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Lathe Machinery – Introduction, Working, Parts & its Roles

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Brief Introduction

big-bore-lathe-machine-500x500A lathe machine is a basic machine tool which is used in all industries across the world. This is used to hold, to rotate and to remove a work piece while performing operations like cutting, drilling, turning, facing, knurling, grooving etc. Basically, lathe machinery is used to give the shape and size to the metal with the help of other machine tools which are being applied to the given work piece. It is the basic machine that every engineering student studying in manufacturing stream learns first.

Working of lathe Machinery

The lathe machine works on the very simple mechanism, it holds the workpiece between centers and makes it get rotated on axis for the operations like cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling, turning, but all the operations like cutting, turning sanding etc. are performed with the help of other machine tools. Lathe machinery is like a supporting infrastructure for all operations needs to be performed on work pieces in metal and wood.

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Let us see in brief the various steps in a simple way.

  1. A work piece is fixed at the centre of the chuck. A chuck may have three to four hold as per requirement.
  2. The spindle is started and the required speed is fixed. Here, the speed of spindle plays a very important role since speed impacts the operation of tool used to give the desired shape to the workpiece.
  3. It is the time to introduce required tool for performing operations like cutting, turning etc.
  1. After introducing the tool it is the time to feed a workpiece. It is also important and worth mentioning that the feed rate is also required to set while performing operations.
  1. Not it’s the time for action and when required action is performed on the workpiece in metal or wood. Here all the extra stuff is removed by tools.

Parts of Lathe Machinery and Its Roles in the Operations

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  • Bed

The main body of machine is called a bed; it is the base of all the components fixed on lathe machinery. It is like a frame on which all the main parts are arranged and is made of cast iron due to its required strength.

  • Headstock

The headstock is mounted on the left side of a bed in inner ways. It is a one of the main body party and is made of cast iron. It is used for holding the chain, spindle etc. It is also made by cast iron.

  • Tailstock

The tailstock is also the main body part and fixed on the right side of a bed, it is again made of cast iron. It supports the present at right hand side of the lathe. It is used to provide support to the work piece from right end side.

  • Spindle

It is the part of the lathe which is responsible for holding and rotating the chuck. It is a hole through which stock is fed.

  • Carriage

The carriage is placed between the headstock and tailstock and work assigned to the carriage is to hold and move tool post on a bed. It is again made of cast iron.

  • Tool Post

It is fixed on the carriage and mainly responsible for holding and moving tool to the correct position while operating.

  • Hand Wheel

The hand wheel is operated with hands to move carriage, tailstock and other parts.

  • Gearbox

Gearbox is used to controls the movement of the carriage through the levers attached.

  • Lead Screw

The lead screw is placed on the bottom of the bed is used for thread cutting.

  • Apron

It rests on the carriage and controls the movements of the carriage.

Responsibilities or work to do by Heavy equipment mechanics

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Heavy equipment mechanics are responsible for working on medium to heavy duty vehicles and machines used in road construction and rail transportation or as farm equipment. The Heavy vehicle mechanic isolates faults, repair defects and maintain big tractors, trucks, bucks, trailers, cranes, snow removal equipment, proper drainage system. These mechanics work in a variety of these biggest engines machine settings and ensure machines continue to run safely while at optimum performance. Heavy equipment mechanics know how to repair diagnosed problems for its area of application, and are ready to get their hands dirty when it comes to method of disassembling and reassembling parts of the engine to keep machines running appropriately. Understanding the type of industry, they may have to be trained and innovative to work in a field, require how to implement farm equipment maintenance & repair, or a crane repair. Some mechanics work on a definite number of company fleet, or may be independent and carried out work in a shop. Other specifications include certain heavy equipment mechanics work with the more difficult assignments for the government and work on armored tanks and other military equipment.

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The Heavy Equipment Operator is capable for safe and effective operations of heavy equipment. Mechanics are versatile in their specific areas; they perform multiple functions including engine repair, and must have thoroughly understanding of electronic stability, hydraulic brake lines, fuel and more. They work to operate various components of heavy equipment with safety and productive manner. Heavy equipment could be trucks, front or crawler loaders, trenchers, motor graders, dozer, compactors, scrapers and other construction equipment like cranes. Maintain cleanliness, easements, safety and securely stored of all equipment as directed by legislative council policies and procedures are required. Moreover, the operator may need to deal with individuals and members of the public in a civilized manner. This many involves conversations of receiving complaints about managing schedules and quality of services. The Heavy Equipment Operator would report problems on any such complaints to include in a note for record keeping and respond in a courteous and polite way. Furthermore, he/she should be physically fit for demanding job. He or she will be lifting a heavy object, pulling to use equipment and manual handling of objects. The Heavy Equipment Operator will have work to do in nearly all weather conditions whether it would be extreme heat or cold and must make sure that all activities are completed with maintenance checks for efficient results in order to minimize the risk of loss of life or injury and damage to assets.

Utilize Educational Machines, CNC Lathes and Millers to Educate Students More Effectively

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Sorts of Educational Machines

There are numerous instructive machines that are uncommonly intended to prepare architects, experts and other plant administrators. Dissimilar to convectional machines, training machines are intended for additional security, power and have many robotized highlights. Some normal machines include: CNC mentor machine, CNC mill operator, convectional processing and machine machines, pounding machines, planers and other workshop machines.

Uncommon and upgraded elements of CNC mentor milling machines and its utilization for instruction purposes

CNC coach processing machine is a variation of the milling machine and is broadly utilized for instruction purposes. The machine is made to high exactness and can stir diverse sizes of metal work pieces with extensive variety of measurements and resiliences.

The hardware joins a pressure driven clasping instrument which guarantees that the work piece is all around clipped for the processing operation.

The mill operator is exceptionally powerful with extreme mechanical drives that are reasonable for machining steel. The bed is produced from stress eased throwing which offers high quality and solidness. The machine has many implicit wellbeing components, for example, crisis ceasing frameworks and security locks.

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