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Part # PS7B
Part Desc: Follower Rest
Exercise
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PLEASE HAVE INSTRUCTOR INITIAL AND DATE AFTER REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Instructor
Step # Location Description Initials Date
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10 Instructor Obtain stock from Instructor
20 Instructor Have Instructor fill in the
dimensions on the print.
30 Lathe Face end to clean up and
center drill.
40 Lathe Place part in three or four jaw chuck.
Make sure you can turn the required length
to the 2.75 shoulder.
50 Lathe Bring up the tailstock and bearing center.
60 Lathe Turn diameter “A” without the use
of the follower rest. Check for taper
and adjust if necessary.
70 Lathe Set up the follower rest and cutting
tool. Remember, the follower rest
follows the tool.
80 Lathe Take a light trial cut of 2 to 3 inches
with the jaws of the follower rest
backed off.
90 Lathe Bring the lower jaw of the follower rest
in contact with trial cut portion of the part (finger tight).
Tighten the locking screw.
100 Lathe Bring the upper jaw of the follower rest
up to the part (finger tight). Tighten the
locking screw.
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110 Instructor Have Instructor check the setup.
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Part # PS7B
Part Desc: Follower Rest
Exercise
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PLEASE HAVE INSTRUCTOR INITIAL AND DATE AFTER REQUIRED OPERATIONS
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120 Lathe Finish the trial cut using a heavy
oil to lubricate the jaws.
130 Lathe Check the part for taper. Adjust the
tailstock if necessary.
140 Lathe Finish the part to specifications.
150 Lathe Clean, deburr and inspect the part.
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160 Instructor Turn into instructor for
grading.
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