General Operating Instructions; Clamping Long Workpieces; Mounting Of Rests - Optimum OPTI turn TU 3008G Operating Manual

4.20

General operating instructions

4.20.1 Clamping long workpieces


through the hollow shaft of the spindle
CAUTION!
Long rotating parts that protrude from the hollow shaft of the spindle must be secured
by the operator using suitable covers. A cover can be a sleeve that is mounted on the
headstock that, as a permanent safety device, completely covers the protruding
workpiece.

between the tips
CAUTION!
Long workpieces must be additionally supported. They are supported by the tailstock
sleeve and, if necessary, a rest.

with a lathe dog
CAUTION!
When clamping workpieces between the tips of the lathe while using a lathe dog, the
existing lathe chuck protection must be replaced with a circular lathe chuck protection.
4.21

Mounting of rests

Follow rest and steady rest
Use steady rest or follow rest to support longer parts and prevent the workpiece from flapping
around and flying away.
Img.4-42: Fixed steady rest
Operation
Version 1.1.6 - 2021-9-17 Translation of original instruction
Fixed steady
rest
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