Craftex CX Series User Manual

12” x 28” metal lathe with digital readout

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V-2.0 2025

CX701

12" x 28" METAL LATHE

with DIGITAL READOUT

User Manual

2025

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Page 1 V-2.0 2025 CX701 12” x 28” METAL LATHE with DIGITAL READOUT User Manual 2025...
Page 2 V-2.0 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions ......................3 Specific Safety Instructions ......................4 Features ............................. 5 Physical Features..........................6 Set-Up ..............................7 Un-Packing & Inventory ........................7 Proper Grounding..........................8 Chuck ..............................9 Steady Rest ............................9 Follow Rest............................
Page 3 V-2.0 2025 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MACHINES Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the user manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times. ALWAYS read and understand the NEVER leave a tool unattended while it user manual before operating the is in operation.
Page 4 V-2.0 2025 CX701 - METAL LATHE SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This machine is designed and broken parts, and any other conditions intended for use by properly trained that may affect the tools operation. and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper Remove adjusting keys and use of lathes, do not use this machine...
Page 5 MODEL CX701 – 12” x 28” METAL LATHE WITH VARIABLE SPEED As part of the growing line of Craftex metalworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CX701 a 12” x 28” Metal Lathe with Digital Readout. The Craftex name guarantees C raft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction.
Page 6 V-2.0 2025 CX701 - METAL LATHE PHYSICAL FEATURES Variable Speed Switch Half Nut Lever Headstock Auto Feed Lever ON/OFF Switch Cross Slide Hand Wheel Forward/Reverse Switch Carriage Hand Wheel 3-Jaw Chuck Lead Screw Four Way Tool Post Feed/Thread Selector Knob Tail Stock Quill Lock Lever Oil Sight Glass Tail Stock...
Page 7 V-2.0 2025 LIST OF CONTENTS SETUP A. Face Plate ..........1 Before setting up your machine you must B. Change Gears ........8 read and understand the instructions given C. 4-Jaw Chuck .......... 1 in this manual. D. 3-Jaw Chuck .......... 1 The unpainted surfaces of this lathe are E.
Page 8 V-2.0 2025 PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the WARNING risk of electric shock. Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk CX701 is equipped with a 110-V single of electric shock.
Page 9 V-2.0 2025 Secure the steady rest to the lathe bed from CHUCK below with a locking plate. CX701 comes equipped with a 125mm, 3- A single c ap screw, along with a nut and jaw chuck, a 125mm, 4-jaw chuck and a washer hold the steady rest in place as 220mm faceplate.
Page 10 V-2.0 2025 The sliding fingers of the steady rest shown two precision ground V-sideways are re- in figure-5 should receive periodic enforced by heat hardening and grinding to lubrication when used, to prevent guide the carriage and the tailstock premature wear. accurately.
Page 11 V-2.0 2025 FORWARD / REVERSE SWITCH: After the GEARBOX machine is switched ON , turn the switch to “F” position for counterclockwise spindle The gearbox is locate d on the left side of rotation (forward). the lathe and is mounted on the bed. It is used to select the feeds for straight turning Turn the switch to “R”...
Page 12 V-2.0 2025 SADDLE The saddle is made from high quality cast- iron, and all sliding parts are smoothly ground to fit the V on the bed without play. Figure-12 Gearbox controls VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB: Turn the knob clock wise to increase the spindle speed and counterclockwise to Figure-14 Saddle and apron decrease the spindle speed.
Page 13 V-2.0 2025 using the same method as the longitudinal HALF NUT LEVER: This lever engages scale. See figure-15. and disengages the half nut on the lead screw. The lever is only engaged while TOP SLIDE HAND WHEEL: The top slide turning threads in stock.
Page 14 V-2.0 2025 TAILSTOCK TAILSTOCK CONTROLS The tailstock slides on a V-way and can be TAILSTOCK HAND WHEEL: Turning the clamped at any location. The tailstock has a hand wheel advances or retracts the quill in heavy-duty spindle, and the spindle can be the tailstock.
Page 15 V-2.0 2025 TEST RUN Once you have assembled your lathe While test running the machine, check the completely, it is then ti me for a test run to following: make sure that the lathe works properly and is ready for operation. The Emergency Stop &...
Page 16 V-2.0 2025 SPEED CHANGE The rotating speed of the headstock is controlled by the positioning of the belts on the pulley s. These are accessed by removing the protective cover on the end of the headstock. Refer to the Threading & Feeding Table for Lathe on page-27 or the plate on the headstock to determine which belt...
Page 17 V-2.0 2025 LONGITUDINAL TURNING MANUAL LONGITUDINAL WITH AUTO-FEED TURNING Set the feed direction selector knob and In this turning operation, the tool feeds feed rate selector knob shown in figure 25 parallel to the axis of rotation (longitudinal) to select the feed direction and feed speed. of the workpiece.
Page 18 V-2.0 2025 IMPERIAL THREAD: When cutting inc h TURNING BETWEEN threads, the half nut and threading dial are CENTERS used to thread in a conventional manner. The threading and feeding table on page 27 For turning between centers, it is necessary or on the headstock specifies at which point to remove the chuck from the spindle.
Page 19 V-2.0 2025 LEFT AND RIGHT THREAD CUTTING: Select the proper gear set according to your The left and right thread cutting is done requirements from the feed table given on using the feed direction selector knob. the lathe (See page 27 Threading & Turning the feed direction selector knob Feeding Table for details ) and install it onto counterclockwise, cuts left thread while...
Page 20 V-2.0 2025 Remove the bolts, securing the back plate TOP SLIDE GIBS ADJUSTMENT to the chuck. Tap along the edge of the Locate the adjustment gibs on the side of mounting shoulder until the chuck and back the top slide as shown in figure 33. Loosen plate are free of each other and thread back the nuts holding the gibs and then tighten plate onto the spindle.
Page 21 V-2.0 2025 The finished diameter of the shoulder should be 0.025mm larger than the diameter of the recess in the c huck. This is a critical step in minimizing chuck run-out. Re-install the chuck and check for run-out. HEADSTOCK & TAILSTOCK ALIGNMENT The heads tock and tailstock alignment has been adjusted properly in the factory before...
Page 22 V-2.0 2025 Re-tighten the two hex socket cap screws. CAUTION Make sure not to tighten the hex socket cap screws excessively or it will damage the bearing. LUBRICATION Figure-39 Tailstock offset adjustment screw Lubricate all slide-ways lightly before every use with 20W oil. Turn another 0.5mm off the stock and check for taper.
Page 23 V-2.0 2025 To drain the oil, remove the drain plug on SADDLE the left side of headstock. See figure 45. Lubricate the four oil ports (A) shown in Drain completely and refill after the first figure-47 with 20W machine oil once daily. three months of operation.
Page 24 V-2.0 2025 LEAD SCREW MAINTENANCE Lubricate the oil ports (D & E) shown in During the life of your machine, you will figure 46 with 20W machine oil once daily. need to practice some regular maintenance to keep y our lathe in peak performance condition.
Page 25 V-2.0 2025 OPTIONAL STAND The CX701 features an optional stand Model CX701ST which can be bought separately. Figure-49 Mounting the lathe on the stand Once both the brackets are properly secured to the cabinets, position the chip tray on the cabinets aligning the holes on Figure-48 CX701 Stand inventory the chip tray with the holes on the cabinet.
Page 26 V-2.0 2025 ELECTRICAL WARNING CONNECTIONS Connection of the lathe and all other The CX701 Variable Speed Lathe is rated electrical work may only be carried out at 1.5-Horsepower, Single Phase, 110-Volt by an authorized electrician. Failure to and 12.3 Amps. Use the wiring diagram for comply may cause serious injury and connecting the lathe to the main supply.
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Page 32 V-2.0 2025 CX701-QUADRANT & CHANGE GEAR ASSEMBLY Parts No. Description Specification Shaft Snapring Washer Bushing Change Gear Change Gear Change Gear Change Gear Change Gear Spacing Ring Hex Socket Cap Screw M6x10 Snapring Spacer Washer Washer Φ6 Oil Cup Braket Key nut Φ8 Washer...
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Page 47 V-2.0 2025 CX701 STAND ASSEMBLY CX701 STAND PARTS LIST Parts No. Description Specification Drawing No. Code No. 1 PC X701ST1 Right Stand 2 PC X701ST2 Front Connecting Plate 3 PC X701ST3 Hexagon bolt M8X16 4 PC X701ST4 Φ8 Plain washer 5 PC X701ST5 Φ8 Spring washer...
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Page 49 This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades, bits, belts, cutters, chisels, punches etc. Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries, accidental or otherwise, death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

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