Lathes

Use lathes to increase the functions your business performs

Industrial lathes perform specific functions that can be very useful in your workplace. They're capable of cutting and shaping various materials into forms other machines and devices simply can't achieve. Incorporate a wood or metal lathe into your business and increase the amount of specialized work you can do.

As there are many types of jobs and material, there are many types of lathes. Depending on your work, find lathes for sale that you can use to ease certain tasks or create products that you were previously unable to shape. If your business is in, for example, furniture, engines or sports equipment, make use of this guide for information about:

1. Using a wood lathe to shape special furniture parts or sports equipment
2. Forming machine parts or piping with metal lathes
3. Locating services for lathe parts or repairs

 

Expand your woodworking functions with a wood lathe

Variety is the spice of life, so they say. Being able to design and build a variety of furniture will help your business. A wood lathe allows you to create furniture pieces such as chair and table legs with perfect radial symmetry. Alternatively, lathes are used to fashion sports equipment like baseball bats and pool cues. Whether you're in sports or supports, a wood lathe can help your business.
Try: Look into the plethora of products available from lathe suppliers like Rockler, NewWoodworker.com and Tool King.

Use a metal lathe for more efficiency in machining

Many machines require perfectly-formed parts to function properly. That means a precision that can often only be obtained with a metal lathe. Circular machine parts such as wheels, pistons, pipes and cylinders must meet precise specifications, and you often need a metal lathe for such work. Increase your ability to perform these jobs, especially in engine work, by purchasing the necessary lathe for your projects.
Try: Lathe distributors such as Southern Tool, Summit Machine Tool and ROMI have various lathes from which you can choose the one for your needs.

Keep your industrial lathes spinning with information on parts and repair services

Like any machinery, lathes will sometimes break down. You need access to service and/or replacement parts so that your business doesn't suffer and you can remain productive. If local businesses can't meet your needs, you must know how and where you can get your equipment back to full functionality, whether the problem is a faulty part or simply normal wear and tear.
Try: Get information and quotes on lathe repair or parts from CNCLatheCutting Tools.com or Bourn and Koch. You can also get a quote from Orange Coast Rebuilding for extensive overhaul of old or severely damaged lathes.

 

• If you or your employees are new to using a lathe, ensure your and their safety with protective eyewear, gloves and clothing and provide training. In the event of accident or injury, the lathe will become a liability to your business rather than an asset.

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