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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: KC-1640ML

COPYRIGHT © 2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC.

16” X 40” HIGH PRECISION 

“TOOLROOM” METAL LATHE 

09/2013

 

Summary of Contents for TOOLROOM KC-1640ML

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL KC 1640ML COPYRIGHT 2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC 16 X 40 HIGH PRECISION TOOLROOM METAL LATHE 09 2013 ...

Page 2: ...lack of maintenance King Canada shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this limited warranty return the product at your expense together with your dated proof of purshase to an authorized King Canada service center Contact your retailer or visit our web site a...

Page 3: ... hazards 18 NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over Do not store materials such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them 19 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other parts that are damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will operate properly and perform their intended function Check for alignment of moving parts...

Page 4: ...HIS METAL LATHE MUST BE GROUNDED IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS METAL LATHE CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE IF THE POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY TECHNICAL INFORMATION KC 1640ML Main Specifications Max swing over bed 16 Max swing over saddle gap 22 Max swing over cross slide 10 Distance between centers...

Page 5: ...Lubrication Points in the maintanance section in this manual before operating your lathe GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LATHE CLEANING PRETEST RUN 1 Motor speed switch high low 2 Gearbox speed range lever 3 Gearbox ratio lever 4 Gearbox ratio lever 5 Gearbox ratio lever 6 Power ON light 7 Coolant pump switch 8 Emergency stop button 9 Inching Jogging button 10 Gearbox high low range lever 11 Leadscrew Feed r...

Page 6: ...position and the green power On light C Fig 3 will turn on 7 Push the jog button D Fig 3 several times the motor will turn On momentarily and the chuck will rotate 8 Position headstock levers as shown in Fig 4 Position the headstock speed lever A Fig 4 to the left and the gearbox high low lever B pointing downwards to obtain a spindle speed of 330 RPM 9 Move the spindle rotation On Off lever C Fig...

Page 7: ...the chuck jaws two major points must be followed every time 1 The chuck jaws are numbered ex 3 jaw chuck 1 2 3 and must be placed in numerical order into the chuck 2 If the chuck jaws are to be removed you must replace them in the identical slot which they were taken out of Make sure they are also in numerical order To remove chuck jaws open jaw opening all the way using camlock key until the jaws...

Page 8: ...er C which can be adjusted to a desired height using the shaft and nuts mechanism D to raise or lower the tool holder Once the height of the tool holder is determined use tool post lock handle E to lock tool holder in place The tool holder has 4 locking set screws F which lock the cutting tool in place During all operations the tool post safety guard K Fig 11 must be in the closed position as show...

Page 9: ...these charts in this manual for reference purposes in case one or many plates have been damaged and are no longer readable Change Gears Chart Modular and Diametrical Thread Pitch Chart Feed Speeds Chart FIGURE 12 Metric Thread Pitch Chart FIGURE 13 Imperial Thread Pitch Chart FIGURE 14 Thread Dial Indicator Chart FIGURE 15 ...

Page 10: ...ich are found on the metal lathe plates We have included these charts in this manual for reference purposes in case one or many plates have been damaged and are no longer readable Spindle Speed Chart FIGURE 16 Control Panel Feed Rate Thread Selection Chart FIGURE 17 ...

Page 11: ...r B so that the indicator points to 1170 RPM at the top of column number 1 Gearbox Speed Range Lever Warning Only shift the gearbox levers when the spindle speed is less than 500 RPM and the gearbox speed range lever is in neutral The gearbox consists of a few levers to control the feed rod and leadscrew feed rates in relation with the spindle speed Based on the threading and feed rate chart you c...

Page 12: ...spindle speed is less than 500 RPM and the gearbox speed range lever is in neutral The gearbox has a series of levers used for controlling the feed rod and leadscrew feed rates in relation to the spindle speed Based on the threading and feed rate chart you can shift the gearbox to accomodate and large range of feed speeds 1 The 3 gearbox range levers A B C Fig 22 which have multiple lettered posit...

Page 13: ... threading operations the half nut lever A Fig 26 must stay engaged until the threads are complete If the feed lever B Fig 26 is engaged the half nut lever will be blocked from use and vice versa The thread dial knob C Fig 26 is loosened the thread dial housing D pivots so its gear can engage or disengage from the leadscrew When engaged the dial E turns with the leadscrew and spindle Note Make sur...

Page 14: ...vel near the chuck 1 Remove 4 cap screws B Fig 29 from the bottom of the gap and 2 cap screws C from the ends of the bed 2 Loosen 2 set screws D from the bottom of the gap and 2 set screws from the bed then tap the gap upwards using a rubber mallet to dislodge it Coolant System It is suggested to use the coolant system during operations involving high speed cutting Excessive heat and damage to you...

Page 15: ...bricated Drive gears headstock and gearbox Lubricate the change gears A Fig 33 with thick bearing grease once a month After running for the first 3 months change headstock oil Change oil once a year after first initial oil change To drain oil from the headstock remove left end cover remove oil drain bolt B Fig 33 and drain oil Reinstall drain bolt Open the top oil plug C and fill with 8 Litres of ...

Page 16: ...ssary to tension the V belts to compensate for belt wear 1 Open the side cover 2 Adjust the belt tension hex nuts A Fig 38 until there is approximately 1 2 belt deflection on each belt B when pressed firmly in the centre between the pulleys 3 Reinstall side cover Brake After consistent use of the lathe it will be necessary to compensate for brake lining wear 1 Open the side cover 2 Adjust the brak...

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