Manual Description:

 

This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Rockwell 10" Metal Cutting Lathe Instructions and Parts Manual. This manual covers the 25-700 and more. As you can see from the contents, this is a very detailed manual that covers everything you would want to know about this machine.

 



 

 

 

Contents:

INTRODUCTION...........................................................1

INSTALLATION

Unpacking..............................................................3

Cleaning the Lathe.....................................................3

Selecting Floor Space..................................................3

Installing the Motor...................................................3

Leveling the Lathe.....................................................4

Aligning Bed Ways Parallel to Headstock Spindle (Cabinet Models Only)..4

Location of Floor Mounting Holes.......................................4

Electrical Recommendations.............................................5

NOMENCLATURE CHART.....................................................6

OPERATION AND CONTROLS

Headstock Controls.....................................................8

Outboard Gear Train....................................................9

Variable Speed Drive...................................................9

Carriage..............................................................10

Quick Change Gear Box.................................................12

Tailstock.............................................................13

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS AND LUBRICATION

Outboard Gear Train

Adjusting Back Lash...................................................14

Carriage

Gib Adjustment for Compound Slide.....................................15

Gib Adjustment for Cross Slide........................................15

Compound Slide Feed Screw End Play Adjustment.........................16

Cross Slide Feed Screw End Play Adjustment............................16

Power Feed Clutch Adjustment..........................................16

Lead Screw

Replacing Shear Pin in Lead Screw.....................................17

Lead Screw Adjustment.................................................17

Variable Speed Underneath Drive

Adjustment to Variable Speed Control Lever............................18

Belt Alignment........................................................18

Belt Tension..........................................................19

Variable Speed Back Drive

Adjustment to Variable Speed Handwheel Screw..........................20

Belt Alignment........................................................20

Belt Tension..........................................................20

Lubrication...........................................................21

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Headstock

Replacing Spindle, Spindle Pulley, Spindle Bearings, & Bull Gear......22

Replacing Feed Reverse Lever..........................................24

Replacing and Adjusting Back Gears....................................24

Belt Drive System (Underneath Drive Models)

Replacing Variable Speed Belts, Variable Speed Pulleys,

and Upper Jackshaft Pulley............................................26

Replacing Spindle V-Belts.............................................27

Belt Drive System (Rear Drive Models)

Replacing Variable Speed Belts, Variable Speed Pulley,

and Upper Jackshaft Pulley............................................29

Replacing Spindle V-Belts.............................................30

Replacing Variable Speed Screw and Nut................................30

Quick Change Gear Box

Replacing Left and Right Hand Tumblers................................31

Carriage

Replacing Compound Slide Feed Screw and Nut...........................32

Replacing Cross Slide Feed Screw and Nut..............................33

Apron

Replacing Half Nuts...................................................34

Replacing Lead Screw..................................................34

Replacing Power Feed Clutch and Worm..................................35

Parts List and Diagrams............................................36-56

 
 

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I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear.

 

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