Page 3 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 Operation Manual Contents ………………………………………………………………….4 Specification 1. High Speed Precision Lathe 1-1 Constructional Indication…………………………………………………….8 2. Unpacking and Installation 2-1 Points for Unpacking……………………………………………………….10 2-2 Unloading of the Machine…………………………………………………..10 2-3 Construction of the Ground…………………………………………………11 2-4 Cleaning…………………………………………………………………….11 2-5 Level Adjustment…………………………………………………………...11...
Page 4 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 5-1 Lead Screw Drive...................24 5-2 Cutting Thread……………………………………………………………...24 5-3 Thread Dial Indicator..................24 5-4 Thread and Feed Table...................26 6. Lubrication 6-1 Lubrication in Headstock…………………………………………………...30 6-2 Lubricating in Gear Box and Apron………………………………………...30 6-3 Useful Reference Lubricating Table for Other Mechanism………………...30 6-4 Lubrication Location………………………………………………………..31...
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Page 5 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 Specification C6246H×1000 / C6246H×1500 / C6246H×2000 Models Capacity Swing Over Bed φ460mm Swing Over Cross Slide φ270mm Swing in Gap Diameter×Width 690×165mm Height of Center 230mm Distance Between Centers 1000mm 1500mm 2000mm...
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Page 6 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 Weight & Measures Machine Space Required (L×W×H): cm 220×108×137 / 275×108×137 / 325×108×137 Packing Case Dimensions (L×W×H): cm 225×112×162 / 280×112×156 / 330×113×156 Net Weight 1720kg 1970kg 2120kg Gross Weight 2045kg 2330kg...
Page 7 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 1. High Speed Precision Lathe 1-1 Constructional Indication...
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Page 8 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 Description Description Main Spindle Speed Change Lever Saddle Fixture Screws High/Low Speed Change Lever Foundation Adjustment Bolts Main Spindle Speed Change Lever Start Lever Forward/Reverse Lever 4-Position Auto Stop Lever Thread Feed Select Lever...
Page 9 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 2. Unpacking and Installation 2-1 Points for Unpacking For short distance transportation of this machine, fix it onto the truck by hemp rope: while for long distance, packed by a wooden case or dispatched by container. Please first to check if there is any damage on packing when arrive.
Page 10 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 2-3 Construction of the Ground illustration 2-3 Due to the recent tendency of utilizing Utilizing Ultra-Hard Alloy Steel tools, it surely increase the speed of heavy cutting comparing to the previous steel tools. But, in the mean time, it easily happens to the vibration of the machine.
Page 13 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 3. Electric Circuit Control 3-1 Electric Wiring You can find the electric control box by open the metal cover behind the lathe bed. Connect the terminals “R”,“S” and “T” to power source. Note that the specification of the electric wires must be above 8 sqr.
Page 18 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 4-2 Transmissions and Stop of Main Spindle You can start test run when you follow the previous steps as illustrated by the Manual. Position the High/Low Speed Lever (2) in “L”, Main Spindle Speed Change Lever (3) in left position, Forward / Reverse Lever (4) in the middle of “N”...
Page 19 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 4-4 “INTERMITTENT” Operation of Main Spindle For the convenient way of 4 - 4 changing Main Spindle Speed, confirming Feed Speed and Centering objects, the machine equipped with “INTERMITTANT” button (9) located in the right side of Gear Box.
Page 20 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 4-6 Transmissions and Stop of Gear Box Open the end side cover of Headstock, you will find a gear train transmit the power from Headstock to Gear Box. Shift Forward/Reverse Lever (4) to right side, it runs forward, or to left side, reversely, or it stops if you shift it to the middle position.
Page 21 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 4-9 Auto Feed Operation 1) Shift Forward/Reverse Change Lever (4) on Headstock to decided the direction of feeding. 2) Select proper Feed Speed by shifting Gear Box Feed Change Lever. 3) Push down Half Nut Engaged Lever (18) to proceed threading.
Page 22 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 with its highest point outward can touch the Auto Stop Centering (15) and stops Apron Feed, it will pass through all the rest of Eccentric Centering Rings and will not activate at all.
Page 23 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 5. Cutting Threads 5-1 Lead Screw Dive Forward Reverse shifting Lever (4) to right side. Lead screw(24) reversely to left side. Lead screw obverse to “N” position, thus, lead screw will not be rotated.
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Page 24 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 2) To use Metric lead screw in processing Metric Threads Use 11T worm gear to cut 2.75and 5.5, but if you wish to repeatedly use Half Nut, it requires to steady it on an original fix scale. For instant, the original point shows scale 1 in index disc when next clutching you must be start it when it also indicates scale 1 for not to damage the threads.
Page 27 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 6. Lubrication 6-1 Lubrication in headstock An oil-splash feed is utilized in the lubrication system of Headstock. On top of the Headstock there grooves surrounded providing lubricant flow into the spindle bearing along the groove, then finally flow down on the bottom of the box.
Page 28 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 6-3 Add oil once a day 6-4 Lubrication Location (A) Filler hole (B) Drainner hole 20# 40#...
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Page 29 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 7. Maintenance & Servicing For a better acknowledgement to this lathe, either in operation or some simple way of trouble-shooting or servicing, to bring the machine to the utmost function, we are now stating some important points as below.
Page 30 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 7-2 Apron & Saddle 1) Filler hole location of Apron: On the right platform of Saddle. The filler hole has oil plug indicates “OIL”. 2) Drainer Hole location of Apron: On the bottom cover of Apron, as illustrated left, position “A” (also can be seen in front side of Apron downward) 3) Model No of Apron lubricant &...
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Page 31 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 7-3 Gear Box 1) Filler hole location of Gear Box: Under the top cover of gearbox, remove the top cover there is an oil plug indicates, “OIL” where filler hole is in. as per illustration “A”.
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Page 32 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 1) Open the cover on rear left side of the lathe. 2) Release adjustment Nut “A”, lower the motor to proper height and bring the belt to certain tension. 3) Install the Nut tightly.
Page 33 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 7-7 Brake and Micro Switch Adjustment illustration 7-7 Foot brake is linked to Micro Switch. It needs to maintain a backlash of 3-5mm from Brake Cam to the touching head of the Micro Switch.
Page 34 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 8. Chucks and Chucks Mounting When fitting chucks or faceplates, first ensure that spindle and chuck tapers are scrupulously clean and that all cams lock in the correct positions; see Fig. It may be necessary when mounting a new chuck to re-set the cam lock studs (A).
Page 35 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 9. Preventive Maintenance 1. Daily Inspection: Inspection of lathe is carried out on basis of each shift. The inspection work accords to the following item 1-1. 1-1 Check before start the motor.
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Page 36 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 obstacles. 1-3 Caution during operation: 1) Temperature of bearings. Touch the main bearing by hand and feel the temperature is normally or not. 2) Temperature of motor: Feel the temperature of motor bearing at the case of full load.
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Page 37 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 which occasionally have been damaged by chips or other. 4. Semi-yearly Inspection: 1) Change oil in gearbox: Remove the used oil from gearbox of headstock, feed and replenish with fresh oil. 2) Check the wear and tear of all gears and packing: Inspect the damage of all gears in various box, spindle and bearings, and packing.
Page 38 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 10. Trouble shooting portion of machine TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDY Overheat of 1. Oil level in headstock is too Check the oil level and replenish or headstock bearing low or too high.
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Page 39 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDY Chatter 18.Clamp of work piece in Tighten clamp. from loose status. 19.Spindle bearing thrust too Adjust bearing thrust. loose. 20.Headstock is not tight with Tighten headstock screw. bedway.
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Page 40 Instructions Manual for CL-60A (L604) 07/09/2017 TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDY Misalignment of 33.Incorrect position of cam. Adjust cam and lock in proper chuck with main position. spindle Uneasy to cut 34.Excessive clearance of lead Adjust the thrust nut of the lead screw thread screw in axial direction.