Mounting On the Lathe Cross-Slide

the top surface of the workpiece and when using either of the grinding heads

and the hi-speed cutting head, the versa-mil is mounted on the front of the

compound rest.

(3) Mounting on the Lathe Cross-Slide.

(a) For work requiring that the basic unit he moved down or below the

lathe center, it is generally necessary to mount the unit directly to the

cross-slide. On most lathes, there is sufficient vertical distance between

the top surface of the compound rest and the lathe center to permit the tool

in the basic unit spindle to move down to the lathe center.

(b) When a workpiece requires the front surface to be machined on a

versa-mil, the compound rest is removed.

The two T-bolts, located in the

circular T-slots of the compound, are used for mounting the unit.

The

diameter of the circular slot is generally greater than the center distance

of the mounting holes. The T-bolts are moved toward the lathe center until

they are spaced to correspond with the side mounting holes.

The unit is

then placed on the cross-slide with the T-bolts protruding through the

mounting holes and secured.

(4) Mounting on the Rear of the Cross-Slide.

(a) The most desirable lathe mounting location for the basic unit is at

the rear of the cross-slide.

Therefore, the basic unit may be left in

position (accurately aligned with the lathe) between jobs. Its position at

the rear does not interfere with the use of the lathe for turning, and it

makes the lathe a combination turning and milling machine. It is able to do

complete shaft and spindle jobs in one handling and set up, with

considerable savings in job time.

(b) To avoid machining a special adapter to mount the basic unit, an

extra lower slide can he procured from the manufacturer.

(c) To install the unit to the rear cross-slide, remove the chip guard

from the rear of the cross-slide. Mount the extra "lower slide" on to the

rear of the cross-slide ways, back-to-back with the one carrying the

compound. Install the extra

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