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General| Swing Over Bed | 14 inches |
|---|---|
| Distance Between Centers | 40 inches |
| Spindle Bore | 1.75 inches |
| Spindle Speed Range | 70-2000 RPM |
| Motor | 3 HP |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Motor Power | 3 HP |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 4 inches |
| Tailstock Taper | MT3 |
| Thread Cutting Range | 4 TPI |
Addresses common problems like no power, reset light, and motor not running.
Guidance on lifting, moving, and positioning the lathe for installation.
Ensures the lathe bed is perfectly level for accurate machining.
Covers cleanup, coolant tank, footbrake interlock, and electrical connections.
Procedures for checking motor operation, direction, and emergency stop.
Initial steps for aligning the lathe's centers and axes.
Overview of the lathe's design, motor, and key capabilities.
Comprehensive list of dimensions, capacities, and technical data.
Explains the main controls for speed selection and motor operation.
Details on feed direction selection, jog feature, and feed engagement.
Procedure for activating the power feed for saddle and cross slide.
Information on using the saddle stop and adjusting the feedshaft clutch.
Introduction to thread cutting, including external gear setups.
Instructions for changing gears for different threading or feed rates.
Guidance on setting up the compound and cutting TPI threads.
Rules for using the threading dial for accurate thread engagement.
Details on cross slide, compound dials, and locking the slides.
Information on tailstock taper turning and general operation.
How to mount and use steady and follower rests for support.
Instructions for removing the gap bed insert for larger diameter work.
Information on the coolant system's use and maintenance.
Overview of chuck and faceplate mounting options.
Step-by-step guide for securely installing chucks and faceplates.
Procedure for safely detaching chucks and faceplates from the spindle.
Guidelines for lubricating various parts of the lathe.
Instructions for draining and refilling the headstock gearbox.
Procedures for servicing the saddle feed and apron gearboxes.
How to adjust gibs for proper slide movement and rigidity.
Methods for reducing backlash in the cross-slide and compound.
Correcting excessive looseness in the split nut for thread cutting.
Explanation of the foot brake system and its operation.
Procedure for adjusting the tension of the drive belts.
Methods for aligning the lathe centers for parallel machining.
Explains when headstock alignment is critical for machining accuracy.
Detailed methods for aligning the headstock spindle axis.
Specific instructions for adjusting the PM-1440BV headstock.
Diagram and identification of electrical components in the control panel.
Details on the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and brake resistor.
