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Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS V-Turn 410/1500/1000 Part No 300821 -300820 For the important safety of your body, please read this manual book and understand its contents before operation.
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety instruction Operation manual For your own security read the operation manual before starting the machine. The operation manual should be kept in a secure place. You should know about how to handle the machine, it’s limits and it’s specific dangers. Keep your working place clean Disorder on your working place will result in danger.
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Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Unplug the machine If you don’t use and while servicing the machine pull off the power supply plug. This is necessary because the machine should not run unintentionally and to protect you from electric shock. Beware of unintentional run Confirm that the main power switch is off while you plug in the power supply plug.
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. General Safety Rules for Power Tools Warning: Do not attempt to operate until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, rules etc. Contained in this manual failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Maintain owners’...
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Specification Capacity φ410mm(16") Swing Over Bed Swing Over Cross Slide φ255mm(10") Swing In Gap Diameter×Width φ580(22")×190(7 ") Height of Center 205mm(8") Distance Between Centers 1000mm(40") 1500mm(60") Width of Bed 250mm(10") Cutting Tool Max Section 20×20mm(3/4"×3/4") Total Travel of Cross Slide 210mm(8 ")
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Lifting Use a sling-chain to sling the lathe as in fig position the saddle and tailstock along the bed to obtain balance. Important: The sling-chain should not touch the leadscrew or Feed-shaft to avoid damage. Unloading of the machine.
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Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ensure continued lathe accuracy. Fixed installation: Position lathe over six bolts (1/2 in. or 12mm.dia.) set into the foundation to correspond with holes in the mounting feet; Accurately level the machine, then tighten hold-down bolts, Re-check bed level. TECHNISCHE VORAUSSETZUNGEN AM AUFSTELLUNGSORT Technische Voraussetzungen am Aufstellungso Die V-Turn 410 ist für die Herstellung von Präzisionsdrehteilen ausgelegt. Dieses erford...
1180 1680 Fig. 3 KNUTH Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH • Tel. +49 (0)4321 / 609-0 • info@knuth.com • www.knuth.com • Facebook: KNUTH.Deutschland 6. Lathe Alignment Part.1 With the lathe install and running. We recommend a check on machine alignment before commencing work. Check leveling and machine alignment at regular periods to periods to ensure continued lathe accuracy.
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Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To correct a difference in readings, slacken and release the four-headstock hold-down screws (J) shown in Fig.4 and adjust the set- over screw (K) beneath the headstock. Then tighten all screws, after adjustment and repeat the test-cut/micrometer-reading sequence until micrometer readings are identical, so machine now cutting absolutely parallel.
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Importance and Methods of Spindle Leveling Adjustment 1. Switch on to make the Spindle turn while the Spindle is set up at 1170r.p.m. By putting the palm of the left hand on the Headstock cover to fell its chatter. An unrevealing Spindle will lead to lathe chatter.
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Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To correct error release the tailstock clamp lever (Fig.7) A and adjust the two set-over screws (Fig.7) provided. Continue with checking and correction until the alignment is perfect.
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8. Slide Ways Attention Tapered gib strips are fitted to slideways of saddle cross-slide and top (compound) slides so that any slackness, which may develop can be rectified. Ensure that slideways are thoroughly cleaned and lubricated before attempting adjustment.
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10. Electrical Controls The power switch is fitted on the side of electrical box in back of the bed and below the headstock. Except the main switch, all electrical controls are fitted in the front of the headstock. 1.
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11. Speed Controls Spindle speeds: While the electrical switch set at "l” position, the lever on the headstock rotated left-hand side, it provides speeds from 30~550r.p.m, and rotated to right-hand side, to provides speeds from 550~3000r.p.m. Then rotate the selecting switch to arrow aligned “H”...
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12. Threading Dial Indicator A. Whitworth threads Located on right-hand side of the apron on lathes having an Imperial leadscrew. Engage the indicator pinion with the leadscrew and tighten the hand nut to retain indicator in engagement. To cut threads of an even number per inch, close the leadscrew nut as ANY line on the dial passes the datum mark.
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Each graduation on the dial is marked with a letter, which indicates the points at which the half nuts may be engaged for certain threads. A diagram is supplied with the thread dial to show which gear and graduations must be used for each pitch of metric screw thread.
Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lubrication diagram Pos. 1 Pos. 3 Pos.4 Pos.5 Pos. 2 Fig. 1: Lubrication schedule with operating hours Please check the oil level of the main gears daily! Check the oil level at the inspection glasses. Machine filling operati Interv...
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Machine Tools OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS to lubricate the support, please use the handpump on the support of the machine.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Recommended lubrications The lubricants recommended here have been tested at the Knuth facilities and proven suitable. Please use only lubricants which are listed in this operating manual. Nevertheless, it is possible to use other brands with the same characteristics.
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