Southbend SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024 - Manual (Page 56)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026 M A I N T E N A N C E
Ram Ways
Oil Type ...... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Oil Amount ............................................. Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency ............40 hrs. of Operation
Move the ram back and forth as necessary
to access the full length of the ways (see
Figure 54), then use a clean shop rag to apply a
thin coat of lubricant.
Figure 54. Exposing the ram ways for lubrication.
Ram Ways
Table Elevation Leadscrew
Grease Type .........................NLGI 2 or Equivalent
Grease Amount ...................................... Thin Coat
Check/Add Frequency ............40 hrs. of Operation
Elevate the table all the way up, then use
mineral spirits to clean any debris and built-up
grime from the elevation leadscrew threads. Add
one pump from a grease gun to the leadscrew
grease fitting shown in Figure 56, then run
the knee up and down to distribute the grease.
Repeat this process until the entire leadscrew
Power Feed Gears
Grease Type .......Medium-Weight Lithium Grease
Grease Amount ...........Two Pumps of Grease Gun
Check/Add Frequency ............40 hrs. of Operation
Tool Needed Qty
Wrench 19mm ....................................................... 1
To lubricate the power feed gears:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
Figure 56. Table elevation leadscrew and grease
fitting.
Grease
Fitting
Leadscrew
Head & Ram Rack & Pinion Gear
The interaction between the cast iron surfaces
of these devices (see Figure 55) produces a dry
powder that provides an adequate lubrication.
Do not apply any other lubricant which could
produce a stiff compound that may interfere with
smooth movement.
Figure 55. Locations of head and ram rack and pinion
gears.
Ram Rack
Ram Pinion
Gear
Head Rack
& Pinion Gear