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For Machines Mfg. Since 7/09 EVS Toolroom Lathes
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PREPARATION
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.
FORWARD
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
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.
LOW
Neutral
HIGH
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