Control panel – Southbend SB1038F User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09

EVS Toolroom Lathes

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O P E R A T I O N

H. Cutting Fluid Flow Control Lever:

Controls

the flow of cutting fluid from the nozzle.

Compound Slide Handwheel:

Moves the

compound slide forward or backward.
Includes an indirect-read graduated scale
(distance represents actual tool movement—
not amount of material removed).

Carriage Lock Bolt:

Secures the carriage in

place for greater rigidity and accuracy when
using the cross or compound slide for the
machining operation.

K. Thread

Dial:

Indicates when to engage the

half nut during threading operations.

Thread Dial Chart:

Indicates on which thread

dial reading to engage the half nut for
specific inch or Whitworth thread pitches.

M. Spindle ON/OFF Lever:

Starts, stops and

reverses direction of spindle rotation.

N. Half Nut Lever:

Engages and disengages the

half nut for threading operations.

O. Apron:

Houses the carriage gearing and

internal components.

P. Quick Change Feed Direction Knob:

Changes

apron feed direction without having to stop
the lathe and move the headstock feed
direction lever.

Q. Feed Control Lever:

Engages and disengages

the cross feed and carriage feed gearing.

R. Manual Carriage Oil Pump:

Draws oil from

the apron case and lubricates the carriage
and ways through various oil ports.

S. Cross Slide Handwheel:

Moves the cross

slide toward or away from the workpiece.
Includes an direct-read graduated scale
(distance represents amount of material
removed from diameter of workpiece).

T. Carriage

Handwheel:

Moves the carriage

from side-to-side along the bed.

Control Panel

Figure 36. Control panel.

U. Tachometer Display:

Displays the current

spindle speed in RPM.

V. Spindle Speed Dial:

Changes the spindle

speed within the set speed range.

W. Power Light:

Illuminates when lathe is

receiving power.

X. Cutting Fluid Pump Switch:

Start/stops the

cutting fluid pump motor.

Y. Jog Button:

Turns the spindle motor ON

while being pressed and held.

Z. Emergency Stop Button:

Stops all machine

functions. Twist clockwise to reset.