That is, unless you’ve got the proper tool. We figure [Machine Mechanic] must need to cut a lot of them, as they spent quite a bit of time perfecting this custom lathe attachment to automate the ...

I’m using my 3D-printed tool ... s all there is to it! Cutting a test bar is an easy hour-long project that will teach you valuable lathe skills and build your confidence in the machine.

Instead of spinning the tools, a lathe will spin the stock material to a high rpm and then remove the material using a static tool. Unless a more complex system of live tooling or synchronous machine ...

Lathes are machines for turning and forming materials. This is usually done by removing material to form a shape, or drilling and cutting to create threads. The lathe is driven by a motor that ...

Trigonometry and circle geometry are used to calculate the toolpaths used in lathe cutting operations. This class introduces the foundational toolpaths and trigonometric equations, including tool nose ...