Description
Number of Pages: 73
This is a reproduction of an original Elliott M.15 M.16 Lathe Instructions and Part Manual. This manual covers lathes with 24″, 36″, 48″ and 60″ between centers. It contains information on operations of this machine, and parts diagrams with parts numbers.
Contents:
| INTRODUCTION………………………………………………. | 2 |
| EXAMINATION………………………………………………… | 2 |
| CLEANING……………………………………………………….. | 2 |
| INSTALLATION……………………………………………….. | 3 |
| Slinging………………………………………………………………. | 3 |
| Foundation………………………………………………………….. | 4 |
| Wiring………………………………………………………………… | 7 |
| LUBRICATION………………………………………………….. | 10 |
| Operating instructions……………………………………………. | 19 |
| Starting the machine………………………………………………. | 22 |
| Feedbox controls………………………………………………….. | 23 |
| Screw cutting……………………………………………………….. | 26 |
| Screw cutting examples………………………………………….. | 28 |
| Special metric pitches……………………………………………. | 30 |
| Diametral pitches………………………………………………….. | 31 |
| Metric module pitches……………………………………………. | 31 |
| 4-way indexing tool post………………………………………… | 32 |
| Tailstock and gap piece…………………………………………. | 33 |
| Travelling steady…………………………………………………… | 34 |
| Headstock spindle nose mounting…………………………….. | 35 |
| MAINTENANCE……………………………………………….. | 36 |
| Overload protection to the machine………………………….. | 38 |
| Electrical box……………………………………………………….. | 38 |
| Motor and driving belts………………………………………….. | 39 |
| Brake…………………………………………………………………. | 40 |
| Main spindle bearings……………………………………………. | 41 |
| Leadscrew………………………………………………………….. | 42 |
| Cross slide screw………………………………………………….. | 43 |
| Slide way gib adjustment………………………………………… | 44 |
| Tailstock adjustment …………………………………………….. | 44 |
| Taper turning gib adjustment……………………………………. | 45 |
| EXTRA EQUIPMENT………………………………………….. | 46 |
| Taper turning attachment…………………………………………. | 47 |
| Coolant system……………………………………………………… | 47 |
| 3-point steady………………………………………………………. | 48 |
| Nylon slipping clutch……………………………………………… | 49 |
| SPECIFICATION……………………………………………….. | 49 |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT………………………………….. | 50 |
| COMPONENT PARTS………………………………………… | 52 |
| Key diagram…………………………………………………………. | CP2 |
| Headstock …………………………………………………………… | GP4 |
| Change wheel assembly………………………………………….. | CP6 |
| Feed box……………………………………………………………… | CP8 |
| Apron…………………………………………………………………. | CP10 |
| Saddle and compound slide…………………………………….. | CP12 |
| Tailstock……………………………………………………………… | CP14 |
| 2 and 3-point steady………………………………………………. | CP16 |
| Taper turning attachment…………………………………………. | CP17 |
| CUTTING SPEED CHART…………………………………… | iii |
Overview:
I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear.
