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MAXNOVO MACHINE Tips : Metal Lathe, also known as metalworking lathe, is a kind of conventional manual lathe machine used for shaping metal work-piece with high precision. It works by rotating the work-piece while a cutting tool removes excess material to create the desired shape. General Speaking, metal lathe machine rotates a metal rod or irregular-shaped material work-piece while a tool cuts into the material at a preset position.
These manual turning metal lathe machines are utilized for various tasks such as sanding, drilling, cutting, shaping and turning. Metalworking Lathes are widely used in various applications such as Manufacturing Industry, Automotive Industry, Aerospace Industry, Tool and Die Making, School Training, General Fabrication and etc.
Table of Content
1. Turning on Metal Lathe
2. Facing On Metal Lathe
3. Boring On Metal Lathe
4. Thread Cutting On Metal Lathe
5. Drilling On Metal Lathe
6. Parting On Metal Lathe
7. Knurling On Metal Lathe
8. Grooving On Metal Lathe
9. Reaming On Metalworking Lathe
10. Tapping On Metalworking Lathe
11. Form Turning On Metalworking Lathe
12. Spherical Turning On Metalworking Lathe
13. Polishing On Metalworking Lathe
14. Tapering On Metalworking Lathe
15. Contour Turning On Metalworking Lathe
16. Custom Machining On Metalworking Lathe
Straight Turning : Removing material from the outer diameter of a work-piece to create a smooth, cylindrical shape. It can be right or left handed. Right handed turning is when the cutter moves from right to left.
Taper Turning : Producing a conical shape by gradually reducing the diameter of the work-piece. Taper turning can be done using a taper attachment, the compound rest, or by offsetting the tailstock. Taper turning can also be done on a CNC Lathe Machine.
Profile Turning : Creating complex contours and shapes on the workpiece by moving the cutting tool along a specific path.
It is working on the flat face of the work-piece.Removing material from the end of the work-piece to produce a flat surface that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
Enlarging or finishing an existing hole in a workpiece to achieve precise dimensions or a smooth surface finish. Boring is to remove material from a previously drilled hole. It can enlarge the hole and improve the roundness and surface finish.
External Threading: Creating threads on the outer surface of a cylindrical workpiece, such as bolts or screws. External threading creates male screw threads on work-piece.
Internal Threading: Cutting threads inside a pre-drilled hole, like those found in nuts or threaded pipes. Internal threading creates female threads inside a hole in work-piece.
Drilling holes into the work-piece by using a drill bit mounted in the lathe's tailstock or tool post. In a word, It can be accomplished by holding the drill bit in the tailstock and rotating the work-piece.
Parting (Cutting Off) is used to cut off a work-piece. A thin parting tool is used. Cutting through the work-piece to separate it into two or more pieces. This is typically done with a parting tool.
Producing a textured pattern on the surface of the workpiece for grip or aesthetic purposes. This is often seen on tool handles and knobs. Knurling forms a pattern on a work-piece. Knurling can be decorative or functional. Knurling increases the effective diameter of the work-piece.
Cutting narrow channels or grooves into the workpiece, which can be for decorative purposes or to fit a snap ring, O-ring, or other components. Grooving can create grooves for items such as retaining rings or glands for o-rings. Grooving can be internal or external.
Expanding and finishing a drilled hole to a precise diameter with a reamer, ensuring smooth, accurate, and consistent hole sizes.
Cutting internal threads in a pre-drilled hole using a tap, similar to threading but more focused on internal threads.
Shaping metal using special tools to create specific forms or profiles, such as ball shapes or fillets, without removing material. Form turning is used to impart an irregular shape on a work-piece using a specially ground tool.
Producing a ball or spherical shape on the workpiece by moving the cutting tool along a circular path.
Smoothing the surface of the workpiece using fine abrasive materials, like emery cloth or polishing compounds, to achieve a high-quality finish.
Gradually reducing the diameter of a workpiece along its length, forming a tapered profile.
Contour turning is usually performed on a CNC lathe. Historically, tracers were used to create irregular shapes on a lathe.
Prototyping: Creating custom parts and prototypes by precisely machining the workpiece to the required specifications.
Repair and Restoration: Re-machining worn or damaged parts to restore them to their original dimensions and functionality.
In conclusion, metal lathe is a versatile machine tool that plays an important part in manufacturing, repair, prototyping processes and etc. Its outstanding machining ability to perform a wide range of operations allows for the creation of precise and complex metal components.
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