A conventional lathe, also known as an engine lathe, is one of the most widely used machine tools in manufacturing. It works by rotating a workpiece while a cutting tool is applied to it. Below is a detailed description of the main components of a conventional lathe with English and Chinese translations. ID Name Function…
Before Starting Work Machine Check and Warm-up: Check whether all mechanisms of the lathe are in good condition and whether protective equipment is available. If normal, run the machine at low speed for 1-2 minutes to check if the operation is normal. This also allows the lubricating oil in the headstock to reach the…
The four principles of process sequence arrangement in mechanical manufacturing technology 1. Machining Reference Surfaces First, Then Other Surfaces Why it’s important: The reference surfaces serve as the foundation for aligning and positioning all other features of the part. By machining these first, you ensure that everything else is referenced to a stable, known location….
On a lathe machine, the terms cutting depth (ap), S, and F are the three main cutting parameters you must know. 1. Depth of Cut (ap) Meaning: How deep the tool cuts into the workpiece in one pass. Unit: millimeters (mm). Typical values: Roughing (removing material fast) → 2–5 mm Finishing (for smooth surface) →…
Introduction What is a Lathe Machine? A lathe machine is one of the oldest and most fundamental tools in the world of machining. It is a machine tool that rotates a workpiece around an axis to perform various operations such as cutting, drilling, sanding, knurling, turning, and deformation. With the help of different cutting tools,…
