SIEG C4 Bench Lathe 600857 Mill Attachment for the C4 Lathe (Optional) Manual (See Pages 20-41) 600856 User Manual 600856 C4 Bench Lathe Manual (See Pages 02-19) W AXMINSTER W H I T E 2007 Axminster Reference No: C4 w w w. a x m i n s t e r. c o .
PACKING LIST ACCESSORY'S No. 4 Spanner Set Change Wheel Gears Comprising of: No. 1 Main Chuck Key No.1 127 Teeth No.2 50 Teeth No. 4 External Jaws No.2 100 Teeth No.1 49 Teeth No. 4 Internal Jaws No.1 80 Teeth No.1 45 Teeth Set of Allen Keys No.1 70 Teeth No.1 40 Teeth No. 1 2MT Dead Centre No.1 56 Teeth No.1 35 Teeth No. 1 3MT Dead Centre No.
2a. SCREW CUTTING For selection of the required thread pich please refer to the chart on the gear train cover, select the correct gears from the change wheel set and mount them in the correct sequence.
2a. SCREW CUTTING CONTINUED The "C/B" axis is adjusted via the pivoting bracket and clamp bolt as shown.
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Note: The chuck guard must be in the lower position as there is a interlock switch proventing the machine operating with the guard in the raised position.
LATHE MAINTENANCE Your C4 bench lathe is a precision tool. In order to maintain this precision and prolong its useful life, it is advised that you follow the recommended daily and periodic maintenance tables printed below. Daily and Periodic Maintenance Daily Pre-use 1. Using an oil can with a narrow nozzle, oil all the oil points on the machine, incl. A) Saddle (4), B) tailstock (2), C) traverse slide (1), D) compound slide (2), E) leadscrew gearbox (2), and F) leadscrew end bearing (1). 2.
H G E A C D Oil B F LATHE MAINTENANCE (OIL LUBRICATION POINTS) 11
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Mill Attachment for the C4 Lathe User Manual 600857 W AXMINSTER W H I T E 2007
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned, Ole Stilling authorised by Shanghai SIEG Machinery Co., Ltd. No.555 Caofeng Rd., South to No. 17 Bridge of Caoan Rd., Shanghai declares that this product: (Micro Mill) X1 manufactured by Shanghai SIEG Machinery Co. is in compliance with the following standards or standardisation documents in accordance with Council Directives EN55014-1:2000, EN55014-2:1997 EN61000-3-2:2000, EN61000-3-3:1995 (89/336/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC) WHATʼS IN THE BOX Quantity Item 1 No.
SPECIFICATIONS Axminster No Power Supply Motor Quill Travel Spindle Speeds Reversing Method Quill Mandrel Taper Draw Bar Thread Drilling Capacity End Mill Capacity Face Mill Capacity Weight 600857 230V a.c. 50 Hz. 220V d.c. 150W 30mm Low Gear 100-1000rpm (variable) High Gear 100-2000 rpm (variable) Electrical No. 2 MT M10 10mm 10mm 20mm 25 Kg DEFINITIONS ʻXʼ Axis. This is the axis described by the work table as it is moved side to side.
INITIAL ASSEMBLY Fig A Step 1 Remove the four M5 caphead bolts using a 4mm allen key as shown in figures A & B and remove the splash guard. Splash guard Fig B ! WARNING When mounting the Mill to the Lathe, we strongly advise you get the assistance of another person because of the weight of the machine.
Mill assembly INITIAL ASSEMBLY Step 3 Lower the mill assembly down onto the angle support casting and secure in place using four M8 caphead bolts. (See figs C & E) Fig C Fig E M8 Caphead bolts Step 4 Tip the lathe forward and have your assistant thread the support leg up into the angle support casting. (See figs C & F ) Adjust the the support leg until it makes contact with the surface of your bench or stand, tighten the lock nut to lock the leg in position.
INITIAL TESTING ! Please read the section entitled Identification and Parts description so that you may more easily identify the parts to which reference is made in the text. Testing When the Mill is mounted to your satisfaction, proceed as follows:a) Close the chuck jaws b) Check the millhead is ʻlockedʼ in position on the column. c) Check that all loose items are removed from the worktable. d) Set the worktable approximately mid-positioned under the chuck jaws.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION Please take some time to identify the various parts of your machine so that you are familiar with the terminology we will use to enable you to set up and operate your Mill safely and correctly. Main tool post This is the column of the mill, it is an 65 x 50 bar with a dovetail slide machined on the front onto which the milling head is mounted, the lower part is the circular ʻbossʼ for the tilt assembly.
MACHINE ILLUSTRATION OF THE MILL Rise & fall drive screw handle Rise & fall drive screw Main tool post Angle support casting Tilt scale Typ.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION Gear change knob The gear change knob allows the selection of the high or low ratio of the gear train. The speed of the spindle is then governed by the speed control on the motor panel. (You may have to ʻjoggleʼ the chuck/tool to aid the meshing action). Motor A 220V d.c. motor rated at 150W. Feed Handle Lever handle that is used to drive the quill (and hence the chuck or the tool) up and down. The boss of the handle is fitted to the end of a ʻsplinedʼ gear shaft.
MACHINE ILLUSTRATION OF THE MILL Motor control panel Fuse cap Power on LED Fault LED Forward /Off/Reverse switch Speed control knob 29
PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION Quill hold pocket The size of the machine precludes any ʻfancyʼ locking mechanism for the quill. There is a blind pocket on the spindle that accepts the tommy bar supplied in the tool kit, to enable the spindle to be held in position whilst the draw bar is loosened. Draw bar cover A moulded plastic cover that clips into the top of the Motor Gearbox assembly, to afford protection from the rotating top of the draw bar, when the quill is at the top of its travel.
MACHINE ILLUSTRATION OF THE MILL Motor Feed handle Milling head casting Gearbox Rise & Fall drive screw dog Fine feed control Thimble Coarse feed scale Chuck High ratio Gear change knob Low ratio Fine feed thimble Head clamp Normal Fine feed engage knob 31 Fine feed
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! Warning Do not operate the mill in any function unless the head clamping lever is tightened. Tool Changing Note. The taper socket in the spindle mandrel does not have a ʻdrive flatʼ and all tooling, including the drill chuck is secured and driven by the taper lock and the draw bar. Make sure the power is switched off or better still remove the power from the machine. Locate and put to hand the 8mm A/F spanner and the tommy bar. Remove the Draw Bar Cover.
MAINTENANCE Your Mill is a precision tool. In order to maintain this precision and prolong its useful life, it is advised that you follow the recommended daily and periodic maintenance tables printed below. Daily and Periodic Maintenance Daily Carry out a visual inspection. Repair any damage immediately. Minor damage to the beds should be taken out with an oilstone. Move the worktable and the traverse feed back and forth by hand, check that the movement is smooth.
MAINTENANCE OILING POINTS Top of draw bar cover removed for clarity OIL 34 Oil
MILL ACCESSORIES Rotary Milling Vice for Micro Mill 55mm Part No: (100034) 50mm Release Vise Axminster Micro Mill Collets #2MT 6mm collet Part No: (100023) Quick vice 50mm Part No: (100022) #2MT 10mm collet Part No: (100024) Axminster Power Tools Catalogue Micro Mill Clamping Kit Clamping kit Part No: (100033) Axminster Bull Nose Slot Drills Axminster HSS End Mills Axminster HSS Slot Drills Metric Screwed Shank Two Flute Bull Nose Slot Drills Order No Description 610170-14 610171-14 610172-14 61
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SIEG C4 Bench Lathe 600856 Axminster Reference No: C4 W AXMINSTER W H I T E Axminster Devon EX13 5PH UK FREEPHONE 0800 371822 2007 www.axminster.co.
