LATHE COMPONENT APPLICATIONS.

Introduction: In this slide show we will look at how some previously considered components are used within a lathe. These components will be: Screws / bolts Bearings Seals Be on the lookout to see where these are & what methods are applied & why

Lathe Spindle

Lathe Spindle

Lathe Spindle

Machine Spindle

Lathe Driveshaft

Feed Gear Selector

Feed Gear Selector

Feed Direction Lever

Lathe Head Stock

Gland Packing Seal There are no applications of this found on a lathe, so we will need to think about situations regarding an industrial valve These valves can be found in any industrial situation, with many extremes being experienced.

Gate Valve

Packing Material & Form Types Material - Plastic Material – PTFE Material – Aluminium Material – Graphite Material - Yarn Form - Plaited Form - Braided Form - Twisted Yarn packings can be based on vegetable, animal or synthetic fibres and are based on various types of fibre:

References: http://www.lathes.co.uk/chipmaster/page5.html http://www.skf.com/ http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general/lathe-spindle-bearings- design-163580/ www.colchester.co.uk