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Baumr-AG BMLAT-07 User Manual

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Mini Metal Lathe
BMLAT-07
User Manual
[Revision 1.0 February 2020]
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by
this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
E&OE
© 2020 Baumr-AG

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  • Page 1 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging. E&OE © 2020 Baumr-AG...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Safety Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols: You WILL be KILLED or...
  • Page 3 Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 General Electrical Safety General Electrical Safety General Service Information • Inspect electrical equipment, extension • Electrically grounded equipment must have • The equipment must be serviced or cords, power bars, and electrical fittings for an approved cord and plug and be repaired at authorised service centres by damage or wear before each use.
  • Page 4 Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Operation • Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended.

  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Safety Symbols The product may have safety warning labels attached to it, explained below. Understand the symbols on your product and their meanings. If any stickers become unreadable, unattached etc., replace them. Flammable Material Hazard...
  • Page 6 Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Carbon-Monoxide Hazard Pull Hazard Slope / Fall Injury Hazard "Slam Dunk" Warning Do not use the product in Be aware that the product Be aware that using the product Do NOT attempt "slam dunk" confined areas or without...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Table of Contents Safety ................................2 Safety Symbols ................................5 Parts Identification ............................8 Features ..................................8 Headstock ................................... 9 Running Gear ................................9 Tailstock ..................................9 Carriage/Saddle ................................9 Motor ..................................10 Unpacking & Preparing for Use ......................... 11 Installation ..............................

  • Page 8: Parts Identification

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Parts Identification Features Name Name Headstock Automatic feed lever Yellow LED Cross-slide feed handle Chuck guard (with power OFF) Apron 3-jaw chuck Manual (Saddle) feed handle Tool post Lead screw Cross-slide Spindle speed show Compound slide...

  • Page 9: Headstock

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Headstock • The motor provides a direct drive to the Spindle via an internal tooth type belt. Spindle speed is variable and is regulated by the Speed Control Knob (23) located on the main control panel.

  • Page 10: Motor

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 The cross-slide and compound slide feeds are provided with a scale. These are used to move the tool by precise amounts, one division being equivalent to 0.001" (0.025mm). As the feed handle is turned, so does the scale.

  • Page 11: Unpacking & Preparing For Use

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Unpacking & Preparing for Use On receipt, carefully unpack the lathe and inspect to ensure that no damage was suffered in transit and all parts are accounted for. Should any damage be apparent, or parts are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 All hex keys and wrench necessary to carry out the various adjustments are supplied together with a chuck key for the 3-Jaw chuck and a spare fuse. The fuse holder is located on the main control panel.

  • Page 13: Starting Procedure

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Starting Procedure Initial Start Taking all precautions previously stated, set the High-Low range lever (item 26) to Low. The chuck guard for 3-jaw chuck must be closed. Ensure that the cross-slide is well away from the chuck and the automatic feed lever is in its disengaged position, (i.e.
  • Page 14 Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 5. Proceed to start the machine as described previously. 6. If you are done working, or if the machine is to be left unattended, turn the F/O/R switch to the OFF position then disconnect from the wall outlet.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Operation Simple Turning Before starting the machine, as described above, it is imperative that the setup for the type of work to be carried out is fully checked. The following notes are guidelines as to how to set up the lathe to carry out a simple turning operation.

  • Page 16: Simple Turning With Power Feed

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 • Forward/Neutral/Reverse lead screw lever. If Auto feed is not required, set to 'Neutral'. • HIGH/LOW lever. Select required speed range. Switch the machine ON as described under Starting Procedure and slowly feed the cutting tool into the work using the Manual Feed handle.

  • Page 17: Screw Cutting

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 The taper, or bevel, is cut by setting the cross-slide appropriately then using the compound slide feed handle to advance the cutting tool in the direction of the arrow as shown in Fig.9. Screw Cutting This operation requires a degree of skill and accuracy and should not be attempted unless you are completely familiar with all aspects of the lathe.

  • Page 18: Changing Gears For Screw Cutting

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 5. Retract the tool, using the cross-slide feed handle, noting the exact position on the scale and the exact number of turns. Turn the switch (B) to 'REVERSE', the carriage/saddle crank back to the beginning and turn switch (B) to 'OFF'.

  • Page 19: Gear Chart For Cutting Imperial Threads

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Gear Chart for Cutting Imperial Threads Gear Threads per Inch Examples: 1. Ref. Fig. A To cut 12 TPI, use 40T in position A, 30T in position D, and any convenient gear in position B to connect A and D.

  • Page 20: Gear Chart For Cutting Metric Threads

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Gear Chart for Cutting Metric Threads Gear 1.25 1.75 Examples: 1. Ref. Fig. A To cut 0.5mm/T. use 20T in position A, 50T in position B, 60T in position D, and any convenient gear in position C.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 NOTE: If a compound gear train is required, as shown in Fig, B ensure the spacer, which is keyed to the shaft carrying gear D, is located on the shaft. BEFORE the gear, in order to align gear D with gear C.

  • Page 22: Settings And Adjustments

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Settings and Adjustments Occasionally, it may be necessary to readjust various components in order to maintain optimum performance. The adjustments that may be performed follows: Cross-Slide Adjustments The cross-slide is mounted on a dovetail slide, as shown in Fig.

  • Page 23: Accessories

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Accessories A range of accessories is available from your versatility of your machine. These are as follows: 1. Independent 4-Jaw Chuck 80mm dia. 2. Face Plate - 160mm dia. 3. Moving Steady 4. Fixed Steady 5.

  • Page 24: Fixed And Moving Steadies

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Fixed and Moving Steadies Fig. 15 illustrates the Fixed Steady (A) and Moving Steady (B) assembled to the lathe, used to support a long workpiece. How to Use a Thread Dial Indicator (Optional) Mounted on the Apron, adjacent to the Auto Feed lever, is the Thread Dial indicator, shown in Fig.
  • Page 25 Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 4. With the machine still running, observe the dial indicator and, as the same numbered line, passes the mark on the body, engage the auto feed lever once again. Proceed in this manner until the thread is completed.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Mini Metal Lathe – BMLAT-07 Specifications Power 550W Input Voltage 240V/50Hz Distance Between Centres 350mm Swing Over Bed 180mm Speed (High Gear) 100-3000rpm Speed (Low Gear) 100-1200rpm Swing Over Cross Slide 65mm Spindle Bore Tailstock Taper Spindle Bore 20mm Cross Slide Travel...
  • Page 27 ©2020 Baumr-AG. All rights reserved. No part of this document, including descriptive content, concepts, ideas, diagrams or images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning or recording, or any information storage and retrieval system,...

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