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The '''tail stock assembly''' on a standard lathe is where the "piece" is held/stabilized on the other side. | The '''tail stock assembly''' on a standard lathe is where the "piece" is held/stabilized on the other side. | ||
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| + | Lathes are physically different based on the material of the piece. | ||
| + | :1) Wood lathes | ||
| + | ::There are 2 wood working lathes in the MC Physics Machine Shop] | ||
| + | :2) Metal lathes | ||
| + | ::[http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Lathe_operation metal cutting lathe in the MC Physics Machine Shop] | ||
| + | :3) Glassblowing lathes | ||
| + | ::these lathes are very specialized and hence as >$8k, if you can find them. So we are going to build one! | ||
==Construction== | ==Construction== | ||
Revision as of 13:26, 30 May 2019
This page documents the build of a glassblowing lathe. Projected started on May 29, 2019 by BES and Andrew Ferris.
Introduction
Q: So what is a lathe?
A: Definition: a machine [used] for shaping wood, metal, or other material by means of a rotating drive which turns the piece being worked on against changeable cutting tools.
Wikipedia - General discussion
The most basic parts of a lathe include:
- 1) Head stock assembly
- 2) Tail stock assembly
- 3) spindle/chuck
The head stock assembly is composed of two main parts: 1) the motor that turns the "piece" and 2) it holds the spindle/chuck where the "piece" is mounted.
The tail stock assembly on a standard lathe is where the "piece" is held/stabilized on the other side.
Lathes are physically different based on the material of the piece.
- 1) Wood lathes
- There are 2 wood working lathes in the MC Physics Machine Shop]
- 2) Metal lathes
- 3) Glassblowing lathes
- these lathes are very specialized and hence as >$8k, if you can find them. So we are going to build one!