Axminster AT1416VS, User Manual

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Indexing Operation
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The indexing facility is useful for fluted columns, clock faces and accurate hole positioning. The indexing
pulley has 24 positions (15°) indexing using the supplied index pin (F).
Figure 09 Figure 10
Open the access panel, turn the headstock wheel until the pre-drilled hole in the headstock lines up
with one of the 24 pre-drilled hole positions on the index pulley. (See figs 9-10-11)
Figure 11 Figure 12
Locate the 24 index pin (F) and slide the pin into the pre-drilled
holes to lock the pulley to the desired position
Figure 13 Figure 14
The picture above shows the index
number is set to position 01
The picture above shows the index
number is set to position 23
F
Pre-drilled hole
1-24 index positions
Note: The index pin (F) has a magnetic base, enabling the pin to
be attached to the lathe to prevent it from being lost.