Emco Compact 5 Manual Exclusive !new! Jun 2026

Install the correct teeth combinations (Gears A, B, C, and D).

Routine maintenance preserves the high-tolerance manufacturing of this Austrian lathe. Daily Maintenance Clean off all metal swarf. Wipe down precision ground ways. Apply light machine oil to the bed ways. Weekly Maintenance Oil the leadscrew bearings. Check belt tension and wear. Lubricate the cross-slide oil ports. Annual Maintenance Flush and replace headstock bearing grease. Inspect electrical contacts for pitting. Check gib strips for backlash adjustment. 5. Thread Cutting and Gear Setup The Compact 5 excels at screw cutting using change gears. Gear Train Setup Open the left-hand gear casing. Refer to the gear matrix chart on the splash guard. Select the correct tooth counts for your desired pitch. Adjust gear backlash using a strip of paper between teeth. Cutting Metric vs. Imperial Threads emco compact 5 manual exclusive

Moves the entire carriage left and right. Install the correct teeth combinations (Gears A, B,

Kept clean and well-oiled, an Emco Compact 5 will maintain its factory accuracy for generations. Daily Maintenance Checklist Wipe down precision ground ways

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Adjust the gear mesh. Leave a tiny amount of backlash (roughly the thickness of a strip of notebook paper) between the teeth to prevent binding and excessive wear.