In this article we will discuss about tool and tool-layout for turret lathe used in industries. Tool and Tool-Layout: Tools for capstan and turret lathe are similar in construction to those of centre lathe tools, except material. The tools used are made of H.S.S. or tungsten carbide because the machines are more rigid and also operated at higher cutting speeds. [...]
The following points highlight the various types of attachments used on turret lathes. The types are: 1. Bar Stops 2. Roller Box Turning Attachments 3. Knee-Turning Tool 4. Combined Boring, Turning and Facing Tools Attachment 5. Tooling for Drilling, Reaming and Boring 6. Facing and Recessing Tool Slide 7. Roller Reset Taper Attachment 8. Screw Cutting Self-Opening Die Heads and [...]
The following points highlight the four main devices used in turret lathe. The devices are: 1. Collet 2. Arbors 3. Chucks 4. Fixtures. Device # 1. Collet: When components are turned and parted off from a bar fed through the hollow spindle of the machine, a collet is used. The bar is generally of round, square or hexagonal shape. Collet [...]
The following points highlight the three principal parts of turret lathe. The parts are: 1. Head Stock 2. Carriage or Cross-Slide 3. Turret. Part # 1. Head Stock: The head stock of a turret lathe is similar to that of an engine lathe, but larger and heavies in construction with a wider range of speeds. Normally the range of speeds [...]