Edge Technologies Minuteman 320 SE, Operation Manual

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MINUTEMAN
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REV 13.1:2020
4.7 Axial Shifting
Warning incorrect machine placement may cause catastrophic
damage to lathe or bar feeder.
Caution all axial shift safeties must be adjusted and set correctly
Caution bar feeder must be in emergency stop prior to axial shifting
bar feeder.
The Minuteman may be equipped with an Axial Shifting option on some lathe applications that
require this feature. Normally lathes that require an axial shifting option are equipped with a
guide bushing-less feature. When the guide bushing is removed from the lathe the head stock
will then be positioned in place of the guide bushing. The distance of headstock movement
forward into chucker mode will be the amount of bar feeder movement required. This type of
arrangement requires the bar feeder pusher to reach further into the lathe. In order to meet this
required distance, the bar feeder may be moved closer to the lathe without repositioning the
anchoring of the bar feeder.
Additional safety switches are installed on the machine. 2 synchronization limiting switches and
1 axial stand position switch are wired in series to the emergency stop circuit. The
synchronization switches must be set to the proper position during installation. If the switches
are not set correctly mechanical interference will occur. See section 4.9.
Note Minuteman axial shift equipped machines may be shipped with stands in opposite
positions. The stands must be in the same configuration prior to installation.