Emco Compact 5 Manual Exclusive Info
Take a light skim cut across two sections (collars) spaced 3 inches apart. Measure both diameters with a micrometer.
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Back the screws off by an eighth of a turn and lock the nuts in place. The slides should move smoothly without rocking. Headstock Realignment emco compact 5 manual exclusive
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Proper installation dictates the accuracy of all subsequent machining work. Take a light skim cut across two sections
Understanding the core components and capabilities of your Emco Compact 5 ensures safe and accurate operation. : 65 mm (2.56 inches) Distance Between Centers : 350 mm (13.7 inches) Swing Over Bed : 130 mm (5.12 inches) Spindle Bore : 16 mm (0.63 inches) Spindle Taper : Morse Taper 2 (MT2) Tailstock Taper : Morse Taper 1 (MT1) Motor Power : 350-watt continuous output
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What (e.g., vertical milling attachment, 4-jaw chuck, steady rest) do you have?
Secure the motor mount, ensuring the belt has roughly 5mm of deflection under thumb pressure.
Use thin brass or steel shims under the mounting feet until the bed is perfectly level both longitudinally and transversely.