LNS Alpha ST320 S2 - Mounting and Positioning

3-4 CHAPTER 3: SETTING INTO OPERATION
ALPHA ST320 S2
2. MOUNTING
2.1. Positioning of the bar feeder
The bar feeder should be positioned behind the lathe according to three major parameters. The
parameters must be satisfied by sequence.
A. Bar stock length check:
A.1. Bar feed system connected to fixed type lathe:
When the bar feed system finished FIRST FEED, the bar stock front tip should keep 10mm gap from the
rear end of the chuck.
A.2. Bar feed system connected to Swiss type lathe:
When the bar feed system finished FIRST FEED while the spindle is currently at maximum forward
position, the bar stock front tip should keep 10mm gap from the rear end of the chuck.
Short pusher
Material clamping
device
Bar stock length
Chuck / collet
Short pusher
Guide bush
Material clamping
device
Chuck / collet
Bar stock length