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JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason ®...
Specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations. 5.0 Specifications 5.1 Specifications: 14-inch lathe Model Number ............................
5.2 Specifications: 16-inch lathe Model Number ................GH-1640ZX........GH-1660ZX Stock Number ..................321930.......... 321940 Capacities: Swing over Bed (in.) ..................16..........16 Swing over Cross Slide (in.) ................10..........10 Swing Through Gap (in.) ................25..........25 Length of Gap (in.) ..................12..........12 Distance between Centers (in.) ..............40..........60 Headstock: Spindle Bore (in.) ..................
5.3 Specifications: 18-inch lathe Model Number ................GH-1860ZX........GH-1880ZX Stock Number ..................321960.......... 321970 Capacities: Swing over Bed (in.) ..................18..........18 Swing over Cross Slide (in.) ................11..........11 Swing Through Gap (in.) ................27..........27 Length of Gap (in.) ..................12..........12 Distance between Centers (in.) ..............60..........80 Headstock: Spindle Bore (in.) ..................
5.4 Specifications: 22-inch lathe Model Number ............................GH-2280ZX Stock Number ............................. 321980 Capacities: Swing over Bed (in.) ............................22 Swing over Cross Slide (in.) ..........................13 Swing Through Gap (in.) ............................. 29 Length of Gap (in.) .............................. 12 Distance between Centers (in.) ........................... 80 Headstock: Spindle Bore (in.) ............................
6.0 General Description and Nomenclature Figure 2 – General Description of ZX Lathes Bed and stand Carriage The lathe bed (A) is made of cast iron with low The carriage assembly is composed of the Apron, vibration and high rigidity. Two precision-ground v- the Saddle, the Cross Slide, the Compound Rest, slideways (B), reinforced by supersonic frequency and the four-way Tool Post.
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Four-Way Tool Post (K). The tool post is a Follow rest (T) turret design, mounted to the compound rest. It The traveling follow rest is mounted to the saddle, holds up to four tools simultaneously, and and thus follows the movement of the turning tool. includes an indexing function.
Tool Box containing: 7.0 Unpacking Open End Wrench Set Hex Wrench Set Open shipping container and check for shipping Morse Reduction Sleeve damage. Report any damage immediately to your Center distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any Leveling Bolts with Hex Nuts shipping material until the Lathe is assembled and Hex Screws with Washers running properly.
8.1 Leveling the lathe Read and understand the entire contents this It is imperative that the lathe be on a level plane; manual before attempting set-up or operation! that is, where headstock and tailstock center points Failure to comply may cause serious injury. remain aligned throughout the tailstock travel, with the bed ways absent of twist and thus parallel to 8.0 Installation...
• If the index mark (A) is not between the two 8.3 Chuck preparation (three-jaw) arrows, i.e. the cam turns beyond the indicator arrows, then remove the chuck and Read understand turn the camlock stud IN one full turn. directions for chuck preparation. Failure to •...
9.0 Maintenance/Lubrication Lathe must be serviced at all lubrication points and all reservoirs filled to operating level before the lathe is put into service. Failure to comply may cause serious damage to the lathe. The ZX series lathe is shipped with oil in the reservoirs.
Figure 13 V-Belts – Regularly check and adjust the tightness of the v-belts to prolong their service Figure 11 life. See section 14.6, Belt replacement and Saddle – Daily lubricate ball oiler (A, Figure adjustment. 12) on handwheel shaft with SAE 20W. 10.0 Coolant preparation The anti-dust felt on both ends of the saddle where it contacts the ways should be cleaned...
11.1 Conversion to 460 volt operation 12.0 Controls Disconnect machine from power source. Failure to do so may cause serious injury. Main Motor: Change the wires according to the diagram on the outside of the motor junction box. Transformer: Open electrical panel on rear of machine on the headstock side.
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12. Cross Slide Lock (Q, Figure 16): Lever located on left side of cross slide. Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock. 13. Carriage Lock (R, Figure 16): Located on top right of carriage. Turn clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. Carriage lock must be loose before moving carriage or damage to lathe may occur.
• 22. Tailstock Off-Set Adjustment (D, Figure 17): Never exceed maximum speed limitation of the Two hex socket cap screws located on the work holding device. tailstock base are used to off-set the tailstock • Before starting spindle, check that each handle for cutting tapers.
Select desired thread using levers (B/C/D/E, Figure 22). Set selector lever (A, Figure 23) to correct position (neutral). Engage the half nut lever (B, Figure 23). Make a test cut with scrap material and check results before cutting regular material. Figure 21 –...
14.2.4 Half Nut Gib screws are located on right side of apron (C, Figure 26). Loosen the jam nuts and rotate the screws clockwise until any backlash is corrected. Then re-tighten nuts. Figure 24 – Chuck jaw reversal 14.2 Gib adjustments After a period of time, some moving components may need adjustment for play (or “backlash”) due to wear.
14.5 Installing gap bridge Clean the bottom and the ends of the gap bridge thoroughly. Set gap bridge in place and align the ends. Loosen the nuts on the locating pins and push down through the gap into the lathe bed. Replace four hex socket cap screws and tighten alternately until all are snug.
Pivot the collar on its hinge and position Always lubricate the fingers sufficiently with grease steady rest around workpiece. before operating. Firmly tighten hex nut (A). 14.12 Carriage stops Set the fingers snugly to work piece and Adjust each stop (Figure 32) by loosening two set secure by tightening locking knobs.
15.0 Lubrication schedule and general maintenance Regularly scheduled maintenance is crucial to ensure a long service life for your machine. The schedule below shows general cleaning, lubrication points and coolant replacement information for the ZX Series Lathes. Push stop button and power off before lubricating.
1.2 Stand Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..ZX-01101A ....Pulley ...................... 1 .... GH2280ZX-01101 ..Pulley (for 2280ZX) .................. 1 2 ..ZX-S2 ......Cylindrical End Set Screw ........M8x16 ......1 3 ..
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91 ..GB70- M8x50 ....Hex Socket Cap Screw (serial # 160410ZX3032 and higher) ..............................M8x50 ......2 92 ..JET-165 ......JET Logo ....................1 93 ..JX21004-G ....Terminal Board (not shown) ..............1 94 ..
2.2 Brake Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 40 ..ZX-22101-G ....Fork ......................1 41 ..ZX-S41 ......Spring Pin ............. 8x40 mm ..... 1 42 ..ZX-22703 ...... Butt Nail Support ..................1 43 ..
3.2 Bed Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..ZX-01104A-G ....Bed (for 1440/1640/1840ZX) ..............1 .... ZX-01104B-G ....Bed (for 1460/1660/1860ZX) ..............1 .... ZX-01104C-G ....Bed (for 1880/2280ZX) ................1 2 ..
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Index No Part No Description Size .... ZX-01709BN ....New Feed Rod (for 60” models, serial # 010618ZX350 and higher) ..1 .... ZX-01709C ....Feed Rod (for 80" models, serial # 010611ZX349 and lower) ....1 .... ZX-01709CN ....New Feed Rod (for 80" models, serial # 010618ZX350 and higher) ..1 34 ..
4.2 Headstock Assembly I – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..ZX-02306 ...... Round Sign Plate (serial # 160401ZX3031 and lower) ......1 .... C6136ZK-02304-1 ..Round Sign Plate (serial # 160410ZX3032 and higher) ......1 1a ..
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Index No Part No Description Size 55 ..ZX-02732/2 ....Gear ..............1.5m36T ...... 1 56 ..ZX-H56 ......Ring Seal .............. 40x3.1 mm ....1 57 ..ZX-02110 ....... Bushing ....................1 58 ..ZX-02729 ...... Cover ......................1 59 ..
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Index No Part No Description Size 92 ..ZX-02505 ...... Paper Gasket ................... 1 93 ..TS-1531012 ....Slotted Pan Head Screw (serial #160401ZX3031 and lower) M3x6 ..7 .... GB2672-M3x6 ....Screw (serial #160410ZX3032 and higher) ..M3x6 ......11 94 ..
5.2 Headstock Assembly II – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 95 ..ZX-02107 ...... Pulley ....................... 1 96 ..TS-1503061 ....Socket Cap Screw ..........M6x25 ......4 97 ..ZX-02106 ...... Bearing Cover ..................1 98 ..
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Index No Part No Description Size 143 ..ZX-H143 ......Flat Head Set Screw ..........M8x12 ......2 144 ..ZX-02755X ....Gear (for 14” models) ........... 2.5m31T ...... 1 .... ZX-02755X/6P ....Gear (for 16”/18”/22” models) ......2.5m22T ...... 1 145 ..
6.2 Headstock Assembly III – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 152 ..ZX-02704 ...... Spindle ..................... 1 153 ..ZX-H153 ......Flat Key ..............10x8x40 mm ....1 154 ..ZX-H154 ......Flat Key ..............10x8x50 mm ....1 155 ..
9.2 Change Gear Box Assembly II – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 3 ..ZX-08104-G ....End Cover ....................4 4 ..ZX-08103-G ....Bearing Support ..................1 19 ..ZX-08107 ...... Gear ..............3m36T ......1 20 ..
10.2 Quick Change Gear Box I – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..KLS1740A-05152-G ..Upper Cover ..................... 1 2 ..TS-1503071 ....Hex Socket Cap Screw ........M6x30 ......2 6 ..TS-1504031 ....Hex Socket Cap Screw ........M8x16 ....... 10 7 ..
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Index No Part No Description Size 61 ..ZX-05114 ....... Sleeve ...................... 1 62 ..ZX-05734 ...... Lever Shaft ....................1 63 ..ZX-05503 ...... Gasket ...................... 1 64 ..ZX-05110-G ....Front Cover ....................1 65 ..
11.2 Quick Change Gear Box II – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 81 ..ZX-05104 ...... Middle Bearing Support ................2 82 ..ZX-Q82 ......Taper End Set Screw ........... M10x16 ....... 2 83 ..ZX-B23 ......C-Clip ..............20 mm ......3 84 ..
12.2 Quick Change Gear Box III – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 66 ..ZX-Q66 ......Taper Pin .............. 5x35 mm ..... 6 83 ..ZX-Q83 ......C-Clip ..............20 mm ......3 84 ..ZX-Q84 ......C-Clip ..............42 mm ......5 85 ..
13.2 Apron Assembly I – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..TL06101-G ....Apron Casting ..................1 2 ..TL06103-G ....Bottom Cover ................... 1 3 ..TS-1540072 ....Hex Nut ..............M10 ......1 4 ..
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Index No Part No Description Size 126 ..TL06726 ......Worm (serial # 010611ZX349 and lower) ..........1 .... TL06726N ..... New Worm (serial # 010618ZX350 and higher) ........1 127 ..TL06122 ......Worm Support (serial # 010611ZX349 and lower) ........1 ....
14.2 Apron Assembly II – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 38 ..ZXB23 ......C-Clip ..............20 mm ......1 39 ..BB6204 ......Ball Bearing ............20x47x14 ....1 40 ..TL06705 ......Gear ..............2m65T ......1 41 ..
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Index No Part No Description Size 98 ..ZXA98 ......Flat Head Set Screw (serial #120520ZX2472 and higher)..M10x16 ..1 99 ..ZX06737E ..... Bracket (serial #120520ZX2472 and higher) ........... 1 100 ..ZX06741E ..... Plug (serial #120520ZX2472 and higher) ..........1 101 ..
15.2 Apron Assembly III – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 141 ..ZX-A141 ......Half Round Head Screw ........M6x18 ......1 142 ..ZX-11704 ....... Washer ..................... 1 143 ..ZX-11301 ....... Dial(serial #160401ZX3031 and lower) ..........1 ....
16.2 Carriage Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..ZX K04101A ....Saddle Casting (for14/16/18″models) ............ 1 .... ZX K04101B ....Saddle Casting (for14/16/18″models) ......................(serial #160410ZX3032 and higher ............1 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 50 ..ZX-04111 ....... Sleeve ...................... 2 51 ..TS-1490041 ....Hex Cap Bolt ............M8x25 ......2 52 ..ZX-04109 ...... Screw Support ..................1 .... GH2280ZX-04109B ..Screw Support (for 2280ZX) ..............1 53 ..
18.2 Carriage Stop Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..ZX-26101-G ....Left Support ....................1 2 ..TS-1504041 ....Hex Socket Cap Screw ........M8x20 ......4 2a ..GB5287-8 ...... Thick Washer ............8 mm ......4 3 ..
21.2 Tailstock Assembly II – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 8 ..ZX-T08 ......Flat End Set Screw (except in 14” models) ..M6x18 ......4 9 ..ZXT09E ......Spring (serial # 120120ZX2425 and higher) ..........1 18 ..
24.2 Coolant & Work Light Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..RT-001A ......Rubber Tube (for 1440/1640/1840ZX) ....ID 1/2"x1280mm ..1 .... RT-001B ......Rubber Tube (for 1460/1660/1860ZX) ....ID 1/2"x1780mm ..1 ....
25.1 Other Parts Index No Part No Description Size 1A ..ZX-OP-1A ...... 3-Jaw Chuck (mounted on lathe) ......10”, D1-8 ..... 1 1B ..ZX-OP-1B ...... Chuck Wrench ..................1 3 ..ZX-OP-03 ...... 12” Face Plate (for 14”/16” models) ............1 ....
26.1 Electrical Cabinet – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ..ZX-SB1 ......Jog Button (serial #160401ZX3031 and lower) ... LAY3-11 ...... 1 .... ZX-SB3 ......Jog Button (serial #160410ZX3032 and higher) .. XB2-EA131 ....1 2 ..ZX-SA2 ......Coolant Control Button ......... ZB2-BD2C ....1 3 ..