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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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

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

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