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{{Infobox tool inventory | {{Infobox tool inventory | ||
| − | | | + | |image = Sherline 4400 Metal Working Lathe On Bench.jpg |
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|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 = | + | |serial = SP-48647 |
|status = incomplete | |status = incomplete | ||
| − | |availability = | + | |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 |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | {{Other uses|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== | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 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 | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:43, 29 October 2012
| Metal Micro Lathe | |
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Metal Lathe | |
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| 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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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 |