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| | |image = Sherline 4400 Metal Working Lathe On Bench.jpg | ||
|image_size = | |image_size = | ||
|alt = | |alt = | ||
|caption = | |caption = Metal Lathe | ||
|owner = Midsouth Makers | |owner = Midsouth Makers | ||
|category = | |category = cnc | ||
|model = Sherline | |model = Sherline 4400 | ||
|serial = SP-48647 | |serial = SP-48647 | ||
|status = incomplete | |status = incomplete | ||
|availability = training | |availability = training | ||
|talk_to = Kit, Ben, or Dan | |||
|purchase_date = | |purchase_date = | ||
|disposal_date = | |disposal_date = | ||
|cost = | |cost = $550 | ||
|guides = | |dnh = yes | ||
|manuals = | |rtfm = yes | ||
|guides = http://www.sherline.com/latheins.htm | |||
|manuals = http://www.sherline.com/setupins.htm | |||
|flickr = | |flickr = | ||
|youtube = http://www.youtube.com/ | |youtube = http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sherline+lathe+basics&oq=sherline+lathe+basics | ||
|schedule = | |schedule = http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Tool_scheduling | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Other uses|Lathe}} | |||
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== Location == | == Location == | ||
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== Features == | == Features == | ||
* Speed | * Manual Speed Control | ||
* Has stepper motors mounted | * Has stepper motors mounted | ||
* Inch pitch lead screw | |||
* 0.050" per turn | |||
== Consumables== | |||
== Recommended Safety Equipment == | == Recommended Safety Equipment == | ||
* | * Safety Glasses | ||
* Face Shield (When parting) | |||
* NO LONG SLEEVES OR LOOSE CLOTHING | |||
== Prior to each use == | == Prior to each use == | ||
=== Verify === | === Verify === | ||
* | * Make sure that the machine is not loose on x or y and that the motor mount is secure | ||
* | * Your tools are sharp | ||
* Your work is clamped properly | |||
* If using a steady rest assure you're running within tolerance using a dial indicator | |||
* make sure you are tram'd in within tolerances for your project | |||
== After each use == | == After each use == | ||
=== Clean === | === Clean === | ||
* | * Clean chips | ||
* Check tools to see if they've been dulled | |||
* Rotate the inserts to a sharp side | |||
* Ensure ways are lightly lubricated to prevent rust | |||
* LOCK the "Precision Tools" tool box after returning all tools | |||
=== Replace === | === Replace === | ||
* | * | ||
== | ==Specs== | ||
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| Swing over bed | |||
| Swing over carriage | |||
| Distance between centers | |||
| Hole through spindle | |||
| Spindle nose thread | |||
| Spindle nose taper | |||
| Travel of crosslide | |||
| Tailstock spindle taper | |||
| Protractor graduations | |||
| Handwheel graduations | |||
| Length overall | |||
| Width overall | |||
| Height overall | |||
| Shipping weight | |||
| Motor | |||
| Spindle speed range | |||
| Stepper drivers | |||
| Control board | |||
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|3.50" (90 mm) | |||
|1.75" (45 mm) | |||
|17.00" (430 mm) | |||
|.405" (10 mm) | |||
|3/4"-16 T.P.I . | |||
|#1 Morse | |||
|4.25" (110 mm) | |||
|#0 Morse. | |||
|0° to 45° by 5° | |||
|001" (.01 mm) | |||
|32.25" (820 mm) | |||
|8.75" (220 mm) | |||
|8" (200 mm) | |||
|30 lb. (13.6 kg) | |||
|90 volt DC | |||
|70-2800 RPM | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:43, 29 October 2012
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Metal Lathe | |
| Information | |
| Owner | Midsouth Makers |
| Tool Category | Tool -> CNC Tool |
| Model | Sherline 4400 |
| Serial | SP-48647 |
| Cost | $550 |
| Status | Missing parts |
| Availability | Training required to use |
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| QRCode | |
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{{#qrcode: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Metal_Micro_Lathe}} | |
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This tool is to be only used by authorized users. If you wish to learn how to use this tool please contact one of the authorized individuals. |
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Questions? Talk to Kit, Ben, or Dan for help or more information. |
For other uses, see Lathe.
Location
The lathe is currently on it's dedicated work station in the Fab alcove in the shop.
Features
- Manual Speed Control
- Has stepper motors mounted
- Inch pitch lead screw
- 0.050" per turn
Consumables
Recommended Safety Equipment
- Safety Glasses
- Face Shield (When parting)
- NO LONG SLEEVES OR LOOSE CLOTHING
Prior to each use
Verify
- Make sure that the machine is not loose on x or y and that the motor mount is secure
- Your tools are sharp
- Your work is clamped properly
- If using a steady rest assure you're running within tolerance using a dial indicator
- make sure you are tram'd in within tolerances for your project
After each use
Clean
- Clean chips
- Check tools to see if they've been dulled
- Rotate the inserts to a sharp side
- Ensure ways are lightly lubricated to prevent rust
- LOCK the "Precision Tools" tool box after returning all tools
Replace
Specs
| Swing over bed | Swing over carriage | Distance between centers | Hole through spindle | Spindle nose thread | Spindle nose taper | Travel of crosslide | Tailstock spindle taper | Protractor graduations | Handwheel graduations | Length overall | Width overall | Height overall | Shipping weight | Motor | Spindle speed range | Stepper drivers | Control board |
| 3.50" (90 mm) | 1.75" (45 mm) | 17.00" (430 mm) | .405" (10 mm) | 3/4"-16 T.P.I . | #1 Morse | 4.25" (110 mm) | #0 Morse. | 0° to 45° by 5° | 001" (.01 mm) | 32.25" (820 mm) | 8.75" (220 mm) | 8" (200 mm) | 30 lb. (13.6 kg) | 90 volt DC | 70-2800 RPM |