MarshallCAV
Plastic
- Joined
- Oct 1, 2019
- Location
- Gillingham, Kent
The Harrison M300 lathe at work is fitted with the correct taper turning attachment and it has been for some years.
However, nobody has ever had much reason to use it so it has been sitting connected to the machine dormant for a number of years.
I have been tasked with setting it up for use to cut a 1.5deg angle on steel.
While I have set the machine as well as I can to do this, it doesn't seem to be cutting right.
I am unable to get a flat surface and even when I get close, the surface finish leaves a lot to be desired.
I have made sure that all the surfaces are cleaned and lubricated correctly and that it moves relatively freely when being turned without feed on.
Is there any pinch bolts or something I might be missing? Nobody on site seems to have any recollection.
the machine cuts parallel diameters fine with reasonably high accuracy.
Thanks in advance
Marshall
However, nobody has ever had much reason to use it so it has been sitting connected to the machine dormant for a number of years.
I have been tasked with setting it up for use to cut a 1.5deg angle on steel.
While I have set the machine as well as I can to do this, it doesn't seem to be cutting right.
I am unable to get a flat surface and even when I get close, the surface finish leaves a lot to be desired.
I have made sure that all the surfaces are cleaned and lubricated correctly and that it moves relatively freely when being turned without feed on.
Is there any pinch bolts or something I might be missing? Nobody on site seems to have any recollection.
the machine cuts parallel diameters fine with reasonably high accuracy.
Thanks in advance
Marshall