Difference between revisions of "Southbend Lathe"

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[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KzXk2M5TSDhB24aFMRvnIBo5W2zFEN18 Southbend] -folder on the member google drive full of related documents
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KzXk2M5TSDhB24aFMRvnIBo5W2zFEN18 Southbend] -folder on the member google drive full of related documents


=Placeholders for info we want:=


==Anatomy==
=Stock materials=
Diagram of Southbend
 
Diagram of Saddle with labels on levers
 
Diagram of Cross-slide and compound with labels
 
Diagram of Headstock with labels and instructions on changing between High and Low speed
 
Diagram of Tailstock
 
==Running the lathe==
Before operating (cleaning, lubrication)
 
Safety for the operator (no loose clothing, hands away from headstock and moving parts, ensure work is held securely, emergency shutoff)
 
Safety for the machine (keep ways clean, do not set tools on the ways, avoid tool/saddle contact with headstock)
 
After operating (cleaning, lubrication)
 
==Common set-ups==
Aligning the tool-post to be square
 
Setting tool height for turning/facing/boring
 
Checking for concentricity (making sure the work is centered)
 
 
==Operations:==
Turning
 
Facing
 
Drilling
 
Boring
 
Threading
 
Knurling
 
==Types of tooling==
Turning tools
 
Boring tools
 
Threading tools
 
Cut-off/Parting tools
 
Knurling tools
 
High-Speed Steel (HSS)
 
Carbide (brazed)
 
Carbide (insert)
 
==Stock materials==


Important factors (machinability, hardness, material and cutter, maximum sizes)
Important factors (machinability, hardness, material and cutter, maximum sizes)
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Cast
Cast


==Beginner Projects==
=Beginner Projects=
Hammer
Hammer



Revision as of 15:09, 8 May 2018

Guides and Manuals

How to Run a Lathe - an old handbook with everything you need to know

Southbend -folder on the member google drive full of related documents


Stock materials

Important factors (machinability, hardness, material and cutter, maximum sizes)

Cold-rolled steel

Hot-rolled steel

Cast

Beginner Projects

Hammer

Whistle

Candlestick

Spinning Top

Machinist Jack

Helpful Videos