Information of lathe

Most important information about lathe

In every mechanical engineer to know about of lathe and what is functions of lathe.So in this article I am share about information and importance of lathe in industry.first question in mind what is function of lathe and how it works.

Function of lathe:

The main function of lathe is remove material from work piece for performing cylindrical work or conical work.

Example: Performing operations on like

1.  Facing
2. Taper turning
3. Boring
4. Drilling
5. Threading etc....

Lathe are developed out of the need for mass production,reliability and higher productivity ,low cost production.Lathe can give more precise manufacturing are used.

Centre lathe is capable of performing mass production of identical jobs but to make production quicker,economical and more accurate.

Principal part of lathe machine can discuss.. 
Headstock Assembly : Headstock is generally installed on the left side of the lathe machine. It is a housing for the drive pulleys and gears. 

The chuck is attached in this part of lathe. With the help of chuck the rotary motion is transferred to the workplace 
Clutch Clutch :it can controls the speed of the drive motor and provides a smooth vibration free motion. 
 Cross Slide : Cross Slide Provides the cutting motion of the tool. 

Cross Slide can be operated by hand or by the cross feed equipment. The alignment of the cross slide is perpendicular to the center of the lathe.

 Chip Pan: It is situated at the lower part of the lathe machine. Its function is to collect the chips while machining. Thus these chips can be collected easily and can be removed. Feed 

Rod : Feed rod is a power transmission mechanism which provides precise longitudinal movement of the carriage. For turning operation movement of the feed rod is mandatory. In some lathes feed may not be available and lead screw serves the purpose of the feed rod. 

Lead Screw: Lead screw is found just below the feed rod. It also provides precise longitudinal movement to the carriage It is engaged in thread cutting operation. . 

Bed : Bed is the base where all the lathe parts are mounted. It is generally a single piece cast part made of cast iron. Cast iron is used because of its self lubricating property. Different Types of lathe machines have different sizes of bed.
Bed : Bed is the base where all the lathe parts are mounted. It is generally a single piece cast part made of cast iron. Cast iron is used because of its self lubricating property. Different Types of lathe machines have different sizes of bed. 
 Ways : Ways are the guide rails in through which different parts of the lathe machine moves. It is used for the precise movement of the carriage and other mounted parts. Ways may be inner ways and outer ways. 
Carriage : carriage holds the tools and provides movement of the tool in both cross and longitudinal directions. For taper turning and facing cross feed is used for conventional turning carriage provides longitudinal feed. Carriage contains some other parts. It runs through the outer ways. 
 Tailstock: tailstock is used for centering the job when a long job is tied on the chuck. It provides a good support to damp the vibration. It is generally mounted on the inner ways. 
Cross Slide : Cross Slide is mounted on the carriage. Its function is to provide cross feed of the tool and its movement is perpendicular to the center of the lathe machine.