Sherline mill
DMS has a model 5400 vertical mill, accessory package A, with factory-installed Digital ReadOut (DRO).
Contents
Pictures
SHERLINE 5400 Mill with DRO
Operation
- (list operating restrictions here - no wood, etc.)
- Return the mill to the condition in which you found it ...
Specifications
Basic Mill Product Description
Accessory Package A Description
Standard dimensions of Sherline tools
| Spec | Model 5400 Mill |
|---|---|
| Max clearance (table to spindle) | 8.00″ (203 mm) |
| Throat (no spacer) | Optional |
| Throat (w/ headstock spacer) | Adjustable |
| Travel, “X” Axis | 8.65″ (220 mm) |
| Travel, “Y” Axis | 5.00″ (127 mm) |
| Travel, “Z” Axis | 6.25″ (159 mm) |
| Hole through spindle | .405″ (10 mm) |
| Spindle nose thread | 3/4″-16 T.P.I. |
| Spindle nose taper | #1 Morse |
| Handwheel graduations | .001″ |
| Width Overall | 15.00″ (381 mm) |
| Depth Overall | 14.00″ (356 mm) |
| Height Overall (Max.) | 20.75″ (527 mm) |
| Table size | 2.75″ x 13.00″ (70 x330 mm) |
| Hold-down provision | 2 T-Slots |
| Spindle Speed Range | 70-2800 RPM |
| Movements in addition to X-, Y- and Z-axes | |
| Headstock rotation | (90° left/right) |
| Column rotation | (90° left/right) |
| Column pivot | (90° forward/back) |
| Column swing | (90° left/right) |
| Column travel | (in/out) 5.5″ (140 mm) |
Documentation
Sherline MicroTools
Sherline microtools manual including 5400 mill
Sherline Accessories Guide
Sherline Accessories Help Sheets and Instructions
Sherline 5400 Mill exploded parts diagram
Tutorials and Learning
Video tutorials: An excellent set of Sherline-specific mill tutorials on the MiniMachining channel of YouTube
Mill tooling: The learning center at The Little Machine Shop has good descriptions of all of the various types of lathe workholding and tooling and what they are used for. While it intended as a cross-reference to the products they sell, it also explains what these things are used for.
Accessories
| Picture | Accessory | Specifications | Links |
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| Work Holding | |||
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Vise | Model 3551 Machinist Vise Jaws 2" wide x 1" deep x 2" opening Horizontal and vertical V-groove |
Description Instructions |
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Parallels | Model 7506 Machinist Parallels 2-1/2" long x 1/16"thick Five pairs in heights of 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″ |
Description |
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Hold-down set | Model 3012 Hold-down set | Description Instructions |
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Hold-down set | Model 3013 Step Block Hold-down set | Description Instructions |
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Chuck hold-down | Model 3058 4-jaw Chuck Hold-down | Description Instructions |
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Rotating Vise Base | Model 3570 | Description Instructions) |
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Rotary Table | Model 3700 4" Rotary table | Description Instructions Videos (see tab on Description page |
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Tooling Plate for Rotary Table | Model 3725 5" dia plate | Description Instructions |
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Right angle attachment | Model 3701 right angle attachment to hold rotary table vertically |
Description Instructions |
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Tilting angle table | Model 3750 0-90 degree tilt table for holding vise or rotary table with removable threaded chuck mount |
Description Instructions |
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Chuck to T-slot adapter | Model 1187 - 3/4-16" adapter for mounting Sherline chuck to T-slots |
Instructions |
| Cutter Holding | |||
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Drill Chuck | Model 3072 1/4" Jacobs drill chuck | Description Instructions |
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Boring Head | Model 3054 3/8" diameter boring bars Holes up to 1.75" dia |
Description Instructions |
| Boring Tools | |||
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Boring bars | Model 3061 - Starting hole 0.25", Max depth 0.5" Model 3063 - Starting hole 5/16", Max depth 1" Model 3064 - Starting hole 5/16", Max depth 1.5" |
Instructions |
| Specialty Accessories | |||
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Headstock Spacer block | Model 1297 | Description Instructions |
