Southbend EVS Tool Room lathe w/DRO SB1059F - Manual (Page 60)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11 EVS Toolroom Lathe w/DRO O P E R A T I O N
The end gears on the side of the headstock can be
setup for the standard or alternate configuration,
depending upon the type of operation to be
performed. The lathe is shipped with the end
gears in the standard configuration.
To access the end gears, remove the end gear
cover from the left side of the headstock
Standard End Gear Configuration
Use the standard end gear configuration (see
Figure 74) for inch threading, metric threading,
and all general feed operations.
End Gears
57T
56T
24T
Inch and Metric
Threading
Inch and Metric Feeding
44T
Spacer
24T
44T
56T
57T
Figure 74. End gears in the standard configuration.
Alternate End Gear Configuration
Use the alternate end gear configuration
when cutting modular or diametral pitches, as
illustrated in Figure 75.
Figure 75. Alternate end gear configuration.
57T
44T
24T
Modular and Diametral
Pitches
56T
Spacer
Configuring End Gears
Tools Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm .................................................1
Wrench 22mm .......................................................1
To configure the end gears:
1. DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2. Remove the end gear cover from the left side
of the headstock.
3. Remove the cap screw, lock washer, and
flat washer from the 57 tooth end gear (see
Figure 76).
Figure 76. End gear components.
Cap Screw,
Washers & Spacer
Pivot Arm
Hex Nut
57 Tooth
Gear