Sharp 16 Series User Manual

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5. THREADING
5-1 Leadscrew Drive.
Move the forward/reverse lever (○
4
of item 1-1) to the right will cause the
leadscrew to rotate backwards, moving the lever to the left the leadscrew will
rotate forward and when lever is in neutral the leadscrew will stop.
5-2 Threading
1. After selecting the thread to be cut, set the following levers to the
appropriate position: ○
5
, ○
6
& ○
7
of item 1-1. (Example 18 t.p.i. PAE2)
2. Turn of the lathe.
3. Engage the half nut by pushing ○
18
of item 1-1 down, making sure it is fully
engaged.
5-3 Thread Dial Indicator
1. Thread dial indicator for Imperial leadscrew
To cut even number threads the leadscrew can be engaged on any number
of line. For odd number threads the leadscrew can be engaged on any
number. Fractional threads (1/2, 1/4 etc.), leadscrew can only be engaged on
the same number or line.
Note: When cutting metric threads on a lathe with an Imperial leadscrew, be
sure the half nut is engaged at all times. (If not, the thread will not repeat).

Sharp 16 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	16 Series
Category	Lathe
Language	English