Clausing-Colchester 15" Lathe Instruction & Parts Manual PDF (Models 6534-6537)

I I -] +, : THIS MANUAL applies to the Clausing-Colchester 15 in x 30 in and 15 in x 48 in heavy duty, geared-head precision lathes. A full understanding of the contents will help you obtain the best results from the machine and achieve the standards of accuracy available. discuss any problems concerning the application of Clausing- Our Technical Service Department is always at your disposal to Colchester lathes and their planned accessories or attachments' The aim is to ensure maximum satisfaction with your lathe' The machine serial number is stamped at the tailstock end of the bed and MUST be quoted in all communications regarding your lathe.

Due to the Company policy of continuous improvement, designs may be modified or changed at any time without notice and this manual applies only to the machine with which it is issued' THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR MACHINE S .F.Y.:.{.?.( H I ONE COPY OF THIS MANUAL IS SUPPLIED FREE WITH EACH NEW MACHINE

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INDEX SPECIFICATION INSTALLATION INSTALLING LIFTING CLEANING AND BOLTING DOWN ELECTRICAL WIRING CHUCK MOUNTING LUBRICATION 6 5 5 8 b 1 0 OPERATION DRIVE STARTING STOPPING REVERSE HEADSTOCK SPEED SELECTION SWING FRAME GEARBOX APRON AND THREAD CUTTING SETTING UP GEAR TRAIN METRIC THREAD CUTTING SADDLE AND SLIDES THE BED AND TAILSTOCK 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 6 1 5 ACCESSORIES 1 1 1 7 20 20 2 0 1,1 21 22 EQUIPMENT LIST WITH ORDERING CODES COOLANT SYSTEM SQUARE TURRET TOOLPOST STEADY REST AND REAR TOOLPOST FEEDSTOPS RAPID THREADING UNIT TELESCOPIC TAPER ATTACHMENT HYDRAULIC PROFILING UNIT SPARES LISTS

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I t I L-' BRIEF SPEGIFIGATION _ l j I I t_ ! t*' ,-L -r l - t-,, . ] , l " l_, l- This specification applies to all four standard models of the Clausing-Colchester 15 in Swing lathes as follows: 6534 . 15 in x 30 in Straight bed lathes 6535. 15 in x 48 in Straight bed lathes 6536 , 15 in x 30 in Gap bed tathes 6537. 15 in x 48 in Gap bed lathes CA,PACITIES Height of centres Swing 7| in Over bed.., 1 5 i n Distance between centres Over cross slide 30 in or 48 in 8: in Diameter of faceplate 1 4 i n Gap-bed Models Turning diameter in gap 24 in Width in front of faceplate ...

6 i n Overall length Capacity of travelling steady rest 2i in Overall width 74 in or 92 in 38 in Weight (approx) 2,184 lb or 2,296 lb Spindle bore (Max. bar diameter) HEADSTOCK 2 i n Spindle nose ...A.S.A long taper L.1 Taper in spindle nose bush Spindle speeds (two-speed motor) ... No. 4 Morse Range of spindle speeds (two-speed motor) 37-1500 r.p.m. i A Total travel of cross slide CARRIAGE Total travel of top slide . .. 4i in 9 i n Height from top of top slide to centre line of spindle 1 3 i n THREADS AND FEEDS Max. tool shank size (pillar type tool post) ... f x l i n Pitch of leadscrew 4 t.p.i. Number o{ threads Range 4-120 t,p.i. 45 Number of feeds ... 45 Range per rev.

of spindle Longitudinal ... Cross ... 0'0008-0 024 in 0'0017-0'048 in TAILSTOCK Spindle travel (No. 4 M.T, centre fitted) Spindle travel (Standard tang drill fitted) ... 6t in si in Taper in spindle ... No. 4 Morse Two-speed motor 2|-5 h.p. DRIVE STANDARD EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED WITH THE MACHINE Full length splash guard Two No, 4 Morse taper centres One centre bush Wrenchs etc. l One 14" dia. {aceolate One 8" dia. slotted driving plate Travelling steady rest F n r e l o + a i l c a { a e l n i + i a n a l ^ ^ , , i ^ 6 ^ ^ r - . , ^ i l ^ L t ^ ^ ^ ^ c ^ ^ l l ^ - A ^ ^ E c o A b l r c

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