Smithy MI-329M, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 4
Setting Up the MI-329M Mill
Overview
Moving a machine tool can be dangerous. Improper techniques and
methods may injure you and/or damage the machine. To find a
professional to move and site your Smithy machine to look in your local
Yellow Pages under “Machine Tools, Moving and/or Rigging.” If there is no
such listing or your community does not have a rigging specialist, a local
machine shop or machinist may be able to provide a referral.
Remember to use caution when moving your new Smithy.
Mounting the Machine
1. Before mounting the machine, install the headstock positioning motor
with the provided screws.
2. Ensure the headstock is as low as possible, and locked before moving
machine.
3. Don’t mount the machine in direct sunshine in order to avoid heat
expansion, resulting in the deformity of machine and the loss of accuracy.
4. Mount machine to a sturdy table or a solid concrete foundation.
Smithy's 80-055 with optional chip tray, item 80-056, has through holes
drilled to accommodate the hole pattern of the MI-329M mill.
If your plans are to make your own stand, please reference the hole
pattern below and note that all holes are measured center to center.
5. Before mounting your machine, make sure that the location is
adequately suited for the machine. Allow enough clearance in the back to
access the electrical box and enough clearance on the sides of the
machine to allow for full X-Axis travel. Use the figures below as a general
recommendation.
30" Clearance on each side of the stand
18-24" For accessing the rear of the unit
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