Southbend SB1023 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Using the Surface Grinder
................................ 29
Grinding Tips
................................................... 29
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 30
Maintenance Schedule ....................................... 30
Lubrication ......................................................... 30
Handwheel Backlash Adjustment .................... 32
Column & Table Gib Adjustment ..................... 32
SERVICE........................................................................... 33
Machine Storage ................................................ 33
Short-term storage (less than year)
.................... 33
Long-term storage (more than a year)
................ 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 34
ELECTRICAL ................................................................... 36
Electrical Safety Instructions ........................... 36
SB1023 Wiring Diagram 110V .......................... 37
SB1023 Wiring Diagram 220V .......................... 38
PARTS................................................................................ 39
Motor & Spindle ................................................. 39
Column ............................................................... 40
Table ................................................................... 41
Column & Table Parts List ............................... 42
Stand .................................................................. 43
Machine Labels ................................................. 44
WARRANTY & RETURNS .......................................... 45
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
About This Machine ............................................. 2
Capabilities
......................................................... 2
Features
.............................................................. 2
Identification ........................................................ 3
Machine Specifications ........................................ 4
SAFETY ................................................................................6
Understanding Risks of Machinery .................... 6
Basic Machine Safety .......................................... 6
Additional Surface Grinder Safety ..................... 8
PREPARATION .................................................................9
Preparation Overview .......................................... 9
Things You'll Need ............................................... 9
Unpacking .......................................................... 10
Inventory ............................................................ 10
Cleaning & Protecting ....................................... 11
Location .............................................................. 12
Lifting & Moving ................................................ 13
Leveling & Mounting ......................................... 13
Leveling
............................................................ 13
Assembly ............................................................ 14
Power Connection .............................................. 15
SB1023 110V (Prewired)
.................................... 15
SB1023 (220V Option)
....................................... 15
220V Conversion for SB1023
.............................. 15
Initial Lubrication ............................................. 16
Test Run ............................................................. 16
Inspections & Adjustments ............................... 16
OPERATION .................................................................... 17
Operation Overview ........................................... 17
Controls .............................................................. 18
Wheel Selection .................................................. 19
Abrasive Type
.................................................... 19
Grit Size
............................................................ 19
Grade
................................................................ 19
Removing & Installing Grinding Wheels ......... 20
Removing & Installing Wheel & Hub ............... 22
Wheel Inspection ................................................ 24
Ring Test ............................................................ 25
Wheel Dressing .................................................. 25
Wheel Balancing ................................................ 26
Magnetic Chuck ................................................. 28
Setup for a Typical Grinding Operation ........... 28
Grinder Operation ............................................. 28