Cincinnati No. 2 Centerless Grinder Operator's Manual
Operator's manual for the Cincinnati No. 2 Centerless Grinder, a detailed workshop guide originally published by Cincinnati Grinders Incorporated in 1941. This service manual covers the fundamental operating principles of centerless grinding, proper lubrication procedures essential for maintaining machine performance and part accuracy, and the adjustments needed to keep the grinder within specification. It includes practical troubleshooting steps to diagnose and resolve common defects that degrade work quality. Designed as a working reference for machine operators and maintenance technicians, this documentation remains valuable for anyone operating, servicing, or restoring vintage Cincinnati grinding equipment.
Table of Contents:
- Standard Equipment
- Machine Specifications
- Over-all Dimensions of Machine
- Functional Diagrams
- Lubricating Specifications
- Lubrication Guide
- Lubricating Instructions and Specifications
- Installation
- Starting a New Machine for the First Time
- Lubrication (General Discussion)
- Grinding Wheel Spindle
- Regulating Wheel Spindle
- Other Bearings
- Oil Filter
- Water in Spindle Lubricating Oil
- Oil Does Not Appear in Glass Reservoir Above Grinding Wheel Spindle
- Principles of Centerless Grinding
- Methods and Advantages of Centerless Grinding
- Thru-Feed
- Infeed
- End Feed
- Advantages
- Selection and Setting of Work Blade
- Blade Material
- Blade Angle
- Blade Thickness and Size
- Setting the Blade
- Clamping the Blade
- Mounting and Balancing the Wheels
- General
- Table of Wheel Dimensions
- Assembling the Wheel Mounts
- Balancing the Wheels
- Truing the Wheels
- Grinding Wheel Truing Equipment
- Regulating Wheel Truing Equipment
- General Instructions for Truing
- Correction for Irregular Movement of Hydraulic Truing Attachment
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 108
- Size
- 25.7 MB
- Category
- Machine Tools