Southbend 13" Heavy 13 Gearhead lathe SB User Manual

© January, 2012 by South Bend Lathe Co. For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" HEAVY 13® GEARHEAD LATHEMODEL SB1049 13" X 30"MODEL SB1050 13&q

-8-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheINTRODUCTIONModel Number SB1049 SB1050Product DimensionsWeight 1870 lbs. 2205 lbs.Wid

-98-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSHeadstock Internal Gears65383838666768686969707172737475767778798283838485868788

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-99-PARTSHeadstock Internal Gears Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTIO

-100-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSHeadstock Transfer Gears1010102433383838838385121122124124125128128128129130130

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-101-PARTSGearbox Gears20120220320320420520620632420620620620620732432420820921021121121

-102-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSGearbox Gears Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION201 PSB104

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-103-PARTSGearbox Controls26226326426526626726826927027127227327427527627727827928028128

-104-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSGearbox Controls Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION262 PSB

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-105-PARTSApron Front View40140240240340440540640740840941041141241341441541641741841942

-106-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSApron Front View Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION401 PSB

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-107-PARTSApron Rear View414422434450451452453454455456458459461462463464465466467468469

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-9-INTRODUCTIONModel Number SB1049 SB1050Main MotorType TEFC InductionHorsepower 3 HPVol

-108-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSApron Rear View Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION414 PSTB

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-109-PARTSREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION601 PSB10490601 TOOL POST LEVER 6

-110-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSSaddle Top View701701701702703704705706707708708709709710711712713A713714715716

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-111-PARTSSaddle Top View Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION701 PSB

-112-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION741 PSB10490741 SPACER 749 PSB1049

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-113-PARTSMicrometer Stop801800802803804805806807808809810811812REF PART # DESCRIPTION80

-114-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSBed & Shafts963964967966965963-1963-2963-3963-4963-5963-6901SB1050ONLY90290

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-115-PARTSBed & Shafts Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION901 PS

-116-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1001 PCAP02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 1

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-117-PARTSMain Motor11011102110311041105110511061108111411191106110711081108110811091110

-10-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheINTRODUCTIONModel Number SB1049 SB1050Headstock InformationSpindle Bore 1.57"Spi

-118-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSMain Motor Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1101 PSB10491

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-119-PARTSStands & Panels12011202120312041205120512061206120712071208120912101211121

-120-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSCabinets & Panels Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION12

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-121-PARTSTailstock130113021303130413041305130613071308130913101311131213131314131713181

-122-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSTailstock Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1300 PSB104913

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-123-PARTSREF PART # DESCRIPTION1400 PSB10491400 STEADY REST ASSEMBLY1401 PSB10491401 FI

-124-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSElectrical Cabinet & Control PanelElectrical CabinetControl Panel1501151715

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-125-PARTSAccessoriesREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1551 SB1226 4-JAW CHUC

-126 -For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSFront Machine LabelsThe safety labels provided with your machine are used to m

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-127-PARTSRear & Side Machine LabelsREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION160

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-11-INTRODUCTIONModel Number SB1049 SB1050ConstructionHeadstock Cast IronHeadstock Gears

WARRANTYThis quality product is warranted by South Bend Lathe Company to the original buyer for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does

Printed In U.S.A. #TS14496

-12-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheSAFETYUnderstanding Risks of MachineryOperating all machinery and machining equipment

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-13-SAFETYEntanglement: Loose clothing, gloves, neckties, jewelry or long hair may get c

-14-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheSAFETYAdditional Metal Lathe SafetyClearing Chips. Metal chips can easily cut bare sk

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-15-SAFETYAdditional Chuck SafetyEntanglement. Entanglement with a rotating chuck can le

-16 -For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePREPARATIONPreparation Overview Things You'll NeedTo complete the preparation p

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-17-PREPARATIONPower Supply RequirementsAvailabilityThe full-load current rating is the

Customer ServiceWe stand behind our machines. If you have any service questions, parts requests or general questions about your purchase, feel free to

-18-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePREPARATIONExtension CordsGrounding RequirementsImproper connection of the equipment-

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-19-PREPARATIONUnpackingThis item was carefully packaged to prevent damage during transp

-20-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePREPARATIONThe unpainted surfaces are coated at the factory with a heavy-duty rust pr

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-21-PREPARATIONChildren or untrained people may be seriously injured by this machine. In

-22-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePREPARATIONLifting & MovingDo not attempt to lift or move this lathe without usin

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-23-PREPARATION8. Raise the lathe a couple of inches and check the balance of the load.

-24-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePREPARATIONAssemblyWith the exception of the handwheel handles, the lathe is shipped

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-25-PREPARATIONIn addition to the reservoirs, we also recommend that you lubricate all o

-26-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePREPARATIONTest RunAfter all preparation steps have been completed, the machine and i

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-27-PREPARATION3. Clear away all tools and objects used during assembly, lubrication, a

Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ...3About This Machine ...3Fo

-28-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePREPARATION8. Turn the master power switch on the electrical cabinet to the ON posit

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-29-PREPARATION15. Move the spindle lever to the OFF (middle) position. Remove the end

-30-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePREPARATIONSpindle Break-InBefore subjecting the lathe to full loads, it is essential

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-31-OPERATIONOperation OverviewTo complete a typical operation, the operator does the fo

-32-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONChuck & Faceplate MountingThis lathe ships with the 3-jaw chuck installe

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-33-OPERATION5. Incrementally tighten the camlocks in a criss-cross or star pattern to

-34-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONFigure 32. Registration mark locations.CamlockSpindle2-Piece Direct MountCam

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-35-OPERATIONScroll Chuck ClampingThis scroll-type chuck has an internal scroll-gear tha

-36-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONFigure 35. 4-jaw tightening sequence.1234WorkpieceCenter Point5. Tighten ea

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-37-OPERATIONTo mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplate:1. DISCONNECT LATHE F

Setting Spindle Speed ... 50Configuration Examples ...50Power Feed ...

-38-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONInstalling ToolingThis tailstock uses a quill with an MT#5 taper that has a

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-39-OPERATIONRemoving Tooling1. Use a shop rag to hold the tool.2. Rotate the quill ha

-40-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONAligning Tailstock to Spindle CenterlineThis is an essential adjustment that

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-41-OPERATIONNote: If necessary in the following step, refer to Offsetting Tailstock on

-42-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONLive CentersA live center has bearings that allow the centertip and the work

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-43-OPERATION3. Use the quill handwheel to feed the quill out from the casting approxim

-44-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONThe steady rest supports long shafts and can be mounted anywhere along the l

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-45-OPERATIONFollow RestThe follow rest mounts to the saddle with two cap screws (see Fi

-46-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONThe four-way tool post is mounted on top of the compound rest and allows a m

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-47-OPERATIONAligning Cutting Tool with Spindle CenterlineFor most operations, the cutti

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-3-INTRODUCTIONAbout This MachineForeword"The screw cutting engine lathe is the old

-48-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONMicrometer Stop3. Move the micrometer stop up to the carriage, use the grad

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-49-OPERATIONManual FeedThe handwheels shown in Figure 64 allow the operator to manually

-50-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONOperating the lathe at spindle speeds higher than 350 RPM when the high (H)

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-51-OPERATIONFigure 68. Setting the spindle speed to 2000 RPM.&***"$"&

-52-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONPower Feed ControlsUse Figures 69–70 and the following descriptions to becom

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-53-OPERATIONDepending on the combined configuration of the headstock feed direction lev

-54-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONNote: In the next step, use the chuck key to rock the spindle back and forth

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-55-OPERATIONAlternate ConfigurationThe alternate end gear configuration is used when cut

-56-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONThe following subsections describe how to use the threading controls and cha

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-57-OPERATIONApron Threading ControlsThe half nut lever engages the carriage with the le

-4-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheINTRODUCTIONGeneral IdentificationL. Longitudinal LeadscrewM. Feed RodN. Coolant Reser

-58-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONFigure 81. Marks are selected on the dial for threading even TPI not divisib

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-59-OPERATION1⁄4 or 3⁄4 Fractional TPIFor TPI that have a 1⁄4 or 3⁄4 fraction, use posit

-60-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheOPERATIONAlways use high quality coolant and follow the manufacturer's instructi

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-61-ACCESSORIESAccessoriesThis section includes the most common accessories available fo

-62-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheACCESSORIESSB1298—SBL Bench Lathe Shop ClockSB1299—SBL Toolroom Lathe Shop ClockSB130

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-63-ACCESSORIESSB1365—Way OilEngineered for the high pressure exerted on horizontal or v

-64-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheMAINTENANCEMaintenance ScheduleCleaning & ProtectingRegular cleaning is one of th

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-65-MAINTENANCEOnce every year, or more often with heavy use, perform these service item

-66-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheMAINTENANCELubricationHeadstockOil Type .. Mobil DTE Light or ISO 32 EquivalentOil Am

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-67-MAINTENANCEQuick-Change GearboxOil Type ... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 EquivalentOi

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-5-INTRODUCTIONRefer to Figures 2–6 and the following descriptions to become familiar wi

-68-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheMAINTENANCEPlace a catch pan under the apron drain plug shown in Figure 104, loosen t

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-69-MAINTENANCEBall Oilers & Oil CupOil Type .. Mobil DTE Light or ISO 32 Equivalent

-70-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheMAINTENANCEEnd GearsGrease Type ... NLGI#

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-71-MAINTENANCECoolant System ServiceThe coolant system consists of a fluid tank, pump,

-72-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheMAINTENANCETo change the coolant:1. Position the coolant nozzle over the back of th

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-73-MAINTENANCE9. Slide the tank partially into the base and re-connect the fluid hose.

-74-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheSERVICECross SlideTools Needed: QtyHex Wrench 3mm ...

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-75-SERVICEGib AdjustmentThe goal of adjusting the gib screws is to remove sloppiness or

-76-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheSERVICEFigure 116. Compound and cross slide gib adjustment screws.Compound RestGib Ad

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-77-SERVICEHalf Nut AdjustmentThe clamping pressure of the half nut is fully adjustable

-6-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheINTRODUCTIONControl PanelG. Power Light: Illuminates when lathe controls are receivi

-78-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheSERVICE3. Adjust the hex nuts on the motor mount bolts shown in Figure 123, until th

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-79-SERVICE5. Remove the pedal stop shown in Figure 125.6. Move the brake band to the

-80-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheSERVICELeadscrew Shear Pin ReplacementTools Needed: QtyExternal Retaining Ring Plier

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-81-SERVICE6. Use the magnet to remove the shear pin head, then rotate the lathe spindl

-82-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheSERVICETools Needed: QtyHex Wrenches 6mm ...

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-83-SERVICE5. Install all fasteners and lightly snug them in place.6. Mount a dial ind

-84-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheTROUBLESHOOTINGIf you need replacement parts, or if you are unsure how to do any of t

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-85-TROUBLESHOOTINGSymptom Possible Cause Possible SolutionEntire machine vibrates upon

-86-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheTROUBLESHOOTINGGear change levers will not shift into position.1.Gears not aligned in

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-87-ELECTRICALElectrical Safety InstructionsThese pages are accurate at the time of prin

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-7-INTRODUCTIONTailstockV. Quill Lock Lever: Secures the quill in position.W. Tailstoc

-88-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheELECTRICALWiring OverviewPower SupplyConnection Page 94Work Lamp Page 94SpindleSwitch

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-89-ELECTRICALComponent Location IndexFigure 137. Component location index.Work LampPage

-90-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheELECTRICALElectrical Cabinet WiringAMPAB 193-T1AB10RELAYCONTACTORAllen BradleyC09400

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-91-ELECTRICALFigure 138. Electrical box.Electrical Box

-92-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheELECTRICALSpindle MotorGroundSpindleMotorUM6VRunCapacitor50MFD350VACStartCapacitor600

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-93-ELECTRICALControl Panel WiringJogButton43StopButton21PowerLampX1X2CoolantPumpSwitch4

-94-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LatheELECTRICALAdditional Component WiringFigure 142. Chuck Guard Safety switch location.C

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-95-PARTSHeadstock Cover1234REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1 PSB10490001 H

-96-For Machines Mfg. Since 5/1113" Heavy 13® Gearhead LathePARTSHeadstock Controls56678999910111213141516171819202021212223242526272828282829303

For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13® Gearhead Lathe-97-PARTSHeadstock Controls Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION5 PSB