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Moving Specs for a HLV-H

John Allan

Aluminum
Joined
Jan 29, 2011
Location
North Central Arkansas
I have been talking to a guy about buying his HLV-H. I will have to load and transport it myself, and cannot expect any help from the seller. And at this point in the negotiations I would rather not ask these questions of the seller. Maybe later.

Is there a print or other specs that show the mounting layout in the base, showing the holes I would use to bolt the lathe to a pallet. The only on-line photos I have seen do not show any exposed mounting points. So I assume they are inside the cabinet.

It would be helpful if I could build a pallet, and have it ready for the move. I plan to lift it using straps on the chip bed as recommended by Hardinge. And I am concerned that my 8 foot straps might not be long enough. Will I need to get some 12 footers?

Thanks for any help.
John
 
I copied this from the manual. I'll send you the manual if you PM me an email address. It does not show the bolt pattern tho.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Remove crating, but do not remove machine from skid. Move machine
to the location in your plant where it is to be used and then remove
machine from skid. See instructions below for lifting machine from skid.
LIFTING MACHINE. Remove the three bolts which hold the nlachine
to the shipping skids. There are two bolts at the extreme left-hand end
of the pedestal and one at right-hand end.
The machine may be removed from the skid by either a crane or
fork lift truck. Lifting with a crane, the rope or cable sling should be
arranged as shown on this page. NEVER LIFT MACHINE WITH ROPE
OR CABLE AROUND SPINDLE. BED OR TAILSTOCK.
The rope or cable must be capable of withstanding a weight of 2000
pounds. When using a lift truck, adjust forks to go in betwsen top
planks of skid and bottom of pedestal base. Lift machine slowly, checkins
to see that the correct balance is obtained. Use caution, as machine
has somewhat more weight at the front and it is more easily tipped
using the lift truck method than the crane and sling method.
After skid has been removed place machine directly on location where
it is to be used.
MACHINE FOUNDATION. The Hardinge HLV-H Precision Lathe is designed
to operate without the need of special foundations. A substantial
wood or concrete floor is satisfactory. It must, however, be fairly flat
and have sufficient strength to support nlachine properly.
Do not locate machine near other equipment that causes vibration
which w~l ltr ansmit to this machine, a s poor work finish will result.
a t S t e e l Bar
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
LEVELING MACHINE. The Hardinge HLV-H Precision Lathe is designed
with a three point bearing arrangement between bed and pedestal
base. The three point bearing arrangement makes accurate leveiing
unnecessary. Leveling should be such as to be reasonable and sithat
coolant will properly drain back into sump from ends of pan.
There is an adjustable foot at back right-hand corner of the pedestui
base to compensate for uneven floor conditions. To adlust, loosen the
socket set screw and raise or lower the foot with a pin wrench so that
all four feet rest firmly on the floor. Tighten socket set screw to retain
setting. Should floor conditions be such that adjustable foot does nci
take care of the leveling, use shims under feet of pedestal.
CLEANING MACHINE. Use a cloth or brush to clean this pr~cisior:
machine. DO NOT CLEAN MACHINE WITH COMPRESSED AIR. T i i ~
use of compressed air for cleaning a machine reduces the precision
life of the machine. Small particles of dirt and foreign matter can be
forced past seals and wipers into the precision slides and bearings.
USE ONLY CLOTH OR BRUSH TO CLEAN MACHINE. This uisc
upplies to daily cleaning of unit after it is in operation.
After machine has been properly located, leveled and bolted tc! flociclean
off all anti-rust shipping grease and dirt accumulated in transit
with a good grade of grease solvent. Remove wood shipping retainer
block and wire binding from variable speed countershaft pulley assen?-
bly. Using a 3/4" socket wrench remove and discard shipping hold
down clamps located up inside
motor compartment over the top
of the pulley assembly.
Remove all shipping grease
from variable speed vertical
screw "A". Figure 1, pulleys
and brake drum, with cloth
dampened with solvent. Do not
saturate belts with solvent Lubricate
nut at grease fitting " B
and oil vertical screw with light
oil for first "run-in" only. Keep
vertical screw lubricated hy
greasing at fitting "B" usi?g a
good grade of grease sllclrl crs
Houghton absorbed oil #L-4%.
LUBRICATE ONCE A MONTH
or oftener if necessary. Add a
few drops of light oil to brake
drum "C". Clean motor compartment
and tool storage compartment.
Put bottom tool shelf
in place.
 
The link has most of the articles I have read on these machines and procedures that others have shared. These are all probably on here or somewhere on the net. You might find what you need in one of them as it's been a while since I have read them. Some of the manuals may be duplicates in folders.


Manual Machines
 
It would be helpful if I could build a pallet, and have it ready for the move. I plan to lift it using straps on the chip bed as recommended by Hardinge. And I am concerned that my 8 foot straps might not be long enough. Will I need to get some 12 footers?

Thanks for any help.
John

The bed is about 2.5 feet wide. Do not think 8 foot strap is enough.
 
There are 8 holes, 4 that the machine feet screw into, and 4 that are empty a couple inches inboard of the feet holes, a 5/8" bolt will fit through the holes, so 1/2" would be a good size. Remove the feet of you wan the machine to sit flush on the pallet
 
My mid-70s HLV-H has four holes in the base framework suitable for bolting down. Photo shows the tailstock end. Headstock end is the same. 5/8" holes on a rectangular grid 13" x 55 3/4".
Jim

HLV-H mounting holes.jpg
 








 
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