Southbend SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024 - Manual (Page 23)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026
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P R E P A R A T I O N
Bolting to Concrete Floors
Figure 8. Common types of fasteners for bolting
machinery to concrete floors.
Leveling & Mounting
Leveling
Figure 7. Example of a precision level.
Leveling machinery helps precision components,
such as bed ways, remain straight and flat
during the lifespan of the machine. Components
on an unleveled machine may slowly twist due to
the dynamic loads placed on the machine during
operation.
For best results, use a precision level that
is at least 12" long and sensitive enough to
show a distinct movement when a 0.003" shim
(approximately the thickness of one sheet of
standard newspaper) is placed under one end of
the level.
See the figure below for an example of a high
precision level.
We strongly recommend securing your
machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the
power source. Consult with your electrician to
ensure compliance with local codes.
Generally, you can either bolt your machine
to the floor or mount it on machine mounts.
Although not required, we recommend that you
secure the machine to the floor and level it while
doing so. Because this is an optional step and
floor materials may vary, hardware for securing
the machine to the floor is not included.
Anchor
Bolt
Lag Screw
and Anchor