Ellis Dividing Head Instruction Manual
Complete workshop instruction manual for the Ellis Dividing Head with 40:1 ratio, a precision indexing attachment for milling machines and similar machine tools. Provides detailed step-by-step operating instructions covering head division setup, crank position adjustment, sector arm installation, indexing plate changes, worm end-thrust tuning, spindle locking, and free-wheeling procedures. Technical sections address worm and worm-gear meshing adjustment, backlash elimination, universal swivel base mounting procedures, spindle center alignment, and spindle thread specifications (1 3/8 inch - 8 TPI). Includes Chart #1 Plain Indexing with standard indexing plates, presenting division calculations spanning 2 to 860 divisions with corresponding index circle hole counts and required crank turns for each division value. Essential reference for setup, operation, and maintenance of this dividing head on the shop floor.
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