What are the operations performed in a CNC lathe?

Obviously, CNC lathe is the most popular Lathes on the market, and let’ study more about it. CNC means Computerized numerically controlled, which is widely used as a lathe in modern society because of its fast and accurate working.

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The machine tool is controlled by computer programs. Once the program is loaded into the computer, it begins to operate at a high rate and with great accuracy. Even a preplanned programmed machine exists, in which once the code for the various tasks is set, the machine may begin operating without having to change the code again. After the initial setup, a semi-skilled worker may readily run it. These sorts of lathes, like capstan and turret, are also utilized for mass manufacturing, but there is no programmed feeding system. These lathes produce components with extremely tight dimensional tolerances.

What are the operations consisted of in a CNC lathe machine?

CNC lathe is a versatile machine tool, you can perform almost any operation but in general, Majorly, we use the CNC lathe for centering, facing, turning, chamfering, knurling, thread cutting, drilling, boring, reaming, spinning, tapping and parting off.

Centering operation in the lathe:

When the job must be held between two centers, we employ this operation to create a conical hole in the face of the job to serve as the bearing support of the lathe center. (There are two types of stocks: headstock and tailstock.)

Turning operation in the lathe:

The process of removing surplus material from a workpiece in order to create a cone-shaped or cylindrical surface.

There are several types of turning operations, those are:

Straight Turning

This operation is done to produce a cylindrical surface by removing excess material from the

Workpiece, see as below ways

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1. Secure the job with a suitable work holding mechanism and verify that the job axis is parallel to the lathe axis.

2. Place the cutting tool on the tool post with the cutting edge parallel to or slightly above the work axis.

3. Adjust the spindle to the desired feed rate.

4. Determine the depth of cut based on the finish or rough cut.

5. Begin the machining process.

6. Activate automatic feed to move the carriage with the tool to the required length, then deactivate the feed to return the carriage to its original position.

7. The procedure is continued till the task is completed.

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