What is a metal lathe?
When metals such as steel, brass, iron, etc. For various purposes and tolerances there are different types of metal lathes, but the most common metal lathe is a large, heavy piece of equipment consisting of a range of components, including: 1) headstock, 2) bed, 3) feeding and screws, 4) and 8) Tailstock. Each of these parts provides a major function during the operation of the metal lathe.
In very basic terms, a piece of metal is inserted into the spindle of the lathe, usually inserted and the spindle spindle rotates at the set speed. Pre -selected cutting bits from carbide or other hardened material are held firmly in place. The bits, located and controlled by the truck mechanism, are automatically set against the rotating material to start cutting. The rotating stock is suspended inside the bed and can be moved back and forth, because the machining pieces are connected, disconnected and moved by a cross slip and folded rest.
With the advent of plastic and alloys, the metal lathe must be much more versatile than its origin at the beginning of the 19th century. Henry Maudsley is generally attributed as the inventor of a modern lathe,
Today there are many types and variations of a metal lathe, each of which is designed for a specific function and/or tolerance. Some of the more common types of lathes are: a center lathe, which is the simplest lathes and the largest; bench lathe, which is usually small enough to be mounted on the desk; The tower lathe, which allows multiple bits to connect simultaneously. Other less versatile lathes that are used for more specialized operations include Gine Ensemble, Turner, Capstan turner and more spindle lathe
Computer technology has provided a metal turning a huge range of versatility, economy and easy operation. CNC KEPS, computer -controlled machine, UMIt brings the operator to simply program the specific function of the machining process. With the button, the CNC lathe automatically adjusts the correct spindle rotation speed and connects the designated number of machining bits at exactly right angles and depth. Today, the CNC lathe is the most commonly used metal lathe.