrews,
punches, etc.
the maximum size of workpiece a lathe can cut
is determined by the swing, which is the distance
from the centerline of the spindle to the bed,
and the throw, which is the maximum distance
between the tailstock and the spindle. however,
some lathes feature open spindles that allow lon-
ger workpieces to extend through the headstock.
during typical operations, the lathe cuts with a
fixed cutting tool that is positioned against a rotat-
ing workpiece. to rotate a workpiece, the operator
centers it on a clamping device called a chuck or
faceplate, then securely clamps it to the spindle
so it will not fly loose during operation.
the spindle connects to the motor through a
series of gears and pulleys that control the allow-
able speed the spindle can rotate, which allows
the operator different options for cutting based on
the type of metal and size of workpiece.
the cutting tool is mounted on a tool post, which
is positioned by three different bases that move
lenearly in their own designated direction. the
bottom base is the carriage, which moves left and
right, and is equipped with a power feed system
for automated cutting and threading operations.
the middle base is the cross slide, which moves
in and out. the top base is the compound slide,
which moves diagonally.
the lathe is also outfitted with a support device
called a tailstock. the tailstock is mounted on the
lathe bed opposite of the spindle, and it moves
toward or away from the spindle and can be
locked against the bed to firmly support the end
of a workpiece that is not attached to the spindle.
Model g9036 Mfg. 7/08+