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Craftsman Belt Drive Lathe

Instruction Manual

Chester UK Ltd

Clwyd Close, Hawarden Industrial Pk

Hawarden, Nr Chester

Flintshire. CH5 3PZ

Tel: 01244 531631

Email:

[email protected]

www.chesteruk.net

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Page 1: ...Craftsman Belt Drive Lathe Instruction Manual Chester UK Ltd Clwyd Close Hawarden Industrial Pk Hawarden Nr Chester Flintshire CH5 3PZ Tel 01244 531631 Email sales chesteruk net www chesteruk net...

Page 2: ...eaker j Cutting Speed Feed k Cutting Fluid Lubric l Screw Cutting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7 Conclusion 23 8 Parts a Bed Assembly b Headstock Assembly c Gearbox Assembly d Apron Assemb...

Page 3: ...mpany Export Education Model Engineering UK Sales all with dedicated sales personnel who are trained to answer your questions When buying from Chester you can be assured of a complete back up service...

Page 4: ...face and or a dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty 3 Don t overreach Keep a proper footing and balance at all times 4 Never stand on a tool Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or i...

Page 5: ...d areas and benches invite accidents 2 Don t use in a dangerous environment Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit 3 Keep children etc at a safe d...

Page 6: ...Do not remove this switch from the machine for any reason and check it s function frequently 2 Interlock switch on cutting area As soon as the pulley cover is open the machine will come to a stop with...

Page 7: ...165 220 High Gear 300 410 550 655 900 1200 Feed Range 0 12 0 42mm rev Number of Inch Threads 40 Range of Inch Threads 4 112TPI Number of Metric Threads 27 Range of Metric Threads 0 25 7 5mm Max Tool...

Page 8: ...Installation Plans Machine to stand Machine to floor 1 Craftsman Lathe 2 Tray 3 Stand 4 Adjustable iron spacer 5 Foundation bolt Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 7...

Page 9: ...General Dimension Front view Top view A 717mm B 1310mm C 610mm D 1400mm E 1310mm Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 8...

Page 10: ...most use of the limited time available on lathes it is essential that you use every chance to consolidate what you observe This type of work is largely self motivated and the drive and desire to find...

Page 11: ...used to cut metal The spindle carrying the work is rotated whilst a cutting tool which is supported in a tool post is made to travel in a certain direction depending on the form of surface required I...

Page 12: ...movement is of paramount importance too much at once could for instance result in breakage of the tool Figure 3 Types of Cutting Tool The type and design of the tools selected will depend on the job...

Page 13: ...fe shaped Consequently a shearing action takes place when the work moves against the tool Figure 4 Basic Metal Cutting Theory Figure 4 shows a tool being moved against a fixed work piece When the cut...

Page 14: ...early tool failure since the tool wedge angle is relatively weak A compromise must therefore be made between adequate strength and good cutting action Metal Being Cut Cast Iron Hard Steel Brass Medium...

Page 15: ...d The angle at which the edge approaches the work should in theory be as large as possible but if too large chatter may occur This angle known as the Plan Approach Angle should therefore be as large a...

Page 16: ...ools hardness and eventually its ability to cut Strength and Resistance to Shock At the start of a cut the first bite of the tool into the work results in considerable shock loading on the tool It mus...

Page 17: ...el which has a hot hardness value of about 600 C possesses good strength and shock resistant properties It is commonly used for single point lathe cutting tools and multi point cutting tools such as d...

Page 18: ...een the tool life and cutting speed is VTn C where V cutting speed in m min T tool life in min C a constant For high speed steel tools the value of C ranges from 0 14 to 0 1 and for carbide tools the...

Page 19: ...bbon and is common when cutting most ductile materials such as mild steel copper and Aluminium It is associated with good tool angles correct speeds and feeds and the use of cutting fluid Figure 7 Con...

Page 20: ...ool It can be minimised or prevented by using light cuts at higher speeds with an appropriate cutting lubricant Figure 9 Continuous Chip with Build up Edge Chip Breaker A chip breaker is used to break...

Page 21: ...face of the work passes the cutting edge or point of the tool and is normally given in meters min To calculate the spindle Speed required Where N Spindle Speed RPM CS Cutting Speed of Metal m min d Di...

Page 22: ...use Water It has a high specific heat but is poor in lubrication and also encourages rusting It is used as a cooling agent during tool grinding Soluble Oils Oil will not dissolve in water but can be...

Page 23: ...s is done however and this you will be shown the process of screw cutting becomes relatively simple Fig 10 shows the arrangement in simplified form Figure 10 Screw Cutting Set up There are many differ...

Page 24: ...e regularly carried out and that important surfaces such as slide ways are kept well protected so as to reduce wear and thus maintain good accuracy This aspect of good husbandry should be of interest...

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Page 31: ...Gearbox Assembly Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 30...

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Page 34: ...Apron Assembly Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 33...

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Page 37: ...Saddle Assembly Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 36...

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Page 39: ...Tool Post Assembly Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 38...

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Page 41: ...Tailstock Assembly Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 40...

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Page 43: ...Control Rod Assembly Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 42...

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Page 45: ...Headstock Cover Assembly Chester UK Craftsman Lathe 44...

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