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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
1236 Lathe
Model: E-1236VS
®
JET
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
www.jettools.com
Ph.: 855-336-4032
This .pdf document is bookmarked
M-E-1236VS
REV E 06/2017
Copyright © 2017 JET

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  • Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1236 Lathe Model: E-1236VS ® 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 M-E-1236VS www.jettools.com REV E 06/2017 Ph.: 855-336-4032 Copyright © 2017 JET...

  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    Technical Service by calling 1-855-336-4032, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. WARRANTY PERIOD The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official JET branded website, jettools.com. WHO IS COVERED? This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.
  • Page 3 Canada by JPW Industries, Inc. NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 WARRANTY AND SERVICE ............................2 2.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................4 3.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................5 4.0 INTRODUCTION ................................7 5.0 SPECIFICATION AND ACCESSORIES .........................7 5.1 GENERAL LAYOUT OF LATHE ..........................7 5.2 DIMENSIONS ................................8 5.3 FOUNDATION PLAN ..............................8 5.4 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................9 5.5 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ...........................10 5.6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................10 6.0 INSTALLATION ................................10...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Do not use this lathe for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET , disclaims any real or implied ®...
  • Page 6 24. Do not operate the lathe in flammable or explosive environments. Do not use in a damp environment or expose to rain. 25. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com. Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    5.2 DIMENSIONS T.P.I 40 48 20 24 10 12 STOP LATHE TO CHANGE SPEED 2.25 11.5 5.75 TOOGLE inch 0.0028 0.0025 0.0023 0.0019 0.0016 0.0057 0.0051 0.0046 0.0038 0.0032 0.0115 0.0102 0.0092 0.0076 0.0065 0.0115 0.0102 0.0092 0.0076 0.0065 0.0230 0.0204 0.0184 0.0153 0.0131 0.0460 0.0409 0.0368 0.0307 0.0263 0.75 0.875 1.75...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    5.4 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL E-1236VS Swing over Bed 306mm 12in Swing over Cross Slide 186mm 7-5/16in Height of Center 150mm 6in Distance between Centers 915mm 36in Width of Bedways 190mm 7-1/2in Swing over Gap 445mm 17-1/2in Length of Gap 240mm 9-1/2in Width in front of face plate 150mm 6in SPINDLE...

  • Page 10: Standard Accessories

    The lathe’s center of weight is near the headstock. 5.5 STANDARD ACCESSORIES Before lifting, move the tailstock and the carriage • Electrical equipment & Motor 2 HP (release carriage lock, see section 11.0) To the right end of the bed and lock them. •...

  • Page 11: Completing Installation

    The three-jaw scroll chuck is shipped pre-installed on the lathe. It can be used for clamping cylindrical, triangular and hexagonal stock, and has reversible jaws. The four-jaw chuck has independently adjustable jaws, and permits the holding of square and asymmetrical pieces. It also enables accurate concentric set-up of cylindrical pieces.

  • Page 12: Break-In Period

    Cover all chuck jaws and the scroll inside the chuck 7.0 MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION with #2 lithium tube grease. Cover the spindle, camlocks, and chuck body with a light film of 20W oil. Lift the chuck up to the spindle nose and press onto the spindle.

  • Page 13: Ball Oiler Locations

    To drain headstock, remove drain plug (C, Figure 10). Drain oil completely and clean out all metal shavings, then rinse the casting case with kerosene. Refill after the first month of operation, then change the oil in the headstock every two months. Fig.

  • Page 14: Coolant Preparation

    7.2 COOLANT PREPARATION Follow local regulations and/or coolant manufacturer’s recommend-dations for use, care and disposal. Remove access cover on the tailstock end of the lathe stand (Figure 17). Make sure coolant pump has not shifted during transport. Pour four gallons (approximate) of coolant mix into the reservoir.

  • Page 15: Electrical Connections

    8.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 9.0 BASIC CONTROLS Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded while in use to help protect the operator from electrical shock and possible fatal injury. The main motor is rated for 230 volt only.
  • Page 16 Lead and Feed Selector Levers (I, Figure 19): before changing directions. Position lever in neutral Used conjunctively to set up for threading or feeding, position (tab in notch) before shutting off the lathe. according to the accompanying chart (H, Figure 19). 10.

  • Page 17: Operation

    10.0 OPERATION The operator should consult shop manuals such as “Machinery’s Handbook” for cutting speeds and feeds appropriate to specific workpieces. Correct feed depends upon material to be cut, cutting operation, tool type, chucking rigidity, depth of cut, and desired surface quality. IMPORTANT: Allow a break-in period for the new lathe so that gears and bearings can adapt;...

  • Page 18: Tool Setup

    • Avoid long workpiece extensions, as parts may 10.2 SPINDLE SPEED bend or fly off (see Figure 25). Use rests or the The spindle speed is variable between 40 and 2000 RPM. tailstock for support. 10.3 FEED AND THREAD SELECTION L >...

  • Page 19: Adjustments

    Loosen screws E-Stop Spindle Speed Coolant on/off adjustment Reversed jaw Threading/ Jog button Carriage traverse selector knob Fig. 29 Fig. 27 11.2 GIB ADJUSTMENTS After a period of time, some moving components may need adjustment for play (or “backlash”) due to wear. Do not overtighten gib screws as this can hasten wear to 11.0 ADJUSTMENTS components.

  • Page 20: Tailstock Adjustments

    11.3 TAILSTOCK ADJUSTMENTS The tailstock can be offset to cut shallow tapers up to 5° angle. See Figure 32. Gap Section Loosen tailstock in position by lowering locking handle (D). Alternately loosen and tighten front and rear screws (E). [Only front screw shown.] The scale (F) on the end of the tailstock indicates amount of offset, and helps when re-centering.

  • Page 21: Cross Slide Nut Adjustment

    11.8 STEADY REST ADJUSTMENT 12” Always lubricate the fingers with grease before using the steady rest. The point at which the fingers contact the workpiece require continuous lubrication to prevent premature wear. To set the steady rest (see Figure 36): Tailstock Headstock Tailstock clamp lever...

  • Page 22: Recommended Cutting Speed Of Lathe

    12.0 RECOMMENDED CUTTING SPEED 13.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS — OF LATHE E-1236VS Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. Workpiece material Speed (sfm) Feed (lpr) To order parts or reach our service department, call Aluminum 2021 to 6061 0.002 1-855-336-4032, Monday through Friday (see our Brass 0.001 website for business hours, www.jettools.com).
  • Page 23 HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY 3 3 0 1 8 0 2 1 8 E-1236VS...
  • Page 24 HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 25 HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY E-1236VS...
  • Page 26 HEADSTOCK ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-A01 Headstock Casting 405*235*238 EBL1236VS-A02 Headstock Cover 405L*235W*23H TS-1503061 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×25mm EBL1236VS-A04 Plug 3/4 in.(P.V.C) EBL1236VS-A05 Gasket For Headstock Cover 4163 EBL1236VS-A06 Index Plate EBL1236VS-A07 Handle Ø45*35L TS-1524011 Set Screw...
  • Page 27 Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-A44 Gasket For 4110 EBL1236VS-A45 Cover Ø123*21W TS-1503051 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×20mm EBL1236VS-A47 Collar Ø64.5*Ø50*20W EBL1236VS-A48 Ø75*19W TS-1503031 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×12mm EBL1236VS-A50 Index Ring Ø72*Ø45*12 EBL1236VS-A51 Cam Lock EBL1236VS-A52 EBL1236VS-A53 Spring EBL1236VS-A54 Screw...
  • Page 28 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 29 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY E-1236VS...
  • Page 30 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 31 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-B01 Gear Box EBL1236VS-B02 Gasket For Gearbox 42001 EBL1236VS-B03 Gear Box Cover EBL1236VS-B04 Gasket For Gearbox Cover42002 EBL1236VS-B05 Index Plate TS-1524011 Set Screw M8x8L EBL1236VS-B07 Spring 1/4 in × 27mm SB-1/4 Ball Steel 1/4 in.
  • Page 32 Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-B41 Gear 2M 16T EBL1236VS-B42 BB-51104 Thrust Bearing No.51104 EBL1236VS-B44 Collar LFB-2010 EBL1236VS-B45 Gasket For 42045 EBL1236VS-B46 Cover EBL1236VS-B47 5×70mm EBL1236VS-B48 Gear EBL1236VS-B49 Shaft EBL1236VS-B50 Shaft EBL1236VS-B51 Clutch EBL1236VS-B52 Handle EBL1236VS-B53 Cover EBL1236VS-B54 Gasket For 2205 EBL1236VS-B55 Gear...
  • Page 33 APRON ASSEMBLY (CASTING) E-1236VS...
  • Page 34 APRON ASSEMBLY (CASTING) 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 35 APRON ASSEMBLY (CASTING) E-1236VS...
  • Page 36 APRON ASSEMBLY (CASTING) PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-C01 Walnut 8TPI EBL1236VS-C02 Walnut Bracket 105L*50W*71h TS-1503021 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×10mm TS-1503051 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×20mm TS-1523031 Set Screw M6×10mm EBL1236VS-C06 13.8W*10H*125L EBL1236VS-C07 Circlip S-30mm EBL1236VS-C08 Collar Ø38.1*Ø31*3t...
  • Page 37 Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-C40 Plug Ø28*8W EBL1236VS-C41 Circlip S-16mm EBL1236VS-C42 Collar Ø25.4*Ø16*3W EBL1236VS-C43 Ø5×30mm EBL1236VS-C44 Gear 2M 50T EBL1236VS-C45 Rack Pinion Ø22.5*120L TS-1523071 Set Screw M6×25mm EBL1236VS-C47 Plug 35*15L ØM6 TAP EBL1236VS-C48 Handle Ø5/8"*77L EBL1236VS-C49 Hand Wheel Ø140*68H Ø17 EBL1236VS-C50 Spring...
  • Page 38 CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 39 CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-D01 Gib Screw Ø5/8"*30L EBL1236VS-D02 15*22*410 355L EBL1236VS-D03 Ø7/8"*14W*6.5T EBL1236VS-D04 Pirot Ø25.4*35L TS-1503051 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×20mm EBL1236VS-D06 Collar Ø16*18.5L EBL1236VS-D07 Oiler 5/16 in EBL1236VS-D08 Cross Slide Cover 115W*355L*29H TS-1523011 Set Screw...
  • Page 40 TOOLPOST ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 41 TOOLPOST ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-E01 Handle 3/8 in. EBL1236VS-E02 Lever Ø1/2"*107L EBL1236VS-E03 Tool Post ~12" 62H EBL1236VS-E04 Washer Ø35*Ø16*12h EBL1236VS-E05 Bolt Ø24*106.5L TS-1503041 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×16mm EBL1236VS-E07 T Nut EBL1236VS-E08 Ø3/8"*15L EBL1236VS-E09 Spring 3/8 in ×...
  • Page 42 TAILSTOCK ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 43 TAILSTOCK ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-F01 TS-1502041 Socket Head Cap Screw M5×16mm EBL1236VS-F03 Screw Ø20.5*179L Nut Assembly (Including EBL1236VS-F01A #1~3) EBL1236VS-F04 4×20mm BB-51102 Thrust No.51102 EBL1236VS-F06 Keep Ass'y Ø17*Ø60*17L EBL1236VS-F07 Index Ring Ø61.5~Ø60*Ø45*20W EBL1236VS-F08 Handle 3/8 in.
  • Page 44 BED ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 45 BED ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-G01 240*190*70 TS-1505051 Socket Head Cap Screw M10×35mm EBL1236VS-G03 Taper Pin Ø4×38mm EBL1236VS-G04 Bed Casting 36"-1525 TS-0050031 Hex Cap Screw 1/2×1-3/4 in EBL1236VS-G06 Rack 36" 990L TS-1503051 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×20mm EBL1236VS-G08 Ø5×30mm...
  • Page 46 CABINET AND PANEL ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 47 CABINET AND PANEL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-G41 Splash Guard TS-0254011 Screw 1/4×3/8 in EBL1236VS-G43 Cap Screw 1/4x1-1/4 in EBL1236VS-G44 Chip Pan EBL1236VS-G45 Chip Tray EBL1236VS-G46 Guard EBL1236VS-G47 Cover EBL1236VS-G48 Pulley EBL1236VS-G49 Motor Platform 275*220W*1/2"T(12.7mm) TS-0561051 1/2 in...
  • Page 48 END GEAR ASSEMBLY Headstock Gearbox 3 6 5 2 0 0 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 49 END GEAR ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. TS-1503031 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×12mm TS-0561051 1/2 in EBL1236VS-G75 Washer Ø25*Ø1/4"*3T EBL1236VS-G76 Change Gear EBL1236VS-G77 5×12mm TS-0561031 3/8 in EBL1236VS-G79 Washer Ø25*Ø3/8"*2T BB-6003Z Bearing No.6003Z EBL1236VS-G81 Circlip R-35mm EBL1236VS-G82 Gear...
  • Page 50 CHUCK SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 51 CHUCK SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. TS-1503041 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×16mm EBL1236VS-G102 TS-1523021 Set Screw M6×8mm EBL1236VS-G104 Keep Assy TS-1503021 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×10mm EBL1236VS-G106 Collar EBL1236VS-G107 EBL1236VS-G109 Shaft EBL1236VS-G110 Collar EBL1236VS-G111 Chuck Guard EBL1236VS-G112...
  • Page 52 COOLANT PUMP ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 53 COOLANT PUMP ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-G62 Coolant Tank 310L*220W*170H EBL1236VS-G119 Pump EBL1236VS-G120 Nipple EBL1236VS-G121 Flexible Hose EBL1236VS-G122 Nipple EBL1236VS-G123 Tube EBL1236VS-G124 Bracket EBL1236VS-G125 Value Gate EBL1236VS-G126 Spraying Pipe E-1236VS...
  • Page 54 DIAL INDICATOR ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-G26 Ø3×20mm EBL1236VS-G127 Plate EBL1236VS-G128 Ø60*Ø19.05*15W EBL1236VS-G129 3*12 mm. EBL1236VS-G130 Nail 2 mm. EBL1236VS-G131 Guard 75*59*45 EBL1236VS-G132 Socket Head Cap Screw M6*50mm EBL1236VS-G133 Shaft Ø9.5*81L EBL1236VS-G134 Gear Ø34Ø9.5*17L EBL1236VS-G135 Threading Plate...
  • Page 55 CHUCK ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. TS-1503051 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×20mm EBL1236VS-SK6 Chuck 6" EBL1236VS-G136 Backplate 6" EBL1236VS-G137 Stud D1-4 E-1236VS...
  • Page 56 892005 TAPER ATTACHMENT (OPTIONAL) 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 57 892005 TAPER ATTACHMENT (OPTIONAL) PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. TS-1504031 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x16mm E1236VS-J02 Trolley 160x110x16 TS-0561071 5/8"-11UNC E1236VS-J04 Washer Ø31x13 E1236VS-J05 Shaft Ø5/8"(Ø20)x94L E1236VS-J06 Slider 150x75x27 E1236VS-J07 Screw E1236VS-J08 172x9.55x6.55 TS-1504041 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x20mm E1236VS-J10 Washer...
  • Page 58 892006 5C COLLET CLOSER (OPTIONAL) 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 59 892006 5C COLLET CLOSER (OPTIONAL) PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. C510350 Sleeve Coupling C52302004 Fixed Seat (Length) C53004118 Sleeve C54002038 Coupling C54004047 Arbor C54006001 Buckle C54008007 Buckling Plate C54012019 Outward Flange C54014002 Bearing Shaft C54016011 Bearing Stand C54018020 Collar C54020023...
  • Page 60 CONTROL PLATE ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 61 CONTROL PLATE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-H01 Cover 300*300*20*1.2T EBL1236VS-H02 Electric Box 300*300*178 1.2T EBL1236VS-H01A Cover Assembly (Including #1~2) EBL1236VS-H03 Plate EBL1236VS-H04 Brake Resistance 260W 100Ω EBL1236VS-H05 Inverter VFD-B Ac240v 2HP EBL1236VS-H06 Floor Stand 437L*368W*15H EBL1236VS-H07 Plate...
  • Page 62 MICRO CARRIAGE STOP & PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. E1236VS-IM1 Stop 60Lx60Wx46.5H E1236VS-IM2 Clamping Plate 60Lx38Wx12H E1236VS-IM3 Spindle Ø12.7x92L E1236VS-IMI4 Scale Ring (Imperial Units) Ø25.4x37LxØ9.52 E1236VS-IMM4 Scale Ring (Metric Units) Ø25.4x37LxØ9.52 TS-1523011 Set Screw M6x6 TS-1523051 Set Screw M6x16 TS-1482051...
  • Page 63 FACE PLATE & PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. EBL1236VS-FP01 Face Plate 10” Ø250x40H EBL1236VS-G137 Stud D1-4 TS-1503051 Socket Head Cap Screw M6×20mm E-1236VS...
  • Page 64 STEADY REST ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 65 STEADY REST ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. E-1440VS-FR01 Ø20xØ24x25L TS-1523011 Set Screw M6*6mm E1440VS-FR03 Screw Ø23x17L E1440VS-FR04 Set Screw Ø9.5x77L E1440VS-FR01A Nut Assembly (includes #1~4) E1440VS-FR05 Bearing Shaft Ø18.8(Ø24)x83L E1236VS-SR06 168x32x125 mm E1440VS-FR07 Set Screw Ø20xØ4.5x30L E1440VS-SR08 Shaft...
  • Page 66 FOLLOW REST ASSEMBLY 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 67 FOLLOW REST ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Index No. Parts No. Description Size Qty. E1440VS-FR01 Ø20xØ24x25L TS-1523011 Set Screw M6*6mm E1440VS-FR03 Screw Ø23x17L E1440VS-FR04 Set Screw Ø9.5x77L E1440VS-FR01A Nut Assembly (includes #1~4) E1440VS-FR05 Bearing Shaft Ø18.8(Ø24)x83L E1236VS-FR06 Follow Rest 271x32x159 mm E1440VS-FR07 Set Screw Ø20(Ø4.5)x30L TS-1490081...

  • Page 68: Wiring Diagrams

    14.0 WIRING DIAGRAMS +10V 1236 Lathe...
  • Page 69 E-1236VS...

  • Page 70: Schedule Of Electrical Equipment

    15.0 SCHEDULE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Item Description and designation Circuit function Technical data Quantity For main motor Ue=380V- spindle inverter 460V~ 1.5kW 2HP Relay contactor for Res 5A 240VAC main motor reverse 5A 30VDC Relay contactor for Coil 24VAC main motor forward 50/60HZ Magnetic contactor for coolant pump...
  • Page 71 Item Description and designation Circuit function Technical data Quantity Push button switch (power supply off) Push button switch (power supply on) Chuck guard switch 500V 6KV 10A Limit switch 500V 6KV 10A Endcover safety switch Limit switch for 250V 15A brake Limit switch for main 250V 15A...
  • Page 72 NOTES 1236 Lathe...

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