Edge Technologies Minuteman 320 SE, Operation Manual

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MINUTEMAN
320
55
REV 13.1:2020
4.16 Telescoping Nose
Caution cutting of the telescoping nose should be carefully performed.
The telescoping nose is normally used with sliding headstock lathes and attaches from the bar
feeder to the MAVD when equipped. The Minuteman may be equipped with a 3 stage or 4 stage
telescoping nose depending on lathe application. The 3 stage nose must be cut to provide room
for the MAVD and keep the nose from collapsing into itself. 4 stage telescoping noses are
shorter than the 3 stage nose but allows for a great reach and not normally cut. However in
some rare instances these have been cut. Cutting a 4 stage nose requires partial disassembly to
cut the nose. Additionally there is a spacing ring that is required for the nose to be fastened to
the MAVD. Ultimately the placement of the bar feeder based on required location will dictate the
cut length of the telescoping nose.
Note: when cutting the nose it is very important the surface is perpendicular to the shaft
The telescoping nose is matched to the channel set. Anytime a channel set is changed the nose
must be changed as well. During an installation all telescoping noses must be cut the same
length as required.
When mounting the nose to the bar feeder be sure all fasteners and locking nuts are used.
4 Stage nose shown below.
Each nose with a specific diameter uses a specific retaining bushing for that diameter. The
bushing may be attached to the last stage with 2 small grub screws that must be set very tight or
could slide onto the small outside diameter of the telescoping nose. The retaining bracket is one
size fits all.