LeBlond Regal
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| Owner/Loaner | PS1 |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 6C 1319 |
| Make/Model | LeBlond Regal |
| Arrival Date | May 2018 |
| Usability | Yes |
| Contact | Host Cold Metals |
| Where | Cold Metals |
| Authorization Needed | Yes |
| Hackable | No |
| Estimated Value | 5000 |
| Host Area | Cold Metals |
Specifications
Swing over bed 15 1/2 " Length of bed 54" Power required - 220 3 ph 30a ckt
NOTE: The manual specifies SAE 20 oil, it is the same as ISO 68 or Way oil
Auth/Use Notes
The following are prerequisites for authorization on the LeBlond
1 Tier 1 Cold Metals authorization 2 Canvas LeBlond course
Base skills for authorization:
1. Safety 2. Power, fwd, neutral, break, rev 3. Basic maintenance - Oil ports, oiler 4. Familiarity with controls - Z axis, Y axis, compound, auto feed, speeds 5. 3 jaw chuck 6. Tool post, tool selection 7. Face cut 8. Tail stock support 9. Longitudinal cut, cut to size 10. Cleanup
To-Do
| Status | Item | Person Working on Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| closed | Should we replace hydraulic filter? It's not mentioned in the manual but it seems like something you may want to change? | Jim Brink | Per discussion Tuesday 5/29 we will top off resevoir and run as-is for a few months then replace oil |
| Closed | Top off oil reservoirs, oil machine and follow maintenance in manual as far as I can tell all reservoirs should have ISO 68 (Way) oil. | Will wait until next maintenance cycle | |
| Do we need some device to help lift chucks on removal ( they weigh approx 80#) a lightweight Harbor Freight hoist is about $70 | Sevin Straus | Stuff to buy spreadsheet updated with the main items.
Have found a rail and trolley setup that will hang from the rafters and support a 500# lifting capacity winch. | |
| done | Taper attachment needs to be cleaned and tested | Abel Greenwald | |
| Closed | Level and check for taper | Sevin Straus | Lathe is leveled but need to check for taper in a test cut
-Test cuts have been made, and we are able to cut an actual round, non tapered, cut to measure first, and created a dead(ish) center for the headstock. We used our new center along with the live center we have to measure the general alignment between the headstock and the tailstock. The gauge bar had a .003" slope over 24". However we were able to get .003" flex on the live center, and that bar weighs 20+lbs so not too bad. On the side to side alignment, there was a .001" taper over 24" with the tailstock being slightly closer to the operator than the headstock. Abel and I did not try to chase that .001" out on Saturday, but if we feel that is too much error we can take a crack at it. |
| done | Any tooling needed? | Need 5/8" indexable cutting set | |
| done | Tool post attachment? | Jim Brink | |
| Hold | Do we want to fit a DRO? NOTE: the Cold metals budget is getting tight for this tool we may budget this in 2019 | Possibly put together a vote to finance this and the guard. | |
| Do we want to fit cooling? | Ed Bennett | Spec out a pump system for Jim to purchase, Ed will install. | |
| Carrage lock nofunctional | |||
| Signage and Marking on and around the Leblonde | |||
| Authorization path | |||
| Add Estop - Kickplate plus switch | Ed Bennett | Spoke to Roger (888-532-5663) LeBlond does not have a product or document to retrofit this machine 5/30 | |
| done | Need to mount a guard | Possible solution: https://atssafety.com/collections/lathe-guards/products/lathe-safety-guards-sliding-lathe-guard-gear-case-mount | |
| Fencing for Spectators and Floor taping | |||
| todo | Ensure Chucks are true and with in spec | ||
| done | purchase 3mt dead center | ||
| todo | Clean taper attachment and saddle (cross slide, compound) | ||
| todo | repair saddle lock | ||
| todo | Adjust gibs on saddle |
Maintenance
Removing the chuck. This video shows some interesting pointers about seating the chuck : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsM1pRpTciY
If you find problems with the high speeds check the coged belt in the headstock ( 27" 54t 1" wide McMaster Part: https://www.mcmaster.com/6484k172 To replace the belt remove the four screws holding the retaining ring and the retaining ring from the coged gear, work the belt out, it can be removed without removing any other gears.
Equipment
Jacobs Spindle Nose Collet Chuck " A very nice piece of tooling", this video is worth it for the music alone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smKWlrjxXag
Shars Tool set available:
SHARS Sku 404-1054
DCMT3 Insert SHARS Sku 404-1060
CCMT3 Carbide Insert SHARS Sku 404-1061
WCMX Carbide Insert SHARS Sku 404-1069
AG60 External V Partial Profile AG60 Carbide Threading SHARS Sku 424-1381
Boring Bar 3/4 uses DC## insert
Insert Tools: SCLCL5/8 CCMT3 (SHARS SKU404-1061) 32.5 T15 M4x10 SCLCR5/8 CCMT3 (SHARS SHU404-1061) 32.5 T15 M4x10 SER5/8 -16 16ER T15 M3.5x12 LT16R SDNCN5/8 DCMT3 (SHARS SKU 404=1060) 32.5 T15 M4x10 SWGCR5/8 WCMX (SHARS SkU 404-1069) 32.5 T15 M4x10 SDJCR5/8 DC** 32.5 T15 M4x10 MGEHR5/8-3 MGMN300 32.5 T15 M4x10 boring bar Shars S12S-SDUCR3 3/4"x 1.25" uses DC##32.5 insert T15 M4x10 screw
References
Manual -> https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/LeBlond_Regal.pdf
Schematic -> https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/EE700_Electrical_Drawings.pdf
Schematic with changes for E Switch -> https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/LeBlond_w_E_Switch_Small.jpg
List of Currently Authorized Users
| Qualified Member | Trained By | Date Trained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Ware | Jim Brink | 8/3/19 | |
| Ryan Pierce | Jim Brink | 8/7/19 | |
| Bill Hunt | Jim Brink | 8/24/19 | |
| McTavish McArdle | Jim Brink | 2019-10-19 | |
| Raymond Chace | Jim Brink | 11/16/19 | |
| Shayan Ranjbari | Jim Brink | 07/25/2020 | |
| Tom Cummings | Jim Brink | 10/17/2020 |