Southbend SB1038F - Manual (Page 45)

For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 EVS Toolroom Lathes
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O P E R A T I O N
5. Close the steady rest so that the workpiece
is inside the finger rollers, then tighten the
lock knob.
6. Loosen the three wing bolts so the finger
roller positions can be adjusted.
7. Use the finger adjustment knobs to
just touch the finger rollers against the
workpiece without causing workpiece
deflection.
8. Tighten the three wing bolts.
Note: The finger rollers should properly support
the workpiece but allow it to freely rotate.
4. Loosen the lock knob and open the steady
rest so the workpiece can rest on the bottom
two finger rollers, as shown in Figure 69.
Figure 69. Workpiece mounted in the steady rest.
!
The steady rest supports long shafts and can be
mounted anywhere along the length of the bed.
To install and use the steady rest:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Thoroughly clean the machined base of
the steady rest, then place it on the lathe
bedways so the triangular notch fits over the
bedway prism.
3. Position the steady rest where required to
properly support the workpiece, then tighten
the hex nut shown in Figure 68 to secure it
in place.
Steady Rest
Figure 68. Steady rest components.
Wing
Bolt
Lock Knob
Hex Nut
Finger
Adjustment
Knob
Finger Roller
Follow Rest
The follow rest mounts to the saddle with two
cap screws (Figure 70). It is used on long,
slender parts to prevent workpiece flexing from
the pressure of the cutting tool during operation.
Adjust the sliding finger rollers on the follow rest
in the same manner as those on the steady rest.
Figure 70 % Follow rest attachment.
Cap Screws