Southbend SB1038F - Manual (Page 57)

For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 EVS Toolroom Lathes
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O P E R A T I O N
Always use high quality cutting fluid in your
coolant system and follow the manufacturer's
instructions for diluting. The quick reference
table shown in Figure 101 can help you select
the appropriate cutting fluid.
Refer to Cutting Fluid System on Page 62 for
detailed instructions on how to add or change
cutting fluid. Check the cutting fluid regularly
and promptly change it when it becomes overly
dirty or rancid, or as recommended by fluid
manufacturer.
To use the cutting fluid system on your lathe:
1. Make sure the tank is properly serviced and
filled with cutting fluid, and that you wear
the necessary personal protection equipment.
2. Position the cutting fluid nozzle for your
operation.
3. Use the control panel cutting fluid pump
switch to turn the coolant pump ON.
4. Adjust the flow of cutting fluid by using the
valve lever near the base of the nozzle hose.
Note: Promptly clean any splashed cutting fluid
from the floor to avoid a slipping hazard.
X X
X X X
X X X X
X
X X
X X X X
X X X X
Aluminum
Brass
Bronze
Cast iron
Low Carbon Steel
Alloy Metals
Stainless Steel
General Note: Cutting fluids are used for heavy-duty lathe operations and production turning. Oil-water
emulsions and synthetic cutting fluids are the most common for typical lathe operations. Sulferized oils
often are used for threading. For small projects, spot lubrications can be done with an oil can or brush, or
omitted completely.
Workpiece Dry
Water
Soluble Oil
Synthetic
Coolants
Sulferized
Oil
Mineral
OIl
Figure 101. Cutting fluid selection table.
BIOLOGICAL & POISON
HAZARD!
Use the correct personal
protection equipment
when handling cutting
fluid. Follow federal, state,
and fluid manufacturer
requirements for proper
disposal.
Cutting Fluid System
The cutting fluid system delivers cutting fluid
through a positionable nozzle and is turned ON/
OFF by the control panel cutting fluid pump
switch and the valve lever near the base of the
nozzle hose (see Figure 100).
Figure 100. Coolant system controls and components.
Cutting Fluid
Pump Switch
Nozzle
Valve
Lever Running the pump without adequate fluid in
the tank may permanently damage it. This is
abuse and is not covered by the warranty.