For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09
EVS Toolroom Lathes
-21-
P R E P A R A T I O N
Do not leave the lathe unattended during the
break-in period. Make sure that you keep a
close eye on the headstock oil thermometer
(Figure 29) on the oil reservoir. If the
headstock oil temperature reaches 160°F,
shut the lathe down and let the system cool
before resuming break-in.
Figure 29. Oil temperature thermometer.
4.
Move the feed direction forward/reverse lever
(
Figure 28
) to the neutral position.
Figure 28. Feed direction lever in neutral position.
F
ORWARD
R
EVERSE
N
EUTRAL
Spindle Break-In
It is essential to closely follow the proper break-in
procedures to ensure trouble-free performance.
Complete this process once you have familiarized
yourself with all instructions in this manual and
completed the test run.
To complete the spindle break-in:
1.
Successfully complete the
Test Run
procedure beginning on
Page 17
.
2.
Move the gearbox range lever to low range
position, as shown in
Figure 26
.
Figure 26. Gearbox range lever-break in.
L
OW
N
eutral
H
IGH
3.
Turn the spindle speed dial (
Figure 27
) all
the way counterclockwise to the minimum
speed, and move the spindle speed range
lever to the low range.
Figure 27. Spindle speed controls.
Low
20-400 RPM
High
400-2500 RPM
Spindle Speed Dial
Spindle Speed
Lever
