Guangdong JSWAY CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd. since 2004.
Woodturning Tools - Five Reasons To Make Your Own
Most woodturners start out with a basic lathe and a beginner's set of woodturning tools. Soon the vast array of tools in the catalogues begin to look enticing and the idea of acquiring a greater variety grows on most turners. Even with the depth of choice available in the woodworking catalogues there are still reasons to make your own.
First there is the chance to tailor a tool to the turner's hands. Woodturning tools are made to fit most which is another way saying they fit a few people and the rest adjust accordingly. While this really works quite well, the way in which tools are made to fit an individual is generally by making the handle in such a way that it rests comfortably in one's hand. Woodturners have all that is necessary to make a handle. In fact for many turners the first foray into tool making is to buy the tools unhandled and then turn the handles to a custom fit.
Second is the realization that these are not difficult tools to make. It surprises most turners to realize that all woodturning tools are comprised of that handle, a shaft and a cutting or scraping edge. This is true whether the tool is a gouge, parting tool, skew or scraper as well as all members of the variety of hollowing and other specialty tools on the market. Steel is cheap and available at this point in history. Many tools can be made from cast off high speed steel planer blades and the like. Shafts are easily make from cold rolled steel. The basic skills required are drilling holes, grinding, cutting and tapping holes for set screws. All these skills are common to the home shop.
Third is the savings in time between making the tool and buying it. This may sound strange, but to buy a tool requires either purchasing it online and waiting for it to come which may be weeks or going to the store which for most will require at least an hour's travel time and the rather enjoyable time spent browsing before buying. Many tools can be made in a fraction of the time and that is time spent in the shop, not in the car.
Fourth is the cost savings. For example a hollowing tool may easily cost seventy five to one hundred dollars. A piece of five eighths cold rolled steel will likely cost a couple of dollars. The cutting tip called a tool bit used by the metal turning trade about two dollars, will be held in place with a couple of fifty cent set screws and the handle will be made from scrap wood. The total cost should be around five dollars.
Fifth is simply the fun and satisfaction of not only making the tools but also using them to turn the next project. There is pleasure in using a pen, spatula or bowl that is made by your hands and that is compounded by making them with tools made yourself.
Woodturning is undertaken usually for the joy of the art and craft. Tool making can be an extension of the process and a pleasure in its own right.
If you have a multi axis cnc machine business, be sure to choose a from Zhongshan JSTOMI CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd. . After all, you need quality equipment in order to provide your customers with quality service.
We want to continue to organize JSWAY to make it more efficient and profitable so that both, our clients and our employees can get more out of their time.
Zhongshan JSTOMI CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd. will give you a suitable price for purchasing cnc service.
JSWAY provides a number of mill axis designed to handle multi axis cnc machine.
Methods to Reduce the Impact of Force-Induced Deformation
To minimize the impact of force-induced deformation on the stability of Swiss-type lathes and enhance machining accuracy and stability, the following measures can be taken:
JSWAY Company’s Professional Team Performance
As one of the exhibitors, JSWAY Company showcased the excellence of its professional team at this Jakarta Industrial Week. The team members of JSWAY Company, with their enthusiasm and professional knowledge, actively engaged in exchanges with customers from all over the world, providing them with detailed product introductions and technical support. They not only demonstrated JSWAY Company's advanced technology and high-quality products in the fields of CNC machines, milling and turning centers, and Swiss-type lathes, but also left a deep impression on customers with their enthusiastic service.
The booth of JSWAY Company attracted the attention of many professional visitors. Through professional explanations and demonstrations, the team members successfully conveyed to customers JSWAY Company's technological advantages and innovation capabilities in the field of CNC machines. Their positive performance not only enhanced JSWAY Company's brand image but also laid a solid foundation for the company's further expansion in the Southeast Asian market.
Compare manual mills and CNC machine advantages, costs, precision, and applications to choose the right technology for prototyping, job shops, or production.
Improving Precision and Service Life through Fixture Adjustment and Maintenance
Fixture Adjustment Methods:
Fixture Maintenance Methods:
By properly adjusting and regularly maintaining fixtures, the machining accuracy and service life of Swiss-type lathes can be effectively improved, ensuring efficient and stable production processes.
The stress in a machine tool bed can influence machining quality in several ways:
Machining Accuracy
Deformation and Displacement: Stress in the bed can cause structural deformation, which in turn affects the positional accuracy of various machine components. For example, insufficient rigidity at the tailstock support of the bed may lead to positional deviations of the tailstock center, with maximum displacement deformation reaching up to 0.13465 mm. Such deformation directly impacts the relative positioning between the tool and the workpiece, resulting in machining errors.
Differences in Machining Effects with Different Power Head Configurations
Single Spindle vs. Dual Spindle: Single-spindle Swiss-type lathes usually come with one side power head and are suitable for machining relatively simple parts. In contrast, dual-spindle lathes can be equipped with more power heads and can even perform simultaneous machining on the main and secondary spindles, significantly improving machining efficiency and complexity.
Side Tool Post vs. Horizontal Tool Post: Power heads with a side tool post structure perform better when machining difficult-to-chip materials, while those with a horizontal tool post structure are more efficient for machining easy-to-cut materials.
In summary, the power heads of Swiss-type lathes offer significant advantages in machining accuracy, efficiency, complexity, and adaptability. Different power head configurations can be selected based on specific machining requirements to achieve the best machining results.