Southbend SB1363 Owner's Manual

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ROTARY TABLE
MODEL SB1363 4"
MODEL SB1364 6"
MODEL SB1367 8"
MODEL SB1368 10"
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Hundreds of Thousands of Lathes Sold With a Tradition of
uality Since 1906!
Copyright © July, 2010
For Equipment Mfg. Since 10/09

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  • Page 1 ROTARY TABLE MODEL SB1363 4" MODEL SB1364 6" MODEL SB1367 8" MODEL SB1368 10" OWNER'S MANUAL Hundreds of Thousands of Lathes Sold With a Tradition of uality Since 1906! Copyright © July, 2010 For Equipment Mfg. Since 10/09...
  • Page 2 Scope Of Manual This manual helps the reader understand the equipment, how to prepare it for operation, how to control it during operation, and how to keep it in good working condition. We assume the reader has a basic understanding of how to operate this type of equipment, but that the reader is not familiar with the controls and adjustments of this specific model.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents inTRODUCTiOn Identification ...................... 2 Specifications ..................... 2 SAFETY Understanding Risks of Machinery ..............3 Basic Machine Safety ..................3 PREPARATiOn Preparation Overview ..................5 Required for Setup ..................... 5 Inventory ......................5 Cleaning & Protecting ..................6 Installation ......................
  • Page 4: Identification

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 i n T R O D U C T i O n identification Horizontal Mounting Slot Rotation Scale Table Lock Spindle Bore Backlash Table Adjustment Ring Lock Vernier Scale Rotary Vertical Handwheel Mounting Holes Backlash Adjustment Lock Handwheel Backlash Scale...
  • Page 5: Safety

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 S A F E T Y Understanding Risks of Machinery Operating all machinery and machining equipment can be dangerous or relatively safe depending on how it is installed and maintained, and the operator's experience, common sense, risk awareness, working conditions, and use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, respirators, etc.).
  • Page 6 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 S A F E T Y Personal Protective Equipment: Secure Workpiece/Tooling: Loose Operating or servicing this item workpieces, cutting tools, or rotating may expose the user to flying debris, spindles can become dangerous dust, smoke, dangerous chemicals, projectiles if not secured or if they or loud noises.
  • Page 7: Preparation

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 P R E P A R A T i O n Preparation Overview inventory The purpose of the preparation This item was carefully packaged to section is to help you prepare your prevent damage during transport. rotary table for operation.
  • Page 8: Cleaning & Protecting

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 P R E P A R A T i O n Cleaning & Protecting Basic steps for removing rust preventative: The unpainted surfaces are coated 1. Put on safety glasses and at the factory with a heavy-duty disposable gloves.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 P R E P A R A T i O n installation To mount the rotary table horizontally: Before installing the rotary 1. DISCONNECT MILL FROM table, make sure that the spindle POWER! centerline is properly aligned or "trammed"...
  • Page 10: Vertical Installation

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 P R E P A R A T i O n Vertical installation 3. Place the rotary table on the mill table so that you can use Compare the center to center the clamping hardware to secure distance between the mill table it in the next step.
  • Page 11: Horizontal Installation Alignment

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 P R E P A R A T i O n Horizontal installation 6. Repeat Step 5 until the test indicator reads zero deviation in Alignment all four directions. Two methods are described below for aligning the mill spindle and Tip: Use a mirror to read the rotary table centerlines when the indicator when it is facing away...
  • Page 12: Vertical Installation Alignment

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 P R E P A R A T i O n Repeat the above steps for the 4. Repeat Step 3 until the entire rotary table surface is correctly mill table Y-axis. aligned with the mill spindle. note: Use the pattern illustrated in To center the rotary table with the Figure 6 to aid in positioning...
  • Page 13: Operation

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 O P E R A T i O n C. Vernier Scale: Displays the amount of table rotation with a resolution of 10" (ten arc seconds). D. Rotation Scale: Displays the table position in whole degrees. E.
  • Page 14: Aligning Handwheel & Vernier Scales

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 O P E R A T i O n Aligning Handwheel & 3. Loosen the set screw on the handwheel (see Figure 9), Vernier Scales rotate the handwheel scale until the 0° mark aligns with the 0° The handwheel scales can be mark on the vernier scale, then easily aligned with each other and...
  • Page 15: Operational Examples

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 O P E R A T i O n Operational Examples 2. Slowly continue to turn the handwheel until the 32' mark on Use your rotary table and mill to the handwheel scale aligns with follow along with the operational the 0°...
  • Page 16: Two Circular Slots

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 O P E R A T i O n Two Circular Slots Tip: When using the rotary table to machine several locations or In this example, you will cut two 92° with a complicated pattern, make a circular slots in a round workpiece, drawing with measurement details as illustrated in Figure 13.
  • Page 17 Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 O P E R A T i O n 4. With the end mill continuing 6. Make a 0.083" deep hole, then with the end mill continuing to cut, turn the rotary table to cut, turn the rotary table handwheel clockwise 23 full turns (92°), using care not to handwheel clockwise 23 full...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 M A i n T E n A n C E Maintenance Schedule Cleaning & Protecting For optimum performance from It is essential that the rotary table your rotary table, follow this be cleaned after every use. DO maintenance schedule and refer to NOT use compressed air to clean any specific instructions given in...
  • Page 19: Lubrication

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 M A i n T E n A n C E Lubrication important: Use an oil can or gun that has a plastic or rubber tip. Metal tips can damage the ball and spring inside the oilers. The recommended schedule Clean away debris and grime from on the previous page for the...
  • Page 20 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 M A i n T E n A n C E 2. Use the backlash adjustment Use the stiff-bristled brush, shop rags, and mineral spirits ring to disengage the gears from the handwheel so that the table to clean grime and debris from rotates freely by hand.
  • Page 21: Service

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 S E R V i C E Spindle Preload 4. From the back of the rotary table, loosen the spindle lock Setting the spindle preload on the collar cap screw (see Figure 16 rotary table affects the accuracy and on the previous page).
  • Page 22: Parts

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 P A R T S SB1363 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PSB1363001 TABLE PSB1363018 VERNIER RING PSB1363002 NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING NA4904 PSS05M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 10 PSB1363003 WORM GEAR PSB1363020 BACKLASH RING LEVER PCAP15M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 20 PSB1363021...
  • Page 23: Sb1364

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 P A R T S SB1364 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PSB1364001 TABLE PSB1364018 VERNIER RING PSB1364002 NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING NK3520 PSS05M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 10 PSB1364003 WORM GEAR PSB1363020 BACKLASH RING LEVER PCAP15M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 20 PSB1363021...
  • Page 24: Sb1367

    SB1363-64/SB1367-68 Mfg. Since 10/09 P A R T S SB1367 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PSB1367001 TABLE PSB1367018 VERNIER RING P6208-OPEN BALL BEARING 6208-OPEN PSS05M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 10 PSB1367003 WORM GEAR PSB1367020 BACKLASH RING LEVER PCAP95M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 30 PSB1367021...
  • Page 25: Sb1368

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 P A R T S SB1368 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PSB1368001 TABLE PSS05M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 10 P6208-OPEN BALL BEARING 6208-OPEN PSB1367021 LOCK COLLAR M17-2 PSB1368003 WORM GEAR PSS07M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 5 PCAP95M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 30 PSB1368023 HANDWHEEL SCALE...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    Mfg. Since 10/09 SB1363-64/SB1367-68 W A R R A n T Y This quality product is warranted by South Bend Lathe Company to the original buyer for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to consumable parts, or defects due to any kind of misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs, alterations or lack of maintenance.
  • Page 28 South Bend Lathe Co. P.O. Box 2027 Bellingham, WA 98227 PHONE: (360) 734-1540 (Administrative Offices) FAX: (360) 676-1075 (International) FAX: (360) 734-1639 (USA only) southbendlathe.com Printed in Taiwan #TS13041...

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