Alignment of the Versa-Mil

determine whether the middle of the circular T-slot (or compound mounting

boss) can be brought in line with the lathe spindle center. On the design

of some lathes, the cross-slide is too long to permit this procedure because

of the amount of lead screw travel. In a case such as this, remove part of

the rear slide so that the center of the compound mounting surface may be

brought closer together. Re-machine where needed to provide a seat for the

link and a hole for the link screw.

(f) Install the extra T-slot bolt into the T-slot and mount the basic

unit in position with the faceplate parallel to or at 90 to the lathe axis.

Since the gib of the rear slide will normally be kept tighter than the front

gib, the rear gib may be released when the versa-mil is not being used.

c.

Alignment of the Versa-Mil.

(1) Aligning with the Workpiece.

(a) The circular face plate of the basic unit provides a reference

surface for aligning the spindle of the versa-mil with the machine tools to

which it is attached, or with the workpiece.

(b) To avoid over-size cuts, the cutter must be aligned with the travel

of the carriage, ram, or the cross rail on which it is mounted.

(c) Any pair of the guide posts may be used for referencing since the

posts are square with the spindle and the face plate.

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