SHUN CHUAN MACHINERY RML-1640V, Owner'S Manual

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Cutting Fluid System
The cutting fl uid system delivers cutting fl uid through
a positionable nozzle and is controlled by the control
panel cutting
fl uid pump switch and the valve lever
near the base of the nozzle hose.
Nozzle
Valve
Lever
Cutting Fluid Pump Switch
Figure 67. Coolant system controls
and components.
Odd Numbered TPI
Use any of the numbered lines on the thread dial for
threading the TPI shown in Figure 63.
1 ⁄ 2 Fractional TPI
Use any opposing number pairs—2 or 4, or 1 or 3 on
the thread dial for 1
⁄ 2 fractional TPI (Figure 64). For
example, to cut a 31 ⁄ 2 thread, select 1 on the dial,
then start threading.
Other Fractional TPI
Use position 1 on the thread dial for cutting the TPI
shown in Figure 65.
Figure 63. Numbers are selected on the
dial for threading odd numbered TPI.
Figure 64. Opposing number group are
selected on dial for cutting 1 ⁄ 2 thread TPI.
Figure 65. Any number on dial is selected
for other fractional TPI
2 ⅞ TPI
Use any numbered or non-numbered line on the
thread dial to cut the TPI shown in Figure 66
Figure 66. Any number on the dial can be
selected for 2 ⅞ TPI.
Always use high quality cutting fl uid in your coolant
system and follow the manufacturer's instructions for
diluting.
Refer to Cutting Fluid System on Page 31 for detailed
instructions on how to add or change cutting
fl uid.
Check the cutting fl uid regularly and promptly change
it when it becomes overly dirty or rancid.
To use the cutting fl uid system on your lathe :
1. Make sure the tank is properly serviced and fi lled
with cutting fl uid, and that you wear the necessary
personal protection equipment.
2. Position the cutting fl uid nozzle for your operation.
3. Use the control panel cutting fl uid pump switch to
turn the coolant pump ON.
4. Adjust the fl ow of cutting fl uid by using the valve
lever near the base of the nozzle hose.