BHCK6180 Micro CNC Lathe

Operation Instructions

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Foreword

Thank you for your purchasing the product manufactured in this company.

This machine tool meets the requirements specified in the standards GB15760-1995

General Technical Specifications for Metal Cutting Machine Tool Safety and Protection and

Specifications for Equipment Used in Special-purpose Classrooms of General Techniques in

Ordinary High Schools.

This Operation Instructions contains the information and tips necessary for proper and safe

operation of the machine tool.

There may be differences in some details between the lathe that you have purchased and

the photos contained in this Operation Instructions, which, however, does not affect the operation

of the machine tool. We reserve the right to make further technical improvement and

development of the machine tool design and its accessories.

For any consequences resulted from your misunderstanding in reading the Operation

Instructions, this company shall not assume any responsibility.

Name Content of Item

Ambient temperature for machine 5℃～+40℃（ During Running ）

tool working
-25℃～+55℃（ During storage or transportation ）

Optimal ambient temperature for

20℃
machine tool service
≤75%RH（ No condensed water ）
Ambient humidity for machine tool
Not higher than 50%RH at +40℃

Storage temperature -20℃～70℃（-4°F～158°F）

Air source requirement 0.5～0.7Mpa

Height above sea level ≤1000 m

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Table of Contents
1 Machine Tool Specifications and Parameters………………………………………… 5
2 Safety…………………………………………………………………………………… 6
2.1 Safe Operation Guide……………………………………………………………… 6
2.2 Safety Warnings and Description of Notes and Markings…………………………… 7
2.3 Danger in Operation………………………………………………………………… 9
2.3.1 Safe Operation of Lathe Chuck………………………………………………9
2.3.2 General Rules of Safety for Lathe Operators…………………………………10
2.3.3 Danger of Accident Resulted from Using Emery Cloth in Metal Processing… 13
2.3.4 Noise Level………………………………………………………………… 14
2.3.5 Electrical Requirements………………………………………………………15
2.4 Operating Requirements…………………………………………………………… 15
3 Installation……………………………………………………………………………… 16
3.1 Tools Required for Installation……………………………………………………… 16
3.2 Unpacking……………………………………………………………………………16
3.3 Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………… 17
3.4 Operating Sites………………………………………………………………………18
4 Machine Tool structure………………………………………………………………… 19
4.1 Headstock………………………………………………………………………… 19
4.2 Tailstock…………………………………………………………………………… 20
4.3 Tool Post…………………………………………………………………………… 21
5 Special Accessories…………………………………………………………………… 22
6 Maintenance & Services……………………………………………………………… 23
6.1 Maintenance & services Time Schedule…………………………………………… 23
6.1.1 Daily Check Required……………………………………………………… 23
6.3.2 Monthly Check……………………………………………………………… 23
6.2 Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………… 23
6.3 Lubrication Oil……………………………………………………………………… 23
7 Services………………………………………………………………………………… 24
7.1 Fault Comparison Table………………………………………………………………24
7.1.1 Engine and Electrical…………………………………………………………24
7.1.2 Symptoms in Operation and Work……………………………………………25
Appendix - CK0618CNC Lathe Conformity Certificate…………………………………… 29
Appendix - Packing List…………………………………………………………………… 31

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1. Machine Tool Specifications and Parameters

Machine Tool Type： CK0618CNC

Max swing of workpiece over bed 180mm

Maximum workpiece length 300/350mm

Width of bed 100mm

Spindle speed range 50～2250r/min

Taper of spindle bore MT3

Spindle through-hole diameter 20mm

X-axis rapid traverse 800mm/min

Z-axis rapid traverse 1200mm/min

X-axis feed rate 250mm/min

Z-axis feed rate 500mm/min

X-axis maximum torque 1.5Nm

Z-axis maximum torque 2Nm

X-axis travel 60mm

Z-axis travel 250mm

Positioning accuracy ±0.02

Repeat positioning accuracy ±0.01

Stroke of tailstock sleeve 50mm

Taper of tailstock sleeve MT2

Motor power 550w

Weight（Net/gross ） 90/100Kg

Package Size 1040*520*600mm

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2． Safety

2.1 Safe Operation Guide

This machine tool is a high speed and powerful cutting machine tool, which, if used
improperly, will lead to danger occurred.
Operators are requested to read the Safe Operation Guide described below before
operating the machine tool and care should be taken to observe and maintain the lathe in a
normal use environment in the subsequent use, so as to avoid any danger from occurring.
Important -- Only those professional persons who have been subject to the
operating manual and the machine tool safe operation training can operate the machine
tool.
Be sure to read the Safe Operation Guide carefully described below before
operating the machine tool:
1. Keep the machine tool and the working area clean and orderly.
2. All the protective devices and the cover plates shall be in place and the side covers shall be
closed.
3. Do be careful not to place any objects within the machining area of the machine tool, as
there may be collisions occurred of them with the rotating parts or moving parts of the machine
tool.
4. Do not touch or step across the moving or rotating parts of the machine tool.
5. Before starting up the machine tool, it must be known how to shutdown the machine tool.
6. Do not operate the machine under the overload.
7. In case of any unforeseen circumstances occurred, the operation of the machine tool should
be stopped immediately.
8. Before installing a chuck or other accessories on the spindle, the power of the machine tool
should be cut off, so as to prevent the spindle from rotation.
9. In the absence of checks and assertions of whether your fixtures are compatible with the
machine tool or not, your fixtures shall not be installed.
10. Check the load capacity of the centers used to find out whether they can meet the
requirements.
11. When leaving the machine tool, be sure to switch off the power of the machine tool.
12. The maximum weight of the workpiece on the machine tool shall be 40kg.
13. The chuck shall be correctly and securely mounted on the spindle of the machine tool.
14. Care should be taken to ensure that the workpiece shall be clamped firmly and the spindle
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speed should not exceed the safe speed of the chuck.

15．As there may be contact with the human body, especially when using materials of small
diameters, under no circumstances the bar materials extending beyond the end of the spindle
of the headstock that has no special protection or corresponding support shall be used.
16．There is a marking of speed limit for the chuck and no shift of speed during running posted
on the lower right corner of the headstock, an electric warning sign posted on the electrical
cabinet and a warning sign of no touch on the workpiece (or chuck) with hand is allowed when
the workpiece is rotating posted on the protective cover of the chuck in this machine tool, so as
to remind you to take care during your operation.
17．The Emergency Stop button is a red button on the control panel and, when it is pressed
down, the motor will stop its rotation immediately, which shall be used in an emergency
situation to prevent the machine tool from collision.
18 ． Do not process toxic or flammable materials, which will emit deadly fumes. Before
processing, consult your material suppliers, so as to obtain safe materials.
19．Do not carry out be the maintenance on the machine tool when it is charged. Check the
control components and the operating elements of the machine tool regularly, so as to ensure
that the machine tool works normally. When carrying out an overhaul of the machine tool,
qualified parts & components shall be used for replacement.
20. Do not carry out any modifications or change of the equipment presumptuously, which, if
necessary, shall be treated by this company, as any personal injury or mechanical damage to
the machine tool caused by any modification or change shall not be within the scope of the
responsibility of this company.
21．Keep children far away from the machine tool.
2.2 Safety Warnings and Description of Notes and Markings
This manual contains safety and prevention measures to protect the users and prevent
the machine tool from being damaged, which, according to their nature of safety, is classified
into warning, notice and additional information as notes or description. Please read the
warning, notice and notes carefully before operating the machine tool.

There may be injury to the customers or damage to the equipment, if

Warning the operation methods or procedures designated are not observed.

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There may be damage to the equipment, if the operation methods or

Notice procedures designated are not observed.

Notes are used to point out the additional information besides the

Note warnings and notices.

Directed at specific hazard, these are replaced by the symbols as follows.

General Danger With warning May cause hand injury Dangerous voltage Rotating parts

Other symbols:

Pay Attention to Safety Beware of Injury by Machinery No Touch Prohibit to Wear Gloves

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Beware of Hand Injury Beware of Foot Injury by Nails Must Wear Helmet Protect the environment

2.3 Danger in Operation

2.3.1 Safe Operation of Lathe Chuck

There must be an obvious marking of the highest safe rotation speed posted on all
the workpiece clamping devices and the spindle rotation speed shall never exceed this
rotation speed. It must be pointed that the highest safe rotation speed marked is
generally assumed to be a speed under the ideal working conditions. In the following
cases, lower spindle rotation speeds shall be selected for use.
a. Use the chuck to clamp the workpiece under noisy working conditions.
b. If there is an exact damage in the chuck, it is dangerous to rotate under the high
rotation speed, especially when a chuck of grey cast iron matrix is used, there may be a
crack caused in the damaged point.
c. The clamping force required is not known before clamping.
d. All of these factors, such as the strength of the workpiece to be clamped, the
clamping surface and the balance of the workpiece shall have a larger impact on the
highest safe rotation speed that can be used.
When the workpiece is rotating, it can not be clamped tightly possibly because of
the impact of the centrifugal force, which contains the following elements：
a. The rotation speed used is too high.
b. The weight and type of the jaws used are not standard ones.
c. The working radius of the jaws is not right.
d. The lubrication conditions of the jaws are poor.
e. Poor balance status.
f. The clamping force used has not taken the dynamic factor into consideration.
g. The cutting force is too large.
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h. Whether the workpiece is clamped internally or externally.

These factors must be carefully noted. As these factors have different effects
due to their different uses, therefore, the manufacturer is impossible to provide specific
parameters for general use, because these factors are beyond the range of the control
of a machine tool manufacturer.

2.3.2 General Rules of Safety for Lathe Operators

1．When clamping the workpiece, the workpiece shall be free of oil or grease. Each
component should be securely fastened. Do not attempt to clamp any workpiece that is
extremely unfit or very difficult for clamping. Do not clamp the workpiece, which exceeds
the weight allowed for the machine tool. When lifting the workpiece, proper method of
hanging and holding should be grasped.
2．Ensure that the oil or grease on the hand tools or operating handles shall be
cleared off. Ensure that the structure of the hand tools and operating handles used shall
be suitable for safe holding by the hands.
3．When operating the hand tools and operating handles should be gripped firmly
and their appropriate gripping positions should be selected properly. Do not grab
improper gripping positions of the hand tools and operating handles for operation. Do
not use too much force in operation.
4．The gripping positions recommended for use shall be used to grip the hand tools
and operating handles.
5．It is not allowed to leave other hand tools and operating handles behind on the
chuck.
6．It is not allowed to use any broken, damaged or defective tools.
7．Ensure that the worpiece shall be clamped securely on the chuck or other gripping
fixtures.
8．Special attention shall be paid to the irregular workpieces.
9．Care shall be taken to the large flashes and burrs on the workpieces.
10．Always pay attention to the correct selection of tools at work.
11．It is not allowed to have any other hand tools and operating handles that have not
been fixed on the chuck
12．It is not allowed to use tools without handles.
13．When necessary, always use the chuck, the follower rest and the centres to

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support the workpiece.

14．The positions of the tools in the hexagonal hole and the screwdriver slot should
be correct.
15．Care should be taken to ensure that the locking screw must be tightened.
16．When the preparatory work has not been finished, do not hurry up for operation.
17．Without the right tools, or not equipped with the right tools in the workshop, do
not use alternative tools.
18．When the lathe is in its energized state, it is not allowed to remove the protective
plate or to open the door.
19．There shall be no hands or bodies moving within the working area of the
moving parts. Attention should be paid that there may be machine parts dropping. Pay
attention that, when moving the hands and bodies, keep a relative position of them with
the lathe. Pay attention to the tool gripped in your hand or the other part that has been
inserted into the chuck or the workpiece. Pay attention that do not place your hand or
the other part of your body on a position, where your hand or the other part of your body
may get hurt by the chuck or the workpiece.
20．Care should be taken not to cause an accident due to toggle the handle, to
manipulate the clutch or to switch on the power.
21．Master each function and various methods of operation.
22．Never put your hand on the chuck or the workpiece to stop the rotation of the
spindle.
23．For the lathe driven through the clutch, when the clutch is in the disengaged
state, the spindle should stop its rotation, or otherwise the clutch or the brake device
should be adjusted.
24．When the machine tool is not used, ensure that the power of the machine tool
should be switched off.
25．Before changing a new workpiece, it is necessary to stop the rotation of the
chuck.
26．Attention should be always paid to check the transmission of such transmission
parts as the chuck and the belt pulley to find out whether it is loose.
27．When the chuck wrench is in the chuck, do not start the spindle.
28．When not able to focus on your work, do not operate the machine tool, so as to
prevent any accident.

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29．When making preparations to carry out other aspects of the operation of the
machine tool, such as the tailstock, be careful that there shall be no such dangers as
collision or falling off occurred.
30．Care should be taken that the chuck shield and other protective covers of the
machine tool should be tight without looseness.
31．Those keeping long hair should put on a helmet, when operating the machine
tool, so as to prevent the danger of the hair from being rolled into the rotating part of the
machine tool.
32．When carrying out other operations close to the rotating part of the machine
tool, special attention should be paid to safety.
33．Attention should be always paid to the operations of filing it smooth and
deburring. Special attention should be paid, when the file and the deburring tool get
close to the chuck, as the file and the deburring tool may collide with the chuck.
34．For the machine tool, in which the clutch is used for driving, when carrying out
the measuring work, pay attention that the clutch should be in the shutdown position.
35．When putting your hand on the clutch handle, attention should be paid to the
rotation and the shutdown positions of the spindle.
36．When measuring the workpiece clamped in the chuck, ensure that the spindle of
the machine tool should be in its shutdown position.
37．When using a measuring meter on the machine tool, ensure that the motor of
the machine tool should be in its shutdown position.
38．Before carrying out the operation of the machine tool, the operator should put on
the protective articles that meet the requirements specified in the safety standards and
during the operation of the machine tool, the protective articles are not allowed to be put
off for even a short lapse of time. The protective articles should be worn properly.
39．Care should be taken to the cutting chips flying out from the machine tool.
40．An appropriate protective plate should be selected for the operation position.
41．When the chuck or the workpiece is in motion, be sure not to step across or
bypass the chuck or the workpiece to carry out the adjustment. Be sure not to step
across or bypass the chuck or the workpiece to take things. While adjusting the machine
tool or the workpiece, pay attention to the position where the workpiece is placed. Be
sure not to step across or bypass the chuck or the workpiece to move the tool/lathe to
another location. Be sure not to step across or bypass the chuck or the workpiece to

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tighten up the parts on the lathe. Be sure not to step across or bypass the chuck or the
workpiece to remove the iron chips.
42．Be sure to master an appropriate method of loading and not to apply force from
an inappropriate position.
43．Be sure not to install a workpiece that is too big or too heavy for the machine
tool.
44．Be sure not to install a workpiece that is too big or too heavy for the operator.
45．Use the necessary tools to process the workpieces.
46．Be sure not to use excessive force on the accessory or the joystick.
47．Pay attention to clamp the workpiece securely.
48．Tighten all the jaws, nuts, screws and fasteners.
49．Always pay attention to use the correct equipment.
50．Be sure not to carry out any cutting that exceeds the capacity of the machine
tool.
51．When polishing and deburring, do not be too hard.
52．Always pay attention to use the proper tools for deburring, do not be in a hurry,
when deburring and pay attention to the burrs on the chuck and the workpiece.
53．Before changing and replacing the gear, the power must be cut off, so that all
the motion in the machine tool should be stopped.
54．Pay attention to find out whether there is any part of the chuck/machine tool in
operation possible to fall off.

2.3.3 Danger of Accident Resulted from Using Emery Cloth in Metal Processing
In all the incidents occurred in the lathe, a great part of them

results from using emery cloth and leading to fingers broken and

even amputation in rare cases.

When various shapes of the workpieces are rotating in the
lathe, if emery cloth is used for deburring, polishing or machining
to size, when both ends of emery cloth are taken in the hands
respectively and wrapped around the pieces to be polished, such
an accident is possible to occur. If the emery cloth strip is
wrapped around the finger or when carrying out coarse polishing,
once bitten firmly, it is prone to an serious injury.

Preventive Measures
The users should have a certain understanding and knowledge of the necessity to
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use emery cloth for processing the parts in the machine tool.
In the following cases, it is necessary to use emery cloth for operation：
1）When the surface roughness required is not very high；
2）By means of the turning or a special-purpose polishing machine or a grinding
machine for further processing, it is possible to process the parts perfectly to their sizes
and the surface roughness.
If it is specified in the technological procedures that emery cloth must be used to
polish the rotating workpiece, then emery cloth shall be used in the following situations：
a.Nail a piece of emery cloth on a block of fine quality wood for polishing;

b.Fix emery cloth on the toolholder and clamp it on the tool post for polishing;
c. Use two wooden plates connected together with emery cloth to form into a
special-purpose “Strong Polisher" for polishing and its holes may let the workpiece pass
through the surface to be polished;
d. Use a sturdy wire brush stuck with abrasive
material for polishing.
Use force to pull both ends of emery cloth upward
and be sure not to pull emery cloth loosely or to wrap
emery cloth around the operator's fingers or around the
workpiece.
When required to polish the ends of the workpiece, use only a very short emery
cloth strip or a sheet of emery cloth, as a very short emery cloth strip or a sheet of emery
cloth will not cause such problem as winding or wrapping.
When carrying out polishing with emery cloth, be sure not to wear gloves.
2.3.4 Noise Level

According to GB/T16769-1997 "Metal Cutting Machine Tool Noise Level

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Measurement Methods"，in the 6 positions at a distance of 1 meter from the machine

tool, the maximum noise value is less than 78dB (A).
Note: The measurement condition is that the spindle equipped with a standard chuck
is running at its highest rotation speed.

2.3.5 Electric Requirements

If there are no special instructions, the power adopted in this machine tool shall be
220V, 50Hz AC power supply and its line voltage fluctuations shall not exceed ±10%.
If the unstable state of the input voltage exceeds the allowable limits, it is
impossible then for the machine tool to achieve the rated horsepower of the machine
tool. The machine tool can be running normally, but it is in no way to transfer the power
as indicated.
The reliable ground is a guarantee for the personal safety and the safe
operation of the machine. When the user Introduces the power line for the
machine tool, the protective grounding wires shall be first connected and the
grounding wire specifications shall not be less than the power line specifications.
The ground wires shall not be connected to the cooling water pipe or the ground
rod close to the machine tool.
The power inputted into the machine tool shall be grounded.
The user shall check the ground wires to find out whether they are reliable.

2.4 Operating Requirements

In order to use the machine tool properly, the operation, programming and
maintenance personnel must read this manual carefully and read additionally such CNC
system operation and programming, installation and commissioning manuals.

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3. Installation
Safe Installation
Read the Operation Instructions, so as to master the operation of the machine!

Warning! Throughout the overall installation process, protective glasses shall be worn !
This Is a heavy miniature machine tool. When unpacking or moving the machine, there
shall be a helper.

3.1 Tools Required for Installation

Here are the tools needed to complete the installation, but they are not included in your
machine packaging.

Name Q’ty Name Q’ty

Protective glasses (for each 6 mm flat washers (required
1 4
operator) for fixation on countertop)
Electric drill (required for
Towel 1 1
fixation on countertop)
Drill bit (8mm) (required for
Cleaner 1 1
fixation on countertop)
Level meter (required for
1 No. 2 flat head screwdriver 1
fixation on countertop)
M6 hexagon bolt (used for
Flathead screwdriver 1
fixation, length determined
according to the thickness of 4
the countertop) (required for Unpacking wrench（14mm） 1
fixation on countertop)

3.2 Unpacking
Please be careful to unpack the case and check and estimate that there is no part damaged or
injured. If parts found lost and
damaged obviously, please contact
this company timely.
Note: Due to the fact that CK0618
series has a variety of configurations, if
there is any discrepancy between the
text and the actual product, the
manufacturer and this company
reserves the right of final
interpretation.

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Ser. Ser.
Name Q’ty Name Q’ty
No. No.
Operation Instructions （ no
1 1 5 Allen wrench 1 set
Shown in Figures）
2 Chuck key 1 6 Plastic oiler 1
3 Chuck anti-jaw 3 pcs/pair 1 pair 7 Morse No.2 fixed centre 1
4 Double-end Spanner：8-10,14-17 1 each 8 Fuse 1
9 Others
If there is any non-professional component missing (such as nut or washer), we will be happy
to provide you with it or, for sake of convenience, you can purchase at your local hardware store

3.3 Cleaning
The unpainted surfaces are coated with anti-rust oil, which plays a protective role in
transportation, but will not corrode. The cleaning agent that has a dissolving capacity
shall be used to clean the surfaces. For the purpose of thorough cleaning, some parts
may be required for prior removal. For the machine to achieve the best performance, be
sure to clean the coatings of all the moving parts or the sliding contact surfaces. As the
paint on the machine is readily soluble, such chlorinated solvents as acetone shall be
avoided to be used. When using any type of cleaning product, always follow the
requirements of the manufacturer.
Warning! As the burning point of gasoline is comparatively low, if gasoline is
used to clean the machine, it may cause an explosion or fire. Therefore, when
cleaning the machine, it is not recommend to use gasoline for cleaning.。
After thoroughly cleaning the machine, the bearing surfaces, the screw and the
guideway surfaces of the machine tool should be coated with a thin layer of oil. Note
that, in the cleaning process, no anti-rust oil or cleaning agents shall be allowed to enter
into the bearing surfaces under the guideway oil scraper plate.
Be careful! When cleaning machines, if the cleaning solvent inhaled or swallowed,
poisoning will be resulted. In the workplaces, where the ventilation is inadequate, the
use of these solvents may affect human health or cause a fire. Therefore, when using
these cleaning solvents, it is necessary to choose a well-ventilated place, so as to
prevent any injury.

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3.4 Operating Sites

CK0618 is a CNC lathe. Refer to the data sheet for the weight and dimensions of
the machine tool. Having considered the existing and the expected requirements, it is
required to provide a reasonable space for your machine.
The lathe should be installed on a heavier and high-strength workbench, which has
an enough height, so as for the operators not to lean forward to carry out the operation.
When required for moving, the weight of the lathe and the auxiliary equipment and their
handling requirements shall be taken into consideration. There must be plenty of bright
light, so that the operator will not have to work in the dark place.
The machine tool shall be forbidden to be placed in the following locations：
△There is strong vibration source externally；
△The humidity is too high around；
△Close to a heating source；
△There is direct sunshine.
If the machine tool is installed near to a vibration source, it will affect the accuracy of
the machine tool.。

Attention !
When the machine tool is running, the rotation direction of the spindle and
the screw can not be changed and, if so, your machine tool will be damaged,
which does not belong to the range of warranty !
1. Forward rotation/switch-off/reverse rotation switch: Change the clockwise/
neutral/counterclockwise rotation of the spindle. When the lathe is running, its rotation
direction can not changed.
2. Emergency stop button：Press down the shutdown state of the button, the motor
will stop.
3. High/Low speed range control ： Spindle rotation speed range ： High speed ：
100-2500 RPM Low Speed：100-1100 RPM. When the lathe is running, its high and low
rotation speed can not changed.
4. Forward screw/neutral/reverse screw：Change the screw rotation direction. When
the lathe is running, its rotation direction can not changed.

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4. Machine Tool Structure

This machine tool has a standard configuration of MACH3 system, which can be
used to perform cylindrical and end faces turning, drilling, boring and cutting of the parts
under the operating interface.
The X-axis and Z-axis are connected to the stepper motor in a direct connection
way through a coupler and a brushless DC motor is used for the spindle, which is
characteristic of such features as small size and great power. The system can control
the rotation speed automatically and adjust the forward/reverse rotation and the rotation
speed continuously. A four-station electric tool-change holder is adopted, which reduces
the tool change time and improves the efficiency greatly, thus making it an important
equipment in the machinery manufacturing and education industries.
The operation panel can display the coordinate position of the tool in the machine
tool, the remaining amount of movement of the program segment executed, the program
number, the program and the sequence numbers being executed or edited, the word
and numerical value inputted, the alarm No. and the short content of the alarm; and the
status and mode state instruction value and the set data and parameters can also be
displayed.
4.1 Headstock
The headstock is one of the important components of this
machine tool, which has a great effect on the machining accuracy.
The headstock is fixed by screws on the left top of the bed of
the machine tool, the power for the headstock operation is provided
by the motor mounted on the rear side of the bed, the rotation of the
motor is transmitted through a synchronous belt to the pulley of the
headstock to change the gear transmission mode, so that the
spindle has such two speeds as the high and the low speed.
Lathe Chuck
The 3-jaw chuck equipped with two sets of clamping chucks, which are called
usually as the positive-jaw chuck and the
positive-jaw chuck anti-jaw chuck, supplied in accompaniment
Has been mounted in with the machine tool as shown in the figure.
Anti-jaw chuck
the chuck
The positive-jaw chuck is used to clamp the
workpiece from its internal or external side
(the internal or external side suitable for
comparatively small diameter workpicecs).
The reverse rotation chuck is used to clamp
comparatively smooth workpieces (external).
(the positive-jaw chuck has been mounted in
the chuck).
Replacing Lathe Chuck
Replace the positive-jaw chuck and the anti-jaw chuck in the 3 jaw chuck according
to the sequences but they must be mounted into their corresponding slots according to
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the No. of the positive-jaw chuck and the anti-jaw chuck.

Unplug the power !
Insert the chuck key, turn it counterclockwise and rotate the chuck to remove all
the positive-jaw chucks.
Check the interior of each slot of the chuck to clear off
debris.
Number each chuck to be No. 1, 2 and 3 or No. A, B and
C. The number can be found at the bottom of the slots of each
chuck.
Find out the No.1 chuck.
Insert the chuck key into the chuck.
Turn the chuck key clockwise to find out the top end of
the flange slot (see the figure).
Insert the chuck No 1 into the slot and go on to rotate until
the chuck is fixed.
Repeat these steps said above for the chucks No.2 and 3.
When replacing the positive chucks of the 3 jaw chuck, attention shall be paid to the
points below:

☞Beginning from the chuck No1, the replacement must be carried out in order.

☞Before assembly, the chuck, the slot and the positive-jaw chuck must be cleaned
thoroughly.

☞It is strictly forbidden to used the positive-jaw chuck and the anti-jaw chuck in a
mixed way.

☞Do not clamp the positive –jaw chuck too tightly in the chuck, or
otherwise it will cause damage and lose its accuracy.

☞ When machining the non-standard workpieces, it is forbidden to mount

non-standard chuck and a 4-jaw chuck shall be mounted to fulfill the job.
☞ Three is always a small jerking motion in the 3-jaw chuck. When the 3-jaw
chuck is used to clamp the workpiece, it is recommended to measure the concentricity
of it. If the test value is too high, it is recommended to use a 4-jaw chuck instead of the
3-jaw chuck, use a concentricity meter for a test and adjust the workpiece until its best
position is achieved.

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4.2 Tailstock
The tailstock, which slides along the
guideway on the machine bed, is fixed on
any position of the base with a fast locking
device. The tailstock sleeve is a Morse No. 2
taper and a fixed matching centre (thimble),
such as fixed centre, rolling center, drill
chuck taper shank and drill bit centre.
The components of the tailstock
include, as shown in the figure：
Locking handle：To lock the sleeve at a fixed position.
Tailstock handwheel ： Turn it to adjust the length of the part extending out of the
tailstock.
Tailstock locking handle：To lock the Tailstock at a position on the machine bed.
Adjusting bolt ： When adjusting the tailstock, it helps to keep the tailstock at its
center position.
Sleeve：To fix the conical tools, such as the dead centre.
Adjusting nut：To adjust the right and the left centre of the tailstock.
Dead centre
When the length of the protruding part of the workpiece exceeds 2.5 times of its
diameter, there shall be a dead centre placed (which is equipped in this machine tool) or
a rolling centre placed (purchased separately).
When using it, the top of the dead centre shall be coated with oil and it shall be
rotated with a very slow speed. The heated friction will reduce the service life of the
centre point and may do damage to the workpiece. If it must be required for a higher
speed, please use the rolling centre instead.。
Mounting the dead centre:
Verify that the dead centre and the tailstock bore are clean without any dirt, dust,
grease or oil. If there is dirt or excessive oil on the equipment surfaces, the Morse drill
chuck taper will not be locked tightly.
Turn the tailstock handwheel to make the fixed component extending about 20MM.
Place the dead centre Into the tailstock bore and the dead centre will be fixed in its
suitable central position.
When taking out the dead centre, rotate the turn plate on the tailstock to make the
fixed component retracted into the tailstock and, in this way, the dead centre will be
jacked out of it.
4.3 Tool Post
The tool post can be rotated to the predetermined 4 90-degree position or any angle
in-between and can fix 4 tools one by one at most.
Tool use：
Tool is selected according to the requirement.
The tool bit exposed out of the tool post shall be as little as possible and shall be
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fixed securely with two nuts, which is helpful to maintain its sturdiness.
Ensure that the tool bit is just on the center line of the workpiece. If not, use the
gasket to have it just on the center line.
Notice: Check the tool bit to find out whether it is at the correct height and
ensure that the tool bit should be kept on a same height with the dead centre of
the tailstock.
If both the tops are at the same height or the top of the tool bit is lower than
the top of the dead centre, then the height is correct.
If the tool bit is higher than the dead centre, then grind the tool to a suitable
position or replace it with a correct tool.

5. Special Accessories
(Purchased additionally)
The lathe may select to be equipped with all kinds of special accessories, which
are used to enhance its use functions and it is here to give a brief introduction to
them below.

1. 80mm dia. 4-jaw chuck 2. 160mm flower-shaped chuck

3. Follower rest 4. Centre frame

5. Morse No.3 headstock centre 6. Morse No.2 rolling centre（for tailstock body）

7. B16 taper shank connecting rod（1-13） 8. B16 drill chuck（1-13）

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9. 7 piece-tool set

6. Maintenance & Services

Warning !!
Before carrying out the maintenance, cut off the machine power, or otherwise it may
cause serious personal injury.

6.1 Maintenance & services Time Schedule

Following this maintenance & service time schedule and the detailed description
provided in this section, the best performance of the machine will be achieved.
Depending on your environment, where the machine is used, you may need to perform
these tasks more frequently.

6.1.1 Daily Check Required

1）Is there any fixed bolt loose ?
2）Is there any part damaged ?
3）Does any adjusting part fail ?
4）Is there any cable aged or damaged ?
5）Are there any other unsafe conditions ?
6）Is the machine very dirty ?
7）Are the tools and the tool storage box cleaned ?

6.1.2 Monthly Check

Is there any gear damaged, worn out or rusty or is there any sludge or debris to clog
the inside of the gearbox? Is the machine required to be cleaned and lubricated?

6.2 Cleaning
After work completed, when the machine is not in use, clean off all the iron chips,
the emulsified liquid (or water) and the coolant on the machine tool and discharge them
out of the oil pan, wipe the machine carriage and slider dry, take all the cutting tools
away, apply machine oil on the surfaces of the machine tool and the carriage and do not
use the compressed air to clean your lathe.

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6.3 Lubrication Oil

All the oil orifices, including the oil circuits and the right and the left brackets of the
lead screw should be filled up with lubrication oil twice a day. If your machine tool is used
constantly, it is necessary to open the change gear housing and fill up the oil orifice of
the left bracket as well and all the guideways and the surfaces of the large, medium and
small carriages should be filled up with oil.

7 Services

If there is any fault occurred in the machine tool, please observe the fault
phenomina according to the following fault comparison table, find out the cause of the
fault and the method for solution. If it is required to change any parts or you can't confirm
whether you can repair it, please feel free to call our technical support phone.

7.1 Fault Comparison Table

7.1.1 Engine and Electrical

Symptom Possible Causes Possible Method for
Solution
Machine does not start or 1．Fuse has blown. 1 ． Exclude short circuit/
stop. replace fuse on the control
panel.
2．Emergency stop button 2 ． Turn emergency stop
is closed or faulty. button gently clockwise
until it springs out or
replace it with a new one.
3 ． Plug/socket faulty or 3 ． Check and find out
power line faulty. plug/socket fault or power
line fault.
4．Circuit board faulty. 4．Check circuit board and,
if damaged, replace it with
a new one.
5．Power fault/power 5 ．． Ensure power line
interruption. voltage and power is
energized.
6． Motor button or switch 6．Replace faulty button or
fault. switch with a new one.。
7． Spindle rotation switch 7 ． Rotate switch forward
fault. and backward and replace
faulty with a new one.
8 ． Connection line open/ 8． Check for damaged or
resistance higher. disconnected wires/
Reconnect/If necessary,
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replace the wire。

9．9．Motor fault. 9 ．
Check/repair/replacement.
Machine power or power 1 ． Workpiece material 1．Select metal suitable for
shortage. (mainly metal) not suitable machining.
for machining.
2．Computer circuit board 2．Check computer circuit
fault. board and replace faulty
with a new one.
3 ． There is mistake in 3 ． Check and test it and
motor speed regulation replace faulty with a new
rheostat. one.
4 ． Motor carbon brush 4 ． Remove brush and
fault. clean/ replace if damaged.
5．Pulley/sprocket slipping. 5． Replace loose pulley /
shaft.
6．Motor bearing fault. 6 ． Rotate axis for test,
rotary grinding/loosen axis,
if bearing damaged,
replace it with a new one.
7 ． Workpiece machined 7．Use sharp tool/adjust to
exceeds machining range correct angle/reduce feed
of machine. speed/cutting depth and, if
possible, use cooling fluid.
8． Spindle rotation switch 8 ． Rotate switch forward
fault. and backward and replace
faulty with a new one.
Loud and, repetitive noise 1 ． Fixed nut missing or 1 ． Check nut, replace or
near machine or motor.。 loose. screw up as tightly as
2．Motor fan gets in touch possible.
with lid. 2 ． Tighten up fan or
replace part faulty.
Motor overheating. 1．Motor overload. 1．Reduce motor load.
2 ． Motor cooling vents 2．Clean up motor to
blocked. maintain proper air
circulation.
When cutting, motor is too 1． Cutting depth or feed 1． Reduce cutting depth
noisy. Overheating or speed is too great. or feed speed.
pause in cutting. 2. During cutting 2. Use suitable speed
operation, motor or feed according to the feed
speed is wrong. speed table.
3. Cutting tool is not 3. Tool sharpened or
sharp. replaced.
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4. Gear is set too tight, 4. Fine-tuning gear until,

causing being bitten. when turning the chuck by
hand, gear rotates
smoothly.

7.1.2 Symptoms in Operation and Work

Symptoms Possible Causes Corrective Action
Vibration is too large in 1． Workpiece is placed 1.Remount workpiece and
startup and running of out of balance. mount it on the center
overall machine. position of the axis to the
utmost.
2． Belt loose or damaged. 2.Tighten/replace belt, if
necessary.
3． V-pulleys are not 3.Align V-pulleys.
aligned.
4． Gear worn or 4.Check gear and replace
damaged. it, if necessary.
5． Chuck or 5.Adjust chuck or flower-
flower-shaped chuck is shaped chuck, contact
not balanced. manufacturer for help.
6.Spindle bearing worn 6.Replace worn-out
seriously. spindle bearing.
Finished product surface 1．Wrong speed or feed 1．Adjust rotation speed
finish is not enough. rate used. or feed rate properly.
2．The tool is not sharp or 2．Sharpen or select
poor in quality. better tool.
3．Pad iron is too loose. 3．Tighten up pad iron.
4．Tool is too high. 4．Reduce tool height.
Taper centre can not be 1．ail shaft has not 1．Turn rotation plate of
removed from tailstock. retracted completely tailstock to make
into tailstock. centre falling
2．Before placing centre automatically.
into tail shaft, garbage 2．Always ensure that
on it has not been centre surface is clean.
cleaned.
Longitudinal carriage, 1．Pad iron has not been 1． Adjust pad iron screws
cross slide or saddle does adjusted properly. properly.
not move smoothly.。 2．Lead screw 2. Tighten up fasteners
mechanism worn-out that are loose in the Lead
or adjusted improperly. screw mechanism.。

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Hand cranks of 1． There are shavings, 1． Remove pad iron,

longitudinal carriage, cross dust or dirt on pad iron. clean track/make them
slide or saddle are rotated coincide with each
difficultly. 2. Pad iron screws are too other, lubricate them
tight. and re-adjust pad iron.
3. Machine bed is too dry. 2. Loosen screws slowly,
so as to move machine
bed smoothly.
3. Lubricate machine bed
and handles.
During cutting, there is 1.Tool post is not tight 1． Check to find out and
excessive vibration in enough. clean off debris, and
cutting tool or machine then re-fix them.
components. 2.Tool is placed too far 2． Remount tool, so that
away from the tool post, portion of tool
which is lack of support. projecting out of tool
post should not be
3.Pad iron adjusted more than 1/3 of total
improperly. length.
4.Tool not sharp. 3． Tighten up screws of
component affected.
5.Spindle speed or feed 4． Replace or resharpen
rate not right. tool.
5.Use spindle speed
recommended.。
When workpiece is 1 Machine head and 1 ． Re-adjust tailstock
machined from one end to tailstock head is not in a and make it in a flat line
the other end, there is flat line. with machine spindle
incorrect result obtained. position.
Chuck clamp can not be 1． There is foreign object 1 ． Remove clamp, clean
moved or moved difficultly. in clamp. and lubricate threads
before mounting it again.
Saddle can not be moved. 1．Gears are not all 1. Adjust position of gear.
engaged。
2．Gears are damaged. 2. Replace damaged
gear.
Saddle is moved difficultly. 1．Saddle lock is too 1．Check to ensure
much tightened. saddle lock fully
released.
2．There are too many 2．Clean off
foreign
foreign objects over objects frequently
machine bed. during cutting.
3．Machine bed is too dry 3.Lubricate machine bed
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and needs to be and handle.

lubricated.
4．Pad iron is too tight. 4. Loosen pad iron screws
slowly.

Gear-shifting lever can be 1．Gears in machine head 1 ． Rotate spindle with

not in place. do not coincide with each hand until gears coincide
other completely. with each other
completely.
Loud and repetitive noise 1. Gears in machine head 1．Adjust gear spacing.
comes from machine. do not coincide with each 2．Replace damaged
other completely. gear or bearing.
2. Gear or bearing 3．Stop machine tool and
damaged. get rid of trouble
3. Workpiece hits immediately.
stationary object.
Tailstock chuck did not 1 ． Tailstock lock knob is 1 ． Turn locking handle
come out of tailstock. too much tightened. counterclockwise.

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BHCK6180 CNC Lathe Conformity Certificate

Measured
Ser. Tolerance Actually
Inspection Item Simplified Diagram
No. (mm)
（mm)

A
Spindle shaft shoulder
1 A: 0.009 A:
bearing surface runout

Spindle centering
2 0.009
journal radial runout

Spindle axis radial runout

A) Close to spindle
A： 0.015 A:
3 surface
A B B: 0.03 B:
B) 200mm away from

spindle surface

A
Flatness of tailstock quill

tapered bore axis to slide B

A: 0.025/50 A:
4 plate moving
50 B: 0.015/50 B:
A) In vertical plane

B) In horizontal plane

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Equal height
5 between two centers of A: 0.04 A:
spindle and tailstock

Parallelism between
A

spindle axis and

B
longitudinal movement of A: 0.03/250 A:
6 250
slide carriage B: 0.03/250 B:
A) In vertical plane

B) In horizontal plane

Parallelism between
longitudinal movement
7 0.04/75
of small turret and
spindle axis

8 Radial runout of chuck 0.04

Radial runout of chuck

9 0.1/100
axis Φ15mm

This machine tool has been inspected to be qualified and is permitted to be delivered.

Inspected by： Person in charge： Date：

Yangzhou Mengli Electromechanical Co., Ltd. ML 003-ZD
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Packing List

Machine Tool Type：CK0618CNC Net/Gross Weight [kg]：40

Machine Tool Name：Bench Lathe Case Size (LxWxH)[cm]：800×370×420
Manufacturer's Serial No：

Ser.No. Name Specification Q’ty Remarks

1 Main machine CK0618 1 pc
Accessories accompanied with the machine：
2 Chuck key K1180 Chuck 1
3 Anti-jaws of chuck K1180 Chuck 1 pair 3 pcs/pair
Including
4 Rubber shock pad CK0618-01-13 4 sets screws and
gaskets
5 Double-end spanner 8-10,14-17 1 each
6 Allen wrench 1 set
7 Plastic oiler 1 pc
8 Fixed centre Morse No.2 1 pc
9 Metric change gears CK0618 1 set
10 Fuse 1 pc
Technical documents accompanied with the machine：
11 Operation Instructions 1 copy
Special accessories accompanied with the machine：(Please select with√ )
12 80mm 4-jaw chuck 13 160 mm
flower-shaped
chuck
14 Follower rest 15 Center frame
16 MT3 fixed centre 17 MT2 rolling centre
18 B16 taper shank 19 B16 drill chuck
connecting rod
20 6-piece tool set 21 11-piece tool set
22 23

Warehouse Manager： Quality inspected by：

Examined & verified by： Date： dd mm yy

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