Grizzly T1243 Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

Model T1243 (Mfd. Since 02/18)

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Assembly

The T1243 Cross-Slide Rotary Table comes fully 
assembled except for the handwheel handles.

The  machine  must  be  fully  assembled  before  it 
can be operated. Before beginning the assembly 
process,  refer  to 

Needed for Setup  and  gather 

all listed items. To ensure the assembly process 
goes smoothly, first clean any parts that are cov-
ered or coated in heavy-duty rust preventative (if 
applicable).

2.  Thread  (1)  fixed  handle  38mm  and  (1) 

fixed  handle  58mm  into  X-axis  and  Y-axis 
handwheels (see 

Figure 4). Hand tighten.

Figure 3. Installing shoulder screw and handle 

without shaft into rotary table handwheel.

Items Needed 

Qty

Flat Head Screwdriver #2 .................................. 1

To assemble machine:

1.  Insert shoulder screw into handwheel handle, 

then attach shoulder screw to 3" rotary table 
handwheel as shown in 

Figure 3.

Figure 4. Fixed handles installed on X- and 

Y-axis handwheels.

X-Axis 

Handwheel

Y-Axis 

Handwheel

Fixed  

Handle 38mm

Fixed  

Handle 58mm

Summary of Contents for T1243

Page 1: ...ING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC KB19355 PRINTED IN CHINA V1 05 18 MODEL T1243 CROSS SLIDE ROTARY TABLE 7 X 9 OWNER S MANUAL For models manufactured since 02 18 ...

Page 2: ...ng grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other repr...

Page 3: ...3 OPERATIONS 8 Operation Overview 8 Rotary Table Movement 8 Adjusting Handwheel Scale 9 Adjusting Indexing Scale 9 Mounting Table Horizontally 9 Mounting Table Vertically 11 Aligning Workpiece with Mill Spindle 12 Aligning Table with Mill Machine X Axis 12 Angular Indexing 13 SECTION 4 ACCESSORIES 14 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 17 Schedule 17 Cleaning Protecting 17 Lubrication 17 Adjusting Gibs 19 SECTI...

Page 4: ...Before contacting make sure you get the serial number and manufacture date from the machine ID label This will help us help you faster Grizzly Technical Support 1815 W Battlefield Springfield MO 65807 Phone 570 546 9663 Email techsupport grizzly com We want your feedback on this manual What did you like about it Where could it be improved Please take a few minutes to give us feedback Grizzly Docum...

Page 5: ...lot H Y Axis Handwheel w Graduated Scale I Y Axis Leadscrew Cover J X Axis Gib Adjustment Screws 2 of 3 K Y Axis Gib Adjustment Screws L Ball Oiler for Rotary Table Worm Gear M Vertical Mounting Slot 1 of 2 Identification A B C D E F G H I M E L K J Machine Description The T1243 Cross Slide Rotary Table allows users to perform milling operations up to 360 around a fixed axis as well as move up to ...

Page 6: ...s Handwheel w Graduated Scale Moves table side to side when handwheel is parallel with rotary table handwheel F as shown moves table forward and backward on Y axis when handwheel is perpendicular to rotary table handwheel One full turn of the handwheel moves the table 0 1 E Ball Oilers Are used to lubricate the rotary table leadscrew and worm gear F Rotary Table Handwheel w Graduated Scale Rotates...

Page 7: ...proof DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use machinery in areas that are wet cluttered or have poor lighting Operating machinery in these areas greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED Full mental alertness is required for safe operation of machin ery Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol when tired or when distracted For Your Own Safety Read Instruct...

Page 8: ...eeded but not included for the setup assembly of this machine Description Qty Safety Glasses 1 Screwdriver Flat Head 2 1 Needed for Setup Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine Before beginning setup lay these items out and inventory them If any non proprietary parts are missing e g a nut or a washer we will gladly replace them or for the sake of expediency replacemen...

Page 9: ...r coated in heavy duty rust preventative if applicable 2 Thread 1 fixed handle 38mm and 1 fixed handle 58mm into X axis and Y axis handwheels see Figure 4 Hand tighten Figure 3 Installing shoulder screw and handle without shaft into rotary table handwheel Items Needed Qty Flat Head Screwdriver 2 1 To assemble machine 1 Insert shoulder screw into handwheel handle then attach shoulder screw to 3 rot...

Page 10: ...ses and a respirator when operating this machine If you are not experienced with this type of machine WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you seek additional training outside of this manual Read books magazines or get formal training before beginning any proj ects Regardless of the content in this sec tion Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training The T1243 rotary ...

Page 11: ...when aligning all of the zeroes at the beginning of a job Figure 8 Location of collar set screw Set Screw Items Needed Qty Hex Wrench 3mm 1 1 To adjust collar loosen set screw see Figure 8 securing collar to handwheel then rotate collar to desired alignment Mounting Table Horizontally The T1243 comes with 3 M10 1 5 x 60 T bolts 3 M10 1 5 hex nuts 3 10mm flat washers and 3 hold down clamps for moun...

Page 12: ...y align ment of your mill table and mill spindle Refer to your mill manual for this procedure Use shop rags and mineral spirits to clean the mating surfaces of the T1243 and the mill table Items Needed Qty T Bolts M10 1 5 x 60mm 3 Hex Nuts M10 1 5 3 Flat Washers 10mm 3 Hold Down Clamps As Needed Open End Wrench 17mm 1 Hex Wrench 5mm 1 Make sure cross slide rotary table is secured to milling table ...

Page 13: ...m 1 Step Blocks Not Included 2 Accessory Step Clamps Not Included 2 Mounting Table Vertically To vertically mount T1243 to milling machine tables with T slots narrower than 5 or wider than 61 2 on center or with T slots wider than 1 2 use step blocks and clamps not included To mount T1243 vertically 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Rotate T1243 Y axis forward so rotating table clears milling mach...

Page 14: ...cator dial Note For accurate indicator results turn rotary table handwheel in just one direction to eliminate any pinion backlash 2 Position dial indicator with magnetic base beside T1243 as shown in Figure 16 To align T1243 with mill spindle Items Needed Qty Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base 1 Precision Mandrel or Drill Rod 1 Edge Finder 1 Precision Square 1 1 Mount T1243 horizontally on mill tab...

Page 15: ...lution and dial back to the desired number then lock table in place to locate the second hole This procedure eliminates errors due to backlash in worm gear Figure 18 Example of flange layout 60 Angular indexing is the process used to create evenly spaced holes in a round workpiece Always ensure your rotary table is properly aligned on the X axis of the mill before beginning angular indexing 60 15 ...

Page 16: ... for all setup and inspection work Figure 20 90 Precision wide base square H7978 Fractional Digital Caliper Large LCD readout converts to decimal inch fractional inch and millimeters with the push of a button Measure internal external dimensions depth steps and differential measurements Features thumb roll and stainless steel construc tion Range 0 6 0 150mm Resolution 0 0005 0 01mm 1 128 Figure 21...

Page 17: ...he clamping bracket to the indicator is 41 2 Suitable for all popular indicators with a 5 32 shank Figure 24 G9629 Universal Indicator Holder H2939 4 Pc Edge Finder Set This is a must have set for any shop 4 different styles to cover any setup problem Set includes 1 each 3 8 diameter with point 3 8 dia combination with a point and 200 shoulder 1 2 dia with a point and 1 2 dia with 200 shoulder Fig...

Page 18: ...27348 Micrometer Set 0 3 These Micrometer Sets feature vernier scales that read to 0 0001 ratchet stop adjustment and lock levers Sets include micrometers standards adjusting wrench and protective case Range is 0 3 Figure 30 T27348 Micrometer Set 0 3 G9600 Dual Outside Micrometer 2 3 Dual reading Electronic Digital Outside Micrometer accurately measures outside dimensions between 2 00000 and 3 000...

Page 19: ...fe and accuracy of the device Instead use a stiff bristled brush to remove the chips and swarf then wipe down the surfaces with a clean shop rag Lubrication Ball Oilers Oil Type Grizzly T26685 or ISO 32 Equivalent Oil Amount 1 or 2 Squirts Lubrication Frequency Daily Before Use There are two ball oilers that should be oiled on a daily basis or before beginning operation Refer to Figure 31 for thei...

Page 20: ...t evenly along leadscrew Items Needed Qty Mineral Spirits As Needed Stiff Bristled Brush 1 Shop Rags As Needed To lubricate X axis leadscrew 1 Turn rotary table handwheel until X axis handwheel is parallel with front mounting slot as shown in Figure 32 then use X axis handwheel to move table all the way forward over front mounting slot Figure 33 X axis leadscrew exposed for cleaning and lubricatio...

Page 21: ...y loosen or tighten each gib screw in equal amounts then move table with handwheels and test feel When properly adjusted gibs should offer slight resistance without binding 3 Hold gib screw position with hex wrench then tighten lock nut Repeat on all gib screws 2 Push cover under cross slide to expose Y axis leadscrew see Figure 35 5 When finished use Y axis handwheel to move table along full leng...

Page 22: ... PLATE 108 PT1243108 LOCK BLOCK 127 PT1243127 CAP SCREW M6 1 X 14 109 PT1243109 LOCK SHAFT 128 PT1243128 DIAL RING 110 PT1243110 FIXED HANDLE 10 X 33 M6 1 X 8 129 PT1243129 HANDWHEEL TYPE 10 80D X 10B K X M8 1 25 111 PT1243111 HEX BOLT M6 1 X 16 130 PT1243130 HOLLOW HANDLE 19 X 72 11D 112 PT1243112 CENTER SHAFT 131 PT1243131 SHOULDER SCREW M8 1 25 X 10 10 X 62 113 PT1243113 FLAT NEEDLE BEARING AS1...

Page 23: ...BLE BASE 205 PT1243205 HANDWHEEL TYPE 10 63D X 8B K X M6 1 217 PT1243217 CAP SCREW M6 1 X 18 206 PT1243206 FIXED HANDLE 10 X 58 M6 1 X 8 218 PT1243218 CENTERING PIN 207 PT1243207 LOCK NUT M8 1 25 219 PT1243219 T BOLT NUT M6 1 208 PT1243208 FIXED HANDLE 10 X 32 M6 1 X 8 220 PT1243220 GIB Y AXIS 209 PT1243209 THRUST BEARING 51100 221 PT1243221 LEADSCREW Y AXIS 210 PT1243210 DIAL RING 222 PT1243222 H...

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Page 27: ... shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the o...

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