Cenetc 2A Horizontal Arbor Mill

[martin cross 1Participant @martincross1]

Having recently bought and now checked over the 2A, I see that the arbor is completely plain; as in there is no milled slot to take any form of locking key to stop the cutters from turning on the arbor. Is the Centec unusual in this area or do I need to get a slot milled into it. The arbor looks original, left hand thread to undo, 2MT on the taper, just no slot in it?

I couldn't check before as the machine was set up and had a cutter in place which rotated etc, so I took it for granted that it was all there.

[martin cross 1Participant @martincross1]

[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

Hi Martin,

The lack of keyway in the arbor was discussed here.

Thor

[Dave HalfordParticipant @davehalford22513]

As Thor link, there's nothing wrong with the arbour.

[martin cross 1Participant @martincross1]

That's good news. Thanks for the help!

[Dave HalfordParticipant @davehalford22513]

Have you changed the gearbox oil?

[martin cross 1Participant @martincross1]

Not changed it yet, but not used it either. Just run it up to check switches and gears etc. It appears to have a soft start on hi speed gears taking several seconds to reach full speed.

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

If it is a single phase motor, it is likely struggling to get to speed in top gear, particularly if the oil is thick and cold.

My 2B, with a one horse motor, would not start in high gear until warmed up. I changed it to a 3 phase motor and no problem since. The 2A may well have a 3/4 HP motor (particularly if it is original).

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