Types, uses and composition of lathes

May. 14, 2021

Types of lathes:

1. Horizontal lathe and floor lathe

2. Vertical lathe

3. Turret lathe

4. Single-spindle automatic lathe

5. Multi-axis automatic and semi-automatic lathes

Lathe use:

Mainly process various revolving surfaces and end faces of revolving bodies. Such as turning inner and outer cylindrical surfaces, conical surfaces, ring grooves and forming revolving surfaces, turning end faces and various commonly used threads; equipped with process equipment, it can also process various special-shaped surfaces. Drilling, reaming, reaming, knurling, etc. can also be done on the lathe.

Lathe composition:

The lathe is composed of bed, headbox, gearbox, feed box, polished rod, screw rod, slide box, tool rest, bed leg and tailstock.

Types, uses and composition of lathes