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Latest revision as of 14:43, 29 October 2012
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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 |