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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
CAUTION!
Never move any of the above parts over ways that were not previously cleaned.
Serious damage to the TURCITE surface of slideways can occur.
4.
Be certain the carriage, cross slide and spindle move freely and smoothly over their entire
length.
2.9 Leveling
The precision and durability of the lathe depends on it being leveled properly. Final inspection can be done
only when the machine has been correctly leveled.
After the machine is in position on top of the 4/6/8 rest pads, it must be leveled by the use of the 4/6/8
leveling bolts. It is important that the lathe be level in order to produce accurate work. It may be
necessary to lag bolt the machine in order to eliminate a small amount of twist.
NOTE: The use of a precision level having a minimum accuracy of .0005" over 10.0" will be required.
Move the saddle and tailstock to the center of the bed. To take a reading off the level longitudinally, place
the level at each of the four (4) corners of the bedways (Figure 2.9, Positions B & C). To take a reading off
the level transversely, place it on top of .7500" parallels at each end of the bedways (Figure 2.9 Positions A
& D).
Figure 2.9 - TRAK TRL Lathes – Leveling
Using the four (4) interior leveling screws (see Figure 2.9) on the lathe base, level the bedways
longitudinally within .0008" over the total length and transversely within .0005" inches. After leveling with
the four (4) interior leveling screws, bring the exterior leveling screws on the lathe (see Figures 2.1a through
2.1c) into contact with the leveling pads using care not to disturb the level. The 1630RX, and 1630HSRX
lathes only have 4 leveling screws.
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