Main Types of Process Planning
This article throws light upon the three main types of process planning. The types are: 1. Manual Process Planning 2. Automated Process Planning 3. Generative Process Planning. Manual Process Planning:…
Classification of Manufacturing Process
The manufacturing processes can be classified as: 1. Forming Processes 2. Moulding Processes 3. Machining Processes 4. Assembly Processes 5. Finishing Processes. Forming Processes: In the metal industry, some of…
Cutting Speed Feed
Cutting Speed Cutting speed for lathe work may be defined as the rate in meters per minute at which the surface of the job moves past the cutting tool. Machining…
Drilling On A Lathe
For producing holes in jobs on lathe, the job is held in a chuck or on a face plate. The drill is held in the position of tailstock and which…
THREAD CUTTING
Fig. below shows the setup of thread cutting on a lathe. Thread of any pitch, shape and size can be cut on a lathe using single point cutting tool. Thread…
Tapers And Taper Turning
A taper is defined as a uniform increase or decrease in diameter of a piece of work measured along its length. In a lathe machine, taper turning means to produce…
Lathe Operations
For performing the various machining operations in a lathe, the job is being supported and driven by anyone of the following methods. 1. Job is held and driven by chuck…
Accessories And Attachments Of Lathe
There are many lathe accessories provided by the lathe manufacturer along with the lathe, which support the lathe operations. The important lathe accessories include centers, catch plates and carriers, chucks,…
Construction Of Lathe Machine
A simple lathe comprises of a bed made of grey cast iron on which headstock, tailstock, carriage and other components of lathe are mounted. Fig. 21.3 shows the different parts…
LATHE MACHINE
Lathe is one of the most versatile and widely used machine tools all over the world. It is commonly known as the mother of all other machine tool. The main…
