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A metal lathe or metalworking lathe is a large class of lathes designed for precisely machining relatively hard materials. They were originally designed to machine metals; however, with the advent of plastics and other materials, and with their inherent versatility, they are used in a wide range of applications, and a broad range of materials. In machining jargon, where the larger context is already understood, they are usually simply called lathes, or else referred to by more-specific subtype names (toolroom lathe, turret lathe, etc.). These rigid machine tools remove material from a rotating workpiece via the (typically linear) movements of various cutting tools, such as tool bits and drill bits.
The design of lathes can vary greatly depending on the intended application; however, basic features are common to most types. These machines consist of (at the least) a headstock, bed, carriage, and tailstock. Better machines are solidly constructed with broad bearing surfaces (slide-ways) for stability, and manufactured with great precision. This helps ensure the components manufactured on the machines can meet the required tolerances and repeatability.
A metal (from Greek μέταλλον métallon, "mine, quarry, metal") is a material (an element, compound, or alloy) that is typically hard, opaque, shiny, and has good electrical and thermal conductivity. Metals are generally malleable — that is, they can be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking — as well as fusible (able to be fused or melted) and ductile (able to be drawn out into a thin wire). About 91 of the 118 elements in the periodic table are metals, the others are nonmetals or metalloids. Some elements appear in both metallic and non-metallic forms.
Astrophysicists use the term "metal" to collectively describe all elements other than hydrogen and helium. Thus, the metallicity of an object is the proportion of its matter made up of chemical elements other than hydrogen and helium.
Many elements and compounds that are not normally classified as metals become metallic under high pressures; these are formed as metallic allotropes of non-metals.
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Engraving Tools on the Lathe- https://youtu.be/YFXo25A8RjA mrpete222 Channel- https://www.youtube.com/user/mrpete222 A while back I got this lathe and have used it to make mostly tools and other pieces and parts I need. With the new shop, I was able to set up a dedicated space for the lathe. It's a fine little lathe, but there are some things I'm doing to it. First was a major clean up, then small improvements and replacement of parts. In this case, I'm making replacement brass thumbscrews for the collars on the cross and compound slides. Did they turn out perfect? Almost. The knurling could be better, but they will function perfectly. Metal turning is very fun and useful so I hope to make more videos in the future using my Logan 400. "Creative Commons Attribution music by Josh Woodward" ...
http://www.smithy.com (view transcription of video below) Learn about the basics of metal lathe operations using our Smithy Granite combo lathe/mill/drill machines. You can visit us at www.smithy.com for more information or send us any questions about your project. Our trained technicians will be glad to help you with your project. "The selection of a cutting tool is probably the most important decision a machinist can make. We are going to cover some of the basics, but I urge everyone who intends to use the lathe, to learn as much about cutting tools as possible. They are the key to the quality of your work. Lathe tools are made from many different types of materials, in many sizes and styles. The three types we are using today are, from the left, high-speed steel tools, carbide-ti...
A friend once tried to convince me that it is impossible to make multiples of a part on a manual lathe because it would take too long and you can't hold the tolerances. This video is to prove that if you have a short run of parts, not only is it possible, it can be done quickly and efficiently.
My homemade mini lathe for processing small parts of plastic and soft metals. Part1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK4gmRmuQJ8 Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBKg8_2ms90 Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWCuqe6He_0
I recently bought myself a metal lathe, the Clarke CL300M I needed to take the first 2 rows of threads out of a brass bolt but didn’t have the cutting tools yet, however I did have a really sharp chisel and a bright idea Although this idea worked it could have gone so wrong, I hope nobody tries this themselves "Hustle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ filmed with a Sony HDR CX115E
Here's my faithful hard working Chinese lathe resurrecting some extremely cheap 52 mm diameter salvage yard mild steel round stock. Under that rust is excellent new steel. Salvage and junk yards can save you a small fortune on metal costs. Get rid of the rust and you're good to go.
A few little parts I wanted to make/modify for the tractor. I'm still coming up with projects to use the lathe for :)
SUBSCRIBE on TRAMBOLINO: https://goo.gl/YXjMKn Metal Working Lathe
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Engraving Tools on the Lathe- https://youtu.be/YFXo25A8RjA mrpete222 Channel- https://www.youtube.com/user/mrpete222 A while back I got this lathe and have used it to make mostly tools and other pieces and parts I need. With the new shop, I was able to set up a dedicated space for the lathe. It's a fine little lathe, but there are some things I'm doing to it. First was a major clean up, then small improvements and replacement of parts. In this case, I'm making replacement brass thumbscrews for the collars on the cross and compound slides. Did they turn out perfect? Almost. The knurling could be better, but they will function perfectly. Metal turning is very fun and useful so I hope to make more videos in the future using my Logan 400. "Creative Commons Attribution music by Josh Woodward" ...
http://www.smithy.com (view transcription of video below) Learn about the basics of metal lathe operations using our Smithy Granite combo lathe/mill/drill machines. You can visit us at www.smithy.com for more information or send us any questions about your project. Our trained technicians will be glad to help you with your project. "The selection of a cutting tool is probably the most important decision a machinist can make. We are going to cover some of the basics, but I urge everyone who intends to use the lathe, to learn as much about cutting tools as possible. They are the key to the quality of your work. Lathe tools are made from many different types of materials, in many sizes and styles. The three types we are using today are, from the left, high-speed steel tools, carbide-ti...
A friend once tried to convince me that it is impossible to make multiples of a part on a manual lathe because it would take too long and you can't hold the tolerances. This video is to prove that if you have a short run of parts, not only is it possible, it can be done quickly and efficiently.
My homemade mini lathe for processing small parts of plastic and soft metals. Part1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK4gmRmuQJ8 Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBKg8_2ms90 Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWCuqe6He_0
I recently bought myself a metal lathe, the Clarke CL300M I needed to take the first 2 rows of threads out of a brass bolt but didn’t have the cutting tools yet, however I did have a really sharp chisel and a bright idea Although this idea worked it could have gone so wrong, I hope nobody tries this themselves "Hustle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ filmed with a Sony HDR CX115E
Here's my faithful hard working Chinese lathe resurrecting some extremely cheap 52 mm diameter salvage yard mild steel round stock. Under that rust is excellent new steel. Salvage and junk yards can save you a small fortune on metal costs. Get rid of the rust and you're good to go.
A few little parts I wanted to make/modify for the tractor. I'm still coming up with projects to use the lathe for :)
An in depth look at set, adjustment and use of small metal lathe.
We tear down the components of the carriage assembly on a LeBlond metal lathe as part of the restoration so we can put it back to use in my machine shop.
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Finally getting to cut some metal! Demonstrated here are some first cuts with facing and turning, as well as a quick intro to using drills in the lathe.