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A Beginner's Guide On The Use Of The Metal Lathe Machine
Any kind of metal lathe, be it a brand new one or they be used metal lathes, these all come with instructions to its proper use. The instructions are fairly simple and should be easy to follow. If the machine does not come with a written set of instructions, there are many online publications of instructions for the specific brand of machine bought.
First of all, make sure not to run the metal lathe cold. Warm it up starting at the speed of around 1000 rpm for ten minutes and get it well lubricated. Check on the tools, get them ready and make sure they are all tight.
Next, locate the tool holder and insert a tool block in it. On the tool block, locate the spot where you can put in an insert cutter. Tighten that tool block as tight as you can. All cutters have inserts that are easy to remove to allow the user to cut on a Z axis, that is, a cut that is done from left to right.
Now, locate the tail stock. This is where the drill chuck is to be inserted. This tail stock is used to drilling holes into the metal. For precision depths to the cuts, locate the crank found at the end of the measuring device.
Fourth step is to before you set your zero, zero point, stop the turning spindle. Get a tool holder, put in a 0.5 inch block between the tip of your tool and the work piece. Tighten by sliding this in and out. now, bring the toward you, this will take the tool out on an X axis. Locate the micrometer wheel and set it to zero. Now, start moving toward the work piece on a 0.5 inch distance. This will now be your Z zero point.
Fifth, set your X zero point by pulling the Z axis tool toward the spindle and slide a 0.5 inch block between the tool and the work piece. Bring it well past the piece, set the X axis micrometer to zero and turn the wheel 0.5 inch away. Remember, the Z axis was done exactly the same way but that was to turn the wheel toward you.
Sixth, on the Z and X axis, take the tool away by 0.25 from the work piece. Step away a bit before you start the spindle again.
Finally, bring the X axis into the depth desired. Should you want to remove about 0.5 inch off the material you are working on, the material should lose on both sides 0.25.
Note: wear safety goggles, gloves and other safety guards when using the metal lathe machines.
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