LeBlond Regal Lathe Manual 13-15-17-19 Running Instructions
Operator manual for LeBlond Regal lathe models 13, 15, 17, and 19 inches. This running instructions guide covers complete operating procedures for headstock controls, spindle setup, and feed mechanisms essential to daily machine operation. Detailed sections address installation, specifications, maintenance schedules, and adjustment procedures for critical components including spindle bearings, servo-shift pressure, belt tension, leadscrew alignment, and carriage gibs. The manual includes lubrication charts with recommended oils and service intervals, comprehensive machining charts for common material and tool setups, and a parts list index for ordering replacement components. An essential workshop reference for operators and machinists maintaining and operating LeBlond Regal lathes.
Table of Contents:
- Specifications
- Installation
- Dimension Drawings
- Foundation
- Cleaning
- Moving & Lifting
- Electrical Connections
- Leveling
- Operating instructions
- Nomenclature Chart
- Headstock Controls (Manual and Servo-Shift)
- Field Installation of Servo-Shift
- Quick Change Box
- Feed Rod & Leadscrew
- Apron
- Carriage & Compound Rest
- Tool Holders
- Tailstock
- Coolant
- Bench Regals
- Additional Instructions Plain and Sliding Bed Gap Lathes
- Attachments
- Taper Attachment
- Chasing Dial
- Steady Rest
- Follow Rest
- Micrometer Carriage Stop
- Lubrication
- Maintenance and adjustments
- General Instructions
- Trouble Shooting Chart
- Spindle Bearing
- Servo-Shift Pressure Adjustment
- Belt Tension
- Leadscrew
- Cross Slide & Top Slide Gibs
- Rear Carriage Gib
- Front Carriage Gib
- Machining charts
- Parts list index and instructions for ordering parts
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 87
- Size
- 51.5 MB
- Category
- Machine Tools