Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Help w/ Sheldon Lathe

Interesting, I've never actually held one of these in my hand, but
looking at the pictures it shure doesn't look like they would
run backwards. Still, sometimes one gets away with using things
in ways not intended by the designer and the results aren't half bad.

Chris

> Chris,
>
> I checked the installation instructions. It does say to install in
> the correct direction.
>
> My experience with these belts was the same situation as Gary's,
> except a Logan lathe. I don't recall paying any attention to
> direction when I installed. I do know that machine was run for years
> in both forward and reverse. We used it for tapping over a period of
> 10 years. It's sold now so I can't check to see which way the belts
> were oriented.
>
> Thanks for the heads up, I'll be more careful next time.
>
> Doug
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., ccs@m... wrote:
> >
> > > Instead of taking the spindle out, replace the belts with link-
> type v-
> > > belts. These belts are made up of links which snap together to
> > > create any length belt. Link-type belts are better than
> conventional
> > > belts.
> >
> > Link belts do not work in reversing applications as they have to be
> > installed with the overlapping part of the links oriented in the
> > direction of rotation. See the installation instructions at
> >
> > http://www.fennerindustrial.com/products/pdfs/ptpinstall_new.pdf
> >
> > Chris
>
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