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Tormach Collet Closer 5C Technical Document

Tormach Collet Closer 5C Technical Document

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Collet Closer Installation
Product Identification: 5C Collet Closer (PN 33283)
Purpose: This document details the installation and use of the collet closer on a 15L Slant-PRO lathe.
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5C Collet Closer
Qty
1
Collet Closer
1
Index Ring/Adapter Assembly
1
Collet Handle
6
M6 Socket Head Cap Screw
6
M6 Lock Washer
NOTE: If any of these items are missing, contact Tormach
Customer Service at (608) 849-8381 for a replacement.
Required Tools:
.0005" Magnetic Dial Indicator (PN 31947)
Bandsaw or hacksaw
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: Be sure to power off machine before making any electrical
modifications. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Power Off/On Procedure
1. Push in red E-stop button
Power Off
2. Click
Exit on screen; when prompted click OK to power off
3. Turn Main Disconnect Off (see image at right)
1. Turn Main Disconnect On (see image at right)
2. After software loads, turn red E-stop clockwise to release
Power On
3. Press green Start button
4. Click
Reset on screen
Tormach Inc.
1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534
PN
Dead-blow hammer
Machinist's stone or similar
Page 1
©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 1 Collet Handle — M6 Socket Head Cap Screw — M6 Lock Washer — NOTE: If any of these items are missing, contact Tormach Customer Service at (608) 849-8381 for a replacement. Required Tools: • .0005” Magnetic Dial Indicator (PN 31947) •...
  • Page 2: Installation

    (see Figure 3). Figure 3 Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534 TD10249_Collet_Closer_Install_0117A...
  • Page 3 6. Using two M6 Socket Head Cap Screws and two M6 Lock Washers, attach Connector Bracket to lathe (see Figure 6). Figure 6 Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534 TD10249_Collet_Closer_Install_0117A...
  • Page 4 9. Attach .0005” magnetic dial indicator to lathe and position indicator tip against index ring (see Figure 9). Figure 9 Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534 TD10249_Collet_Closer_Install_0117A...
  • Page 5 Index Ring. 14. Temporarily insert Collet Closer into lathe’s spindle bore (see Figure 12). Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534 TD10249_Collet_Closer_Install_0117A...
  • Page 6 19. Screw Connector onto newly-cut end of Rod; (see Figure 15) using nut, tighten securely. Connector Figure 15 Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534 TD10249_Collet_Closer_Install_0117A...
  • Page 7 23. Insert 5C collet (not included) into adapter and rotate to engage the collar’s internal pin with the groove on the collet (see Figure 18). Figure 17 Figure 18 Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534 TD10249_Collet_Closer_Install_0117A...
  • Page 8 29. Re-insert Collet Closer into lathe spindle assembly. 30. Re-install power connector to rotary encoder. Figure 21 Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534 TD10249_Collet_Closer_Install_0117A...
  • Page 9: Operation

    2. Identify Index Pin on Collet Closer’s index plate (see Figure 23). Figure 23 Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534 TD10249_Collet_Closer_Install_0117A...
  • Page 10 6. With the Index Pin in the Pin In position, the collet closer is in run mode. You have now adjusted the collet closer for operation. Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    – either cut the rod or tighten it engage in index ring further into connector and/or connector bracket. Tormach Inc. ©Tormach® 2014. All rights reserved. 1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 Specifications subject to change without notice. Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534...

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