1.1.1 Classification of hazards............................. ..............................................................................................7
1.1.2 Other pictograms......................................................................................................................................8
1.4Possible dangers caused by the machine ................................................................................................9
1.5Qualification of personnel.................................................................................................. .....................10
1.5.3 Obligations of the operating company....................................................................................................11
1.5.4 Obligations of the operator .....................................................................................................................11
1.5.5 Additional requirements regarding the qualification................................................................................11
3.1Scope of delivery....................................................................................................................................19
3.4.1 Warming up the machine........................................................................................................................21
3.4.2 Cleaning and lubricating.........................................................................................................................21
3.4.3 Functional test ........................................................................................................................................21
5.2Control and indicating elements .............................................................................................................25
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5.2.1 Switching elements .......................................................... ... ..................................... ..............................26
5.2.2 Switching on the machine ......................................................................................................................26
5.2.3 Switching off the machine ......................................................................................................................27
5.3Clamping a tool ......................................................................................................................................27
5.5.2 About self-acting feed.............................................................................................................................29
5.6Turning short tapers with the top slide ...................................................................................................29
5.7Clamping a workpiece into the three jaw chuck .....................................................................................30
5.7.1 Replacing the clamping jaws on the lathe chuck....................................................................................30
5.8Adjusting feeds and thread pitches ........................................................................................................31
5.9Feed table / Table for thread cutting ......................................................................................................31
5.10Changing the change gears ...................................................................................................................32
5.10.1 Switching on the feed.............................................................................................................................32
5.11General working advice - coolant...........................................................................................................32
6Appendix turning
6.1ISO-designation system for tool holder, inside machining .....................................................................34
6.2ISO-designation system for tool holder, outside machining ...................................................................35
6.3Cutter with hard metal reversible carbide tip soldered on ......................................................... .............36
6.4Cut the first chips.............................................. ......................................................................................36
6.5Outside machining, longitudinal turning and facing................................................................................37
6.6Inside machining, drilling and longitudinal turning..................................................................................38
6.7Tapping of external and internal threads................................................................................................38
6.8.3 Examples for thread cutting....................................................................................................................45
6.9Recessing, cutting off and turning off.....................................................................................................47
6.10Turning of cones with high precision......................................................................................................48
6.14Grinding or regrinding of cutting edge geometries of turning tools.........................................................53
6.14.1 Terms for the rotating tool.............................................................................................. ........................54
6.14.2 Cutting edge geometry for turning tools.................................................................................................55
6.14.3 Types of cutting form levels....................................................................................................................55
6.15Lifetime and wear characteristics...........................................................................................................57
10.5.2 Disposal of the packaging of new devices..............................................................................................79
10.5.3 Disposing of the old device.....................................................................................................................79
10.5.4 Disposal of electrical and electronic components...................................................................................79
10.6Disposal via municipal collection............................................................................................................80
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Preface
Dear customer,
Thank you very much for purchasing a product made by OPTIMUM.
OPTIMUM metal working machines o ffer a maximum of quality, technically optimum solutions and convince
by an outstanding price performance ratio. Continuous enhancements and product innovations guarantee
state-of-the-art products and safety at any time.
Before commissioning the machine please thoroughly read these operating instructions and get familiar with
the machine. Please also make sure that all persons operating the machine have read and understood the
operating instructions beforehand.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place nearby the machine.
Information
The operating instructions include indications for safety-relevant and proper installation, operation and maintenance of the machine. The continuous observance of all notes included in this manual guarantee the safety
of persons and of the machine.
The manual determines the intended use of the machine and includes all necessary information for its economic operation as well as its long service life.
In the paragraph "Maintenance" all maintenance works and functional tests are described which the operator
must perform in regular intervals.
The illustration and information included in the present manual can possibly deviate from the current state of
construction of your machine. Be ing the manufacturer we are continuously seeking for improv ements and
renewal of the products. Therefore, changes might be performed without prior notice. The illustrations of the
machine may be different from the illustrations in these instructions with regard to a few details. However,
this does not have any influence on the operability of the machine.
Therefore, no claims may be derived from the indications and descr i ptions. Changes and er rors ar e re served !
Your suggestion with regard to these operating instructions are an important contribution to optimising our
work which we offer to our customers. For any questions or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact our service department.
If you have any further questions after reading these operating instructions and you are not able to
solve your problem with a help of these operating instructions, please contact your specialised
dealer or directly the company OPTIMUM.
Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH
Dr.- Robert - Pfleger - Str. 26
D-96103 Hallstadt
Mail:info@optimum-maschinen.de
Internet:www.optimum-maschinen.com
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1Safety
Glossary of symbols
enumerations
This part of the operating instructions
explains the meaning and use of the warning notices included in these operating instruc-
defines the intended use of the lathe,
points out the dangers that might arise for you or others if these instru ctions are not
informs you about how to avoid dangers.
In addition to these operation instructions, please observe
the applicable laws and regulations,
the legal regulations for accident prevention,
the prohibition, warnin g and mandatory signs as well as the warning notes on the lathe .
European standards must be kept during installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the
lathe.
If European standards are not applied at the national legislation of the country of destination,
the specific applicable regulations of each country are to be observed.
If necessary, the required m easures must be taken to comply with the specific regu lations of
each country before the lathe is used for the first time.
Always keep this documentation close to the lathe.
gives further advice
calls on you to act
tions,
observed,
INFORMATION
If you are unable to solve a problem using these operating instructions, please contact us for
advice:
Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH
Dr. Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26
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1.1Safety instructions (warning notes)
1.1.1 Classification of hazards
We classify the safety warnings into various levels. The table below gives an overview of the
classification of symbols (ideogram) and the warning signs for each specific danger and its
(possible) consequences.
IdeogramWarning alertDefinition / consequence
DANGER!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
ATTENTION!
INFORMATION
In case of specific dangers, we replace the pictogram by
Threatening danger that will cause serious injury or death to people.
A danger that might cause severe injury to the personnel or can lead to
death.
Danger or unsafe procedure that might cause injury to people or dam-
age to property.
Situation that could cause damage to the machine and product and
other types of damage.
No risk of injury to people.
Application tips and other important or useful information and notes.
No dangerous or harmful consequences for people or objects.
or
general dangerby a warning ofinjury of hands,hazardous electri-
cal voltage,
rotating parts.
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1.1.2 Other pictograms
Warning danger of
slipping!
Switching on
forbidden!
Use protective boots!Use protective suit!Protect the
Caution, danger of
explosive substances!
Pull the main plug!Use safety glasses!
Warning of automatic
start-up!
protection
environment!
Warning hot surface!Warning biological
Use ear protection!Use protective
Contact address
1.2Intended use
WARNING!
In the event of improper use, the lathe
will endanger personnel,
the machine and other material property of the operating company will be endan-
gered,
the correct function of the machine may be affected.
The machine is designed and manufactured to be used in environments where there is no potential danger of explosion.
The lathe is designed and manufactured for straight turning and facing round and regular
formed three-, six- or twelve-square workpieces in cold metal, castings and plastics or similar
materials that do not constitute a health hazard or do not create dust, such as wood, Teflon®.
The lathe must only be installed and operated in a dry and ventilated place. The clamping
workpieces in the feed may only be effected with the supplied the special key for chucks.
If the lathe is used in any way other than described above, modified without authorization of
Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH, then the lathe is being used improperly.
We will not be held liable for any damages resulting from any operation which is not in accordance with the intended use.
We expressly point out that the guarantee or CE conformity will expire due to any constructive
technical or procedural changes which had not been performed by the company Optimum
Maschinen Germany GmbH.
It is also part of intended use that you
the operating manual is constantly observed,
the inspection and maintenance instructions are observed.
observe the limits of the lathe.
"Technical data“ on page 16
hazard!
gloves!
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In order to achieve optimum cutting performance, it is essential to choose the right turning tool,
feed, tool pressure, cutting speed and coolant.
"Appendix turning“ on page 33
WARNING!
Heaviest injuries through improper use.
It is forbidden to make any modifications or alternations to the operation values of the
lathe. They could endanger the staff and cause damage to the lathe.
INFORMATION
The lathe TU1503V is built according to the standard DIN EN 55011 class B.
WARNING!
The class B (machine tools) is intended to be used in residential facilities, where the
power is supplied via a public low voltage supply system.
ATTENTION!
If the lathe is not used as intended or if the safety directives or the operating in struct ions
are ignored the liability of the manufacturer for any damages to persons or objects
resulting hereof is excluded and the claim under guarantee is becoming null and void!
1.3Reasonably foreseeable misuses
Any other use as the one determined under the "Intended use" or any use beyond the
described use shall be deemed as not in conformity and is forbidden.
Any other use has to be discussed with the manufacturer.
It is only allowed to process metal, cold and non-inflammable materials with the lathe.
In order to avoid misuse, it is necessary to read and understand the operating instructions
before the first commissioning.
The operators must be qualified.
1.3.1 Avoiding misuses
Use of suitable cutting tools.
Adapting the speed adjustment and feed to the material and workpiece.
Clamp workpieces firmly and vibration-free.
1.4Possible dangers caused by the machine
The lathe has undergone a safety inspection (analysis of danger with assessment of risks). It
has been designed and built on the basis of this analysis using the latest technological advances.
Nonetheless, there remains a residual risk, since the machine operates with
high revolutions,
rotating parts,
with el ectrical voltages and currents.
We have used construction resources and safety techniques to minimize the health risk to personnel resulting from these hazards.
If the lathe is used and maintained by the staff who are not duly qualified, there may be a risk
resulting from incorrect or unsuitable maintenance of the lathe.
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INFORMATION
Everyone involved in the assembly, commiss ion ing , op e ra tio n an d main te na nc e mu st
be duly qualified,
strictly follow these operating instructions.
In the event of improper use
there may be a risk to the personnel,
there may be a risk to the machine and other material values,
the correct function of the lathe may be affected.
Always disconnect the lathe if cleaning or maintenance work is being carried out, or is no longer
in use.
WARNING!
The lathe may only be used with the safety devices activated.
Disconnect the lathe immediately whenever you detect a failure in the safety devices or
when they are not mounted!
All additional installatio ns carried out by the operator must incorpo rate the prescribed
safety devices.
This is your responsibility being the operating company!
"Safety measures during operation“ on page 12
1.5Qualification of personnel
1.5.1 Target group
This manual is addressed to
the operating companies,
the operators,
the personnel for maintenance works.
Therefore, the warning notes refer to both operation and maintenance of the machine .
Always disconnect the machine plug from the mains. This will prevent it from being used by un-
authorized persons.
The qualifications of the personnel for the different tasks are mentioned below:
Operator
The operator is instructed by the operating company about the assigned tasks and possible
risks in case of improper behaviour. Any tasks which need to be performed beyond the operation in the standard mode must only be performed by the operator if it is indicated in these
instructions and if the operating company expressively commissioned the operator.
Electrical specialist
Due to his professional training, knowledge and experience as well as his knowledge of respective standards and regulations the electrical specialist is able to perform works on the electrical
system and to recognise and avoid any possible dangers himself.
The electrical specialist is specially trained for the working environment in which he is working
and knows the relevant standards and regulations.
Qualified personnel
Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of relevant regulations the qualified personnel is able to perform the assigned tasks and to recognise
and avoid any possible dangers themselves.
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Instructed person
Instructed personnel were instru cted by the operating company about the assigned tasks and
any possible risks in case of improper behaviour.
INFORMATION
Everyone involved in the assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance must
be duly qualifie d,
strictly follow these operating instructions.
In the event of improper use
there may be a risk to the personnel,
there may be a risk to the machine and other material values,
the correct function of the lathe may be affected.
1.5.2 Authorized personnel
WARNING!
Inappropriate operation and maintenance of the machine constitutes a danger for the
staff, objects and the environment.
Only authorized personnel may operate the machine!
Persons authorized to operate and maintain should be trained technical personnel and instructed by the ones who are working for the operating com p an y an d fo r the ma nu fa ctu re r .
1.5.3 Obligations of the operating company
The operator must instruct the staff at least once per year regarding
all safety standards that apply to the machine.
the operation,
accredited technical guidelines.
The operator must also
check personnel‘s state of knowledge,
document the trainings/instructions,
require personnel to confirm participation in training/instructions by means of a signature,
check whether the personnel is working safety- and risk-conscious and observe the operat-
ing instructions.
1.5.4 Obligations of the operator
The operator must
have read and understood the operating manual,
be familiar with all safety devices and regulations,
be able to operate the machine.
1.5.5 Additional requirements regarding the qualification
For work on electrical components or equipment, there are additional requirements:
Must only be performed by a qualified electrician or person working under the ins tru ct io n s
and supervision of a qualifiedelectrician.
Before carrying out work on electrical components or operating units, the following meas-
ures must be taken, in the order given.
disconnect all poles.
Secure against switching on.
Check if the machine is zero potential.
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1.6Operators positions
The operator’s position is in front of the machine.
1.7Safety measures during operation
CAUTION!
Risk due to inhaling of health hazardous dusts and mist.
Dependent on the material which need to be processed and the used auxiliaries dusts
and mist may be caused which might impair you health.
Make sure that the generated health hazardous dusts and mist are safely sucked off at the
point of origin and is dissipated or filtered from the working area. To do so, use a suitable
extraction unit.
CAUTION!
Risk of fire and explosion by using flammable materials or cooling lubricants.
Before processing inflammable materials (e.g. aluminium, magnesium) or using
inflammable auxiliary materials (e.g. spirit) it is necessary to take additional preventive
measures in order to safely avoid health risks.
CAUTION!
Risk of winding-up or cutting damages when using hand tools.
The machine is not designed for the use of hand tools (e.g. emery cloth or files). It is
forbidden to use any hand tools on this machine.
1.8Safety devices
Use the lathe only with properly functioning safety devices.
Stop the lathe immediately if there is a failure on the safety device or if it is not functioning for
any reason.
It is your responsibility!
If a safety device has been activated or has failed, the lathe must only be used if you
the cause of the failure has been removed,
you have made sure th at there is no existing danger for personnel or objects.
WARNING!
If you bypass, remove or override a safety device in any other way, you are endangering
yourself and other persons working on the machine. The possible consequences are
injuries may occur due to workpiece or parts of workpieces flying off,
contact with rotating parts,
fatal electrocution.
WARNING!
The separating protective equipment which is made available and delivered together
with the machine is designed to reduce the risk of workpieces or fractions of them which
being expelled, but not to remove them completely.
Always work carefully and observe the limits of their machining process.
The lathe includes the following safety devices:
a EMERGENCY STOP button
a protective cover on the headstock,
a special key for the lathe chuck,
a lathe chuck pro tection with position switch.
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1.9EMERGENCY-STOP button
EMERGENCY-
STOP button
Protective cover
Lathe chuck pro-
tection
Safety lathe chuck
key
Lathe chuck key
The EMERGENCY-STOP button
switches the lathe off.
Knocking on the emergency stop device
triggers an emergency stop.
After actuating the switch, turn it to the
right, in order to restart the lathe.
1.9.1 Protective cover with safety switch
The spindle head of the lathe is equipped
with a fixed, separating protective cover.
The locked position is monitored by
means of an electrical limit switch.
INFORMATION
It is not possible to start the machine until
the protective cover is closed.
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Img.1-1:EMERGENCY-STOP button
1.9.2 Lathe chuck protection with position switch
The lathe is provided with a lathe chuck
protection. The lathe can only be
switched on if the lathe chuck protection
is closed.
1.9.3 Lathe chuck key
The lathe is equipped with a special key
for chucks. Once the lathe chuck key has
been released, it is pushed out of the
lathe chuck by a spring.
CAUTION!
Img.1-2:for the protective cover of the headstock
Img.1-3:lathe chuck protection
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Only operate the lathe using this key.
Img.1-4:Lathe chuck key
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1.10Safety check
Check the lathe regularly.
Check all safety devices
before starting work,
once a week,
after every maintenance and repair work.
General check
EquipmentCheckOK
Protective covers,
lathe chuck protection
Signs,
Markings
Functional check
EquipmentCheckOK
EMERGENCY-STOP button
Lathe chuck keyOnce the chuck key has been released, it should be automati-
When the EMERGENCY STOP push button is activated, the
lathe must switch off.
cally pressed out of the lathe chuck.
The lathe shall only run with the lathe chuck protection / protec-
tive cover headstock closed.
1.11Personnel protective equipment
For certain work personal protective equipment is required.
Protect your face and your eyes: Wear a safety helmet with facial protection when performing
works where your face and eyes are exposed to hazards.
Use protective gloves when handling pieces with sharp edges.
During operation of the lathe, the we aring of gloves is pr ohibited because o f the risk of winding
up.
Use safety shoes when you assemble, disassemble or transport heavy components.
Use ear protection if the noise level (emission) in the workplace exceeds 80 dB (A).
Before starting work, make sure that the prescribed personal protective equipment is available
at the workplace.
CAUTION!
Dirty or contaminated personnel protective equipment can cause diseases. Clean it each
time after use and at least once a week.
1.12For your own safety during operation
We specially point out the specific dangers when working with and on the lathe.
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WARNING!
Before switching on the lathe make sure that there are no
no dangers generated for persons,
not cause damage to equipment.
Avoid any risky working practices:
Make sure that nobody is endangered by your work.
Clamp the work piece tightly before activating the lathe.
For clamping workpieces, only use the special chuck key supplied.
Mind the maximum chuck opening.
Wear safety goggles.
Do not rem ove the turning chips by hand. Use a chip hook and / or a hand brush to remove
turning chips.
Clamp the turning tool at the correct height and with the least possible overhang.
Turn off the lathe before measuring the workpiece.
The instructions mentioned in these operating instructions have to be strictly observed dur-
ing assembly, operation, maintenance and repair.
Do not work on the lathe, if your concentration is reduced, for example, because you are
taking medication.
Observe the accident prevention regulations issued by your Employers Liability Insurance
Association or other competent supervisory authority, responsible for your company.
Stay at the lathe until all movements have come to a complete standstill.
Use the prescribed personnel protective equipment. Make sure to wear a well-fitting work
suit and, if necessary, a hairnet.
We specially point out the specific dangers when working with and on the machine.
1.13Disconnecting and securing the lathe
Pull the mains plug before beginning any maintenance or repair work or or switch off the
supply voltage to the lathe. All machine components and hazardous voltages and movements are disconnected.
Attach a warnin g sign on the machine.
1.14Mechanical maintenance work
Remove or install protection safety devices before starting any maintenance work and re-install
them once the work has been completed.This includes:
Covers,
Safety indi cations and warning signs,
earth (ground) connections.
If you remove protection or safety devices, refit them immediately after completing the work.
Check if they are working properly!
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2Technical data
The following information are the dimensions and indications of weight and the manufacturer‘s
approved machine data..
Electrical connection
Total connection rate230V ; 450 W ~ 50Hz
Degree of protectionIP 54
Machine data
Height of centres [mm]70
Max. swing [mm]140
Max. swing over
Cross slide [mm]
Distance between centres [mm]250
-1
Spindle speeds [min
Spindle taperMT1
Spindle hole, rod opening [mm]11
Bed width [mm]70
Travel of top slide [mm]40
Travel of cross slide [mm]55
Tailstock coneMT1 shortened
Tailstock sleeve travel [mm]30
Longitudinal feed [mm/revolution]0.05 - 0.1
Pitch - Metric0.5 - 1.5
Quadruple tool holder seat height [mm]12
Level difference between bearing surface quadruple seat
We recommend the use of weapon oil, weapon oil is acid-
, stain- and resin-free.
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Environmental conditions
Humidity25 - 80 %
2.1Emissions
The generation of noise emitted by the lathe is less than 70 dB(A).
If the lathe is installed in an area where various machines are in operation, the noise exposure
(immission) on the operator of the at the working place may exceed 80dB(A).
INFORMATION
This numerical value was measured on a new machine under proper operating conditions.
Depending on the age respectively on the wear of the machine it is possible that the noise
behaviour of the machine changes.
Furthermore, the factor of the noise emission is also depending on manufacturing influencing
factors, e.g. speed, material and clamping conditions.
INFORMATION
The mentioned numerical value is the emission level and not necessarily a safe working level.
Though there is a dependency between the degree of the noise emission and the degree of the
noise disturbance it is not possible to use it reliably to determine if further precaution meas ures
are required or not.
The following factors influence the actual degree of the noise exposure of the operator:
Characteristics of the working area, e.g. size or damping behaviour,
Other noise sources, e.g. the number of machines,
Other processes taking place in the proximity and the period of time during which the oper-
ator is exposed to the noise.
Furthermore, it is possible that the admissible exposure level might be different from country to
country due to national regulations.
This information about the noise emission shall allow the operator of the machine to more easily evaluate the endangering and risks.
CAUTION!
Depending on the overall noise exposure and the basic limit values the machine
operators must wear an appropriate hearing protection.
We generally recommend to use a noise protection and a hearing protection.
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2.2Dimensions, installation plan
Img.2-1: Dimensions, installation plan
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3Unpacking and connecting
INFORMATION
The lathe is delivered pre-asse mbled. When the lathe is delivered, check immediatel y before
and after unpacking hat the lathe has not been damaged during shipping and that all components are included. Also check that no fastening screws have come loose.
3.1Scope of delivery
Compare the scope of delivery with the packing list.
3.2Storage
ATTENTION!
In case of wrong and improper storage electrical and mechanical machine components
might get damaged and destroyed.
Store packed and unpacked parts only under the intended environmenta l conditions.
Follow the instructions and information on the transport case.
Fragile goods
(Goods require careful handling)
Protect against moisture and humid environment
"Environmental conditions“ on page 16
Prescribed position of the packing case
(Marking of the top surface - arrows pointin g to th e
top)
Maximum stacking height
Example:not stackable - do not stack a second pac k ing case
on top of the first packaging case
Consult Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH if the machine and accessories are stored for
more than three months or are stored under different environmental conditions than those given
here .
"Information“ on page 6
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3.3Installation and assembly
3.3.1 Requirements regarding the installation site
INFORMATION
In order to attain good functionality and a high processing accuracy as well as a long durability
of the machine the installation site should fulfil certain criteria.
Please observe the following points:
The device must only be installed and operated in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Avoid places nearby machines generating chips or dust.
The installation site mu st be free from vibrations also at a distance of presses, planing
machines, etc.
The substructure must be suitable for turning. Also make sure that the floor has sufficient
load bearing capacity and is level.
The substructure must be prepared in a way that possibly used coolant cannot penetrate
into the floor.
Any parts sticking out such as stops, handles, etc. have to be secured by measures taken
by the customer if necessary in order to avoid endangerment of persons.
Provide sufficient space for the staff preparing and operating the machine and transporting
the material.
Also consider that the machine is accessible for setting and maintenance works.
The mains plug and the main switch of the lathe has to be freely accessible.
Provide for sufficient illumination (Minimum value: 300 lux).
In case of little intensity of illumination provide for additional illumination i.e. by a separate
workplace illumination.
INFORMATION
The mains plug of the lathe must be freely acces sib le .
3.3.2 Assembling
ATTENTION!
The lathe can slip slowly during operation on the ground. Attach the machine to the
ground.
Attach the lathe to the provided through holes (2 pieces) along with the chip pan and the
intended base.
"Dimensions, installation plan“ on page 18
ATTENTION!
Tighten the setscrews on the lathe only until it is firmly secured and can neither move
during operation nor be turned over. If the fixing screws are too tight in particular in
connection with an uneven substructure it may result in a broken stand of the machine
bed.
3.4First commissioning
ATTENTION!
Before commissioning the machine check all screws, fixtures resp. safety devices and
tighten up the screws if necessary!
WARNING!
Risk by using improper tool holders or by operating them at inadmissible speeds.
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Only use the tool holders (e.g. drill chuck) which were delivered with the machine or
which are offered as optional equipment by OPTIMUM.
Only use tool holders in the intended admissible speed range.
Tool holders may only be modified in compliance with the recommendation of OPTIMUM
or of the manufacturer of the clamping devices.
WARNING!
When first commissioning the lathe by inexperienced staff you endanger people and the
machine.
We do not take any liability for damages caused by incorrectly performed
commissioning.
3.4.1 Warming up the machine
ATTENTION!
If the lathe and in particular the lathe spindle is immediately operated at maximum load
when it is cold it may result in damages.
If the machine is cold such as e. g. directly after having transportation, t he machine should be
warmed up for the first 30 minutes at a spindle sp ee d of only 500 1/min.
3.4.2 Cleaning and lubricating
Remove the anti-corrosive agents on the lathe which had been applied for transportation
and storage. Therefore, we recommend you to use paraffin.
ATTENTION!
Do not use any solvents, cellulose thinner or any other cleaning agents which might
affect the coating of the lathe when cleaning the lathe. Observe the indications and
notes of the manufacturer for cleaning agents.
Oil all blank machine parts using an acid-free lubricating oil.
Lubricate the machine. "Inspection and maintenance“ on page 58
3.4.3 Functional test
Check if all spindles are running smoothly.
Check the state of the lathe chuck and the turning jaws.
3.4.4 Functional check
Clamp a workpiece into the lathe chuck of the machine or close the jaws of the lathe chuck
fully before turning on the machine.
WARNING!
Mind the maximum chuck opening.
Do not stand in front of the lathe chuck when turning on the machine for the first
time.
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4Assembly and function
The machine is a centre lathe. It has been designed and manufactured for straight turning and
facing round or regularly-formed square workpieces in metal, plastics or similar materials for
model making.
The hollow work spindle enables you to clamp longer workpieces with a diameter of up to 10
mm.
The speed is changed progressively in the predefined speed range of the corresponding V-belt
pulley.
The leadscrew enables longitudinal feed and thread-cutting.
When turning between centres, the tailstock is used to hold the centre and, when drilling, coun-
tersinking or reaming, to hold the tool with a drill chuck.
4.1Construction features
Electronic continuous speed regulation with dynamically readjusting control,
Powerful DC motor with high capacity from 120 rpm upwards
Spindle-bearing arrangement with precision ball bearings,
Prismatic bed made from ground grey cast iron,
High concentricity precision of the work spindle < 0.015 mm,
Left- and right-hand motor rotation controlled by a switch,
Turning graduated collars,
Leadscrew for thread-cutting or feed for straight turning with change gear set
Tailstock sle eve and handwheel with adjustable precision scaling.
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,
4.2Spindle stock with feed gear
The spindle stock houses the feed gear for adjusting the feed speeds and the reducing gear for
adjusting the speed range.
The automatic feed is activated by switching the engaging switch on the spindle stock.
Img.4-1:Engaging switch
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Crank handle
Lathe saddle
Tool holder
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4.2.1 Gear
By changing the position of the V-belt on the pulleys you can select two speed ranges.
The potentiometer is used to change the speed within the correspond ing speed range.
Img.4-2:V-belt
4.2.2 Feed gear
The feed gear is used to obtain the feeds for straight turning and threading by changing the
change gears.
The travel of the lathe saddle for each revolution of the spindle, and depending on the change
gears installed is shown in the table.
"Feed table / Table for thread cutting“ on page 31
4.3Lathe saddle
The lathe saddle (saddle slide) glides along
the prismatic slideways of the lathe bed. It
allows feed movement parallel to the workpiece axis. Feed motion is carried out using
the crank or automatically via the feed gear
through the leadscrew.
Img. 4-3:Crank of lathe saddle
4.4Top slide
The tools (cutting tools) are fitted to the
toolholder of the top slide.
The top slide glides on a rotating swivel
piece which runs on bearings on the top of
the cross slide. The swivel piece is
clamped with a screw.
"Turning short tapers with the top slide“
on page 29
Img.4-4:Tool holder
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4.5Cross slide
The cross slide is connected to the lathe saddle (saddle slide) with the help of a dovetail slideway. Movement is at right angles to the workpiece axis by means of the cross slide.
4.6Tailstock
The tailstock consists of a guide plate with gripping yoke and upper part. It is readjusted manually and clamped on the slideways of the lathe bed with the help of the clamping screw and the
gripping yoke. The upper part houses the spindle sleeve. It has a small inside cone MT1 in
shortened version. The spindle sleeve may be adjusted longitudinally via a threaded spindle.
Clamping is by means of a clamping screw.
Img.4-5:Tailstock
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10
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15
17
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5Handling
5.1Safety
Use the lathe only under the following conditions:
The lathe is in proper working order.
The lathe is used as prescribed.
The oper ating manual is followed.
All safety devices are installed and activated.
All failures should be eliminated immediately. Stop the immediately in the event of any abnormality in operation and make sure it cannot be started-up accidentally or without authorisation.
"For your own safety during operation“ on page 14
5.2Control and indicating elements
Pos.DesignationPos.Designation
1EMERGENCY-STOP button2ON / Off - Switch
3Speed adjustment4for the protective cover of the headstock
5Rotation direction switch6Lathe ch uck pr otection
7Change wheel and feed table8Shift lever automatic feed
9Handwheel cross slide10Tailstock
11Steady rest (example)12Follow rest (example)
13Tool holder14Lathe chuck
15Handwheel top slide16Clamping screw tailstock sleeve
17Clamping screw tailstock18Handwheel lathe saddle
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5.2.1 Switching elements
Push button ON
The “hand actuated auxiliary switch ON” switches the rotation of the lathe on.
Hand actuated auxiliary switch OFF
The “hand actuated auxiliary switch OFF”
Speed adjustment
It is possible to set the required speed using the speed adjustment.
Rotation direction switch
The direction of rotation of the lathe can be switched by actuating the change-over switch.
It is possible to select a speed for each direction of rotation.
The labelling “R” means right-handed rotation.
The labelling “L” means left-handed rotation.
ATTENTION!
Wait until the rotation of the spindle has come to complete standstill before changing
the direction of rotation by actuating the change-over switch.
A change over of the rotation direction during operation may result in a destruction of
the motor and of the rotation direction switch.
switches the rotation of the lathe off.
5.2.2 Switching on the machine
Perform basic setting on the lathe (speed stage, feed, etc.).
Check if the protective cover of the lathe chuck and the protective cover are closed – close
the protective covers if necessary.
Select the direction of rotation.
Actuate the push button „ON“.
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Tool holder
Tool
adjusted to center height
S
Tool adjusted above
adjusted to center height
Tool adjusted below
adjusted to center height
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5.2.3 Switching off the machine
Actuate the push button "OFF".
If the machine stands still for a longer period of time, disconnect the machine from the electrical power supply.
WARNING!
Risk by using improper workpiece clamping materials or by operating the machine with
inadmissible speed.
Only use the tool holders (e.g. drill chuck) which were delivered with the machine or
which are offered as optional equipment by OPTIMUM.
Only use tool holders in the intended admissible speed range.
Tool holders may only be modified in compliance with the recommendation of OPTI-
MUM or of the manufacturer of the clamping devices.
5.3Clamping a tool
Clamp the lathe tool into the tool holder.
The lathe tool needs to be clamped as short
and tight as possible when turning in order to
be able to absorb the cutting force well and
reliably during the chip formation.
Adjust the height of the tool. Use the tailstock
with the center point in order to determine the
required height. If necessary, put the steel
washers beneath the tool to achieve the
required height.
Img.5-1:Tool holder
5.3.1 Tool height
For the facing process, the cutting edge of the tool must be exactly aligned with the height of
the lathe centre to obtain a shoulder-free face. The facing process is a turning operation in
which the turning tool feeds perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the workpiece in order to
produce a flat surface. Here it is distinguished between cross-facing, cross-slicing and longitudinal facing.
Img.5-2: Height of tool
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V-belt
Tension pulley
Position of the front V- belt;
Speed range: 120 - 1500 min
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Position of the rear V-belt;
Speed range: 320 - 3000 min
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5.4Speed adjustment
Adjust the speed with the potentiometer.
In order to use another speed range, you must change the position of the V-belt on the pulleys.
WARNING!
Unplug the shockproof plug of the lathe before opening the protective cover of the
spindle stock.
5.4.1 Changing the speed range
Unplug the shockproof plug from the mains.
Open the protective cover of the spindle sto c k .
Loosen the Allen screw of the tensioning pulley.
Lift the V-belt to the relevant position.
Turn the pulley by hand in order to facilitate positioning on the other pulley diameter. Make
sure that the synchronous belt does not twist.
Handle the V-belt with care. It must not be damaged or overstretched.
Push the tensioning pulley upwards to tension the V-belt.
Fit the tensioning pulley.
The correct tension of the V-belt has been reached, when you can still bend it approxi-
mately 3mm with your index finger.
ATTENTION!
Make sure the tension of the V-belt is correct. Excessive or insufficient tension may
cause damage.
Img.5-3: V- belt positions and speed ranges
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5.5Straight turning
Feed
Engaging
switch
Position
automatic
feed "OFF"
Position
automatic
Clamping
screw
Top slide
F
e
e
d
Cross feed
See also "Anhang Drehen“ on page 34
5.5.1 Manually
In the straight turning operation, the tool
feeds parallel to the axis of rotation of the
workpiece. The feed can be either manu al
- by turning the handwheel on the lathe
saddle or the top slide - or by activating the
automatic feed. The cross feed for the
depth of cut is achieved using the cross
slide.
5.5.2 About self-acting feed
"Adjusting feeds and thread pitches“ on
page 31
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Img.5-4:Graph: Straight turning
Img.5-5:Engaging switch
5.6Turning short tapers with the top slide
See also "Anhang Drehen“ on page 34
To turn short tapers the top slide is to be
adjusted according to the required angle.
Loosen the clamping screw.
Swivel the top slide.
Clamp the top slide again.
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2
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5.7Clamping a workpiece into the three jaw chuck
When the workpiece is being clamped unprofessionally, there is a risk of injury as the workpiece may fly off or the jaws may break. The following examples do not show all possible situations of danger.
wrongcorrect
Clamping length too long,
overhang too long.
Clamping diameter too
large.
Workpiece is too heavy
and clamping grade too
short.
Additional support over
center.
Use
larger lathe.
Support over center,
enlarges clamping grade.
Enlarged clamping grades
are not available for this
three-jaw chuck.
Possibly use larger lathe.
Clamping diameter too
short.
5.7.1 Replacing the clamping jaws on the lathe chuck
The clamping jaws and the three-jaw chuck
are equipped with numbers. Insert the clamping jaws at the correct position and in the
right order into the three-jaw chuck.
After the replacement, bring the jaws completely together in order to control if they are
inserted correctly.
Img.5-7:Three-jaw chuck / clamping jaws
Clamp on the largest
clamping diameter possi-
ble.
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5.8Adjusting feeds and thread pitches
Gear belt
Change gear" "L"
To change the feed or obtain a certain
metric thread pitch, change the change
gears according to the table.
The table may also be found in the
inner part of the protective cover of the
spindle stock.
5.9Feed table / Table for thread cutting
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Img.5-8:Headstock
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Clamping
screw
Change gear
quadrant
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5.10Changing the change gears
Example: To obtain a thread pitch of 1 mm,
you have to perform the following tasks.
Unplug the shockproof plug from the
mains.
Open the protective cover of the spindle
stock.
Open the clamping screw of the change
gear quadrant and remove the V-belt.
Img.5-10: Change gear quadrant
Feed gear
Substitute the change gear "Z1 / Z2" for the change gear with the tooth combination
Z1 = 15 ; Z2 = 20
Substitute the change gear "L" for the 20-toothed change gear.
Push the change gear combination "Z1 / Z2" and "L" onto the quadrant together so that they
can be easily turned.
Tighten the V-belt and tighten the clam p i ng scre w of th e qu ad r an t.
The correct tension of the V-belt has been reached, when you can still bend it approxi-
mately 3mm with your index finger.
ATTENTION!
Make sure the tension of the V-belt is correct. Excessive or insufficient tension may
cause damage. The V-belt must have 50 teeth, another V-belt leads to a different thread
pitch.
5.10.1 Switching on the feed
Check if you have adjusted the least possible spindle speed.
Bring the lathe saddle as far as possible towards the tailstock.
Turn the engaging switch to the right.
Moving the handwheel on the lathe saddle makes it easier to engage the switch.
5.11General working advice - coolant
Friction during the cutting process causes high temperatures at the cutting edges of the tool.
The tool should be cooled during the milling process. Cooling the tool with a suitable cooling
lubricant ensures better working results and a longer edge life of the cutting tool.
INFORMATION
Use a water-soluble and non-pollutant emulsion as a cooling agent.This can be acquired from
authorised distributors.
Make sure that the cooling agent is properly retrieved. Respect the environment when disposing of any lubricants and coolants. Follow the manufacturer’s disposal instructions.
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6Appendix turning
Turning is a cutting manufacturing process with certain geometrically positive or negative cutting edge geometries.
For the machining on the outside tool holder with quadrate shaft and for the machining on the
inside boring bars with rounded or oblated shafts are used (refer to ISO-code for tool holders
and boring bars).
To determine the machining direction, we distinguish between right, left and neutral tools.
On this type of lathes you generally work with right tools, as the tools are used before the center
of turning.
Machining direction for
tool holders
Img.6-1: right holderImg.6-2: right boring bar
Img.6-3: left holderImg.6-4: left boring bar
Machining direction for
boring bars
Img.6-5: neutral holder
For the machining of a workpiece on the outer or inner diameter tools with different forms are required for longitudinal turning, facing, contour turning or
thread cutting as well as for grooving, cutting off and cutting.
Img.6-6: tool holder for grooving, cutting
off and cutting
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clamped from above
clamped from above
clamped the hole
above the hole
clamping
screwed through
the hole
Ty p e of fixtureMaterial of the bodyShank diameterTool length
08
10
12
16
20
25
32
40
50
Identification letters for the
length
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
32 mm
40 mm
50 mm
60 mm
70 mm
80 mm
90 mm
100 mm
110 mm
125 mm
140 mm
150 mm
160 mm
170 mm
180 mm
200 mm
250 mm
300 mm
350 mm
400 mm
450 mm
special length
500 mm
Identification of letterMaterial of the bodyConstruction features
SSteel cutternone
Awith inner coolant
feeding
Bwith vibration
damping
Dwith vibration
damping and inner
coolant feeding
hard metalnone
with inner coolant
feeding
with vibration
damping
with vibration
damping and inner
coolant feeding
cutter with
steel head
C
E
F
G
heavy metalnone
with inner coolant
feeding
H
J
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Img.6-8: tool holder for thread cutting
6.1ISO-designation system for tool holder, inside machining
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Img.6-9: boring bar for thread cutting
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6.2ISO-designation system for tool holder, outside machining
clamped at the top
clamped at the top
above the hole
clamped above
the hole
screwed through
the hole
free angles
where special
indications are required
Type of fixtureForm of the indexable insertsForm of the tool holder
Free angle of the indexa
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6.3Cutter with hard metal reversible carbide tip soldered on
Img.6-10: straight cutter DIN 4971
ISO 1
Img.6-12: inside tool DIN 4973
ISO 8
Img.6-14: tip of cutter DIN 4975Img.6-15: cutter width DIN 4976
Img.6-16: offset face turning tool DIN 4977
ISO 5
Img.6-18: offset side turning tool DIN 4980
ISO 6
Img.6-11: bent cutter DIN 4972
ISO 2
Img.6-13: internal side turning tool for corner work
DIN 4974
ISO 9
ISO 4
Img.6-17: offset tool for corner work DIN 4978
ISO 3
Img.6-19: cut off tool DIN 4981
ISO 7
Lathe tools made of high-speed steel (HSS) and lathe tools with hard metal tips soldered on are
solid tools. The cutting edge geometry is to be ground for the corresponding machining.
"Grinding or regrinding of cutting edge geometries of turning tools“ on page 53
For tool holders with indexable inserts the cutter geometry of the tool holder and of the corre-
sponding indexable insert is given. For this type of tools there are four types of fixture for the indexable inserts.
"ISO-designation system for tool holder, outside machining“ on page 35
6.4Cut the first chips
In order to cut the first chips, a tool holder for the outside machining and a cutter bar for the inside machining are required. Furthermore, some twist drills (HSS) are required to centrically
drill the part to be turned.
For the "do-it-yourselfer" it is recommended to use lathe tools with indexable inserts and
screwed clamping. The lathe tool does not require grinding and the indexable insert have a
positive cutting form level.
Before you can set the tools you have to determin e the shank he ight and width resp ectively the
shank diameter.
The indicated height of centres is the measure from the cutting point to the lathe bed. As there
is no tool holder yet, the difference in height is to be determined from the bearing surface of the
tool holder in the quadr uple holder to the rotation axis. For some m achines, the difference in
height to the rotation axis is indicated in the technical data.
For tools according to ISO or DIN, the shank height is equal to the height of the cutting point.
After clamping the tool holder, the height of the cutting point is to be checked. For drill rods ac-
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c1000
d314
------------------------ -
801000
303 14
----------------------- -
849min
1–
===
Feed direction
Advance of depth of cut
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cording to ISO, the height of the cutting po int is half the shank diameter and for flattened drill
rods half the flattened height. For inside tools according to DIN the height of the cutting point
corresponds to 0,8 x shank diameter respectively shank height.
ATTENTION!
If due to a variation in tolerance there is a slug or cone on the plane face, the exact height of
centers is to be found by facing trials (put the tool holder higher for slugs and lower for cones).
The height of centres is to be checked each time when the turning tools are changed!
For example, a shaft with a diameter of 30mm is to be machined of C45. The outside diameter
is to be turned and faced 20mm and a hole of 16mm is to be drilled.
Selecting the tools
tool holder for turning and facing with 95° tool cutting edge angle
indexable insert with a point angle of 80°
we select a coa ted hard metal HC M15/K10 as cutting material With this tool about 75% of
all lathe work on the outside diameter may be performed.
Selecting the cutting data
A hard metal with the designation HC M15/K10 is selected as cutting material, cutting-
speed
= 80 m/min
c
ap = 0,4mm for outside machining; ap = 0,2 mm for inside machining
f = 0,05 mm/U (value for automatic feed)
The speed which is to be set is calculated with the formula
6.5Outside machining, longitudinal turning and facing
For longitudinal turning, the tool holder is moved parallel to the rotation axis. The feed is performed by turning the handwheel of the top slide (therefore the bedslide is to be fixed with the
clamping screw). Furthermore you have to pay attention that the angular scale of the top slide
is set to zero so that no tapers are being produced .
The feed may also be performed automatically over the leading spindle by shifting the engaging
lever of the leadscrew nut. Pay attention that the feed is not automatically switched off.
The feed switching off is to be done manually!
Pay also attention to the correct toothed pairing of change gear!
The infeed of the depth of cut is performed over the handwheel of the cross slide in direction to
the rotation axis.
Img.6-20: Straight turning
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Feed direction
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For facing the bedslide is to be fixed with the clamping screw. The feed is performed by turning
the handwheel of the cross slide. The infeed of the depth of cut is performed with the handwheel of the top slide.
Img.6-21: Facing operation
6.6Inside machining, drilling and longitudinal turning
Selecting the tools
drill chuck with morse cone seat.
twist drill with center drill.
drill rod with 95° tool cutting edge angle. This drill rod has a shank diameter of 8,0mm, e.g.
a cutting point height of 4,0mm. For a drill rod shank with a flattening at the top, a support
may be put beneath the tool in order to achieve the require height of centres. If the drill rod
has got a straight shank, a prison or a special straight shank seat is required.
For drill rods please take into account that there is a predetermined minimum turning diam-
eter in this example of 11mm.
The advantage in selecting these tools is that you may use the same indexable inserts as
for the outside machining.
With this tool about 75% of all lathe work on the outside diameter may be performed.
In order to machine centric holes on the lathe, twist drills (HSS) are required. Furthermore a
drill chuck with a chucking capacity of 1 to 13mm or 3-16mm with a more cone seat (example morse cone seat of the size 2) is required.
The drill chuck with the morse cone seat is held by the tailstock sleeve and the twist drills
are clamped into the drill chuck. The feed for drilling is performed after clamping the tailstock to its position with the handwheel on the tailstock sleeve.
To make sure that the twist drill will not run off center when spot-drilling, the workpiece is to
be centered with a center drill. For holes from 6,0mm onward you should predrill with a
smaller drill. The drill diameter must be as large as the core diameter of the drill of the hole
diameter which is to be drilled! For drilling comes a 4.0 mm and 11.5 mm drill bit are used.
With the drill rod only the predetermined diameter is followed. The feed is performed by
turning the handwheel of the top slide parallel to the rotation axis (please also follow theindications for longitudinal turning. The infeed of the depth of cut is performed over the handwheel of the cross slide in direction to the rotation axis.
Please make sure that the drill rods are clamped as short as possible (to avoid oscilla-
tions).. You may assure a projection length from the drill rod seat of 4 x drill hole diameter
as an empirical formula.
6.7Tapping of external and internal threads
Threads with smaller diameters and standard thread pitches should be tapped manually on the
lathe with screw-taps or dies by turning the clamping chuck as this is more simple to produce.
CAUTION!
Pull off the mains plug of the lathe if you want to tap a thread as described above.
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Nut
Bolt
Nut
Bolt
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Img.6-22: dieImg. 6 -23: screw tap
Bolts and nuts with large thread diameters, deviating thread pitches or special types of
thread,right-handed and left-handed threads may be produced by threading. For this manufacturing there are as well tool holders and drill rods with exchangeable indexable inserts (oneedged or multiple-edged).
Img.6-24: Tap external
thread
Img.6-25: Tap internal
thread
6.7.1 Thread types
DesignationProfileCode
ISO-threadM
UNJUNJ1/4" - 20UNJ
letter
UN
UNC
UNF
UNEF
UNS
Short term (e. g.)Application
M4x12
1/4" - 20UNC - 2A
0,250 - UNC - 2A
and general
Machine tools
mechanical engineering
and
Aircraft
aerospace industry
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Nut
Bolt
Nut
Bolt
Nut
Bolt
Nut
Bolt
Cone
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WhitworthB.S.W.W1/4" in. -20 B.S.W.
for thread
Pipe threads,
Cylindrical threads,
or conical pipe threads
connections which seal
ISO-trapezoid
thread
(one- and multi-
ple- threaded)
Round threadRDRD DIN 405
NPTNPT1“ – 11 ½“ NPT
TRTr 40 x 7
Tr 40 x 14 P7
Motion thread,
Leading spindle and transport spindle
Fittings and for
purposes of the fire brigade
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Fittings and
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6.8Metric threads (60° flank angle)
Nut
Bolt
Metric coarse-pitch thread
Sizes in mm: preferably use the threads in column 1
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pitch P
depth of thread of the bolt h2=0,6134 x P
depth of thread of the nut H1 = 0,5413 x P
rounding r = 0,1443 x P
flank diameter d2 = D2 =d - 0,6493
core removing hole drill = d - P
flank angle = 60°
Thread
denomination
d = D
Column 1Column 2Bolt
pitch P
M 10.250.8380.6930.7290.1530.1350.0360.75
M 1.10.250.9380.7930.8290.1530.1350.0360.85
M 1.20.251.0380.8930.9290.1530.1350.0360.95
M 1.40.31.2051.0321.0750.1840.1620.0431.1
M 1.60.351.3731.1711.2210.2150.1890.0511.3
M 1.80.351.5731.3711.4210.2150.1890.0511.5
M 20.41 .7401.5091.5670.2450.2170.0581.6
M 2.20.451.9081.6481.7130.2760.2440.0651.8
M 2.50.452.2081.9482.0130.2760.2440.0652.1
M 30.52 .6752.3872.4590.3070.2710.0722.5
M 3.50.63.1 102.7642.8500.3680.3250.0872.9
Flank
d2 = D2
diameter
Core
diameter
d3
Nut
D1
Depth of thread
Bolt
h3
Nut
H1
Rounding r
Core removing hole driill
M 40.73 .5453.1413.2420.4290.3790.1013.3
M 50.84.4804.0194.1340.4910.4330.1154.2
M 615.3504.7734.9170.6130.5410.1445.0
M 81.257.1886.4666.6470.7670.6770.1806.8
M 101.59.0268.1608.3760.9200.8120.2178.5
M 121.7510.8639.85310.1061.0740.9470.25310.2
M14212.70111.54611.8351.2271.0830.28912
M 16214.70113.54613.8351.2271.0830.28914
M182.516.37614.93315.2941.5341.3530.36115.5
M 202.518.37616.93317.2941.5341.3530.36117.5
M 222.520.37618.93319.2941.5341.3530.36119.5
M 24322.05120.31920.7521.8401.6240.43321
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M 303.527.72725.70626.2112.1471.8940.50526.5
M 36433.40231.09331.6702.4542.1650.57732
M 424.539.07736.47937.1292.7602.4360.65037.5
M 485.544.75241.86641.8663.0672.7060.72243
M 565.552.42849.25249.2523.3742.9770.79450.5
M 64660.10356.63956.6393.6813.2480.86658
Metric fine-pitch thread
Denomination of
thread
d x P
M2 x 0,21.8701.7551.783M16 x
Flank
diameter
d2 = D2
Core
diameter
BoltNutBoltNut
Denomination of
thread
d x P
1,5
Flank
diame-
ter
d2 = D2
15.02614.16014.376
Core
diameter
M2.5 x
0.25
M3 x 0,352.7732.5712.621M20 x
M4 x 0,53.6753.3873.459M24 x
M5 x 0,54.6754.3874.459M24 x 222.70121.54621.835
M6 x 0,755.5135.0805.188M30 x
M8 x 0,757.5137.0807.188M30 x 228.70127.54627.835
M8 x 17.3506.7736.917M36 x
M10 x
0,75
M10 x 19.3508.7738.917M42 x
M12 x 111.35010.77310.917M42 x 240.70139.54639.835
M12 x
1.25
M16 x 115.35014.77314.917M48 x 246.70145.54645.835
2.3382.1932.229M20 x 119.35018.77318.917
19.02618.16018.376
1.5
23.02622.16022.376
1,5
29.02628.16028.376
1,5
35.02634.16034.376
1,5
9.5139.0809.188M36 x 234.70133.54633.835
41.02640.16040.376
1,5
11.18810.46610.647M46 x
1,5
47.02646.16046.376
6.8.1 British thread (55° flank angle)
BSW (Ww.): British Standard Withworth Coarse Thread Series is the most common coarse
thread in Great Britain and corresponds in its usage category to the metric coarse-pitch thread.
The designation of a hexagon head screw 1/4" - 20 BSW x 3/4" , is here: . 1/4" is the nominal
diameter of the screw and 20 is the number of threads in 1" of length.
BSF: British Standard Fine Thread Series. British Standard Fine Thread Series. BSW- and BSF
are the thread selection for the common screws. This fine thread is very common in the British
machine tool industry, but it is replaced by the American UNF thread.
BSP (R): British Standard Pipe Thread. Cylindric pipe thread; designation in Germany: R 1/4"
(nominal width of the tube in inch). Tube threads are larger in their diameter as "BSW". Designation 1/8" - 28 BSP
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BSPT: BSPT: British Standard Pipe - Taper Thread. Conic tube thread, cone 1:16; designation:
1/4" - 19 BSPT
BA: BA: British Association Standard Thread (47 1/2° flank angle). Common with instruments
and watches, is being replaced by the metric ISO thread and by the ISO miniature thread. It
consists of numeric designations from 25 to 0=6,0mm max diameter.
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Feed direction
Feed direction
Core diameter
Flank diameter
Thread diameter
tan
P
D
2
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6.8.2 Indexable inserts
For indexable inserts there are partial profile and full profile indexable inserts. The partial profile indexable inserts are designed for a certain pitch range (e.g. 0.5 - 3mm).
The partial profile indexable insert is optimally appropriate for the single-piece production.
The full profile indexable insert is only designed for a certain pitch.
Img.6-26: partial profile
indexable insert
Img.6-27: full profile indexa-
ble insert
Determining the machining method of right-handed and left-handed threads:
Right-handed tool holders or drill rods are used. In order to top right-handed threads the feed
direction towards the clamping chuck is selected and the machine spindle turns to the right (the
turning direction of the machine spindle is determined when you look into the spindle from the
rear side). If a left-handed thread is to be tapped, the feed direction is selected away from the
clamping chuck in direction to the tailstock and the machine spindle turns to the right.
Img.6-28: right-handed
thread with the
machine spindle
turning to the
right
Img.6-29: left-handed
thread with the
machine spindle
turning to the
right
As for thread cutting there are other conditions as for longitudinal turning, the forward cutter
must show a larger clearance as the pitch angle of the thread.
Pitch angle
PitchP
Img.6-30: Pitch angle
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6.8.3 Examples for thread cutting
As an example, a metric external thread M30 x 1,0 mm made of brass is being machined.
Selecting the tool holder
For lathe TU1503V and TU1804V , TU2004V, turning tool No.6 and for lathe TU2404 ,
TU2404V, TU2506 , TU2506V, TU2807 , TU2807V turning tool No.13.
Pointing turning tools are also appropriate Img.6-14: “tip of cutter DIN 4975“ on page 36with
hard metal plates soldered on of the complete set for the lathe TU1503V and TU1804V ,
TU2004V, 8mm, 11-pieces, item no. 344 1008 and for lathe TU2404 , TU2404V, TU2506 ,
TU2506V, TU2807 , TU2807V, 8mm, 11-pieces, item no. 344 1108 .
The above mentioned thread turning tools have a point angle of 60°.
Set of turning tools HM 9mm 344 1011
7-pieces with HM indexable inserts
TiN-coated in a wooden case
ISO designation tool holder
Turning tool 1: SWGCR/L0810D05
Turning tool 2: SCLCR/L0810D06
Turning tool 3: SDJCR/L0810D07
Turning tool 4: SDNCN/L0810D07
Turning tool 5: SCLCL0810D06
Turning tool 6: LW0810R/L 04
Turning tool 7: QA0812R/L03
Set of turning tools HM 10mm 344 1111
7-pieces with HM indexable inserts
TiN-coated in a wooden case
ISO designation tool holder
Turning tool 8: SWGCR/L1010E05
Turning tool 9: SCLCR1010E06
Turning tool 10: SDJCR/L1010E07
Turning tool 11: SDNCN/L1010E07
Turning tool 12: SCLCR/L1010E06
Turning tool 13: LW1010R/L04
Turning tool 14: QA1012R/L03
Steel sheets are to be laid under the complete tool holder or turning tool to achieve exactly
the turning center.
The lowest spindle speed is set so that the lathe will not coast too long !
Mount gear pairing for pitch 1,0mm in the change gear !
The outer diameter had been turned to 30,0mm and the
tool holder is clamped in the quadruple holder for threading aligned angular to the rotation axis. The height of centres is checked (as described).
Img.6-31: Thread cutting
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Img.6-32: radial infeed
Img.6-33: Alternate infeed
The depth of thread is manufactured in
various passes. The infeed is to be
reduced after each pass.
The first pass takes place with an infeed of
0.1 - 0.15 mm
For the last pass the infeed shall not be
below 0,04mm.
For pitches up to 1,5mm the infeed may
be radial.
For our example 5 to 7 passes are being
determined.
For larger pitches the alternate flank
infeed is selected. The top slide is from the
2nd passage in each case 0.05 - 0.10 mm
adjusted alternately to the left and right.
The last two passes are performed without lateral offset. When the depth of
thread is achieved, two passes are performed without infeed.
To machine internal threads, about 2
passes shall be selected additionally for
the infeed (drill rods are more instable).
The cutting point is slit slightly by turning the handwheel of the cross slide the scale is turned to
zero. This is the point of departure for the infeed of the depth of thread.
The scale of the top slide is also set to zero (this is important for the lateral offset whenturning
threads with larger pitches).
The cutting point is set just in front of the starting point of the start of the thread by actua ting
thehandwheel of the bedslide.
The cutting point is set just in front of the starting point of the start of the thread by actua ting
thehandwheel of the bedslide. With this connection, the adjusted thread pitch is transferred to
the bedslide and to the tool holder.
ATTENTION!
This connection must not be disconnected until the thread is finished!
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Starting the threading:
Radial infeed over the handwheel of the cross slide.
Turn the chan ge-over, switch to the right
Start the machine and have the first cutting process run.
ATTENTION!
Always have the thumb ready on the OFF-switch in order to prevent a collision with the
workpiece or with the clamping chuck !
Immediately turn off the machine at the run out of the thread and cam the cutter out by turn-
ing the handwheel of the cross slide.
Turn the change-over, switch to the left.
Turn the machine on and return the bedslide to the starting point and switch the machine
off.
Radial infeed over the handwheel of the cross slide.
Turn the chan ge-over, switch to the right
Switch the machine on and have the second cutting process run.
Repeat this procedure as often as necessary until the depth of thread is achieved.
To check the thre ad you may use a thread gauge or a workpiece with an internal thread
M30 x 1.0
If the thread is having the exact size, the thread cutting process may be terminated. Now
you may again shift the operating lever of the lead-screw nut in standstill. In this way, the
connection between the lead spindle and the bedslide is interrup ted.
Now the toothed wheels for the longitudinal feed are to be mounted again!
6.9Recessing, cutting off and turning off
When recessing, grooves at the outer or inner diameter are manufactured e.g. for o-rings and
locking rings. There is also the possibility to manufacture recesses on the plane face.
When cutting off the finished workpiece is separated from the feed stock.
The turning off is a combination of recessing and longitudinal turning.
For each of these machining methods there are indexables inserts with sintered cutting form
levels available.
Img.6-34: outside recessingImg.6-35: recessing on
plane faces
Img.6-36: cutting off, turn-
ing off
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Img.6-37: inside recessing
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D
d
Lw
L
2
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Img.6-38: recessing 1Img.6-39: recessing 2
On a shaft made of brass, an undercut for a thread M30 is to be machined. Groove with 5,0mm
with a depth of 2,5mm.
Selecting the tool holder For lathe TU1503V and TU1804V , TU2004V, turning tool No.7 and for
lathe TU2404 , TU2404V, TU2506 , TU2506V, TU2807 , TU2807V turning tool No.14.
For small lathes the cutting speed for this machining compared to the cutting speed for longitudinalturning is reduced by about 60% in order to prevent oscillations.
Cutting speed Vc = 40 m/min, the speed to be set would be 425min
The tool holder is clamped into the quadruple holder, aligned angular to the rotation axis and
the height of centres is checked.
The tool is positioned and fixed wi th the bedslide. The ex act position is set with the handwheel
of the top slide. With the indexable insert the outer diameter is slit slightly (by turning the handwheel of the cross slide). Set the scale to zero and the first recess of 3,0mm width may be machined. Apply some machine oil on the cutter to grease it! Another recess of 2,0mm is required
to achieve a groove width of 5,0mm.
-1
.
6.10Turning of cones with high precision
D = large diameter [mm]
d = small diameter [mm]
L = cone length [mm]
Lw = workpiece length [mm]
There are different possibilities to machine a cone on a common small lathe:
1. By twisting the top slide by setting the setting-angle with the angular scale.
But there the graduation of the scale is too inaccurate. For chamfers and conic passings the
graduation of the angular scale is sufficient.
2. By a simple calculation, a stop measure of 100mm length (of your own production) and a
gauge with stand.
Vd = measure change [mm]
Vo = twist measure of top slide [mm]
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of the offset of the top slide relating to the stop measure with a length of 100mm.
Step by step
by one calculation step (summary)
Example:
D = 30.0 mm ; d = 24.0 mm ; L = 22.0 mm
The stop measure (100mm) is to be put between a fixed unit stop and the bedslide. Put the
gauge with stand on the lathe bed and horizontally align the test prod with the test prod with
thetop slide (90° to the top slide). The twisting measure is calculated with the above mentioned
formula.
The top slide is twisted by this value (then set the gauge to zero). After removing the stop
measure, the bedslide will be aligned to the limit stop. The gauge must indicate the calculated
value "Vo" Then the workpiece and the tool are clamped and positioned (the bedslide is fixed).
The infeed is performed with the handwheel of th e top slide. The depth of cut is advanced with
the handwheel of the cross slide.
Img.6-41: Cone setting with stop measure
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Gauge
Advance of depth of cut
M
e
a
s
u
r
i
n
g
-
a
n
d
i
n
f
e
e
d
d
i
r
e
c
t
i
o
F
e
e
d
d
i
r
e
c
t
i
o
n
Vr
Lw
2Kv
----------------
=
Vr
Dd–
2L
------------ -
Lw=
Vr
max
Lw
50
------- -
=
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3.By measuring an existing cone with gauge and stand.
The stand is put on the top slide. The gauge is aligned horizontally and 90° to the top slide. The
top slide is approximately adjusted to the cone angle and the test prodbrought in contact with
the cone surface (fix the bedslide). Now the top slide is twisted in a way that the gauge does not
indicate any travel of the pointer over the whole length of the cone (offset over the handwheel
of the top slide).
Then you may start reaming the lathe as described under point 2. The workpiece might be a
flange for lathe chucks or a face plate.
Img.6-42: Cone setting with stop measure
4. By offsetting the tailstock as the cone length is larger than the adjustable stroke of the top
slide.
The workpiece is clamped be tween two po ints, theref ore center holes are re quired on the face.
They are to be drilled before removing the lathe chuck. The slaving of the workpiece is performed by a pulling pin and a lathe carrier.
The calculated value "Vr" is the offset meas ure of the tailstock. The offset is monitored with the
gauge (also the return travel).
"Designation on the cone“ on page 48
For this type of cone machining the lowest speed is used !
Annotation:
In order to check the position of the tailstock axis to the rotation axis, a shaft with two centering-
sis clamped between the points. The stand with the gauge is put on the bedslide. The gauge is
aligned 90° to the rotation axis and horizontally brought into contact with the shaft. The gauge
will pass along the shaft with the bedslide. There must not be any travel of the pointer along the
whole length of the shaft. If a deviation is being shown, the tailstock is to be corrected.
Calculation
or
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The tailstock offset must not exceed the value
tumbles!
"Vrmax"
as the workpiece
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150
240
-------------- -
1 875mm==
Vr
max
150
50
-------- -
3mm==
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Example:
Kv = 1 : 40 ; Lw = 150 mm ; L = 100 mm
Img.6-43: Workpiece between points: Tailstock offset Vr
6.11Cutting materials
The basic requirement for a cutting material is that it is harder than the material which is to be
worked. The larger the difference is, the higher the wear resistance of the cutting material.
High-speed steel (HSS)
High-speed steel is a high-alloy tool steel with high tenacity. The cutting edges may be ground
sharp-edged and the tools may be used with low cutting speed.
Hard metal (uncoated and coated)
Hard metal is a sintered material on the basis of tungsten carbide which may be applied for almost all materials which are to be chipped due to the different composition. There are some
more wear-resistant types of hard metal and others with a higher tenacity.
The hard metals are divided into three main groups:
P - for long-chipping materials (steel, meltable cast iron)
M - for long- and short-chipping material (stainless steel, machining steel)
K - for short-chipping materials (castiron, NE metals, hardened steel)
An additional classification is performed with an annexed figure:
The lower the figure (P10), the higher is the wear resistance (planing)
The higher the figure (P40), the higher the tenacity (roughing).
In order to make hard metals more wear resistant, they may be coated with mechanically resist-
ant materials. These layers may be applied as single or multiple-layer coatings.
There are two procedures:
The most common layers of mechanically resistant materials are:
TiN / titanium nitride,
TiC / titanium carbide,
TiCN / titanium carbon nitride,
Al
as well as their combinations
The PVD-coated indexable inserts have sharper cutting edges and thus lower cutting forces. Al-
so well appropriate for small lathes.
/ aluminium oxide,
2O3
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Vc1000
d314
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Cermet (uncoated and coated)
Cermet (ceramic-metal) is a hard metal on the basis of titanium carbide. The cutting material
has very good wear resistance and edge strength. Indexable inserts made of Cermet are used
with high cutting speeds for planing.
Cutting ceramics
Cutting ceramics is composed of non-metalic anorganic material.
Oxide ceramics on the basis of aluminium oxide and an addition of zircon. The main applica-
tion is the machining of cast iron.
Mixed ceramics made of aluminium oxide an addition of titanium carbide has good a wear´r-
esistance on the edge strength. This cutting material is applied in the machining of chill casting.
Non-oxide ceramics on the basis of silicon nitride is insensible against thermal shock (it may be
used with coolants). Non-alloy cast iron is chipped.
Cubic boron nitride (CBN)
Cubic boron nitride has a high tenacity and a good high temperature strength. It is appropriate
for the planing of hardened materials.
Polycrystalline diamond (PKD)
Polycrystalline diamond has a good wear resistance. Good surface qualities with stable cutting
conditions are being achieved. Fields of application are non ferrous and non-metallic materials
in the finishing.
For other application references please refer to the documents of the tools’ manufacturer.
6.12Standard values for cutting data when turning
The better the cutting data are selected, the better the turning result. Some standard values for
cutting speeds of different materials are listed on the following pages.
"Cutting speed table“ on page 53
Criteria of the cutting conditions:
Cutting speed: Vc (m/min)
Depth of cut: ap (mm)
Infeed: f (mm/rev)
Cutting speed:
In order to get the speed for the machine settings of the selected cutting speeds the following
formula is to be applied:
Speed: n (1/min)
Workpiece diameter: d (mm)
For lathes without continuously adjustable drive (V-belt drive, speed gear) the nearest speed is
being selected.
Depth of cut:
In order to achieve a good chipping, the results of the depth of cut divided by the infeed shall result in a figure between 4 and 10.
Example: ap = 1.0mm; f = 0.14mm/U ; and this equals to in a value of 7.1 !
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Infeed
The infeed for roughing/turning is to be selected in a way that it does not exceed buff the value
of the corner radius.
Example: r = 0.4mm ; equals to fmax. = 0.2 mm/rev !
For planing/turning the infeed should be maximum 1/3 of the corner radius.
Example: r = 0.4mm ; equals to fmax. = 0.12mm/rev !
6.13Cutting speed table
TurningDrilling
MaterialsCutting materials
HC
P40HCK15
70 -
- 180
150 -
- 300
non-alloyed steel; steel casting;
C45; St37
HSSP10P20P40K10
35 -
- 50
100 -
- 150
80 -
- 120
50 -
- 100
-
-
HC
M15/
K10
90 -
- 180
HSS
30 -
- 40
low-alloy steel, steel casting;
42CrMo4; 100Cr6
high-alloyed steel; steel casting;
X38CrMoV51;
S10-4-3-10
rust-resistant steel
X5CrNi1810;
X10CrNiMoTi12
grey cast iron
GG10 ; GG40
cast iron with nodular graphite
GGG35 ; GGG70
copper, brass
aluminium alloys
Description of the coated hard metals:
HC P40 = a PVD - coating TiAlN
HC K15 = a CVD - coating TiN-Al
2O3
HC M15/K10 = CVD - coating TiAiN
20 -
- 35
10 -
- 20
15 -
- 40
10 -
- 25
40 -
- 90
40 -
- 100
80 -
- 120
70 -
- 110
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- TiCN - TiN
60 -
- 100
50 -
- 90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
40 -
- 80
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30 -
- 80
40 -
- 190
25 -
- 120
60 -
- 180
80 -
- 200
70 -
- 160
60 -
- 130
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
120 -
- 250
80 -
- 220
-
-
90 -
- 200
80 -
- 180
90 -
- 300
100 -
- 400
80 -
- 160
70 -
- 140
50 -
- 140
70 -
- 150
60 -
- 130
60 -
- 150
80 -
- 200
20 -
- 30
8 -
- 15
10 -
- 15
20 -
- 30
15 -
- 25
30 -
- 80
40 -
- 80
6.14Grinding or regrinding of cutting edge geometries of turning tools
This affects all cutters made of high-speed steel (HSS) and tools with carbide tipped tools soldered on according to DIN 4971 - 4977 and 4980 - 4981.
The soldering steels may be used with the delivered edge polished section. But this is not the
optimum cutting edge geometry for all applications.
The HSS-square turned piece DIN 4964 type B are without a polished section, they are to be
ground before they are first used.
Special fused alumina for HSS and silicone carbide or diamonds for hard metal may be used as
grinding medium.
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Workpiece
Cutting direction
Wedge
Clearance surface
Chip thickness
Chip surface
f
ap
n
Chip surface
Chip angle
Positive
positive clearance angle
Clearance surface
Chip surface
Chip angle
negative
positive clearance angle
Clearance surface
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6.14.1 Terms for the rotating tool
Img.6-44: Geometrically
determined cutter for the separation process
Img.6-46: Cut A - A, posi-
tive cutter
Wedge angle
Img.6-45: Cut and chip size
Img.6-47: Cut A - A, nega-
tive cutter
The following factors influence the
chip break when turning
Chip angleSetting angle
Clearance angleCorner radiusr
Clearance angle minor cutting edge
Setting angleCutting speed:
Cutting edge geometry
n
Vc
In most cases the setting angle is depending on the work piece. A setting angle of 45° to 75° is
suitable for roughing. setting angle of 90° to 95° (no tendency to chattering) is suitable for planing.
The corner angle serves as passing from the major cutting edge to the minor cutting edge. Together with the infeed it determines the surface quality. The corner radius must not be selected
too large as this might result in vibrations.
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Setting angle minor cutting edge
Point angle
Depth of cut:
Infeed
ap (mm)
f (mm/U)
Depth of cut:ap
n
Infeed
f
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t
b
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Clearance
angle
Steel+5° to +7°+5° to +6°+5° to +11°+5° to +7°
Cast non+5° to +7°+5° to +6°+5° to +11°+5° to +7°
non-ferrous metal+5° to +7°+6° to +12°+5° to +11°+5° to +12°
aluminium alloys+5° to +7°+6° to +24°+5° to +11°+5° to +24°
Chip angle
Clearance
angle
Chip angle
6.14.3 Types of cutting form levels
They are needed to influence the chip drain and the chip shape in order to achieve optimum
chipping conditions.
Examples of types of cutting form levels
Img.6-48: Cutting form levelImg.6-49: Cutting form level
with fillet
b = 1.0 mm to 2.2 mm
t = 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm
For infeeds of 0.05 to 0.5mm/U and depths of cut of 0.2mm to 3.0mm.
The different apex angles ( of the cutting form level need to conduct the chip.
Img.6-50: Positive apex
angle for planing
b = 2.2mm with fillet
Img.6-51: Neutral apex
angle for planing
and roughing
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Img.6-52: Negative apex angle for roughing
The ready-ground major cutting edge must be slightly ground with a grindstone for the planing.
For the roughing, a small chamfer must be produced with the grindstone in order to stabilize
the cutting edge against striking chips (b
= f x 0.8).
f
Img.6-53: Stabilize cutting edge
Polished section for recessing and cutting off
(for chip angle refer to table)
Img.6-54: Polished section recessing and cutting off
Polished section for threading
The point angle or the shape for chasing tools is depending on the type of thread.
Also refer to:
"Thread types“ on page 39
"Pitch angle“ on page 44
The measure X must be larger than the depth of thread. Make save that no chip angle is being
ground as in this case there would be a strain of the profile.
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Img.6-55: Polished section for threading
6.15Lifetime and wear characteristics
In the chipping shaping by lifetime we understand the time which the cutting edge survives
(pure contact time).
The causes for the end of the lifetimes may be the following:
dimensional deviation
too high cutting pressure
bad surface quality
high burr formation for tool exit
The wear of clearance surface V
common type of tool wear. They are mainly formed by friction. The clearance surface wear has
effects on the dimensional accuracy of the workpieces and on the cutting force (the cuttingforce increases by 10% for each 0,1mm V
criteria.
Crackings on the cutting edge may be caused by casting crusts or forging skins. Another cause
may be ridge cracks (cracks transversal to the edge). Which are caused by thermal and mechanical shock loads such as interrupted cuts or short contact times for very hard cutting materials.
The cutting edge crack may be caused by selecting a too rough cutting material or by wrong selection for cutting data.
If a thermal excessive strain of the cutting material is existing, there would be a plastic deformation on the cutter.
and the crater wear KT on the chipping surface is the most
B
). The clearance wear is generally used as lifetime
B
Img.6-56: Clearance sur-
face wear
Img.6-57: Crater wear
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7Maintenance
In this chapter you will find important information about
Inspection
Maintenance
Repair
of the lathe.
ATTENTION !
Properly performed regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for
operational safety,
failure-free operation,
long durability of the lathe and
the quality of the products which you manufacture.
Installations and equipment from other manufacturers must also be in good order and condition.
7.1Safety
WARNING!
The consequences of incorrect maintenance and repair work may include:
Very serious injury to personnel working on the lathe,
Damage to the lathe.
Only qualified personnel should carry out maintenance and repair work on the lathe.
7.2Inspection and maintenance
The type and level of wear depends to a large extent on the individual usage and operating
conditions. For this reason, all the intervals are only valid for the authorised conditions.
IntervalWhere?What?How?
Lubricate all bright steel parts with non-corrosive
lubricating oil.
Lubricate
Machine bed
every week
"Operating material“ on page 16
Check that the fastening screws of the change
gears on the quadrant and the fastening screws of
Testing
Spindle stock
the V-belt pulleys are firmly tightened.
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IntervalWhere?What?How?
Grease the leadscrew on the lubricating nipple.
Every month
every six
months
as required
Lubricating
Spindle stock
Visual inspection
Readjusting
Lathe saddle
Img.7-1:Feed gear
Control if the synchronous belts are porous or
worn.
Readjust the slideway clearance of the cross and
top slide.
Img.7-2:Lathe saddle
INFORMATION
The work spindle bearing is pre lubricated. It is not necessary to lubricate it again.
7.3Repair
For any repair work, get assistance from an employee of 's technical service or send us the
lathe.
If the repairs are carried out by qualified technical staff, they must follow the indications given in
these operating instructions.
The company Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH does not take responsibility nor does it
guarantee for damages and failures resulting of non-observance of this operating manual. For
repairs only use faultless and suitable tools and original spare parts or parts from series
expressly authorised by Optimum Mas ch ine n Ge rm a ny Gmb H .
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8.1Ersatzteilzeichnung Antrieb - Drawing spare parts actuation
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8.3.1Ersatzteilliste Antrieb, Spindestock - Spare parts list actuation, headstock
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9Malfunctions
9.1Malfunctions on the lathe
Malfunction
Surface of workpiece too
rough
Workpiece becomes conical
Lathe is chattering
Center runs hot
Tool has a short edge life
Flank wear too high
Cause/
possible effects
•Tool blunt
•Tool springs
•Feed too high
•Radius at the tool tip too small
•Top slide is not exactly set to
zero (when turning with the top
slide)
•Feed too high
•Main bearings have clearance
•Workpiece has expanded•Loosen tailstock center
•Hard casting skin
•Cutting speed to high
•Crossfeed to high
•Insufficient cooling
•Clearance angle too small (tool
"pushes")
•Tool tip not adjusted to center
height
•Resharpen tool
•Clamp tool with less overhang
•Reduce feed
•Increase radius
•Set top slide to exact zero
position
•Reduce feed
•Have the main bearings readjusted
•First break casting skin
•Reduce cutting speed
•Lower crossfeed (smooth finish allowance not over 0,5 mm)
•More coolant
•Increase clearance angle
•Correct height adjustment of
the tool
Solution
Cutting edge breaks off
Cut thread is wrong
•Wedge angle too small (heat
buildup)
•Grinding cracks due to wrong
cooling
•Excessive clearance in the
spindle bearing arrangement
(vibrations)
•Tool is clamped incorrectly or
has been started grinding the
wrong way
•Wrong pitch
•Wrong diameter
•Increase wedge angle
•Cool uniformly
•Have the clearance in the spindle bearing arrangement readjusted. If necessary, replace
the tapered roller bearings.
•Adjust tool to the center
•Grind angle correctly
•Adjust right pitch
•Turn the workpiece to the correct diameter
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10Appendix
10.1Copyright
This document is copyright. All derived rights are also reserved, especially those of translation,
re-printing, use of figu res, broadcast, reproduction by photo-mechanical or similar means and
recording in data processing systems, neither partial nor total.
Subject to technical changes without notice.
10.2Terminology/Glossary
TermExplanation
Spindle stockHousing for the feed gear and the synchronous belt pulleys.
Lathe chuckClamping tool for holding the workpiece.
Drill chuckDrill bit chuck
Lathe saddleSlide on the slideway of the machine bed which feeds parallel to the tool
axis.
Cross slideSlide on the lathe saddle which moves transversely to the tool axis.
Top slideSwivelling slide on the cross slide.
Taper mandrelTaper of the bid, the drill chuck or the center.
ToolCutting tool, bit, etc.
WorkpiecePiece to be turned or machined.
TailstockMovable turning aid.
RestFollow or steady support for turning long workpieces.
Lathe dogDevice or clamping aid for driving pieces to be turned between centers.
10.3Change information operating manual
ChapterShort notenew version number
5.2Control an d indicating elements1.0.1
EC declarationchanged standard1.0.2
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10.4Liability claims for defects / warranty
Beside the legal liability claims for defects of the customer towards the seller the manufacturer
of the product, OPTIMUM GmbH, Robert-Pfleger-Straße 26, D-96103 Hallstadt, does not grant
any further warranties unless they are listed below or had been promised in the frame of a single contractual agreement.
The processing of the liability claims or of the warranty is performed as chosen by
OPTIMUM GmbH either directly or through one of its dealers.
Any defective products or components of such products will either be repaired or
replaced by components which are free from defects. The property of replaced products or components passes on to OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH.
The automatically generated original proof of purchase which shows the date of purchase,
the type of machine and the serial number, if applicable, is the precondition in order to
assert liability or warranty claims. If the original proof of purchase is not presented, we are
not able to perform any services.
Defects resulting of the following circumstances are excluded from liability and warranty
claims:
- Using the product beyond the technical options and proper use, in particular due to overstraining of the machine.
- Any defects arising by one's own fault due to faulty operations or if the operating manual
is disregarded.
- Inattentive or incorrect handling and use of improper equipment.
- Non-authorized modifications and repairs.
- Insufficient installation and safeguarding of the machine
- Disregarding the installation requirements and conditions of use.
- Atmospheric discharges, overvoltage and lightning strokes as well as chemical influences.
The following items are as well not subject to the liability or warranty claims:
- Wearing parts and components which are subject to a standard wear as intended such
as e.g. V-belts, ball bearings, illuminants, filters, sealings, etc.
- Non reproducible software errors
Any services which OPTIMUM GmbH or one of its agents performs in order to fulfill in the
frame of an additional guarantee are neither an acceptance of the defects nor an acceptance of its obligation to compensate. Such services do neither delay nor interrupt the warranty period.
Place of jurisdiction amo ng traders is Bamberg.
If one of the abo ve mentioned agreeme nts is totally or partially inefficient an d/or null, it is
considered as agreed what is closest to the will of the warrantor and which remains in the
framework of the limits of liability and warranty which are predefined by this contract.
10.5Note regarding disposal / options to reuse:
Please dispose of your device environmentally friendly by disposing of scrap in a professional
way.
Please neither throw away the packaging nor the used machine later on, but dispose of them
according to the guidelines established by your city council/municipality or by the corresponding
waste management enterprise.
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10.5.1 Decommissioning
CAUTION!
Used devices need to be decommissioned in a professional way in order to avoid later
misuses and endangerment of the environment or persons.
Pull off the mains plug.
Cut the connection cable.
Remove all environmentally hazardous operating fluids from the used device.
If applicable remove batteries and accumulators.
Disassemble the machine if required into easy-to-handle and reusable assemblies
and component parts.
Supply the machine components and operating fluids to the provided disposal
routes.
10.5.2 Disposal of the packaging of new devices
All used packaging materials and packaging aids of the machine are recyclable and generally
need to be supplied to the material reuse.
The packaging wood can be supplied to the disposal or the reuse.
Any packaging components made of cardboard box can be chopped up and supplied to the
waste paper collection.
The films are made of polyethylene (PE) and the cu shion parts are made of polystyrene (PS).
These materials can be reused after reconditioning if they are forwarded to a collection station
or to the appropriate waste management enterprise.
Only forward the packaging materials correctly sorted to allow a direct reuse.
10.5.3 Disposing of the old device
INFORMATION
Please take care in your interest and in the interest of the environment that all component parts
of the machine are only disposed of in the intended and admitted way.
Please note that the electrical devices include lots of reusable materials as well as environmentally hazardous components. Account for separate and professional disposal of the component
parts. In case of doubt, please contact your municipal waste management. If appropriate, call
on the help of a specialist waste disposal company for the treatment of the material.
10.5.4 Disposal of electrical and electronic components
Please make sure that the electric al components are disposed of professionally and according
to the legal regulations.
The device includes electric and electronic components and must not be disposed of with the
rubbish. According to the European directive 2002/96/EG regarding electrical and electronic
used devices and the execution of national rights used electrical tools and electrical machines
need to be collected separately and be supplied to an environmen tally compatible reuse.
Being the machine operator you should obtain information regarding the authorized collection
or disposal system which applies for your company.
Please make sure that the batteries and/or accumulators are disposed of in a professiona l way
according to the legal regulations. Please only throw discharged batteries in the collection
boxes in shops or at municipal waste management companies.
INFORMATION
Used coolant emulsions and oils should not be mixed up since it is only possible to reuse used
oils which had not been mixed up without pre-treatment.
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The disposal notes for the used lubr icants are made available by the manufacturer of the lubricants. If necessary, request the product-specific data sheets.
10.6Disposal via municipal collection
Disposal of used electrical and electro nic com pone n ts
(Applicable in the countries of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collecting system for those devices).
The sign on the product or on its packing indicates that the product must not be handles as
common household waist, but that is needs to be delivered to a central collection point for recycling. Your contribution to the correct disposal of this product will protect the environment and
the health of your fellow men. The environment and the health are endangered by incorrect disposal. Recycling of material will help to reduce the consumption of raw materials. Your District
Office, the municipal waste collectio n station or the shop where you have bought the product
will inform you about the recycling of this product.
10.7RoHS, 2002/95/EC
The sign on the product or on its packing indica te s tha t this pr od uc t c omp lies with the European
guideline 2002/95/EC.
10.8Product follow-up
We are required to perform a follow-up service for our products which extends beyond shipment.
We would be grateful if you could send us the following information:
Modified settings
Any experiences with the lathe which might be important for other users
Recurring failures
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EC - declaration of conformity
Hallstadt, 2014-05-12
Kilian Stürmer
(CEO, General manager)
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex II 1.A
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The manufacturer /
retailer:
hereby declares that the following product,
Product designation:Lathe
Designation of the machine:TU1503V
Serial number:_ __ __ __ __
Year of manufacture:20__
Manual geared drill for private persons as well as for craft and industrial plants which meets all the relevant
provisions of the above mentioned Directive 2006/42/EC as well as the other directives applied (below)
including their amendments in force at the time of declaration. The following other EU Directives have been
applied: EMC Directive 2014/30/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
The safety objective meet the requirement of EC Directive 2006/95/EC
The following harmonized standards were applied:
EN 1037:1995+A1:2008 Safety of machinery - Prevention of unexpected start-up
EN 1088:1995+A2:2008 Safety of machinery - Interlocking devices associated with guards - Principles for
design and selection
EN ISO 23125:2010 - Machine tools - Safety - Turning machines (ISO 23125:2010 + Amd. 1:2012)
DIN EN 55011 2009/A1:2010 Industrial, scientific high frequency equipment - Radio-frequency disturbance
characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
EN 50581:2012 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with
respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
EN 60204-1:2006/AC: 2010 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 60204-1:2005 (modified))
EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduc-
tion (ISO 12100:2010)
EN ISO 13857:2008 Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by
upper and lower limbs
Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH
Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26
D - 96103 Hallstadt