-
Metalwork Machines (Lathe Machine) | Week 15 Topics1 Quiz
-
Other Types of Metal Work Machines | Week 27 Topics1 Quiz
-
Belt Drives | Week 35 Topics1 Quiz
-
Chain Drives | Week 45 Topics1 Quiz
-
Hydraulic Machines | Week 53 Topics
-
Basic Principles of Operation of Hydraulic Machines | Week 63 Topics1 Quiz
-
Pneumatic Machines | Week 72 Topics
-
Basic Principles of Operation of Pneumatic Machines | Week 83 Topics1 Quiz
-
Gears | Week 95 Topics1 Quiz
-
Gear Ratio & Speed | Week 104 Topics1 Quiz
Topic Content:
- Definition of Lathe Machine
- Uses of a Lathe Machine
- Components of a Lathe Machine
What is a Lathe Machine?
A lathe is a machine tool which rotates the workpiece on its axis to perform various metalwork operations.
Lathes can be used to produce parts that are ferrous, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and wood. This machine removes metals by the use of a rigidly controlled hard steel cutting tool.
Metalworking lathes function by rotating the metal workpiece, and the cutting tool then slowly subtracting material from the workpiece’s outer surface. The purpose of this operation is to reduce the size of the workpiece to the required dimensions.
Uses of a Lathe Machine:
A lathe machine or centre lathe is an all-purpose machine, used for the following operations:
- generating cylindrical, flat, and conical surfaces
- cutting holes in geometrical shapes
- cutting threads on screws, bolts, and nuts
- reducing the size of geometrical shapes
- milling, turning, shaping, and planing.
Components of a Lathe Machine:
The major components of lathe machines are:
You are viewing an excerpt of this Topic. Subscribe Now to get Full Access to ALL this Subject's Topics and Quizzes for this Term!
Click on the button "Subscribe Now" below for Full Access!
Subscribe Now
Note: If you have Already Subscribed and you are seeing this message, it means you are logged out. Please Log In using the Login Button Below to Carry on Studying!
Responses