How a Lathe Machine Works – Metal Turning

Lathe Machines by Industrial Machinery Corporation

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This guide explains the working process and selection of Lathe Machine.

Understand the working process

The purpose of this configuration is to turn suitable metal workpieces using the selected lathe, workholding and cutting tools. The workpiece rotates relative to the cutting tool, which feeds along the required path to turn the specified surfaces or cut a supported thread. The process begins with a suitable component or starting stock and a defined result. Before selecting equipment, identify workpiece material, maximum diameter, length, drawing and machining operations. These requirements establish the operation to be performed and the information needed for the setup.

Review the setup sequence

The tooling and holding discussion includes turning envelope, centre distance, spindle bore, chuck or between-centres holding and stock support. Check compatibility and the supplied operating guidance before starting a new job or changing a component size. Compare light, medium and heavy-duty models using the component and workholding requirements rather than only the bed length. Preparation and any following production stage must be considered separately where the finished component needs additional work.

Check the result and select the model

The component review should cover machined diameters, lengths, required finish and any specified cut threads. Agree the inspection requirements for a representative sample before comparing output estimates. Consult the specifications below and discuss the drawing and material with IMC. Select the available options and use the Quote List to request a configuration with clearly identified tools and accessories. This working overview supports selection; follow the instructions supplied for the actual machine.

Information to send with your enquiry

Workpiece material
Maximum diameter
Length
Drawing and machining operations

To review your application, send IMC your component drawing and requirements. You can also compare related machines and tooling in the product range.

VIEW SPECIFICATIONS

Available options

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Available Options

Min And Max Diameter of the Job

Maximum Length Required

Expected Price

Purchase

Review your selected machine and options in the Quote List before sending your requirement.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Technical Specifications

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Lathe Machines

Since our establishment in the year 2011, we have been committed to providing all our customers and buyers with the best of industrial machines. Through the quality of our industrial machines, we have gained a huge name in this field. We have got a wide range of products which we manufacture using all our experience and expertise gained in this field. One such product that we manufacture is the lathe machine and when we started manufacturing this machine, it gained instant popularity and made the best lathe machine company in India. We have been designing and developing lathe machines which is superlative in quality and have gained popularity not only among Indian clients as well as international clients. The entire range of lathe machines that we build is best while working on light-duty jobs as well as heavy-duty tasks. Apart from this, our lathe machines are the best performers of sliding, surfacing and screw-cutting jobs. We use the best quality raw material that is driven from the best and most reliable resources and is tested very strictly prior to use. Our quality supervision team makes sure that all the raw material like steel and iron is free from any sort or defect or imperfection. Listed below are the types of lathe machines, the industrial machine corporation is capable of manufacturing at their Ludhiana-based manufacturing unit:

Light Duty Lathe Machines
Heavy Duty Lathe Machines
Roll Turning Lathe Machines
All Geared Lathe Machines
Extra Heavy Duty Lathe Machines
Medium Duty Lathe Machine
Medium Duty Under Counter Lathe Machine
Capstan Lathes

Please have a look on some of the very general facts about lathe machine that we manufacture here at our manufacturing unit based in Ludhiana:

Heavily ribbed single piece bed which is hardened and precision ground
Extra wide, vibration free gray cast iron machine structure
Dynamically balanced components
Quick change gearbox for cutting Metric-Module-Diametric-Whit worth Threads and most of them can be cut without changing gears
Fully geared headstock provides a wide range of spindle speeds
Adjustable long-life precision taper roller bearing for spindle
High chip cutting power with accuracy and stability
All gears are hardened & ground for quiet operations
Rapid system for saddle and tail stock
Large safety hand wheels with easily legible scales
Wide range of spindle speed to choose from [1-1000 Rpm]

Here are some of the very general standard features that we infuse in our lathe machine that we craft:

Quick change gearbox for an inch
metric threads
way rapid traverse
Removable gap
Two speed tails stock
Steady rest
follow rest
Chuck guard
Coolant system
Thread dial
Forced lubrication system
Auto movement of tail stock
Tool box
Test chart and high endurance certificate
Instruction and maintenance manual

Here is the list of optional features and accessories that industrial machine corporation provides with its lathe machines:

Quick change tool post
Front & rear 4 jaw chuck
Jaw chuck
Face plate
Electronic DRO
Hydraulic tracer
Taper turning attachment
Key cutting attachment
Tool post grinder attachment
Quick change gear box for Metric-Module-Diametric-Whitworth Threads
Machine brake
Ball screw for cross traverse
Tool post protection
Twin saddle
Specific speed range
Specific motor
Specific spindle bore
Specific gap length
Additional steady rest
Revolving centre

Specifications:

Model	BL - 4.5'	BL - 6'	BL - 8'	BL - 10'	BL - 12'
Length of Bed	4.5'	6'	8'	10'	12'
Width of Bed	300	350	400	450	500
Height of Centre	250	300	350	400	450
Swing Over Bed	500	600	700	800	900
Swing in Gap	700	800	950	1150	1300
Swing Over Saddle	325	375	450	500	550
Admit Between Centre	600	900	1300	1800	2250
Spindle Hollow	40	75	90	100	100
Power Required	1 H.P.	2 H.P.	2 H.P.	3 H.P.	5 H.P.
Lead Screw Pitch	2	2	2	2	2
Spindle Speed	6	6	6	6	6

Standard Accessories

Face Plate
Motor Plate
Steady Rest
Follow Rest
Full Norton / Semi Norton Gear Box
Gear Set
R/F Starter

Optional Accessories

Dog Chuck
True Chuck
Electric Motor, Pully

Specialization

Semi Gear Head Model (Belt
Hardened Bed for Long Life (Optional)
More Accurate
Extra Feed Shaft

Model	BL - 4.5'	BL - 6'	BL - 8'	BL - 10'	BL - 12'
Length of Bed	4.5'	6'	8'	10'	12'
Width of Bed	300	350	400	450	500
Height of Centre	250	300	350	400	450
Swing Over Bed	500	600	700	800	900
Swing in Gap	700	800	950	1150	1300
Swing Over Saddle	325	375	450	500	550
Admit Between Centre	600	900	1300	1800	2250
Spindle Hollow	40	75	90	100	100
Power Required	1 H.P.	2 H.P.	2 H.P.	3 H.P.	5 H.P.
Lead Screw Pitch	2	2	2	2	2
Spindle Speed	6	6	6	6	6

Standard Accessories

Face Plate
Motor Plate
Steady Rest
Follow Rest
Full Norton / Semi Norton Gear Box
Gear Set
R/F Starter

Optional Accessories

Dog Chuck
Motor Pully
Electric Motor
R/F Starter

Model	LB - 10'	LB - 12'	LB - 14'	LB -18'	LB - 20'
Length of Bed	10'	12'	14'	18'	20'
Width of Bed	500	500	550	600	650
Height of Centre	450	450	500	550	550
Swing Over Bed	875	875	975	1050	1050
Swing in Gap	1300	1300	1400	1550	1550
Swing Over Saddle	550	550	600	650	650
Admit Between Centre	1800	2250	2700	3600	4050
Spindle Hollow	90	104	104	104	104
Power Required	3 H.P.	5 H.P.	7.5 H.P.	10 H.P.	10 H.P.
Lead Screw Pitch	2	2	2	2	2
Spindle Speed	6	6	6	6	6

Standard Accessories

Face Plate
Motor Plate
Steady Rest
Follow Rest
Full Norton / Semi Norton Gear Box
Gear Set
R/F Starter

Optional Accessories

Dog Chuck
Motor Pully
Electric Motor, Pully.

Model	LBL - 4.5'	LBL - 6'
Length of Bed	4'6"	6'
Width of Bed	250	250
Height of Centre	200	200
Swing Over Bed	390	390
Swing Hollow	42	42
Admit Between Centre	500	1000
No. of Spindle Speeds	8	8
Range of Spindle Speeds	50 - 1200	50 - 1200
No. of Feeds	32	32
Range of T.P.I. Thread	4 -- 56	4 -- 56
T.P.I. of Lead Screw	4	4
Power Requirement	2 H.P.	2 H.P.

Standard Accessories

Face Plate
Motor Plate
Steady Rest
Follow Rest
Gear Set
R/F Starter

Optional Accessories

Dog Chuck
Motor Pully
Electric Motor, Pully.
Full Norton Gear Box
Extra Feed Shaft

Specialization

Hardened Bed for Long Life (Optional)
More Accurate

Model	LL - 4.5'	LL - 6'	LL - 7'	LL - 9'	LL -10'	LL - 12'
Length of Bed	4.5'	6'	7'	9'	10'	12'
Width of Bed	300	300	320	320	395	395
Height of Centre	225	225	250	250	375	375
Swing Over Bed	425	425	475	475	725	725
Swing in Gap	550	550	600	600	850	850
Swing Over Saddle	225	225	300	300	275	275
Admit Between Centre	500	950	975	1575	1875	2450
Spindle Hollow	53	53	53	53	78	78
Power Required	1 H.P.	2 H.P.	2 H.P.	3 H.P.	3 H.P.	5 H.P.
Lead Screw Pitch	4	4	4	4	4	4
Spindle Speed	8	8	8	8	8	8

Frequently Asked Questions About Lathe Machines

Which lathe dimensions should I compare?

Review usable turning length and diameter along with the tooling and workholding needs. The actual part and operations should guide the selection.

What should I send when enquiring about lathe machines?

Include workpiece length, diameter and required operations, the finished component drawing and the quantity you intend to produce. These details help IMC review the machine and tooling together.

What operation does this lathe machines support?

Lathe equipment supports turning operations within the selected model’s work envelope.