Specifications

July 08 XYZ Machine Tools Issue 01

XYZ 560 Mini Mill and 710 VMC Operation Manual

7.4 Adjustment of Headstock Gib

The taper gib ‘A’ is used for precise adjustment of the moving headstock, refer to Figure 58.

The screw ‘B’ and ‘C’ is used to set the gib. To adjust the gib:

1. Turn the screw ‘C’ anti-clockwise to loosen the gib.

2. Turn the screw ‘B’ clockwise to adjust the gib until the table moves smoothly and

precisely.

3. After adjustment is completed, tighten the screw ‘C’ to set the gib.

Note - Make sure you do the headstock gib adjustment at least once every month.

Failure to do so can result in machine inaccuracy.

Figure 58 Adjustment of the headstock

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