Tormach Collet Closer 5C Technical Document page 8

24. Hold the collet still in the spindle with one
hand; using the other hand, turn the Collet
Closer's collar clockwise to thread it on to the
collet (see Figure 19).
25. Insert a piece of material into the collet and
turn the Collet Closer's collar clockwise until
desired tension is achieved on the workpiece.
IMPORTANT! Avoid excess tension on collet.
26. Move the collet handle back and forth between
the locked position (away from the headstock)
and the released position (toward the
headstock). Ensure handle is past centerline in
either position (see Figure 20).
IMPORTANT! If collet handle is not past center
in the locked position (see Figure 20), adjust
rod length until proper alignment is achieved.
27. Temporarily remove Collet Closer from lathe
spindle assembly (see Figure 21).
28. Using five Phillips-head screws, reattach Belt
Guard Cover to lathe.
29. Re-insert Collet Closer into lathe spindle
assembly.
30. Re-install power connector to rotary encoder.
Tormach Inc.
1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: 608.849.8381 / Fax: 209.885.4534
Figure 19
Locked
Figure 20
Figure 21
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