Rottler SG8 User manual

August 8, 2019
MANUFACTURING
SG8
SEAT AND GUIDE MACHINE
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
MANUFACTURED BY:
ROTTLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
8029 South 200th Street
Kent Washington 98032 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
NOTE: WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS,
PLEASE GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER.
ORDER BY PART NUMBER.
THERE IS A MINIMUM ORDER OF $25.00

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY / INSTALLATION:2-1
Introduction:................................................................................................................................................2-1
Limited Warranty:.......................................................................................................................................2-1
Safety Information:.....................................................................................................................................2-2
Electrical Power:.........................................................................................................................................2-2
Machine Operator:......................................................................................................................................2-2
Eye Safety:.................................................................................................................................................2-2
Work Area: .................................................................................................................................................2-2
Guards:.......................................................................................................................................................2-2
Overreach:..................................................................................................................................................2-2
Hand Safety:...............................................................................................................................................2-2
Machine Capacity:......................................................................................................................................2-3
Avoid Accidental Starting: ..........................................................................................................................2-3
Careless Acts: ............................................................................................................................................2-3
Job Completion: .........................................................................................................................................2-3
Replacement Parts:....................................................................................................................................2-3
Misuse:.......................................................................................................................................................2-3
Emergency Procedure:...............................................................................................................................2-3
Preparation for Placement:.........................................................................................................................2-3
CHAPTER 2 MACHINE INSTALLATION: 3-1
Location:.....................................................................................................................................................3-1
Unpacking: .................................................................................................................................................3-1
Positioning the Machine:............................................................................................................................3-1
Leveling the Machine: ................................................................................................................................3-2
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL DEFINITIONS:4-3
CHAPTER 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 5-1
Mounting Cylinder Heads:..........................................................................................................................5-1
Alignment and Setup:.................................................................................................................................5-2
Front to Rear Cylinder Head Alignment:....................................................................................................5-2
Left to Right Alignment:..............................................................................................................................5-2
Selecting the right Pilot:..............................................................................................................................5-3
Three Angle Seat Cutting:..........................................................................................................................5-3
Cut seat only enough to clean up surface..................................................................................................5-3
Changing the Spindle Adapters: ................................................................................................................5-3
Installing the Spherical self Aligning toolholder:.........................................................................................5-3
CHAPTER 5 SPINDLE TO WORK: 6-4
Fine Feed Engagement:.............................................................................................................................6-4
Core Drilling and Reaming Valve Guides:..................................................................................................6-4
Cutting Counter Bores for Seat Rings:.......................................................................................................6-5
Tapping Operations:...................................................................................................................................6-5
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE: 7-1

Calibrating the Digital Level: ......................................................................................................................7-1
The New Chip collector System:................................................................................................................7-1
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING: 8-1
Eccentricity Problems when Cutting Three Angle Seats:...........................................................................8-1
CHAPTER 8 WIRING DIAGRAM 9-1
Wiring Diagram...........................................................................................................................................9-1
CHAPTER 9 PNEUMATIC DRAWINGS 10-1
CHAPTER 10 MACHINE PARTS11-1
Base, Table and Riser Assembly.............................................................................................................11-1
WORKHEAD ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................11-3
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY..............................................................................................................................11-1
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................11-4
HEAD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................11-6
CHAPTER 11 FIXED CARBIDE PILOTS ON STOCK 12-1
.375" Shank Diameter Fixed Carbide Pilots.............................................................................................12-1
CHAPTER 12 SEAT AND GUIDE CARBIDE INSERTS: 13-6
Carbide Profile Tips:.................................................................................................................................13-6

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C
Note: Rottler reserves the rights to change any specifications
and over all product design out any notice.
SGF8 Specifications
DRIVE SYSTEM Double reduction two poly "V" belt
MOTOR Motor-180 volt DC 1 HP Baldor
Input voltage; 220V-single phase 50 / 60 Hz
SPINDLE ROTATION
SPEED Variable and reversible from 0 - 400 RPM
SPINDLE TRAVEL 8"
SPINDLE DIAMETER 3.150"
TAPER IN SPINDLE Rottler Special ISO - 30
SPINDLE TILT 15
o
± .01
o
in both directions for a total of 30
o
SPINDLE TO TABLE
CLEARANCE 16 ¼”
MAXIMUM WORK PIECE
HEIGHT A15” with Toolholder over the pilot 13” with Toolholder on the spindle
MAXIMUM CYLINDER
HEAD LENGTH ON 360º
ROLLOVER FIXTURE C
43” on out side locking handles
48" on inside locking handles
(unlimited without fixture)
OVERALL LENGTH ON
UPPER SURFACES 53”
OVERALL HEIGHT 83"
AIR REQUIREMENT 100 P.S.I.
FLOOR SPACE
REQUIREMENTS 33" deep x 93" wide with tool box and sharpener
SHIPPING WEIGHT 2600 lbs. machine only

Operating Instructions 2-1 SG8 Manual
Chapter 2 Introduction / Safety / Installation:
Introduction:
This manual is divided into sections as listed in the table of contents.
It is required that the new user of the SG8 read this manual, in particular the sections concerning safety,
before operating the machine.
Limited Warranty:
Rottler Manufacturing Company Model SG8 parts and equipment is warranted as to materials and
workmanship. This limited warranty remains in effect for one year from the date of delivery, provided the
machine is owned and operated by the original purchaser and is operated and maintained as per the
instructions in the manual.
Tools proven to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the factory’s option.
We accept no responsibility for defects caused by external damage, wear, abuse, or misuse, nor do we
accept any obligation to provide compensation for direct or indirect costs in connection with cases covered
by the warranty.
Freight charges on warranty items (non-air shipment only) will be paid by Rottler Manufacturing for a period
of 60 days only from the date of installation or set-up by a qualified service technician or sales
representative.
Freight charges after the 60 day period are the customer’s responsibility.