Tailstock Operation - Sharp 16 Series Manual

4-12 Tailstock Operation

1. The tailstock handwheel dial is divided in 0.002mm per graduation. The tailstock
moves forward 5mm per clockwise revolution of handwheel.When revoluting
clockwise, the quill will retract and, to the last, the center will release
automatically.
2. Push the tailstock quill locking lever ○
fixing the tailstock onto the bedway, push tailstock body clamping lever ○
forward.
3. Adjust the centerline of the tailstock by loosing the tailstock set-over adjusting
screw ○
on the side firstly, then adjust the screw on the other side. After
26
adjustment, tighten the screw on both sides.
○
29
○
28
○
30
○
26
forward to fix the tailstock quill. For
30
16
29
Fig.4-12