Unlike manual lathes with gearboxes, the Compact 5 CNC utilizes a timing belt drive system coupled with a DC motor and a thyristor control board. This allows for a fully variable speed range. Manual speed adjustment is achieved via a potentiometer knob located on the control panel.
The manual lists the adapter plate part number (EMCO #1450-10) to mount a 100mm 4-jaw chuck. This allows offset turning for cams and eccentric parts. emco compact 5 manual exclusive
| Component | Lubricant | Frequency | |------------|-----------|------------| | Bed ways (prismatic) | ISO 68 way oil | Before each use | | Leadscrew | ISO 68 oil | Weekly | | Change gears | Light grease | Monthly | | Tailstock quill | Light machine oil | Monthly | | Spindle bearings (tapered rollers) | Grease (NLGI 2) | Every 500 hrs | | Motor brushes | Check wear | Every 200 hrs | Unlike manual lathes with gearboxes, the Compact 5
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