recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Do not wear any type of glove. 16. Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses or face shield while using this machine. 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY (Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.) INSTRUCTIONS 17.
15.7.1 EVS-1440B Bed Assembly – Exploded View ..................46 15.7.2 EVS-1440B Bed Assembly – Parts List ....................47 15.8.1 EVS-1440B Cabinet and Panel Assembly – Exploded View ............... 48 15.8.2 EVS-1440B Cabinet and Panel Assembly – Parts List ............... 49 ...
4.0 Main features and nomenclature, EVS-1440B Lathe Figure 4-1 1. Headstock 16. Bed ways 2. End cover 17. Tailstock 3. Gearbox 18. Splash guard 4. Chuck key bracket with sensor 19. Steady rest 5. Left stand 20. Cross slide 6. Leveling pad with screw (x6) 21.
5.0 Specifications Table 1 Model number EVS-1440B Stock number 311440 Motor and Electricals Type Totally enclosed, fan-cooled, induction Horsepower 3HP (2.2 kW) Phase Main Motor Voltage 230/460V Cycle 60 Hz Listed FLA (full load amps) 8.4/4.2 A Motor speed 1800 RPM...
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L = length, W = width, H = height The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, 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.
With proper lifting equipment, slowly raise lathe off shipping pallet. (See Figure 6-2). Do not lift lathe by the spindle. Do not place slings around bed – this can bend leadscrew and feed shaft. Figure 6-3 6.4 Completing installation Exposed metal surfaces have been treated with an anti-corrosion coating.
Failure to comply may cause serious damage to lathe mechanisms. The JET lathe is shipped with appropriate oil in the reservoirs of headstock, gearbox and apron. Coolant is not included. Use clean lubricants and check levels often, including before each working shift.
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apron. Drain oil completely and refill after first three months of operation. Then, change oil in the apron annually. Figure 7-2 External Gears – Coat all gears (Figure 7-3) with a heavy, non-slinging grease. Figure 7-4 (cutting tool not provided) Saddle –...
11. Leadscrew – Lubricate ball oiler (R, Figure 7- 8.0 Electrical connections 6) once daily. 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.
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Power Indicator Light (A, Figure 9-1). Illuminates whenever lathe is receiving electrical current. Coolant On-Off Switch (B, Figure 9-1). Activates coolant pump. Jog/Toggle Button (C, Figure 9-1). Quickly press and release to briefly rotate spindle. Emergency Stop Button (D, Figure 9-1). Shuts down all machine functions.
16. Top Slide Handwheel (U, Figure 9-2): Rotate 10.0 Operation to position rest. The accompanying scale on collar is graduated in 0.001 inch increments. The operator should consult shop manuals such as “Machinery’s Handbook” for cutting speeds and 17. Tailstock Quill Lock (V, Figure 9-3): Push feeds appropriate to specific workpieces.
Figure 10-2 Avoid short clamping contact (A, Figure 10-3) or clamping on a minor part diameter (B, Figure 10-3). Face-locate the workpiece for added support. Figure 10-4 Figure 10-3 10.1 Feed and Thread Selection To obtain various feed settings and thread pitches, the knob and two levers (J, Figure 10-4) are used conjunctively.
Select desired thread using thread pitch levers Loosen two screws with the provided hex key, , Figure 10-4), referring to charts on end remove jaw, and rotate it 180-degrees. Reinstall cover. jaw, and tighten each screw incrementally until fully tightened. Set feed direction lever (P, Figure 10-5) to correct position (neutral).
To adjust drag, loosen rear gib screw one turn, and tighten front gib screw a quarter turn. Rotate handwheel to check play. If still loose, tighten front gib screw a bit more. Repeat as needed until slide moves freely without play. When cross slide is properly adjusted, snug rear gib screw.
11.5 Aligning tailstock to headstock Firmly tighten hex nut (L). Set fingers snug to workpiece. Fingers should Headstock and tailstock have been aligned by be snug but not overly tight. the manufacturer and should not require attention. If future adjustment should ever be Loosen three hex nuts (P ), and tighten set needed, proceed as follows.
11.10 Gear change Note: The 120/127, 26, and 52 tooth gears are installed by the manufacturer in the end gear compartment. This combination will cover most inch feeds and threads under normal circumstances. The additional gears found in the toolbox are used for some metric threads and feeds.
Regularly scheduled maintenance is crucial to ensure a long service life for your machine. The schedule below shows lubrication points and coolant replacement information for the EVS-1440B Lathe. Push stop button and power off before lubricating. Follow local regulations for disposal of used coolant/lubricants. Minimize direct skin contact with lubricants and coolants, and wear eye protection when pouring coolant in case of splash.
14.0 Recommended cutting speeds Table 4 Workpiece material Speed (SFM) Feed (LPR) Aluminum 2021 to 6061 0.002 Brass 0.001 Bronze 0.001 Cast Iron Gray 35 to 125 00015 to 0.004 Ductile 15 to 125 0.001 to 0.004 Malleable 35 to 170 0.0015 to 0.003 Copper 101 to 757...
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
15.1.4 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....EVS1440B-A01 ..Headstock Casting........... 405Lx235Wx264H ..1 2 ....EBL1236VS-A02 ..Headstock Cover ............. 405Lx235Wx23H ..1 3 ....TS-1503061 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M6x25mm ....13 4 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 62 ....EBL1236VS-A62 ..Circlip ..............S-25mm ......3 63 ....BB-6205 ....Bearing ..............No.6205 ......1 64 ....EBL1236VS-A64 ..Shaft ................ Ø30x302L 21x25x5 ..1 65 ....EBL1236VS-A65 ..Circlip ..............S-38mm ......1 66 ....
15.2.4 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....EBL1236VS-B01 ..Gear Box ....................... 1 2 ....EBL1236VS-B02 ..Gasket For Gearbox ..................1 3 ....EBL1236VS-B03 ..Gear Box Cover ..................... 1 4 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 60 ....EBL1236VS-B60 ..Shaft ......................1 61 ....EBL1236VS-B61 ..Gear ................. 2M 25T ......1 62 ....EBL1236VS-B62 ..Gear ................. 2.75M 20T ..... 1 63 ....EBL1236VS-B63 ..Gear ................. 2.25M 20T ..... 1 64 ....
15.3.4 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....EBL1236VS-C01 ..Half Nut ..............8TPI ......1 2 ....EBL1236VS-C02 ..Half Nut Bracket ............105Lx50Wx71h ..... 1 3 ....TS-1503021 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ........M6x10mm ..... 2 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 57 ....EBL1236VS-C57 ..Shaft ......................1 58 ....EBL1236VS-C58 ..Gear ....................... 1 59 ....EBL1236VS-C59 ..Gear ....................... 1 60 ....EBL1236VS-C60 ..Worm Gear .............. Ø30xØ14x23L ..... 1 61 ....
15.5.2 EVS-1440B Tool Post Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....EVS1440B-A12 ..Handle ..............dia.22xdia.15 x43L..1 ....EVS1440B-E01A ..Handle Assembly (includes #1,2) ..............1 2 ....EBL1236VS-E02 ..Lever ................ Ø1/2"x107L ....1 3 ....
15.6.2 EVS-1440B Tailstock Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....EBL1236VS-F01 ..Nut ................30L ........ 1 2 ....TS-1502041 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ........M5x16mm ..... 4 3 ....EBL1236VS-F03 ..Screw ............... Ø20.5x179L ....1 ....
15.7.2 EVS-1440B Bed Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....EBL1236VS-G01 ..Gap Section ............. 240x190x70 ....1 2 ....TS-1505051 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M10x35mm ....4 3 ....EBL1236VS-G03 ..Taper Pin ..............Ø4x38mm ..... 2 4 ....
15.8.2 EVS-1440B Cabinet and Panel Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 41 ....EVS1440B-G41 ..Splash Guard ............1385x266x509H .... 1 42 ....TS-0254011 ....Screw ............... 1/4x3/8 in ....19 43 ....EBL1236VS-G43 ..Cap Screw .............. 1/4x1-1/4 in ....1 44 ....
15.9.2 EVS-1440B End Gear Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 35 ....TS-1503031 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M6x12mm ..... 2 50 ....TS-0561051 ....Nut ................1/2 in ......2 75 ....EBL1236VS-G75 ..Washer ..............Ø25xØ1/4"x3T ....2 76 ....
15.10.1 EVS-1440B Chuck Guard Assembly – Exploded View 15.10.2 EVS-1440B Chuck Guard Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 20 ....TS-1503041 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M6x16mm ..... 2 102 .... EBL1236VS-G102 ..Cam ....................... 1 103 ....
15.15.1 EVS-1440B Four-Position Stop Assembly – Exploded View 15.15.2 EVS-1440B Four-Position Stop Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 7 ....TS-1503051 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M6x20mm ..... 2 17 ....SB-1/4 ....... Steel Ball ..............1/4 in. dia...... 1 18 ....
15.16.1 EVS-1440B Chuck Key Bracket Assembly – Exploded View 15.16.2 EVS-1440B Chuck Key Bracket Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....TS-1504111 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......... M8x55mm ..... 2 2 ....EVS1440B-CKB ..Chuck Key Bracket ..................1...
15.20.2 EVS-1440B Control Plate Assembly – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 3 ....EBL1236VS-H03 ..Plate ......................1 4 ....EBL1236VS-H04 ..Brake Resistance ........... 300W 70 220V ... 1 5 ....EBL1236VS-H05 ..Inverter............VFD022B23A/AC240V/3HP ..1 7 ....
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 whatsoever.
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