Lathe Metalworking Machine

Technological support of modern industrial enterprises is actively modernized, as a result of which the efficiency of work processes is also improved. This also applies to methods for processing metal blanks, among which are thermal, hydroabrasive and laser. However, the metal-working machine still has its demand, which has many advantages over the mentioned and, of course, more technologically advanced units. First, such machines are cheaper to cost, and secondly, they provide a fairly high quality processing, which in most cases suits the customers.

Main characteristics of the lathe

Technically, the machine is a complex multicomponent machine, the efficiency of which is primarily determined by the power plant. Of power, in particular, depends on the scope, where the machine can be used with its productivity level. For example, models with a potential of 400 watts can be attributed to household. These mini-units used in the processing of structural elements, lining metal materials, correction of parts of tools, etc. Semi-professional models already have a capacity of about 750 W.

A high-performance metalworking machine, which is designed for industrial applications, can deliver a return of 7500 watts. An important characteristic is the distance between individual tanks of the machine, that is, technological centers. From this parameter depends on which blanks the machine will operate.

Types of equipment

Both in industry and in domestic economy different types of machines of this family can be used. For example, a milling lathe combines the functions of a carver, boring, and also performs the operations of countersinking and grooving. It is important to note that the organization of the switching system between the processing modes clearly regulates GOST. Metalworking machines capable of performing several functions, in accordance with the regulations, when switching to one of the modes, must completely disconnect the nodes that are not involved in a particular operation.

Another type of machine is a screw-cutting model. It can be attributed to highly specialized installations due to the orientation towards the implementation of a small range of operations. In particular, such machines basically realize thread formation and turning. Also, the units differ in the type of control. Today, more and more often used metalworking machines with numerical control, the characteristics of which can be attributed to the ability to operate in accordance with the parameters laid down in the computer processing program.

Additional accessories

The design of the machine may not always provide for elements that will be effective in the process of operation in all cases. Therefore, some hardware components are optional. These include various tool holders, stands, positioning tools, etc. The most important are fixing devices. Thanks to such adaptations, metalworking lathes steadily realize their function regardless of the shape of the workpiece being processed. But the latches and toolholders should not be confused with the components that provide positioning. The task of such accessories is not to mechanically hold the tooling, but to improve the accuracy of its position relative to the working elements of the machine.

Manufacturers of machine tools

The interested builder, the manufacturer of materials or the house master can easily find a suitable machine in the domestic market. Import models are offered by such companies as Jet, Proma, Sturm, Stalex, etc. These are high-tech, efficient and reliable units, which also use modern control and management systems. At a high level there is also a production of metalworking machines in Russia. According to some reports, more than 50 enterprises are engaged in the manufacture of lathes. The advanced domestic products in this segment can be found under the brands "Zubr", "Korvet", "Caliber", etc.

Safety in operation of the machine

First of all, the operator must take care of his safety. As a part of the equipment, there is usually a protective robes, a mask or glasses, closed shoes and a special headdress. It is important to note that the requirements for metalworking machines are forbidden to work in gloves. A separate group of requirements refers to the selection of equipment. Perform operations only with the use of an optimally sharpened tool, which must also be securely fixed in the cartridges and centered.

If we are talking about the processing technique that involves the use of an improvised tool, then, for example, the chisel should be held with both hands. Each time before starting the workflow, you should perform a so-called rough run. The fact is that the safety of metalworking machines is largely determined by the availability of equipment to operate at peak capacities. Verification processing will allow to assess this ability of the equipment at a specific time of operation without the risk of causing irreparable damage to the workpiece.

Conclusion

Although lathe models of machine tools are considered morally obsolete, manufacturers tend to maintain their operational properties at a high level. In addition, a modern metalworking machine of this type is equipped with an electronic programmable filling, which also increases its technological level. The very principle of machining remains the same, with its pros and cons. For example, the fact that, apart from cutting components, the machine does not require the addition of additional materials during processing, is an undoubted plus. But in terms of cutting accuracy, such models still can not compete with machines that implement the laser or hydroabrasive processing principle.