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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Inaccuracies 

in tolerances/

dimensions 

along entire 

workpiece

Backlash has not been compensated

Compensate for Backlash per procedure described in this manual.

Worn or incorrect Tool profile

Sharpen Tool or select better profile.

Too much play in the Gibs

Adjust Gibs per procedure described in this manual.

Table Travel, 

Cross-Feed 

or Headstock 

loose or sloppy

Too much play in the Gibs

Adjust Gibs per procedure described in this manual.

Handwheel loose

Tighten Handwheel attachment.

Table Travel, 

Cross-Feed or 

Headstock dif-

ficult to move

Gib Screws adjusted too tightly

Adjust Gib Screws per procedure described in this manual.

Buildup of dirt or chips in Gibs

Loosen and remove Gibs to clean and lubricate. Readjust Gib Screws per  

procedure described in this manual.

Slides dirty and/or dry

Clean and lubricate Slides.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Summary of Contents for 32498

Page 1: ...4 x16 MINI MILL INSTRUCTIONS Item 32498...

Page 2: ...the versatility to accommodate most materials The standard R8 Taper arbor will accept a wide variety of Collets Drills and other accessories CONTENTS MILL UNIT 1 Main Mill Unit A 1 R8 1 2 13mm Drill C...

Page 3: ...H 1 14mm x 17mm Double Open End Wrench J 1 17mm x 19mm Double Open End Wrench K 1 36mm Wrench L 1 45mm to 52mm Spanner Wrench M 2 T Nuts M10 1 5 P 1 R8 Taper 3 8 Collet Q 1 3 8 End Mill R 1 Spindle Lo...

Page 4: ...AZARD Sharp cut edges on work pieces can cause serious cuts Cutting tools are sharp and can cause serious cuts Wear thick well fitting work gloves to prevent cuts from handling sharp edges EYE INJURY...

Page 5: ...oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating electrical equipment outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a co...

Page 6: ...rol g Use the electrical equipment accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of electrical equipment taking into account th...

Page 7: ...ck Lock 13 Column Pivot and Angle Gauge 14 Mill Table 15 Table Travel Handwheel X Axis 16 Cross Feed Handwheel Y Axis 17 Table Travel Lock Lever X Axis 18 Cross Feed Lock Lever Y Axis 19 Table Pointer...

Page 8: ...e increases speed while rotating it fully left past the detent switches the motor OFF Amber Fault Light 28 Illuminates if the motor has stopped due to a fault condition To reset Switch Motor to OFF th...

Page 9: ...e Collar FIG 7 The vertical Headstock travel is then finely adjusted by the Fine Downfeed Hand wheel 11 which provides a fine tuning precise positioning of the Headstock along the Column FIG 8 Rotate...

Page 10: ...located at the front of the Table Rotating it Clockwise moves the Table Inward by exactly 0 625 per revolution while rotating the Handwheel Counterclockwise moves it Outward by exactly 0 625 per revol...

Page 11: ...36mm Locknut with the included 36mm Wrench to release the clamping action keeping it vertical While securely gripping the Column allow it to pivot in the desired direction while reading the Gauge and...

Page 12: ...indle Locking Pin S into the hole located at the right side of the Upper Headstock Plate FIG 18 and allow it to slip into a notch machined into the upper Spindle This will prevent the Spindle from rot...

Page 13: ...t the RPM Spindle Motor ON OFF Speed Control Switch to the correct speed for the operation being performed 11 Always use the Spindle Motor ON OFF Speed Control Switch to stop the Mill FIG 20 FIG 21 NE...

Page 14: ...ven and smooth along the complete length 5 If movement is too loose loosen the lock nuts turn in each Gib Screw 1 8 of a turn and re tighten locknuts without moving the Gib Screws 6 If movement is too...

Page 15: ...he appropriate section of this manual 5 Add a few drops of a good quality medium bodied machine oil to all sliding rotating and pivoting points AFTER EACH USE 1 Carefully remove all swarf and metal ch...

Page 16: ...16 Eastwood Technical Assistance 800 343 9353 tech eastwood com NOTES...

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Page 18: ...kpiece too large for size of Mill Re plan work to accommodate limits of machine Too aggressive deep of cut being attempted Decrease depth of cut Too fast of a feed rate Use slower feed rate Motor Over...

Page 19: ...edure described in this manual Table Travel Cross Feed or Headstock loose or sloppy Too much play in the Gibs Adjust Gibs per procedure described in this manual Handwheel loose Tighten Handwheel attac...

Page 20: ...up LLC 12 19 Instruction item 32498Q Rev 2 If you have any questions about the use of this product please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department 800 343 9353 email tech eastwood...

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