Wachs EP 424, User Manual

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Chapter 5, Operating Instructions: Single Point Operation
E.H. Wachs Part No. 81-MAN-00, Rev. 0-0610 73
Push the machine forward
while turning the feed handle
to start the threads.
4.
When the machine is fully engaged on the spline,
lower the lifting device slightly to take the tension off
it.
5.
When the machine is as far forward as it will go, turn
the feed handle clockwise to engage the mandrel
threads in the feed nut.
6.
Turn the feed handle clockwise until the end of the
mandrel emerges from the back of the machine. Feed
the machine until at least 1/2” (13 mm) of threads on
the mandrel are visible.
Figure 5-65. Engage the mandrel threads fully in the
feed nut for stable operation.
7.
Install the autofeed stop plate on the end of the man-
drel. The stop plate prevents the machine from auto-
feeding all the way off the mandrel.
8.
Using a 3/16” hex wrench, loosen the tooling set
screws in the male slide and put the tool holder with
the tool in the slide. Tighten the set screws.
NOTE