Smithy Midas 1220 LTD - Manual (Page 17)

Chapter 4
Basic Parts of the MI-1220 LTD
Learn the operation of your machine, you have to know the names and functions of its
basic units.
Figure 4.1 Midas 1220 LTD
1. Bed. The bed is the machine’s foundation. It is heavy, strong, and built for absolute
rigidity. The two ways on the top are the tracks on which the carriage and tailstock
travel. To maintain an exact relationship between tool point and work piece from one end
of the machine to the other, the ways must be absolutely true and accurately aligned to
the line of centers and to one other.
2. Carriage. The carriage consists of the saddle and apron. It moves by hand or power
along the bed, carrying the cross slide, compound rest, and toolpost. Its function is to
support the cutting tool rigidity and move it along the bed for different operations. It locks
into place by tightening the carriage lock with the setscrew on the backside of the
carriage.
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