Metal Micro Lathe: Difference between revisions

Metal Micro Lathe
Metal Micro Lathe
	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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Media
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Latest revision as of 14:43, 29 October 2012

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

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 == Location ==
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 * Inch pitch lead screw
 * 0.050" per turn
+== Consumables==
 == Recommended Safety Equipment ==
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 * Your work is clamped properly
 *  If using a steady rest assure you're running within tolerance using a dial indicator
-* make sure your you're tram'd in within tolerances for your project
+* make sure you are tram'd in within tolerances for your project
 == After each use ==
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 === Replace ===
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-== Supplies/Consumables that will need to be replaced/purchased ==
-=== Per Use information and/or rates===
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-=== Periodic Replacements ===
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