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Metalworking Lathe Uses

The lathe is the standard metalworking machine used to produce rotationally symmetric metal workpiece though precise cutting production processes. There is a wide range of rotational components that can be produced on a lathe machine, including components from simple cylindrical shafts, circular and spherical formed components, to complex structures like gear theeth. Additional devices are required on a lathe when producing uneven forms.

Metal Lathe Types & Categories

Lathes are machine tools on which operations such as turning, drilling, cutting and sanding can be performed on a rotating workpiece. Depending on the turning axis, lathes are available either in a vertical or horizontal construction. There are many different kinds of lathe machines available. Here is a selection of those most commonly found on used industrial machinery auction sites.

• • Computer numerical controlled, or CNC Lathes are electronically controlled using a computerised interface. Parts designed by the CAD/CAM process can be uploaded to the CNC Lathe, which will then process the part according to the tool path that has been programmed into it.
  • A Chucking Automatic Lathe is, as the name implies, fully automated and capable of high volume manufacture of a wide variety of turned components. These lathes can handle up to 300 mm chucks and many have more than one main spindle.
  • The Vertical Turret Lathe is a metalworking lathe with an upended turret containing multiple cutting tools that frees the faceplate to serve as a horizontal rotating table. Essentially, it is a vertical boring mill equipped with a turret.

   

• Center Lathes, also known as metal turning lathes, are used chiefly to turn metal bars into cylindrical shapes, although there is a number of other operations that can be performed on this type of lathes, such as tapered work, drilling, boring, knurling and screwcutting.
• Facing Lathes are used to cut a planar surface, or face, into the workpiece by moving the cutting tool at right angles to the workpiece axis of rotation.
• Vertical Turning Lathes are metal cutting lathes designed for large items with relatively short lengths. Due to the vertical position of the spindle it is easy to mount, align and lock in place such workpieces.

Second-hand Metal Lathes for Sale - Price & Availability

Lathes are extremely versatile, precision machine tools on which various actions can be carried out, so they are very much in demand in a multitude of manufacturing industries.However, if you look for lathes for sale online you are more than likely to find what you need. It's a fact that, though, this important piece of equipment can prove to be expensive, especially when it comes to CNC lathes. If you look for used metalworking lathes for sale then you will find low prices and a wide selection of all types of lathes. Keep in mind, though, buying a used lathe always requires expertise and it is important to undertake a thorough examination of the lathe before buying.

Hardinge, Emco & Schaublin Lathes

Machines made by top-manufacturers can be a decade old, and still perform well in the long run. Some recommended lathe manufacturers are Hardinge, Emco, Schaublin, Colchester & Mazak.