Emco Compact 5 Manual | Exclusive

Technical Paper: Operational Analysis and Reference Guide for the Emco Compact 5 CNC

Subject: Emco Compact 5 CNC – Manual Operation, Maintenance, and Technical Specifications Date: October 26, 2023 Prepared For: Machine Shop Supervisors, Hobbyist Machinists, and Restoration Technicians

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Thread Cutting (Metric)

1. Mount correct change gears (see Section 7).
2. Engage half-nut lever (on apron).
3. Carriage moves automatically with leadscrew.
4. Never disengage half-nut mid-cut — reverse spindle to return.

9. Dismantling for Transport or Repair

2.1 Key Specifications

• Swing Over Bed: 140 mm (5.5 inches)
• Swing Over Cross Slide: 75 mm (3 inches)
• Distance Between Centers: 250 mm (9.8 inches)
• Spindle Bore: 21 mm
• Spindle Speeds: 100 – 3000 RPM (Stepless Variable Speed via DC Motor)
• Spindle Nose: M33 x 3.5 thread (Camlock variants exist on later models)
• Motor Power: 0.75 kW (1 HP) DC Motor
• Travel (X-Axis): 70 mm
• Travel (Z-Axis): 250 mm