What causes excessive noise or vibration in my MachineryHouse C6246?
Excessive noise or vibration in your MachineryHouse Lathe could be due to: * A badly worn bearing - replace the bearing. * A badly worn gear - replace the gear. * A bent or sprung shaft - replace the shaft. * Loose foundation bolts - tighten the foundation bolts.
What to do if my MachineryHouse C6246 is leaking oil from the gearbox?
If your MachineryHouse Lathe is leaking oil from the gearbox, consider these possible causes: * The drain plug may not be tight. Remove the plug, recement the thread, and then replace and tighten it. * The headstock might be cracked. This requires repair by special welding. * There could be leakage from the overflow headstock cover. Tighten the cover screw or replace the gasket. * Leakage from the overflow spindle bearing house. Replace the oil ring.
Why is it uneasy to cut thread on my MachineryHouse C6246 Lathe?
Difficulty in cutting threads on your MachineryHouse Lathe may arise from: * Excessive clearance of the lead screw in the axial direction - adjust the thrust nut of the lead screw holder. * Excessive clearance between the saddle and cross slide, or between the cross slide and tool post slide - adjust the slide gib to the proper position. * A worn worm thread or nut in the cross slide or tool post slide - adjust or replace it. * Excessive clearance of the hand-wheel - adjust the set bushing of the hand-wheel.
What causes bending when cutting a long workpiece on my MachineryHouse C6246 Lathe?
Bending during long workpiece cutting on your MachineryHouse Lathe can occur if: * The feed valve is too large - reduce the feed valve size. * The workpiece is too thin or too long - use a following rest and adjust the position of the tool.
How to fix misalignment of the chuck with the main spindle on a MachineryHouse C6246 Lathe?
To correct misalignment of the chuck with the main spindle on your MachineryHouse Lathe: * The cam might be in an incorrect position - adjust the cam and lock it in the proper position.
What to do if the tailstock is uneasy to clamp with bed stably on my MachineryHouse Lathe?
If the tailstock on your MachineryHouse Lathe is difficult to clamp stably to the bed, it could be because: * The clamp handle lever is too long or too short - adjust the adjusting nut of the clamp block.
What causes the accuracy of the product to fail on my MachineryHouse Lathe?
If the accuracy of the product fails on your MachineryHouse Lathe, it may be because: * Accuracy fails in machining - check the accuracy of correlation between products and machine (ref. Accuracy chart.)
Why is it uneasy to hold the gear change lever on my MachineryHouse C6246 Lathe?
If it's hard to hold the gear change lever on your MachineryHouse Lathe: * The set spring might be broken or too weak - adjust the adjusting screw or replace the spring.
What to do if my MachineryHouse C6246 is chattering?
If your MachineryHouse Lathe is chattering, several factors could be responsible: * The workpiece clamp might be loose - tighten the clamp. * The spindle bearing thrust might be too loose - adjust the bearing thrust. * The headstock might not be tight with the bedway - tighten the headstock screw. * There might be excess clearance between the carriage and bedway - adjust the carriage back clamp. * Excess clearance in the cross or compound slide - adjust the taper gib. * Incorrect cutting angle of the cutting tool - regrind the tools to correct cutting angles. * Worn-out edge of the cutting tool - regrind the cutting tool. * Weak tool shank or excessive extension - replace with rigid tools or reset the tools. * Tool not fixed tightly to the holder - tighten the tool again...
Why is my MachineryHouse Lathe headstock bearing overheating?
An overheating headstock bearing in your MachineryHouse Lathe can stem from several causes: 1. The oil level in the headstock may be too low or too high. Check the oil level and replenish or discharge the oil to the proper level. 2. The oil's quality and viscosity might be incorrect. Replace the oil with the recommended type. 3. The oil may be too dirty. Replace the oil. 4. The oil hole in the bearing could be obstructed by dirt. Remove the dirt from the oil hole. 5. The bearing itself might be obstructed by dirt. Clean the bearing and renew the oil. 6. The bearing could be badly worn. Replace the bearing. 7. The bearing in its case might be in an improper position. Dismantle and reassemble it. 8. The main spindle might be bent or sprung. Replace the main spindle. 9. There could ...
Instructions for checking and handling the machine upon arrival.
Procedures for starting, stopping, and operating the main spindle.
Guide to changing and selecting spindle speeds using control levers.
Steps for engaging and controlling the automatic feed mechanisms.
Steps for setting up and performing thread cutting operations.
Procedures to prevent oil leakage, blockages, and adjust spindle bearings.
Lubrication, adjustment, and feed load settings for the apron and saddle.
Information on gear box lubrication and oil exchange.
Instructions for correctly fitting and mounting chucks or faceplates.
Daily checks before, during, and after operation for machine health.
Weekly checks of lubricating, cooling, and transmission systems.
Monthly cleaning of parts and electrical system checks.
Common causes and remedies for headstock bearing overheating.
Identifying and resolving sources of excess noise and vibration.
Causes and remedies for chatter marks on workpiece surfaces.
Diagnosing and fixing issues leading to inaccurate machining results.
Correcting chuck misalignment with the main spindle.
Troubleshooting difficulties encountered during thread cutting.
General| Swing Over Bed | 460 mm |
|---|---|
| Distance Between Centres | 1000 mm |
| Spindle Bore | 52 mm |
| Motor Power | 1.5kW / 2HP |
| Distance Between Centers | 1000 mm |
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