Model G0768/G0769 (Mfd. Since 8/15)
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Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle
Centerline
For most operations, the cutting tool tip should be
aligned with the spindle centerline, as illustrated
below.
There are a number of ways to check and align
the cutting tool to the spindle centerline. If nec-
essary, you can raise the cutting tool by placing
steel shims underneath it. The shims should be
as long and as wide as the cutting tool to properly
support it.
Below are two common methods:
•
Move the tailstock center over the cross slide
and use a fine ruler to measure the distance
from the surface of the cross slide to the tip
of the center. Adjust the cutting tool height so
it is the same distance above the cross slide
as the tailstock center.
•
Align the tip of the cutting tool with a tailstock
center, as instructed in the following pro-
cedure. For this to work, the tailstock must
be aligned to the spindle centerline (refer to
Aligning Tailstock To Spindle Centerline
for detailed instructions).
Cutting
Tool
Spindle
Center
Line
Figure 51. Cutting tool aligned with spindle
centerline (viewed from tailstock).
Tools Needed
Qty
Tool Post T-Wrench ........................................... 1
Steel Shims ....................................... As Needed
Cutting Tool ....................................................... 1
Tailstock Center ................................................. 1
To align cutting tool with tailstock center:
1. Mount cutting tool in tool post, then secure
post so tool faces tailstock.
2. Install center in tailstock, and position center
tip near cutting tool tip.
3. Lock tailstock and quill in place.
4. Adjust height of cutting tool so tool tip is
aligned vertically with center tip, as illustrated
below.
Cutting
Tool
Tailstock
Center
(Side View)
Figure 52. Cutting tool aligned to the tailstock
center.
Cutting
Tool
Tailstock
Center
(Top View)
