Indexing Operation - Axminster AT1416VS User Manual

Indexing Operation

The indexing facility is useful for fluted columns, clock faces and accurate hole positioning. The indexing
pulley has 24 positions (15°) indexing using the supplied index pin (F).
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Open the access panel, turn the headstock wheel until the pre-drilled hole in the headstock lines up
with one of the 24 pre-drilled hole positions on the index pulley. (See figs 9-10-11)
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Pre-drilled hole
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The picture above shows the index
number is set to position 01
Locate the 24 index pin (F) and slide the pin into the pre-drilled
holes to lock the pulley to the desired position
Note: The index pin (F) has a magnetic base, enabling the pin to
be attached to the lathe to prevent it from being lost.
1-24 index positions
F
The picture above shows the index
number is set to position 23
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