Vertical Lathe

What are the differences between manual vertical lathe, CNC lathe and vertical lathe? The manual lathe is driven by gear and ordinary screw nut. Because of the gap between the each movement and the inaccurate manual operation, the repeatability accuracy is low. Manual measurement is necessary when the lathe is stopped, and the measurement error is large and the efficiency is low. Manual vertical lathe is suitable for small batch, high precision and flexible parts. CNC lathe is driven by...

Ordinary lathe machine is driven by gear and screw-nut. Due to the existence of the gap between the movement and inaccurate manual operation,ordinary lathe has lower accuracy. And it need to be stopped after manual measurement,so measurement error is large. In gereral,ordinary lathe machine is suitable for small batch, not high precision parts. CNC lathe machine is driven by stepper motor to drive ball screw.Because the ball screw has interference, transmission is without gaps, so the accuracy...

In August 2024, Ace Machining, a job shop based in Dartmouth, N.S., took a significant step forward by acquiring a Faccin 4HEP-K50 four-roll plate rolling machine, which enhances precision for medium and thick plates. Since its founding in 2008 by co-owners Ron Wallace and Andy Race, the company has consistently invested in advanced fabrication technologies. This includes three waterjet machines and a CMS DMC m950 plate profiling/deburring machine, both of which have dramatically reduced manu

Tom Lipton shares insightful tips for optimizing manual lathe operations, underscoring the importance of choosing a lathe that is slightly larger than necessary for added versatility. He recommends marking raw materials for quick roughing, using quick-change tool posts, and keeping essential tools like boring bars and parting blades readily set up to enhance efficiency. Lipton cautions against modifying tools that belong to others and highlights the need for a clean workspace to boost product