Table movement, Graduated index rings, Table locks – Southbend South Bend SB1027 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1027

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O P E R A T I O N

Table Movement

The mill table moves in three directions, as

illustrated in Figure 19:

• X-axis (longitudinal)

• Y-axis (cross)

• Z-axis (vertical)

These movements are controlled by table ball

handles and the Z-axis crank. Additionally, the

table can be moved along the X-axis with the

power feed.

Figure 19. The directions of table movement.

X-Axis or Longitudinal Travel

(Left & Right)

Y-Axis or

Cross Travel

(In & Out)

Z-Axis or Vertical Elevation

(Up & Down)

Graduated Index Rings

The table ball handles and elevation crank have

graduated index rings attached (see Figure 21)

that are used to accurately determine table

movement in the increments listed in the table

below:

Axis

Individual

Increment

One Full

Revolution

0.001"

0.200"

0.001"

0.200"

0.001"

0.100"

Figure 21. Graduated table index rings.

Index Rings

Table Locks

Refer to Figure 20 for the locations of the locks

used to secure the table in place.

Figure 20. Locations of table locks.

X-Axis Locks

Z-Axis

Locks

Y-Axis

Lock

Always keep the table locked in place unless

table movement is required for your operation.

Unexpected movement of the table during

operations could cause damage to the cutter

or workpiece.