MINUTEMAN 320
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REV 13.1:2020
6.4 Basic Movement Functions
Warning proper training is required for bar feeder operators. A lack of
training may lead to personal or machine damage.
Warning be sure lathe is ready for bar feeder operation.
( 6.4.1 ) Advance / retreat at low-speed (Creep)
(When the lathe on the left, the motion of and are opposite).
Advance at low-speed, press and
Retreat at low-speed, press and
Warning complete understanding of machine operation is required.
Warning be sure if material is in the bar feeder that lathe tooling is out
of the way of the bar if it moves into the lathe tooling area.
By following the procedure below, the Minuteman will automatically load the bar the facing
position. For the success of loading the correct parameters must be set and material loaded in
the magazine.
( 6.4.2 ) Automatic Load Operation
1. Open lathe collet
2. Jog pusher home if not already done so. Back button led will be on.
3. Press button, pusher will move back to position
4. Open channel by pressing
5. Press the pre-auto button until light is on then press the auto until light
is on Magazine will load bar into channel and bar loading to the facing position
will start.