Emco compact 8, Instruction Book / Parts List

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Lathe Bed
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The lathe bed is made of high-grade cast iron. By com­
bining high Cheeks with strong cross ribs, a bed with
low vibration and rigid qualities is produced.
The two precision-ground Vee slideways give an accu­
rate guide for the carriage and the tailstock.The carri­
age and tailstock travel on individual Vees.The main
drive motor is mounted to the rear of the bed. The
quick traverse rack and the leadscrew are mounted on
the front.
Headstock
The headstock is cast from high-grade low-vibration
cast iron. It is bolted to the bed. In the head the large­
size main spindle is mounted on 2 precision taper roller
bearings. On the rear end of the headstock the reduc­
tion gear base plate is fitted, on which the belt drive
block and idler are mounted. The spindle is hollow with
a 20mm bore.
A quick change of the belt can be made by easing the
tension on the idler. The idler can be moved easily
from outside by means of a strong lever.
The type of drive shown has the great advantage that
• it is noiseless at al I speeds.
The complete drive unit is totally enclosed for safety
reasons by a cover.
On the rear of the headstock the E-housing is mounted.
It contains the forward and reverse switch for the mo­
tor and the condenser, completeley wired and enclo­
sed.
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