Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit jettools.com. WARRANTY JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW = Metalworking, WW = Woodworking). WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below.
Warning 1. Read and understand the entire instruction manual, programming manual, and CNC system operation before attempting to use this machine. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3.
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21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 23. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury.
Introduction This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model CL-1640ZX CNC Lathe. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, description of mechanical elements, and maintenance instructions.
Specifications Model Number ........................CL-1640ZX Stock Number .......................... 320930 Computer Controls: Anilam 4200T with 12.1” TFT Color Flat Screen 8.0 GB Hard Drive with Flash Memory, 266MHz Dual Processor floppy disk drive; flash card reader Spindle Motor .................... 10HP, 3Ph, 220V only, 60Hz Servo Motors ........................
Tool Box containing (see Figure1): Unpacking Open End Wrench Set Hex (Allen) Wrench Set Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to Spindle Sleeve your distributor and shipping agent. Do not Live Center, MT-4 discard any shipping material until the Lathe is Dead Center, MT-5 assembled and running properly.
Uncrating and Set-Up 1. Finish removing the wooden crate and packing materials from around the lathe. 2. Unbolt lathe from the shipping crate pallet. 3. Choose a location for the lathe that is dry, well illuminated, and has enough room to allow servicing the lathe on all four sides.
2. Carefully remove the chuck from the spindle and place on an adequate work surface. 3. Inspect the camlock studs. Make sure they have not become cracked or broken during transit. Clean all parts thoroughly with solvent. Also clean spindle camlocks.
Power is connected properly when pushing the forward button on the control panel causes the spindle to rotate counterclockwise as viewed from the tailstock. If the chuck rotates in the clockwise direction, disconnect the lathe from the power source, switch any two of the three power leads (not the green ground wire), and re- connect the lathe to the power source.
Spindle The spindle is mounted in the headstock on precision taper roller bearings, and is hollow to accept long stock, reducing preparation time and waste of material. It has a standard D-type cam lock, and will accept manual or hydraulic chucks.
Adjustments Headstock Alignment Refer to Figures 11 and 12. The headstock has been aligned at the factory and should not require adjustment. However, if correction is deemed necessary in the future, the procedure is described below. recommended that only qualified service personnel perform this adjustment.
Clamping Lever (C): Lift up to lock. Push down to unlock. If the tailstock is under heavy load, tighten the eccentric shaft (D) at the back of the tailstock for auxiliary locking. NOTE: If the tailstock refuses to lock, do the following: 1.
Gap Section The gap section is sometimes removed on lathes to allow room for working with a face plate. Refer to Figure 16. 1. Use the provided gap bridge pin driver to loosen and remove the two taper pins (A, Figure 16).
Pre-Operation Inspection Maintenance Before attempting to operate this lathe, the user Lathe must be serviced at all should become thoroughly familiar with both its lubrication points and all reservoirs filled to mechanical functions and CNC programming operating level before the lathe is put into functions.
Operating Controls Below are explained the basic controls for manual operation of the lathe. (For CNC programming, and for explanation of the manual mode screen display, consult the instructions for the Anilam® 4200T CNC System, which accompanied your machine.) Figure 18...
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Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit jettools.com. WARRANTY JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW = Metalworking, WW = Woodworking). WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below.
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Table of Contents Warranty and Service..........................2 Table of Contents ..........................3 Replacement Parts ..........................3 Bed Assembly ..........................4 Headstock Assembly I ........................6 Headstock Assembly II ........................8 Stand Assembly ..........................10 Tailstock Assembly I ........................12 Tailstock Assembly II ........................14 Carriage Assembly ........................16 Protective Housing ........................
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Protective Housing Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ....CL1640ZX-0801 ..Angle Iron ..................1 ....TS-1503021 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ........M6x10......2 2 ....CL1640ZX-0802 ..Angle Iron ..................1 ....TS-1503021 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ........M6x10......3 3 ....CL1640ZX-0803 ..Cover ....................1 ....
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Index No. Part No. Description Size 27 .... CL1640ZX-0827 ..Right Sliding Door ................1 ....CL1640ZX-0824A ..Hex Socket Asterisk Pan Head Screw ....M6x18......8 ....TS-1550041 ....Plain Washer ............6mm ......8 ....CL1640ZX-0824B ..Hex Thin Nut ............M6 ......8 ....CL1640ZX-0824C ..Support ....................2 28 ....
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Electrical Cabinet Index Nos. refer to items on pages 24 and the following wiring diagrams. Index Nos. Part No. Description Size 1 ..WB ..... CL1640ZX-WB1 ..Wiring Board ......JWD1 ........1 2 ............Flash Drive ................1 3 ......
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