Sunday, August 26, 2012

Lathe Machine

Lathe Machine is a particular type of machine tool in which the work is held and rotated against a suitable cutting tool for the purpose of producing surfaces of revolution in any material.the different operations carried out in the lathe machine are

Turning : It is operation of metal removal in which job is rotated against a  tool.

Knurling : The process of making diamond shape impressions on the surface of a component to produce a rough surface to facilitate easy grip.

Facing : The process of the material removal from the surface at right angle to the axis of rotation of the job.

Drilling : The process of producing hole in an object.

Boring : The process of enlarging a hole,which has already been drilled or casted or punched.

Reaming : The process of removing very small amount of materials,to make the drilled holes in very accurate                        size.

Threading : The removal of materials to produce helix on external or internal circular surfaces for fastening purposes.

Tapping : The process of making internal thread with help of a tool called tap.

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