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Lathe Installation
To install readout on a lathe:
1.
Mount the scale parallel and square to the
slide, shown in Figure 23. Testing for parallel
can be done with a dial indicator or a preci-
sion level.
Figure 23. Scale mounting location.
2.
Select a flat surface that is suitable and clear
of the travelling parts of the lathe and mount
the cross slide scale, shown in Figure 24.
Figure 24. Flat surface for scale mounting.
3.
The longitudal scale should be mounted on
the back of the lathe, (Figure 25) with the
open side of the scale facing down, and must
be parallel to the bed.
Digital Readout System
Figure 25. Longitudal scale mounting on lathe.
4.
Mount the reader head to the saddle with the
provided brackets (Figure 26). Modification
may be required for some lathes. Mount cov-
ers over the slides as shown in Figure 27.
Figure 26. Proper reader head mounting with
provided brackets.
Figure 27. Slide cover mounting.
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