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G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill
The faceplate can be used to turn non-cylindri-
cal parts or for off-center turning by clamping the
workpiece to the faceplate.
To install the faceplate:
Refer to the Mounting the Chuck and Faceplate
procedures on Page 17 to mount the faceplate.
To load a workpiece:
1. Support the workpiece.
2. Slide the tailstock to the workpiece.
3. Lock the tailstock and then turn the tailstock
quill so the dead center makes contact with
the center point of your workpiece.
4. Lock the tailstock quill when sufficient pres-
sure is applied to hold the workpiece in
place.
Note: Depending on the workpiece, some
additional support may be needed.
5. Secure the workpiece with a minimum of
three independent clamping devices. Failure
to follow this step may lead to deadly injury
to yourself or bystanders. Take into account
rotation and the cutting forces applied to the
workpiece when clamping to the faceplate.
Make sure your clamping application will
not fail!
6. Use a lower RPM when machining heavy
eccentric workpieces.
Figure 16. Faceplate installed.
Use a minimum of three independent
clamping devices when turning eccentric
workpieces. Failure to provide adequate
clamping will cause workpiece to eject.
Securely clamp your workpiece
and remove the chuck key!
Thrown objects from a lathe/
mill can cause serious injury
or death to the operator and to
bystanders many feet away.
Using the Faceplate