Axelson Heavy Duty Engine Lathes - Operation and Service

Complete operation and service manual for Axelson Heavy Duty Engine Lathes, covering everything from initial setup through routine maintenance and troubleshooting. This workshop manual guides you through installation, foundation preparation, leveling, and proper lubrication to keep your machine running smoothly. Detailed operational procedures walk you through every major assembly: the apron, carriage, cross slide, gearbox, headstock, spindle brake, and tailstock, plus all control levers and shift mechanisms. Adjustment sections explain how to fine-tune the apron and carriage, headstock clutch engagement, hydraulic brake response, lead screw alignment, spindle bearings, and taper attachment setup. You'll also find specifications for special leads and threads, dimensional data covering dovetails, V-ways, and T-slots, capacity charts to understand your machine's limits, and space requirements for proper installation. The comprehensive parts list breaks down standard components and accessories for the bed, carriage and cross slide, end train and gearbox, headstock, lead screw and feed rod assemblies, spindles, and tailstock, plus optional equipment parts for follow rests, four-way tool posts, motor control wiring, coolant systems, taper attachments, rapid traverse mechanisms, and steady rests. Available in 14, 16, 20, 25, and 32 inch swing sizes.