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2007

600856

SIEG C4
Bench Lathe

Axminster Reference No: C4

User Manual

W H I T E

A X M I N S T E R

w w w. a x m i n s t e r. c o . u k

600857 Mill Attachment for

the C4 Lathe (Optional)

Manual (See Pages 20-41)

600856 C4 Bench Lathe

Manual (See Pages 02-19)

Summary of Contents for SIEG C4

Page 1: ...IEG C4 Bench Lathe Axminster Reference No C4 User Manual W H I T E AXMINSTER W www axminster co uk 600857 Mill Attachment for the C4 Lathe Optional Manual See Pages 20 41 600856 C4 Bench Lathe Manual See Pages 02 19 ...

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Page 4: ... External Jaws No 4 Internal Jaws Set of Allen Keys No 1 2MT Dead Centre No 1 3MT Dead Centre ACCESSORY S PACKING LIST No 1 127 Teeth No 2 100 Teeth No 1 80 Teeth No 1 70 Teeth No 1 56 Teeth No 1 55 Teeth No 2 50 Teeth No 1 49 Teeth No 1 45 Teeth No 1 40 Teeth No 1 35 Teeth 4 ...

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Page 6: ... selection of the required thread pich please refer to the chart on the gear train cover select the correct gears from the change wheel set and mount them in the correct sequence See fig 1 1a A B C D Fig 1 Fig 1a GEAR CHART ...

Page 7: ...7 2a SCREW CUTTING CONTINUED PIVOTING BRACKET CLAMPING BOLT The C B axis is adjusted via the pivoting bracket and clamp bolt as shown See figs 2 2a Fig 2a Fig 2a ...

Page 8: ...4 THE CARRIAGE SADDLE 8 ...

Page 9: ...9 Note The chuck guard must be in the lower position as there is a interlock switch proventing the machine operating with the guard in the raised position ...

Page 10: ...de surfaces and the tool post 2 Exercise the slides and ensure no swarf etc is lodged in the drive shaft tunnels 3 If you have been using ʻsudsʼ make sure the machine is throughly dried off Clear the suds tray of all swarf and chips especially around the drain 4 Check the tool ensure it is usable the next time if not re sharpen or replace the tool tip 5 Lightly oil spray all the machine beds and s...

Page 11: ...A G H B C D E F Oil LATHE MAINTENANCE OIL LUBRICATION POINTS 11 ...

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Page 20: ...600857 Mill Attachment for the C4 Lathe User Manual W H I T E AXMINSTER W 2007 ...

Page 21: ...life Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible for any others who may also be required to use the machine Having unpacked you machine and its accessories please check the contents against the equipment list Whatʼs in the box if there are any discrepancies please contact Axminster Power Tool Centre using the procedures laid down in the catalogue Please dispose of the packaging responsibly muc...

Page 22: ...le is designated 0 0 Horizontal plane only ʻYʼ Axis This is the axis described by the work table as it is moved from front to back Traverse Normally movement that moves the tool to the front in the workpiece is referred to as ve ʻYʼ and movement that moves the tool to the rear in the workpiece is referred to as ve ʻYʼ Where the initial position of the tooling and the worktable is designated 0 0 Ho...

Page 23: ...lts using a 4mm allen key as shown in figures A B and remove the splash guard Fig A Fig B WARNING When mounting the Mill to the Lathe we strongly advise you get the assistance of another person because of the weight of the machine Step 1 Splash guard ...

Page 24: ...rely See ﬁgs C D DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Tip the lathe forward and have your assistant thread the support leg up into the angle support casting See ﬁgs C F Adjust the the support leg until it makes contact with the surface of your bench or stand tighten the lock nut to lock the leg in position Leg Support Lock nut Angle support casting Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Fig E Fig C Fig D Fig F Make ...

Page 25: ...comes on and the machine does not start Turn all switches off All lights are off p Turn Forward Off Reverse switch to Forward q Turn the Speed Control Switch On Clicks On advance until the chuck starts to rotate r Over a period of approximately 5 minutes advance the speed in stages to maximum run at maximum for at least 2 minutes check that there is nothing untoward no excessive vibration speed pr...

Page 26: ... the housing and clamped by a urther 4 bolts The main tool post can tilt 45 degrees from the vertical either left or right There is an adjustable pointer and a scale mounted on the housing to give an indication of the amount of tilt that has been applied Milling head This is the ʻmilling machineʼ and the descriptions of its various parts and components are detailed as follows Milling head The main...

Page 27: ...MACHINE ILLUSTRATION OF THE MILL Main tool post Tilt housing 0 45 tilt Typ 4 bolts Rear View Tilt scale Rise fall drive screw 27 Rise fall drive screw handle Angle support casting ...

Page 28: ...boss of the fine feed control wheel handle is a graduated ring thimble so that the movement of the quill can be measured The thimble is held to the drive shaft by friction and can be pre positioned to establish a predetermined start or stop dimension Motor control Power On LED panel Green LED that indicates that power is available to the motor i e mains is applied fuse is intact and the Emergency ...

Page 29: ...29 MACHINE ILLUSTRATION OF THE MILL Power on LED Fault LED Fuse cap Speed control knob Forward Off Reverse switch Motor control panel ...

Page 30: ...aw bar cover A moulded plastic cover that clips into the top of the Motor Gearbox assembly to afford protection from the rotating top of the draw bar when the quill is at the top of its travel Draw bar This is a metal rod threaded M10 at one end and with an 8mm unseen squared shank and flange machined on the other It is fitted through the spindle mandrel to hold the fitted tool tooling hard into t...

Page 31: ...drive screw dog Gear change knob Motor Fine feed control Coarse feed scale Feed handle Head clamp High ratio Low ratio Fine feed thimble Normal Fine feed Chuck Gearbox Fine feed engage knob Thimble MACHINE ILLUSTRATION OF THE MILL 31 ...

Page 32: ...e tool Screw in the draw bar finger tight Hold the quill immoveable and tighten with the spanner DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Replace the draw bar cover Remove all tooling and reconnect the machine Ensure the tool path is clear switch on and check that the tool is correctly seated is running true etc If all is O K proceed Milling all cases Ensure the workpiece is securely clamped to the table Along the long...

Page 33: ...d lightly oil any tools you may have been using drill chucks spanners chuck keys etc and put them away 6 Switch off the power supply Disconnect the plug 7 Cover the machine over with a dust cloth Weekly 1 Move the traverse slide fully back to give access to the tunnel blow out to make sure all swarf is cleared away and heavily spray oil the tunnel exercise the slide to work the oil into the drive ...

Page 34: ...34 MAINTENANCE OILING POINTS Oil Top of draw bar cover removed for clarity OIL ...

Page 35: ... Slot Drill 3mm 610171 14 Bull Nose Slot Drill 4mm 610172 14 Bull Nose Slot Drill 6mm 610173 14 Bull Nose Slot Drill 8mm 610168 14 Bull Nose Slot Drill 10mm Order No Description Metric Screwed Shank Two Flute Bull Nose Slot Drills AxminsterBullNoseSlotDrills RotaryMillingVice forMicroMill55mm AxminsterMicro MillCollets MicroMillClampingKit 50mmReleaseVise 610177 14 3mm End Mill 610178 14 4mm End M...

Page 36: ...PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR THE MILL 36 ...

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Page 42: ...W H I T E AXMINSTER W 2007 600856 www axminster co uk Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 Axminster Reference No C4 SIEG C4 Bench Lathe ...

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