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Taig Tools Micro Lathe II User Manual

Taig Tools Micro Lathe II
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Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of the Micro Lathe II. It should
provide years of service with little
maintenance. Y'our lathe is covered
by a 2 year labor and material
unconditional fact9ry warranty-
HAPPY
MACHININGI!
CAPACITY L
1017
Swing
ov~r
bed 4 1/2" (Max. turning dia. 4 1/2")
Swing
over cross
fide
2
3/S"
dia.
Overall length
of
bed 15 1/2"
Overall length
of
lathe 16 1/2" .
Tool bit size std. 1/4"
Distance between centers 9 3/4" (tailstock optional)
Carriage traver 9"
Crosslide travel 1 3/4"
MICRO LATHE NOTES
SPINDLE
Sealed precision ball
1.5748
0.0.,6692
1.0.
Spindle nose 3/4"
..
16 (3/4" SAE)
Spindle hole .343
Spindle
1.0.
taper
15
degrees (30 degrees included)
Max.
collet dia. 9/32"
Pulley size
5/8"
bore
TAIG TOOLS
12419
E.
NIGHTINGALE LANE
CHANDLER, AZ
85286-2218
PHONE: 480-895-6978
FAX: 480-8900.9648
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Taig Tools Micro Lathe II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTaig Tools
ModelMicro Lathe II
CategoryTools
LanguageEnglish

Summary

MICRO LATHE NOTES

CAPACITY L 1017

Details physical dimensions and capabilities of the lathe, including swing, length, and tool bit size.

SPINDLE

Provides specifications for the lathe spindle, such as bearing type, nose size, and collet diameter.

Lathe Components

Component Diagram and Labels

Identifies major parts of the lathe through an illustrated diagram with labels.

General Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety guidelines for lathe operation, emphasizing eye protection and secure chucking.

Operation and Maintenance

Important Safety Guidelines

Reinforces critical safety protocols for operation, including handling the pulley and tool bit.

Maintenance and Lubrication

Details lathe cleaning, oiling procedures, and corrosion prevention for extended service life.

Spindle Speed Information

Lists approximate spindle speeds based on motor pulley to lathe pulley combinations.

Motor and Gear Setup

Motor Mounting for Belt Tension

Explains how to position the motor for proper belt contact and tension adjustment.

Gear Engagement Procedure

Describes how to rotate the eccentric to engage gears on the rack for operation.

CUTTING SPEED - LATHE TURNING

Cutting Speed Chart

Provides approximate cutting speeds in RPM for different materials and workpiece diameters.

Coolant and Tool Bit Usage

Advises on using cutting fluids, carbide tool bits, and proper sharpening techniques.

Tool Setting and Steady Rest

Explains how to set tool bits on center and use the steady rest for workpiece support.

Lathe Accessories

Depth Stop (Part #1026)

Describes the depth stop used to provide a stop for workpieces held in the chuck.

Four-Jaw Chuck (Part #1030)

Explains the four-jaw chuck, its independent jaws, and versatility for various shapes.

Workpiece Mounting Hardware

Four-Jaw Chuck Illustration

Illustrates the lathe configured with a four-jaw chuck for workpiece mounting.

Three-Jaw Chuck Illustration

Illustrates the lathe configured with a three-jaw chuck for workpiece mounting.

Fixturing Components

Face Plates (Part #1035)

Describes face plates used for running shafts between centers and fixturing special jobs.

Angle Brackets (Part #1036)

Describes 1x1 inch square angle brackets, including hardware for mounting.

Additional Accessories

Faceplate and Angle Bracket Illustration

Shows how faceplates and angle brackets are utilized in lathe operations.

Steady Rest (Part #1190)

Illustrates the steady rest for supporting long workpieces during machining.

Collets and Closers

Collets and Closer Nut (Parts #1040, #1042)

Explains the use of collets for small diameter shafts and holding cutters, and the closer nut.

Blank Collet (Part #1043)

Describes blank collets for making special sizes or modifying standard screws.

Specialized Workholding

Full Circle Jaw (Part #1052)

Illustrates the full circle jaw for holding thin disks, clock gears, or thin wall tubes.

Collets and Depth Stop Illustration

Shows collets, depth stop, and related components in a practical context.

Three-Jaw Chuck

Three-Jaw Chuck Details

Describes the 3 1/4 inch all-steel scroll chuck with aluminum top (soft) jaws.

Truing Soft Jaws

Explains the process of truing soft jaws on the spindle chuck for best accuracy.

Soft Jaws

Soft Jaw Machining and Advantages

Details machining soft jaws with steps and highlights their advantages for workpieces.

Workpiece and Jaw Marking

Provides a tip for maintaining workpiece position by marking jaws and workpiece.

Full Circle Jaw Applications

Boring and Step Machining

Explains how to bore jaws and cut steps for holding thin disks or clock gears.

Holding Thin Wall Tubes

Describes using machined jaws to hold thin wall tubes without damage.

Top Slide (Compound)

Compound Slide Functionality

Explains its use for angles, short tapers, and controlling cut length.

Compound Slide Mounting

Describes how the compound attaches to the crosslide and can be clamped at any angle.

Die Holder

Die Holder Purpose and Usage

Explains the die holder's purpose for aligning button-dies to cut true, untapered threads.

Thread Cutting Preparation

Advises on preparing the workpiece end with a chamfer before screwing in the button die.

Milling Attachment

Milling Attachment Operation

Details the milling attachment's vertical travel and crosslide dial for precise movement.

Cutting Speeds for End Mills

Provides approximate cutting speeds in RPM for end mills on various materials.

Carbide Router Bits

Discusses using carbide tipped router bits for cutting aluminum, brass, plastics, and wood.