Craftex CT160, User Manual

Page 1: ...CT160 HEAVY DUTY BENCH TOP LATHE User Manual ...

Page 2: ...e Tool Rest 8 Installing the Bed Extension 9 Installing Removing Tailstock Center 9 Installing Removing Faceplate 10 Installing Removing Headstock Center 10 Test Run 11 Operations and Adjustments 12 Power Switch 12 Changing Spindle Speed 12 Tailstock 14 Faceplate 15 Checking Alignment between the Centers 15 Maintenance 15 Trouble Shooting 16 Parts Breakdown 17 Pars List 18 19 20 21 22 Warranty 23 ...

Page 3: ...rly attached before using the machine again Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that the keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine Keep your work area clean Cluttered areas and workbenches increase the chance if an accident Do not use the machine in dangerous environments Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work ...

Page 4: ...ore plugging in the power cord Never leave the machine running and unattended Turn the power OFF Do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop Start and stop the machine yourself Do not have anybody help you do this Always wear a face dust mask if operation creates a lot of sawdust and or chips Always operate the tools in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use ...

Page 5: ...in Motor Single Phase 1 2 HP 110V 60 HZ 3 8Amps Speed 1720 RPM Swing Over Bed 10 254mm Swing Over Tool Rest Base 7 1 2 190mm Distance Between Center 15 394mm Tailstock Travel 3 83mm Spindle Size 7 51 64 x 1 7 8 Spindle TPI 1 x 8 TPI Spindle Taper MT2 Spindle Center 5 127mm Tailstock Taper MT2 Tailstock Center 5 127mm Number of Spindle Speeds 6 Spindle Speed Ranges 480 1270 1960 2730 3327 4023 RPM ...

Page 6: ...6 PHYSICAL FEATURES ...

Page 7: ...e machine is in a good condition There is a bag which contains some loose parts of the machine After the machine has been un packed check that all loose parts shown in Figure 1 are present 1 Tool Rest 2 Tailstock Center Live Center 3 Headstock Center Dead Center 4 Center Knock Out Bar Figure 1 Loose parts CT160 weighs approximately 106 lbs Do not over exert yourself For safe moving method use fork...

Page 8: ...te turning Level the machine by turning the four leveling screws located at the four corners of the bed Loosen the nut by using a wrench before adjusting leveling screw turn the leveling screw manually until proper leveling is achieved Tighten the nut after leveling adjustment Figure 2 Leveling screw and nut Installing the Tool Rest Locate the hole on the tool base and thread the lock handle into ...

Page 9: ...intain bed and the bed extension by using a straight edge guide Installing Removing Tailstock Center The tailstock quill has a taper hole into which the tailstock center fits Fit the tailstock center firmly by hand Clean the tailstock center shank and the tailstock quill hole before fitting To remove the tailstock center from the tailstock quill simply turn the quill movement hand wheel until the ...

Page 10: ...se Installing Removing Headstock Center The headstock spindle is designed with a taper hole into which the headstock center fits Fit the headstock center firmly by hand Clean the headstock center shank and spindle hole before fitting Removing the headstock center is done by simply knocking it out using the supplied knock out bar When knocking out the center hold it by hand to prevent it dropping d...

Page 11: ...un the machine should run smoothly and create very little noise or vibration If there is an unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates a lot turn the machine OFF right away and inspect the problem Before turning the machine on make sure you are wearing your safety glasses and anyone around you is also wearing safety glasses IMPORTANT Before a test run make sure that you have rea...

Page 12: ...the switch to the left To stop the lathe shift the switch to the right See Figure 10 Figure 10 Power Switch ON OFF Changing the Spindle Speed The CT160 Heavy Duty Bench Top Lathe features 6 spindle speed changes 500 1270 1960 2730 23320 and 4020 rpm The turning speed of the lathe is varied with the work piece diameter to be turned When turning a smaller diameter of work piece a higher spindle spee...

Page 13: ...adjustment lever and tighten it securely after adjustment 4 Release the V belt tension by shifting the belt tension fix lever located under the bed Figure 13 Adjusting the V belt tension 5 Place the V belt to a new position on the pulley At the same time turn the headstock fly wheel to facilitate changing of the belt position Figure 14 V belt tension changed 6 Make sure the V belt tension is prope...

Page 14: ...d Out The tailstock quill can be moved in and out of the tailstock casting by turning the tailstock quill movement hand wheel Loosen the quill lock lever before turning the hand wheel Tighten it securely after the quill has been moved to a proper position Tailstock The tailstock is used to support the other end of the work piece to be turned on the lathe The tailstock can be moved along the bed sl...

Page 15: ...y be out of alignment At this time center alignment needs to be done To do this loosen the four screws that tighten the headstock to the bed Slightly adjust the headstock position to adjust center alignment See Figure 18 Figure 18 Headstock and tailstock centers aligned MAINTENANCE 1 Everyday after use remove chips from the machine and clean it Apply oil on the sliding surfaces 2 Everyday after us...

Page 16: ...dically MOTOR DOES NOT RUN WHEN POWER WITCH IS TURNED ON 1 Switch is burnt out 2 Connection wire is loose or damaged 1 Replace the switch 2 Tighten or replace wire MOTOR DOES NOT RUN AT A FULL SPEED 1 Power voltage is too low 2 Motor is damaged 1 Test voltage 2 Check and repair motor MOTOR DOES NOT REACH FULL SPEED 1 Incorrect power wiring 2 Overloaded 1 Replace with correctly sized power wiring 2...

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Page 23: ...r handy All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of pur...