Turning Lathe and Rotary Lathe
A turning lathe is a type of metal working lathe used to cut a circular object, such as a pipe or shaft, into a precision part. The turning lathe uses a spinning tool held in a chuck to make cuts in the workpiece. The spinning tool can be adjusted to create different cuts such as: parting, facing, threading, boring, drilling, and facing.
A rotary lathe is also another type of metal working lathe. It is used to cut a circular object, such as a shaft or pipe, into a precision part. The turning lathe is a modified version of the turning lathe, designed specifically to allow for the rotation of the workpiece. This type of lathe is generally used for machining circular parts with a size range between 3 and 12 inches in diameter.
The rotary lathe uses a large rotating table to hold the workpiece in place. This table is powered by either an electric motor, or motor-driven specialized cams. The tooling used in the rotary lathe is generally held in the top of the table and plunged into the workpiece. The tooling consists of drills, reamers, taps, and mills that can be used to cut the material in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The rotating table also allows for the workpiece to be rotated at various speeds to create different cuts such as boring and facing. The rotary lathe can also be used to thread and cut long pieces of material quickly and accurately. The table on the rotary lathe is usually capable of swiveling the workpiece, allowing for a greater range of machining options.
The turning lathe and the rotary lathe are essential tools in the modern metal working industry. They are used to create precision parts that meet rigid customer specifications. These lathes offer many advantages such as fast and accurate production and cost savings. The accuracy and speed of these lathes are dependent on the quality and type of tooling being used. If a proper tool is used, these lathes can produce parts to tight tolerances and offer greater versatility in producing parts.
