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Ram movement, Moving ram back and forth, Rotating ram – 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

Ram Movement

The ram travels back and forth 13" and rotates

360° in either direction around the turret.

Tool Needed

Qty

Wrench 19mm .......................................................1

Moving Ram Back and Forth

1. DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!

2. Loosen the two lock levers shown in

Figure 31 on the right side of the ram.

Figure 31. Ram back-and-forth movement controls.

Lock Levers

Adjustment

Bolt

3. Make sure there are no obstructions to

ram travel, especially with the spindle tool

around the workpiece, then slowly rotate the

adjustment bolt to move the ram. Rotating

the bolt clockwise will move the ram

backward.

4. Re-tighten the lock levers after you have re-

positioned the ram.

!

Rotating Ram

1. DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!

2. Loosen the four lock bolts on top of the turret

(see Figure 32).

Note: There are two lock bolts on either side of

the ram.

Figure 32. Ram rotating controls.

Rotation

Scale

Lock Bolts

(2 of 4)

Note: In the next step, take care not to entangle

or stretch the electrical cabling as you move

the ram around the turret.

3. Push on the head to manually rotate it. Use

the rotation scale to determine the correct

position for your operation, then re-tighten

the four lock bolts to secure the ram in place.

!

Always lock the head firmly in place after

tilting or rotating it. Unexpected movement

of the head during operations could cause

damage to the cutter or workpiece.