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MACHINE TOOL SUPPLIES, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Nothing will slow you down with Summit on your side. We feature a dedicated parts team and a million dollar inventory of ready-to-ship machine tool supplies, lathe parts and machine tool accessories for Summit equipment. Fast access to spare and replacement parts can help you control costs, protect capital investments, extend the life of equipment, and maintain production levels.

Our extensive inventory of quick-ship parts and machine tool accessories includes components for all of our top selling equipment. Whether you need parts for a Summit lathe, mill, or drill, we’ve got you covered!

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MACHINE TOOL SERVICES

As one of the world’s largest providers of precision machine tools, we know you need a trusted resource to answer your questions, offer technical support and troubleshoot problems you may encounter. Our machine tool repair experts are available and ready to help you out. All you have to do is ask for a machine tool service representative!

MACHINE TOOL INSTALLATION

Summit won’t leave you hanging when it comes to machine tool installation. All of our equipment comes fully-assembled, clearly labeled and includes product manuals with detailed instructions. Our goal is to make installation as easy as possible so you can get back to production. If you run into any problems after you receive your Summit machine, contact us – we’re here for you!

MACHINE TOOL CALIBRATION

The majority of questions seem to center around machine tool calibration. Since precise, accurate machining is critical to quality control, we inspect and conduct rigorous testing on all of our equipment before we ship it. We also include product manuals that include performance benchmarks, capability ranges and industry standards. If you need onsite machine tool calibration or certification, get in touch with us and we’ll hook you up!

MACHINE TOOL REBUILDING AND RECONDITIONING

If you’re considering machine tool rebuilding or machine tool reconditioning for your older equipment, we should definitely talk. Our experts can help guide your decision based on the age and model of your machines, the types of material you are machining and your production demands. Together we’ll figure out if it’s worth the time and money to rebuild or retrofit your machine tools; or if it’s time to trade up!

ASK AN EXPERT THE TOUGH QUESTIONS

Our service department knows their way around a machine shop and every piece of equipment & part we sell! We are here to answer all the service questions you have and help our customers solve their machining problems. Whether you have questions on a CNC machine, manual machine or mechanical inquiries – our service department will talk you through a solution!

Instruction and Parts Manual

Where can I buy a parts manual for an older machine?

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Instruction and Parts Manual

Where can I buy a parts manual for an older machine?

Chase says:

Paper manuals are available through our Parts department, 405-795-5915. Knowing your model and serial number will help us locate the correct manual with the correct parts list for easy spare parts ordering. Model # Example: 24-4×60, S/N XXXX

Lathe Model Identification

Where can I find the model or serial number for an old Summit lathe? I’ve looked around on the lathe tooling machine and am worried someone took it off or painted over it.

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Lathe Model Identification

Where can I find the model or serial number for an old Summit lathe? I’ve looked around on the lathe tooling machine and am worried someone took it off or painted over it.

Chase says:

On Summit lathes, the serial number is located on top of the front way near the tailstock. There should be a set of numbers stamped into the metal between the “v” and the flat part of the way.

On Summit mills, the serial number is located on the tag near the headstock. Knowing this information will make ordering parts a quicker process.

What is the weight & part max. weight of my machine? This is for the floor loading. The machine is being moved to another building.

The new building has a floor 6″ thick with 6 x 6 wire reinforcing and a 2″ capping. Do we need a heavier foundation? If so, what is required? Please specify the machine weight and part weight.

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What is the weight & part max. weight of my machine? This is for the floor loading. The machine is being moved to another building.

The new building has a floor 6″ thick with 6 x 6 wire reinforcing and a 2″ capping. Do we need a heavier foundation? If so, what is required? Please specify the machine weight and part weight.

Chase says:

Machine weight and maximum part capacity any Summit machine can be found on our product literature. Head to the product’s page online and click “download a brochure” to view the specs. This information is typically on the last page of the brochure.

For installation and floor loading information, make sure to check your manual. The manual for this model shows that the foundation recommendation is 6” thick concrete. My assumption would be that you would be fine with what you have.

What type of lube is used in head?

Maintenance added 30 wt. mineral oil to our 4′ radial drill and it all ran out the bottom. The head has a site glass, and I assume the oil level should register?

Thanks for your help

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What type of lube is used in head?

Maintenance added 30 wt. mineral oil to our 4′ radial drill and it all ran out the bottom. The head has a site glass, and I assume the oil level should register?

Thanks for your help

Chase says:

Marc,

It sounds like you have filled the head all the way to the top large viewing glass. This is incorrect and will cause the machine to leak oil. There should be a small sight glass (around 1” diameter) that is used for oil fill level. The oil used in the head should be a Shell Tellus 46.

To find out what type of oil your machine uses…..

If you have any more questions, you can call our Service Dept at 405-795-5928.

Clutch and Brake Adjustments

We recently had to do a rebuild on the feedbox gearing and bearings of our lathe. We decided to replace the clutch and brake packs since it’s been who knows how long, and we were getting a lot of chatter out of them. I need to know if there is a known setting for the gap of the clutches and brake. i.e.: what is the feeler gauge setting on these components, if any?

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Clutch and Brake Adjustments

We recently had to do a rebuild on the feedbox gearing and bearings of our lathe. We decided to replace the clutch and brake packs since it’s been who knows how long, and we were getting a lot of chatter out of them. I need to know if there is a known setting for the gap of the clutches and brake. i.e.: what is the feeler gauge setting on these components, if any?

Chase says:

The best way to set these is to get the machine warm with your standard 3 jaw chuck mounted.

Once warm, put the machine in the second to highest range. Make sure your feed shafts are not running. The machine should rev up in 3-5 seconds in both FWD and RVS. The brake is also set at this RPM and when shifted to neutral should stop the spindle in around 10 seconds.

Check out this video if you need any extra help.

Thanks, Summit Machine Tool Technician

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How To Transfer Programs Using USB?

Machine is S024-4×60 with Fagor 8055I controller. We are trying to save programs to USB flash drive, but the machine does not recognize USB flash drive. How do we save and transfer programs to and from using a USB flash drive?

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How To Transfer Programs Using USB?

Machine is S024-4×60 with Fagor 8055I controller. We are trying to save programs to USB flash drive, but the machine does not recognize USB flash drive. How do we save and transfer programs to and from using a USB flash drive?

Jason says:

Andrew,

You want to make sure that the USB device you are using is a basic USB drive. If it is one of the larger more expensive USB sticks that have drivers it can cause issues trying to load and unload. If that does not fix it, the USB cable may have come loose behind the control. You can remove the bolts around the face of the control and pull it out. You will then see the USB cable going from the board out the USB input. This should resolve your issue. If not, feel free to call us at 1-800-654-3262 ext. 4.

Input Voltage

The lathe I purchased is marked as 230v- I have 460v power- how would you recommend changing the voltage set up for the lathe?

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Input Voltage

The lathe I purchased is marked as 230v- I have 460v power- how would you recommend changing the voltage set up for the lathe?

Jason says:

Stan,

That is a good choice for a used lathe. We have more parts for this model lathe than any of our older model machines.

As for changing the voltage: the 3-phase motors must all be re-taped for 440, which involves just changing some jumper straps in the pecker head of the motors. Then you will need to change the primary voltage tap on the transformer and you will need to order 2 heater overloads for the now lower amp draw. We should have these in stock.

If you have any more questions you can call me at extension 219 or if you would like to order the parts you can get with Janette at extension 215.

The worm gear block on axis is worn

There are three ways- one goes toward the chuck, the other goes in toward center of chuck. This block that goes on the worm gear has movement. Could the block be bad? If you grab the axis and try to move it by hand, it moves. Can you buy this block separate?

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The worm gear block on axis is worn

There are three ways- one goes toward the chuck, the other goes in toward center of chuck. This block that goes on the worm gear has movement. Could the block be bad? If you grab the axis and try to move it by hand, it moves. Can you buy this block separate?

Jason says:

Paul,

It sounds like you are talking about the cross slide nut. Yes, typically you can purchase just the cross slide nut. However, if the nut is loose there is a good chance that he screw will have wear/damage as well. I would try to adjust the nut before replacing anything. The nut and screw should only be replaced when there is no longer any adjustment left in the nut.

Can the turret be put on other side of slide?

We have a power turret on our Smart Cut CNC lathe and for some reason it is on the operator side, like a manual turret would be. All the CNC machines I use the turret is on the back side, so it lets the operator see what’s going on. I think I just need to change the “X” parameters to be backwards?

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Can the turret be put on other side of slide?

We have a power turret on our Smart Cut CNC lathe and for some reason it is on the operator side, like a manual turret would be. All the CNC machines I use the turret is on the back side, so it lets the operator see what’s going on. I think I just need to change the “X” parameters to be backwards?

Jason says:

James,

This is how our machines are designed. We have had some customers request for this change (I do believe however, depending on the model you are getting, you lose a small amount of x axis travel when making this change). Yes this can be done. You would have to change the direction of the X axis, the homing direction, and you would have to change placement and arrangement of the limit switches used as hard limits and home switch. If you are purchasing a new machine, this can be done here at our facility. The only thing difference would be the tool numbers on the turret face. You would have to program the tool opposite of the tool that you wanted to use. Please contact us if you have any more questions.

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Tapping on my Horizontal Boring Mill

I need a procedure on how to use the tapping feature properly on the HBM 110

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Tapping on my Horizontal Boring Mill

I need a procedure on how to use the tapping feature properly on the HBM 110

Dan says:

Melvin,

Tapping is done with the spindle being in low range and with the saddle. Make sure that you use a “floating tap-holder”. First determine the correct spindle speed to use with your tap. Then take the RPM times the pitch of your tap to set the feed-rate. Ex. 75RPM X .100 (10TPI) = 7.5 IPM. Set the switch to tapping and use the W Axis joystick to engage the cycle, make sure the spindle in rotating correctly. Look at the feed-rate display on the DRO to adjust the feed-rate. The direction of the w axis joystick will start and reverse the spindle.

If you have any questions please feel free to call me 800-654-3262 ext. 219

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