Sherline Products 4400

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Summary

Full One Year Warranty

Safety Rules for Power Tools

An Introduction to the World of Miniature Machining

General Precautions

Essential safety precautions to follow before operating lathe or mill, such as secure mounting and proper apparel.

Lubrication

Initial Assembly of a New Machine

LATHE-Mounting the Crosslide

Step-by-step guide for installing the lathe crosslide onto the saddle, ensuring proper alignment.

All Mills-X-Axis Handwheel Installation

Instructions for reinstalling the X-axis handwheel on mills, including alignment with the leadscrew.

5000-Series Mills-Mounting the Column

Guide for mounting the Z-axis column to the base for 5000-series mills.

Mounting the Motor and Speed Control Unit to the Headstock

Mounting the Headstock to the Lathe or Mill

Operation of the Motor and Electronic Speed Control

What to do if the Motor Suddenly Shuts Down

Explanation of the motor's thermal protection and how to handle sudden shutdowns to prevent damage.

Mounting the Lathe or Mill to a Board for Stability

Guidance on mounting the machine to a board for stability, reducing noise and vibration.

ADJUSTMENTS

TWO-SPEED PULLEY

Spindle Preload Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the main spindle's preload nut to eliminate end play and control temperature.

Gib Adjustment (Lathe and Mill)

Backlash Adjustment (Lathe and Mill)

Handwheel Adjustment (Lathe and Mill)

Saddle Nut Adjustment (Lathe and Mill)

Adjustment and Use of the Tailstock Gib

Aligning the Headstock and Tailstock on the Lathe

Squaring Up Your Mill

Start by Getting the Column Close to Square with the Table

Initial steps for squaring the mill column using pointers, scales, and a machinist's square.

Check for Any Built-in Error in Your Machine

Squaring Up the Column

Steps for squaring the mill column, including adjustments for ram squareness.

Squaring the Column with the Y-Axis

Fine Tuning the Headstock Alignment

Use of Cutting Oils and Lubricants

General Rules for Feed Rates and Cutting Speeds

LATHE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Leveling the Cutting Tool

Ensuring the cutting tool is set precisely level with the lathe's center height for optimal cutting.

Initial Test Cutting

Inducing Chatter and Learning How to Overcome It

Holding the Workpiece

Removing Tools from the Morse Taper Spindles

Center Drilling

Tailstock Drilling

Headstock Drilling

Faceplate Turning

Taper Turning

Tool Shapes and Grinding Your Own Cutting Tools

Using the Cutoff or Parting Tool

Boring Tools

Inserted Tip Carbide Tools

Turning Speeds

Accessories for Your Lathe

3-Jaw Chuck Operation and Maintenance

Vertical Milling Machine Operation

Helpful Tips for Milling

Locking the Axes

Things to Consider Before You Start Cutting

Types of Milling Cutters

Standard Milling Versus Climb Milling

Working to Scribed Layout Lines

Using a Dial Indicator

Locating the Edge of a Part in Relation to the Spindle

Determining the Depth of Cut

Cutting Speeds for Milling

End Mills

Using the Mill Column Saddle Lock

Accessories for Your Milling Machine

Drill Chucks (P;N 3072) and Center Drills

CNC and CNC-Ready Sherline Lathes and Milling Machines

Sherline Manual Lathes Exploded View and Part Numbers

Sherline CNC-Ready Lathe Exploded View and Part Numbers

Sherline Manual 5000- and 5400-Series Vertical Milling Machines Exploded View and Part Numbers

Sherline CNC-Ready 5000- and 5400 Series Vertical Milling Machines Exploded View and Part Numbers

Sherline CNC-Ready Model 2000;2010 Vertical Milling Machine Exploded View and Part Numbers

Electrical Wire Colors and Motor Connections

Machining Basics-Using the Handwheels

Technical Specifications