Wood Lathe Tool
A brief overview on CNC Horizontal Lathes
A horizontal lathe, simply defined, is a
CNC machine tool
to help cut different profiles in revolving steel or Wood work pieces. A standard lathe machine consists of a precision machined bed or base with a drive mechanism together with a headstock at one end and a supporting tail at the rear. The work piece is held in a vice-like grip in the headstock and rotated rapidly around its own axis. An appropriate machine tool is then brought into play against the work piece which cuts the required profile.
There are two types of lathes – the horizontal lathe and the vertical lathe. The nomenclature is meant to distinguish between lathes with horizontal or vertical work piece orientation. The horizontal lathe is rampantly used in high precision machining operations.
The horizontal lathe is available in various sizes, designs, power ratings, and levels of automation. These range from miniature, bench-top watchmakers lathes to huge, fully automated Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) lathes.
The horizontal lathe is predominantly used in cutting heavy plate or ring-like machine parts with large diameter and the lathe is widely used in the processing work of many industries including rubber, mining, railway equipment manufacturing, and automobile production – amongst others.
There are two main types of horizontal lathes – wood working lathes and steel working lathes.
Wood work lathes are understandably the simpler of the two – though the working principle of both machines is the same.
The
CNC horizontal lathe
series is developed in conformity with domestic and international standards. It is generally of a compact structure capable of abundant functionalities, high speed, precision etc. It may be said that most CNC Lathes are old manual lathes that have gone through a conversion to CNC.
The characteristics of a CNC horizontal lathe are a 45 degree slant bed and total guard cover and oil and water leakage stoppage. The lubricating oil and cooling liquid are isolated from one another with separate oil water grooves. The CNC horizontal lathe series uniformly uses high rigidity spindle structure. Most parts coming off a
CNC Lathe
will be cylindrical and symmetrical.
The horizontal lathe is versatile and can be used to cut cylindrical shapes from square stock or cut ornamental profiles like fancy table legs, lamp stands, pens, and chess pieces. Precision engineering parts like engine components, spherical joints, medical equipment, and aircraft parts can also be turned on horizontal lathes. In fact, almost all steel and wood products which feature shoulders, tapers, grooves, or other intricate profiles can be easily done on these lathes.
Strangely, a number of engineering workshops have no
CNC machining
and are hesitant to adopt new technologies. Although the benefits of CNC turning for quality and precision are generally understood and widely accepted, the decision to move over to CNC turning is being resisted by engineering work shop owners.
This is principally due to some widely prevalent misconception that CNC technology is complicated and will require highly trained computer programmers to develop turning programs. Despite all theses resistance, the change will inevitably come. A shop cannot stay and survive in business today unless the owners give up their apprehensions and move to CNC.
Wood Turning Basics – Lathe Nomenclature
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Coffee Scoop, Stainless Steel $10.59 This woodworking project kit is a must have for the coffee lover in your life! You turn the handle of this scoop on your lathe and once completed you will have the perfect complement to your coffee jar. Each scoop is one tablespoon. This easy to turn and assemble kit is the perfect kit for beginning turners. Required blank, mandrel and bushings not included…. |
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Coffee Scoop Kit, Gold (Woodworking Project Kit) $10.59 This woodworking project kit is a must have for the coffee lover in your life! You turn the handle of this scoop on your lathe and once completed you will have the perfect complement to your coffee jar. Each scoop is one tablespoon. This easy to turn and assemble kit is the perfect kit for beginning turners. Required blank, mandrel and bushings not included…. |
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CH Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder $5.22 The Stud 4 Sure is a stud finder that uses powerful rare earth magnets to pinpoint the exact location of screws or nails in a stud. The tool doesn’t require batteries and never needs calibration. By keeping the tool free of moving or electronic parts, the Stud 4 Sure is easy to use and fits easily into any tool pouch. Just place the stud finder on the wall and sweep in an “S” pattern to loca… |
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Dremel 225-01 Flex Shaft Attachment $23.79 Dremel Moto-Tool Flex Shaft with Comfort Grip Handpiece allows fingertip control to cut, grind, sand, polish and more 36″ Long Cable, 1/2″-Diameter SlIM Grip Hand Piece Integrated shaft lock button – for easy accessory changes. For use with Dremel models 275, 285, 395, 398, 780 and 800… |
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Uvex S8510 Bionic Shield, Black Matte Face Shield, Clear Polycarbonate Anti-Fog/Hardcoat Lens $32.27 Keep your face safe from airborne debris and more with the Uvex Bionic face shield. Ideal for rugged jobs, and designed to be worn with safety goggles, the Uvex Bionic face shield features an extremely lightweight and balanced design for all-day comfort. It’s well suited for workers who are exposed to falling or flying objects, impacts, chemical splashes, welding infrared radiation, or airborne de… |
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Building a Small Steam Engine (DVD) $87.60 Build your own speedy little horizontal steam engine from Rudy’s plans and description. Rudy does it all on a little Sherline lathe and mill. Plans and outline are included… |
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Digital Laser Photo Tachometer Non Contact with AGPtek All-in-One Card Reader $18.99 Description£ºThis tachometer is a high quality instrument to measure the Rotational Speed (RPM) with wide measuring range and high resolution. It is featured with high accuracy measurement, quick measuring time and long detecting distance up to 500 mm (20 inch) with Laser. This tachometer is very easy to use by applying a reflective mark (included in package) on target object, then aim at the ma… |
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PSI Woodworking Products LABAR4M33 Lathe Spindle Adapter for a M 33 by 3.5 mm Spindle to 1-1/2-Inch by 8TPI Chuck $14.23 … |
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14mm (9/16) 90° Diamond Scraper That Features a Solid Carbide Insert $39.99 All Harrison Specialties wood turning accessories are proudly Made in America by American crasftsman! Tired of sharpening your turning tools? Carbide tools are the answer, and they are a joy to use. This 14mm (9/16″) 90° diamond scraper features a solid carbide insert that stays sharp much longer then any other tool. Just rotate the insert to expose a new cutting surface. Measures 14″ long overa… |
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Woodshop 4-in-1 Tool $84.98 This totally safe working woodshop is a great way for kids to craft, create, build, and otherwise discover skills that can provide a lifelong source of enjoyment. Young carpenters can turn out real wood works with this combination jigsaw, lathe, drill press, and sander that differs from real carpentry equipment mainly in the number of built-in safety features that protect kids from the possibility… |
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