For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09
Model SB1027
-33-
O P E R A T I O N
Ram Movement
The ram travels back and forth 13" and rotates
360° in either direction around the turret.
Tool Needed
Qty
Wrench 19mm .......................................................1
Moving Ram Back and Forth
1.
DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen the two lock levers shown in
Figure 31 on the right side of the ram.
Figure 31. Ram back-and-forth movement controls.
Lock Levers
Adjustment
Bolt
3.
Make sure there are no obstructions to
ram travel, especially with the spindle tool
around the workpiece, then slowly rotate the
adjustment bolt to move the ram. Rotating
the bolt clockwise will move the ram
backward.
4.
Re-tighten the lock levers after you have re-
positioned the ram.
!
Rotating Ram
1.
DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen the four lock bolts on top of the turret
(see Figure 32).
Note:
There are two lock bolts on either side of
the ram.
Figure 32. Ram rotating controls.
Rotation
Scale
Lock Bolts
(2 of 4)
Note:
In the next step, take care not to entangle
or stretch the electrical cabling as you move
the ram around the turret.
3.
Push on the head to manually rotate it. Use
the rotation scale to determine the correct
position for your operation, then re-tighten
the four lock bolts to secure the ram in place.
!
Always lock the head firmly in place after
tilting or rotating it. Unexpected movement
of the head during operations could cause
damage to the cutter or workpiece.
