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AMMCO Brake LatheAMMCO Brake Lathe
AMMCO Brake LatheAMMCO Brake Lathe
Why - Brake Lathe Why - Brake Lathe
As brakes are used and worn they As brakes are used and worn they get to a point in which they become get to a point in which they become unusable or under specunusable or under spec
A brake lathe allows a person to A brake lathe allows a person to machine brake parts true so that machine brake parts true so that they can be used again in a brake they can be used again in a brake systemsystem
Safety ConcernsSafety Concerns It is important to look over the machine before use in order It is important to look over the machine before use in order
to determine if damage is presentto determine if damage is present Do not operate a machine which is damaged or in need of Do not operate a machine which is damaged or in need of
repairrepair Proper eyewear or a face shield is a must as it will prevent Proper eyewear or a face shield is a must as it will prevent
serious injury from flying metal shavings or loose machine serious injury from flying metal shavings or loose machine partsparts
Make sure the parts being machined are securely fastened Make sure the parts being machined are securely fastened on the latheon the lathe
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie hair back to Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie hair back to avoid being dragged into the running machine during avoid being dragged into the running machine during operationoperation
Keep work area cleanKeep work area clean Keep bystanders away when machine is in operationKeep bystanders away when machine is in operation
Setting Up To Machine A Setting Up To Machine A Disc RotorDisc Rotor
Inspect the brake rotor to insure that no cracks Inspect the brake rotor to insure that no cracks or deformities are presentor deformities are present
Determine the thickness of the rotor with a Determine the thickness of the rotor with a micrometer to insure that the brake rotor is still micrometer to insure that the brake rotor is still within the within the minimum machine to thicknessminimum machine to thickness
Setting Up To Machine A Setting Up To Machine A Disc RotorDisc Rotor
Identify the taper end of the disc Identify the taper end of the disc brakebrake
Taper
Setting Up To Machine A Setting Up To Machine A Disc RotorDisc Rotor
Setting up the rotor to machine can seem like a Setting up the rotor to machine can seem like a confusing taskconfusing task
The use of a arbor nut, self aligning spacer, The use of a arbor nut, self aligning spacer, spacers, centering cones and tapers all spacers, centering cones and tapers all contribute to align the disc rotor to machine contribute to align the disc rotor to machine true.true.
Selection of setup components next to lathe
Disc Rotor Disc Rotor Setup Components
Arbor Nut Self-Aligning Spacer Spacer
SpringTapersOuter Adapter
Disc Rotor Setup in Disc Rotor Setup in Order Order
Taper Side of Rotor
Taper to TaperMajor Alignment Component
Setting Up To Machine A Setting Up To Machine A Disc RotorDisc Rotor
Setup of disc rotor and components on Setup of disc rotor and components on brake lathebrake lathe
Note that the arbor nut is reverse thread Note that the arbor nut is reverse thread so that it will not spin off or loosen during so that it will not spin off or loosen during machiningmachining
Arbor Nut
Brake Lathe ControlsBrake Lathe Controls
X Movement
Y Movement
Brake Lathe ControlsBrake Lathe Controls
Y Movement Control
Fine Adjustment On Tool Bits
On / Off Switch
X Movement Control
Alignment of Tool BitsAlignment of Tool Bits Use the fine adjustment tool bit control to bring Use the fine adjustment tool bit control to bring
tool bits until they just touch the disk brake tool bits until they just touch the disk brake Use red knobs to lock off tool bit position for Use red knobs to lock off tool bit position for
machine processmachine process
Cross Feed ControlCross Feed Control
This is used to automatically do the This is used to automatically do the machining processmachining process
Two speeds are used to produce a fast Two speeds are used to produce a fast rough cut and slow finishing cutrough cut and slow finishing cut
A rough cut is used to take bulk material A rough cut is used to take bulk material off of the rotor to speed up machine off of the rotor to speed up machine processprocess
Always Have Safety Guards Always Have Safety Guards In Place When Machine Is In Place When Machine Is
Running!!!Running!!!
Machining ProcessMachining Process Align tool bits at the back of the rotor using the Y Align tool bits at the back of the rotor using the Y
axis controlaxis control Turn machine on Turn machine on Engage the cross feed in the fast speed first to Engage the cross feed in the fast speed first to
begin rough cutbegin rough cut
Machining ProcessMachining Process Adjust tool bits to take another small amount of Adjust tool bits to take another small amount of
material off of rotormaterial off of rotor Repeat process over again in slow speed for a Repeat process over again in slow speed for a
finishing cutfinishing cut
FinishedFinished Double check that rotor is still in manufactures Double check that rotor is still in manufactures
spec thicknessspec thickness A small amount of wobble or run out is normal in A small amount of wobble or run out is normal in
brake rotorsbrake rotors Install rotor back on vehicleInstall rotor back on vehicle
Cleaning Up Around Cleaning Up Around MachineMachine
Remember to clean up around the machine when Remember to clean up around the machine when completecomplete
Brush off metal shavingsBrush off metal shavings Empty shavings bin into the garbageEmpty shavings bin into the garbage Put alignment components back in the rack in Put alignment components back in the rack in
their proper positiontheir proper position