Smithy GN1300 - Manual (Page 73)

Overview
The previous section of this manual explained speeds and feed and how they
are determined. This section will give you step by step instructions for using
the powerfeed on your Granite 1300 series lathe-mill-drill.
General machining practices can be found in the one of the many machining
reference books that Smithy carries such as the Home Machinist Handbook, item
10-005.
Powefeeding Defined
Power feeding is using the motor and gear train of the machine to provide
power to move the cross-slide table and carriage assembly along the X and
Y-axes.
The carriage can be moved longitudinally and the cross-slide table laterally
using the powerfeed capabilities of the machine. Power feeding will give a more
uniform finish on the workpiece and is available for both milling and lathe work.
9 Using Powerfeeds
General Safety Operations
For your own safety and the safety of those around you, follow
the rules below and those listed in chapter 2 of this manual.
Never leave or walk away from an operating machine.
Do not change motor rotation direction until the motor and
spindle are fully stopped. Changing directions while the motor
is running can damage the motor.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DANGER
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