{"title":"Electronic Lathes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElectronic lathes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Electronic lathe Heller CE660x2000VCC\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/0675\/5412\/files\/torno-electro-nico-660x2000vcc_9982e9ab-8fc8-4aa1-ba69-29af2c29370a.png?v=1742480785\u0026amp;width=900\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the wide range of lathes available to the metalworking industry are \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic lathes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This type of machinery was developed thanks to advances in \u003cstrong\u003esoftware, hardware and firmware\u003c\/strong\u003e technologies and their adaptation to industrial machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe lathe: the basis of the electronic lathe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lathe is a machine tool \u003cstrong\u003ethat works by rotating a workpiece about an axis,\u003c\/strong\u003e in order to carry out different operations such as cutting, sanding, drilling, turning... using tools applied to the workpiece, \u003cstrong\u003ecreating an object with symmetry about that axis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lathes can produce round, cylindrical or flat surfaces. You can see all the models under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lathes\"\u003eindustrial lathes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are used to \u003cstrong\u003eshape different materials such as wood, metal and glass, and even in pottery.\u003c\/strong\u003e But each material requires a specific type of machinery. In the metalworking industry, among others, there are \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic lathes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does the lathe mechanism work? \u003cstrong\u003eThe workpiece to be machined must be held in a chuck that rotates thanks to a motor.\u003c\/strong\u003e When the chuck turns, so does the material being worked; the workpiece thus comes into contact with a specific tool (depending on the shape it is to be given) that is held on a carriage. As well as shaping the part, this tool \u003cstrong\u003ecuts away the surplus material in the form of swarf (waste).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLathes have \u003cstrong\u003e3 basic types of movement: rotation, feed movement and tool infeed.\u003c\/strong\u003e By varying these 3 movements and choosing the right tools (shape, cutting edge, material), you can influence the material removal rate, the surface quality and even the shape of the swarf and the wear on the tools used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStructure of an electronic lathe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough there are different types of lathe, \u003cstrong\u003ethey all start from the same basis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starting from a traditional lathe, variations can be added until you arrive at a machine that performs a specific job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParts of a lathe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed with machined and ground ways for the main carriage and the tailstock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bed with \u003cstrong\u003emain spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e and chuck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGearbox to drive the feed mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain carriage with cross slide for transverse movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToolpost.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Electronic lathe Heller CE660x3000VCC\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/0675\/5412\/files\/torno-electro-nico_d81392ec-a07e-4b55-8db2-6ead1a2c092e.png?v=1742480795\u0026amp;width=900\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are electronic lathes used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying computing technologies (software, hardware, firmware) to lathes means that \u003cstrong\u003ethe industrial production lines that use them improve considerably and machine production runs more efficiently.\u003c\/strong\u003e To use this type of lathe, it is essential to have staff trained in both mechanical and electronic components. \u003cstrong\u003eThe mechanical side produces the parts, while the electronic side is responsible for controlling the programs that operate the lathe.\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, cutting speed and depth of cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic lathes,\u003c\/strong\u003e parts are made with greater precision; production is also better (they are recommended for large production lines), and fewer staff are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypes of electronic lathes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Electronic lathe Heller CE660x2000VCC\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/0675\/5412\/files\/torno-electro-nico-660x2000vcc_9982e9ab-8fc8-4aa1-ba69-29af2c29370a.png?v=1742480785\u0026amp;width=900\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopying lathe.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a type of lathe that \u003cstrong\u003eis operated by a hydraulic or electronic device.\u003c\/strong\u003e With this machine, workpieces can be turned by following the profile of a template which, as the name of the machine indicates, reproduces an exact copy of the template on the workpiece being machined. \u003cstrong\u003eThey are ideal for machining series of parts that are not very large.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a copying lathe to work properly, it is essential to use a tool that allows the swarf produced to be removed properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic lathe,\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fully automated process. \u003cstrong\u003eThey can be single-spindle or multi-spindle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-spindle machines are used to machine small quantities, but more conveniently and consistently, allowing a better part finish. For large parts, it is advisable to use automatic lathes on all axes, including CNC machines previously programmed using CAM, which carry out the machining automatically. \u003cstrong\u003eMachining on a multi-spindle lathe is quite fast, since all the spindles work simultaneously.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Swiss-type\" or decolletage lathe is very common, since it machines parts quickly; these lathes are ideal for high production volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC lathe,\u003c\/strong\u003e whose correct name is \u003cstrong\u003ecomputer numerical control lathe.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a machine with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh production capacity,\u003c\/strong\u003e which also allows high-precision parts to be made and stable production in terms of symmetry between identical parts. Machining is controlled by a \u003cstrong\u003ecomputer built into the lathe itself\u003c\/strong\u003e which processes execution commands preprogrammed in CAM software. To use the CNC lathe, \u003cstrong\u003eit is essential that it has first been set up by an expert in programming,\u003c\/strong\u003e but also in lathe machining. The CNC lathe is recommended for machining series of simple parts in large quantities, or small series of complex parts that require high precision. Thanks to this lathe, \u003cstrong\u003eit is possible to machine curved and irregular surfaces, grooves, milling, drilling and threading operations\u003c\/strong\u003e through axial and radial movements that allow the lathe tool to move with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther machines you may be interested in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lathes\"\u003eIndustrial lathes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/centre-lathes\"\u003eCentre lathes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003eNot sure which machine to choose? 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