Turret Lathe 1
Turret Lathe 1
Turret Lathe 1
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Study and operations of turret lathe
Objectives:
To see the Turret Lathe
Introduction:
The turret lathe is a form of metalworking lathe that is used for repetitive production of
duplicate parts, which by the nature of their cutting process are usually interchangeable.
It evolved from earlier lathes with the addition of the turret, which is
an indexable toolholder that allows multiple cutting operations to be performed, each
with a different cutting tool, in easy, rapid succession, with no need for the operator to
perform setup tasks in between, such as installing or uninstalling tools, nor to control the
toolpath. The latter is due to the tool path’s being controlled by the machine, either in jig-
like fashion, via the mechanical limits placed on it by the turret's slide and stops, or via
electronically-directed servomechanisms for computer numerical control (CNC) lathes.
Discussion:
Types of turret lathe:
i. Horizontal
ii. Vertical
Each group can be divided into some types as:
i. Ram type
ii. Saddle type
iii. Automatic chucking machine
Turret lathe components:
Headstock
Cross-slide tool post
Hexagonal turret
Turret saddle
Feed rod
Saddle for cross-slide.
Headstock:
The headstock is a large casting located at the left hand end of the bed. The
headstock of capstan and turret lathe may be of the following types:
2. Collet chuck:
Conclusion:
We have learned to use engine lathe before. But if we want to use lathe in production
purpose then we can’t use engine lathe. Turret lathe is a production purpose lathe. We
have learnt about turret lathe in this experiment. We have also learnt about the lubrication
and coolant system.
Assignment
1.Question: What is the difference between turret lathe and engine lathe?
Answer:
In engine lathe there is only one tool holder. But in turret lathe there is more tool
holder.
Two or more cuts can be done at a time in turret, but in engine lathe it is not
possible.
The tool post of turret lathe can be indexed by 90°, but in engine lathe it is fixed.
Answer:
The engine lathe and turret lathe compared as per as quantity of production by
their tool post. Engine lathe have only one tool post and it is fixed. In the other hand,
turret lathe have eight tool post usually.
4.Question: Why hexagonal turret is used instead of tailstock in a turret lathe? What are
it’s advantages over others?
Answer:
Hexagonal turret is used instead of tailstock in a turret lathe because the turret has
eight tool post and so that mass production can be achieved.
5.Question: What is the difference between ram type and saddle type turret lathe? What
are the advantages and limitations?
Answer:
6.Question: why the turret lathe will be suited to repetitive manufacture of complex
cylindrical parts?
Answer: