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Tool and Die Makers
All questions concerning tool makers, die makers, mold makers and tool fitters and the work they do including the tools and equipment they use (machines such as lathes, mills, shapers, grinders, saws), as well as the necessary education and training to become one can be found here.
388 Questions
What is the purpose of a collet on a lathe?
Using a collet on a loathe increases the ability to hold the item. It also decreases the risk of crushing and or damaging it. All in all it is faster and more accurate.
The definition of a bench lathe is defined as a lathe mounted on a workbench. There is no other meaning for these two words other than a lathe mounted on a workbench.
Where can one buy a southbend lathe?
A southbend lathe can generally only be purchased second hand, these can be found listed on the internet. They can be difficult to find for sale as there are very few of them due to age, although, if you spend some time looking you should be successful.
What are clausing lathes used for?
Clausing lathes are metal working machines used to shape and mold metal. These machines are useful in many industries since metal is a necessary component in many products.
Are master mechanic hand tools made in the US?
They used to be. Now I'm not sure. More tools are made offshore everyday :-(
Where can you purchase an atlas lathe?
The Atlas lathe tool is no longer in production and can not be found in most hardware stores. People looking for one should try yard sales, flea markets, antique shops and auctions.
Where might one be able to buy secondhand wood lathes in the Hull area?
There is a wood turning club called East Yorkshire Woodturners in Hull where a lot of enthusiasts meet. The venue can be found at Skidby Village Hall about 7 miles west of Hull. You would have a good chance of finding a used lathe through them. The other choice would be through classifieds.
What would one use a lathe chuck for?
One would use a lathe chuck as a type of clamp used to hold onto the rotating tool bit on a lathe, a lathe chuck is also known by a different name: a collet.
Where may one purchase a Colchester Lathe?
A Colchester branded lathe can be purchased from any major industrial tool supplier. This lathe can also be located through online retailers such as eBay and Amazon.
Why do people use a MyFold Lathe?
A MyFold is a popular brand of lathe. Lathes are used to shape and cut wood into particular designs to be used to assemble furniture or similar large products.
Why should chips not BE cleared from the lathe with a cloth?
Chips should not be cleared from the lathe with a cloth because doing so can pose safety hazards, such as the risk of getting caught in moving parts or causing injury. Cloths can also smear oil or coolant, leading to reduced visibility and increased risk of accidents. Additionally, using a cloth may not effectively remove debris, potentially impacting the quality of the workpiece and damaging tools. Instead, it's safer and more efficient to use appropriate methods like brushes, air blowers, or chip removal systems.
What is the use of back gear arrangement in a lathe headstock?
The back gears on a lathe can be changed to enable it to cut an even wider variety of thread pitches.
What does a CNC lathe used for?
Lathes are made for many different materials, metal, wood, plastics, composites, etc., metal lathes can turn wood, plastic or many other materials and conversely speaking a wood lathe can do the same. I have turned on a metal lathe, metal, wood, plastic, rubber, composites. On wood lathes I have turned wood, metal, plastics, and composites. Note: turning metal on a wood lathe is misleading, spinning metal is the correct term, spinning on a wood lathe: having a form (usually wood) in the lathe and using a disc of metal pressed against the form, you burnish the metal disc over the form, many aluminum stock pots, lamp bases, etc. are made this way. But this is woodcrafts, I like to think a wood lathe reveals the beauty of nature in the woods of the world, many things can be made on a lathe such as: (linear in shape)Bats, Columns, Spindles,etc., for Vessels there's Bowls, Cups, Goblets, Plates, Vases, Boxes, (round) etc., and you can marry two or more dissimilar materials together to make one piece. For me a wood lathe is a piece of equipment for creating in the round.
How much load could a M6 screw can carry?
Min 80.4 Kg (4.6 Property class screw)
max : 194 Kg (Higher Property Class Screw)
Why only 3 jaws chuck are there in a lathe machine?
A three-jaw chuck is commonly used in lathe machines because it provides a balanced grip on cylindrical workpieces, ensuring uniform clamping pressure and minimizing runout. The design allows for self-centering, meaning that when the workpiece is inserted, it automatically aligns itself in the center, which is vital for precise machining. Additionally, the three-jaw configuration is simpler and more compact than a four-jaw chuck, making it more efficient for many standard turning operations.
