Description
Number of Pages:90
This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Axelson Metal Lathes Operator’s, Service, and Parts Manual. This manual covers the six different lathe models. They all have the “A” casted into the headstock above the number.
14″ (Model A) with 16 1/2″ swing
16″ (Model B) with 18 1/2″ swing
20″ (Model W) with 22 1/2″ swing
20″ (Model D) with 22 1/2″ swing
25″ (Model E) with 28 1/2″ swing
32″ (Model F) with 34 1/2″ swing
This manual contains information on operating instructions, lubrication, adjustments, accessories, and cross sectional and explosive view diagrams of all the parts. This is a very complete and descriptive manual for these larger lathes. Please read the contents below the pictures.
Contents:
INSTALLATION
Cleaning ……………………………………4
Foundation ………………………………….4
Leveling ……………………………………4
Starting Lathe the First Time …………………4
LUBRICATION
Apron ………………………………………5
Carriage ……………………………………5
General …………………………………….5
Headstock …………………………………..5
Lubrication Chart ………………………….6-7
Lubricant Specifications ……………………..6
OPERATION
Apron …………………………………..10-11
Carriage & Cross Slide ………………………12
Gear Box …………………………………9-10
Headstock …………………………………..8
Clutch Control Levers ………………………..8
Motor ………………………………………9
Shift Levers ………………………………..9
Spindle Brake ……………………………….8
Specifications ……………………………..14
Tailstock ………………………………….13
ADJUSTMENT
Apron & Carriage …………………………15-16
Headstock Clutch ……………………………15
Hydraulic Brake …………………………….15
Lead Screw …………………………………16
Spindle Bearings ……………………………15
Taper Attachment ……………………………16
SPECIAL LEADS OR THREADS…………………..18-23
DIMENSIONAL DATA
Dovetails, V-Ways & T-Slots ………………….86
Lathe Capacity Chart ………………………..85
Space Requirements for Installation……………87
Specifications ……………………………..14
EXTRA EQUIPMENT
Auxiliary Feed Rod & Lead Screw Supports ……25-57
Collet Draw-In Attachment ……………………83
Follow Rests ……………………………….29
Independent 4-Jaw Chuck ……………………..27
Micrometer Carriage Stop ………………..24 & 83
Plain Rear Rest …………………………….25
Rapid Traverse ……………………………..26
Sjogren Collet Chuck ………………………..29
Steady Rests ……………………………….27
Taper Attachment ……………………………24
Universal 3-Jaw Chuck ……………………….27
4-Way Tool Post …………………………….29
PARTS SECTION
STANDARD PARTS
Accessories ………………………………..77
Apron …………………………………..58-66
Bed ……………………………………….76
Carriage & Cross Slide ……………………67-70
End Train & Gear Box ……………………..43-52
Headstock ……………………………….33-42
Lead Screw, Feed Rod &
Clutch Control …………………………..53-57
Micrometer Cross Feed Stop …………………..69
Spindles …………………………………..28
Tailstock ……………………………….71-74
EXTRA EQUIPMENT PARTS
Follow Rests………………………………..81
Four Way Tool Post ………………………….82
Motor, Controls & Wiring …………………….78
Pan & Coolant System ………………………..78
Taper Attachment ……………………………79
Traverse Direct Reading Dial …………………84
Rapid Traverse …………………………..88-89
Steady Rest ……………………………75 & 80
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.
