Lathe

Lathes are used to perform machining operations on parts that have circular geometry. The workpiece, which must have a circular cross-section, is held in the lathe chuck. The lathe may be used with different cutting tools, including cutting bits, parting tools, and drill bits. The workpiece then rotates at high speeds to allow the cutting tools to remove material. The cutting tool is then moved parallel, perpendicular, or at an angle to the part to control the lathe operation. The digital readout (DRO) provides coordinates that allow the user to control the mill at precisions of up to 0.0005". E4 students use the lathe to reduce the diameter and shape their hammer heads, hard faces, and soft faces.

Harrison M300 Centre Lathe

Almost every student in the shop has used one of our six Harrison M300 centre engine lathes, which feature 40" center distance, both handwheels and autofeed, and 0.0002" precision DRO. These lathes can be used for facing, turning, parting, countersinking, drilling, sanding and more.

Monarch 10ee Toolroom Lathe

This historically significant model of lathe has been the gold standard for high-precision toolroom lathes since it was designed during the Atomic Age. Our own lathe was manufactured in 1964, but is still going strong. We usually refer to this mill as the Clinic Mill, although anyone can use it (Clinic still has priority). If you want to use this lathe, talk to Drew or an experienced proctor.

For information about operations, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and lathe features, check out our tutorials page.

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