Southbend SOUTH BEND LATHE CO.. SB1024 User Manual

Hundreds of Thousands of Lathes Sold With a Tradition of Quality Since 1906!Copyright © March, 2010. Revised April, 2011 (BL) For Machines Mfg. Since

-8-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026INTRODUCTIONDistance Range Spindle to Column ...

South Bend Lathe Co.P.O. Box 2027Bellingham, WA 98227PHONE: (360) 734-1540 (Administrative Offi ces)FAX: (360) 676-1075 (International)FAX: (360) 734-1

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-9-INTRODUCTIONModel SB10259" x 42" Milling Machinew/Power FeedProduct Dimensions:Weight .

-10-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026INTRODUCTIONOperation Information (continued)Distance Range Spindle to Column ...

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-11-INTRODUCTIONModel SB10269" x 42" Milling Machinew/Power FeedProduct Dimensions:Weight

-12-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026INTRODUCTIONOperation Information (continued)Distance Range Spindle to Column ...

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-13-SAFETYUnderstanding Risks of MachineryOperating all machinery and machining equipment can be dang

-14-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026SAFETY5. Entanglement: Loose clothing, gloves, neckties, jewelry or long hair may get caught in mo

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-15-SAFETYAdditional Milling Machine Safety6. Stopping Spindle: To reduce the risk of hand injuries o

-16 -For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PREPARATIONPreparation Overview Things You'll NeedDuring the setup process, operation, and m

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-17-PREPARATIONUnpackingThis item was carefully packaged to prevent damage during transport. If you d

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

-18-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PREPARATIONThe unpainted surfaces are coated at the factory with a heavy-duty rust preventative th

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-19-PREPARATION= Power connection66"36"24"38"811⁄2"23"30"WallWall3

-20-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PREPARATIONLifting & MovingThis machine and its parts are heavy! Serious personal injury may o

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-21-PREPARATIONBolting to Concrete FloorsFigure 8. Common types of fasteners for bolting machinery to

-22-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PREPARATIONAssemblyBall HandlesThe ball handles for either end of the X-axis leadscrew have spring

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-23-PREPARATIONWay Covers1. Remove the five button-head cap screws shown in Figure 11 from the front

-24-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PREPARATIONPower ConnectionSB1025 (220V 3-Phase)Full Load Amp Draw ... 6/5

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-25-PREPARATIONTest RunAfter all preparation steps have been completed, the machine and its safety fe

-26-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PREPARATION8. Listen for abnormal noises and watch for unexpected actions from the mill. The mach

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-27-PREPARATIONInspections & AdjustmentsThe following list of adjustments were performed at the f

Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONAbout These Machines...3Foreword ...

-28-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONOperation OverviewThe purpose of this overview is to give an example of a typical milling

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-29-OPERATIONControl PanelUse Figures 15–16 and the following descriptions to understand the function

-30-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONGraduated Index RingsThe table ball handles and elevation crank have graduated index ring

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-31-OPERATIONX-Axis Power FeedThe mill is equipped with a power feed unit for X-axis table movement.

-32-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONHead MovementThe head tilts 45° back and forth, and rotates 90° left and right, as shown

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-33-OPERATIONRotating Head1. DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!2. Loosen the four rotation lock bolts on t

-34-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONTools Needed QtyDial Test Indicator (with at least 0.0005" resolution) ...

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-35-OPERATIONNote: Generally, the goal in the next steps is to get the difference of the indicator re

-36-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONRotating Ram1. DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!2. Loosen the four lock bolts on top of the t

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-37-OPERATIONSetting Spindle SpeedSetting Spindle Speed RangeSetting the spindle speed range involves

South Bend Vertical Spindle Precision Milling Machine(circa 1958)SB1025 Electrical Box ...68SB1025 Electrical Comp

-38-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATION3. Press the spindle speed range lever shown in Figure 32 toward the head to release the

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-39-OPERATIONSetting SB1025/SB1026 Spindle Speed Range1. Make sure that the spindle rotation is turn

-40-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATION5. Move the high/low range lever back to the right side of the head (see Figure 33.Note:

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-41-OPERATIONSetting Spindle SpeedThe Model SB1024 uses a variable pulley system to set infinite spee

-42-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONSetting SB1025/SB1026 Spindle Speed1. DISCONNECT MILL FROM POWER!2. Remove the belt hou

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-43-OPERATIONFigure 37. Model SB1026 V-belt positions and speeds.MotorSpindleSB1026Low SpindleSpeed R

-44-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONFigure 39. Downfeed selector positions.Manual (Disengaged) PositionAuto-Downfeed (Engaged

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-45-OPERATIONFine Downfeed ControlsThere are a number of devices on the head that are used with the f

-46-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONUsing the Auto-Downfeed SystemWhen using the auto-downfeed system, the spindle will move

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-47-OPERATION7. Select one of the three downfeed rates by pulling the knob of the auto-downfeed rat

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-3-INTRODUCTIONAbout These MachinesCapabilitiesThese Milling Machines are built for daily, non-stop u

-48-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026OPERATIONLoading/Unloading ToolingThe mill is equipped with an R8 spindle taper and a 7⁄16"-2

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-49-MAINTENANCEMaintenance ScheduleEach operator of this machine is responsible for ensuring proper c

-50-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026MAINTENANCEUse this chart to keep track of the maintenance performed on the mill. Cross out or ini

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-51-MAINTENANCELubricationThe mill has numerous moving metal-to-metal contacts that require regular a

-52-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026MAINTENANCEQuillOil Type ... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 EquivalentOil Amount ...

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-53-MAINTENANCESpeed Range Bearing Sleeve (SB1024 Only)Oil Type ... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 Equiv

-54-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026MAINTENANCERam WaysOil Type ... Mobil Vactra 2 or ISO 68 EquivalentOil Amount ...

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-55-MAINTENANCE2. Remove the hex nut and ball handle from the power unit end of the longitudinal lea

-56-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026MAINTENANCEThe cavity in the base of the mill can be used as a coolant reservoir if you choose to

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-57-MAINTENANCEMachine StorageTo avoid rust problems or corrosion damage, use the following informati

-4-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026INTRODUCTIONFront View IdentificationFigure 1. Identification—front view (Model SB1024 shown).Haloge

-58-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026SERVICEAdjusting GibsGibs are tapered lengths of metal that are sandwiched between two moving surf

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-59-SERVICEAdjusting Leadscrew BacklashLeadscrew backlash is the amount of motion the leadscrew rotat

-60-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026SERVICEFigure 65. Ball handle, rings, and key removed from the cross leadscrew.Cross Leadscrew4.

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-61-TROUBLESHOOTINGIf you need replacement parts, or if you are unsure how to do any of the solutions

-62-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026TROUBLESHOOTINGSymptom Possible Cause Possible SolutionTool slips in collect.1.Collet is not fully

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-63-ELECTRICALElectrical Safety InstructionsThese pages are accurate at the time of printing. In the

-64-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026ELECTRICALWiring OverviewThe photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-65-ELECTRICALCONTACTORAllen BradleyC16 01TRANSFORMERYung-JengA009-0383A1A213521L1 L2 L3 NCCONTACTORA

-66-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026ELECTRICALGroundWVUHotHotGround6-20 Plug(As Recommended)220VACGX1X21212X1X2343434T1T1 T1T110108844

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-67-ELECTRICALFigure 68. Electrical box.Figure 69. Work lamp.Figure 70. Motor junction box.Figure 71.

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-5-INTRODUCTIONModel SB1024 Belt Housing & Headstock IdentificationFigure 2. Model SB1024 belt hou

-68-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026ELECTRICALTRANSFORMERYung-JengA009-03830V 230V 380V 415V 460V110V 24V 12V 0V ECONTACTORAllen Bradl

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-69-ELECTRICALGroundHotHotGround6-20 Plug(As Recommended)Spindle Direction/Speed Switch(Both Sides Sh

-70-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026ELECTRICALFigure 72. SB1025 Electrical box.Figure 73. SB1025 Work lamp.Figure 74. SB1025 Motor jun

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-71-PARTSHeadstock12345678910111213141517181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647

-72-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSHeadstock Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1 PSB10240449 ROUND KNOB 3/8

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-73-PARTSHeadstock Parts ListREF PA RT # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION97 PSB10240097 KNURLED KNO

-74-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSQuill201202203204205206207208209210211212213214215216217218205QuillHousing206AREF PA RT # DES

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-75-PARTSSB1024 Gearbox301302303304305306307308309310311312313314315316317318321322323324325326327328

-76-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSSB1024 Gearbox Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION301 PSB10240301 GEARBOX

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-77-PARTSSB1025/SB1026 GearboxFor Reference OnlyFor Reference Only30130230330430530630730830931031131

-6-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026INTRODUCTIONModel SB1025/SB1026 Belt Housing & Headstock IdentificationMotor AssemblyManual/Powe

-78-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSSB1025/SB1026 Gearbox Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION301 PN04 HEX NUT

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-79-PARTSSB1024 Belt HousingFor Reference Only401402403403-1403-2403-3403-4403-5404405406407408409410

-80-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSSB1024 Belt Housing Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION401 PCAP14 CAP SCR

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-81-PARTSSB1025/SB1026 Belt HousingSB1026 Only401401-1401-2401-34024034044054064074084094104114124134

-82-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSSB1025/SB1026 Belt Housing Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION401 PSB1025

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-83-PARTSRam501502503504505506507508509510511512513514515516517518519520521522523524525526527528530A5

-84-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSRam Parts ListREF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION501 PCAP31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-85-PARTSColumn, Knee, & Saddle601602603604605606607608609610613A61561661761861962062162262362462

-86-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSColumn, Knee, & Saddle Parts ListREF PA RT # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION601 PSB102

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-87-PARTSTable701702703704705706707708709710711712713714‡71571671771871972072172272372472572973073173

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-7-INTRODUCTIONModel SB10249" x 42" Variable Speed Milling Machinew/Power FeedProduct Dimen

-88-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSTable Parts ListREF PA RT # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION701 PN01 HEX NUT 1/2-20 723A PS

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-89-PARTS801802803804805806807808Oil distributorABC D EFGH801ABCDEFGHK801KOne-Shot OilerREF PA RT # D

-90-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSSB1024/SB1026 Electrical Box& Control PanelREF PA RT # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-91-PARTSSB1025 Electrical Box & Control PanelElectrical BoxControl Panel901902903904905906907908

-92-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSAccessories1001100210031004100510061007REF PA RT # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1001 PWR

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-93-PARTSSB1024 Head Machine LabelsThe safety labels provided with your machine are used to make the

-94-For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09SB1024/SB1025/SB1026PARTSSB1024 Main Machine LabelsREF PA RT # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1107 PSBLABEL08VL ENT

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 SB1024/SB1025/SB1026-95-PARTSSB1025/SB1026 Machine LabelsREF PA RT # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION1101 PSB10251101 M

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