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CUTTERMASTER Professional CM-01P User’s Manual
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The CUTTERMASTER Professional has been designed using the proven Cuttermaster Machine
base, the system is stable and allows for the use of magnetic base indicators in virtually any position.
There is no guessing when dialing-in any feed or position move. Being made from a monolithic cast
baseandmotortower,theCM-01Pabsorbsvibration.Havingsignicantmassalsomeansthatifad-
justmentsare“snug”,motorrotationandtowerpivotcanbeusedwithoutsignicanttightening.
Choose a good stable and quiet location for the machine. The CUTTERMASTER Professional is very
quiet.Levelthemachineusingalevelonthewaysandnetunewiththeadjustablefeet.
Wipe any oil off of the ways. They should be clean and dry for operation. They may be wiped down
from time to time with a WD-40 and oil mix to prevent rust.
During normal operation care should be taken to keep the carriages and leadscrews clean and free
from dust and can be done with air. The lead screws are black oxide 4140 steel with steel drive nuts.
The carriage drive nutool spindle can be easily replaced should they wear over time.
A light colored back drop helps the operator locate the grinding wheel as it approaches the tool and
also protectool spindle the ways.
Check the air spindle components and wipe them completely free from dust and oil using acetone or
a solvent that does not leave a residue. Apply air and slide the air spindle tube into the bushing on the
assembly.
Put the lock ring on the front and slide the indexing collar over the back.
Note: Always have air supplied to the air spindle when being moved or in use.
All of the tool spindle pivot cap screws are intended to be used to tension the pivot action and sta-
bility of the tool spindle mount. Any of these screws can be used to lock the rotation when required
onoperationssuchasuteendsorradialgrinds(O.D.s)andoneofthesescrewsispaintedredfor
your convenience. The pivot should be able to be locked by tightening only one screw while the other
three are snug.
Hook up shop air to the air spindle with the coiled hose provided. There must be clean dry air present
(musthaveanaiddryerontheline)itcanbeusedwithoutadditionalltrationandmoisturecontrol.
Theairspindleusesonetotwocfmat80to100psi.Aregulatorlterhasnotbeenshippedwiththe
machinewhichcanbemountednearthemachineifrequired.Thelterassemblyisnotattachedto
the air spindle because there are adjustment devices that need to be accessed and the spindle must
be free to move.