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What operations can a universal lathe perform?

Recently, an Indonesian customer inquired about a universal lathe. The customer was interested in the CA6250C-1500, a machine used for machining flanges. I provided the customer with a detailed introduction to the technical parameters and functions of the CA6250C-1500 universal lathe, and this model perfectly met the customer’s needs.

Due to its versatility, the universal lathe can perform a variety of machining operations. These operations include:

  1. Turning: This is the most basic machining operation, used to cut and shape the outer diameter of a workpiece. The cutting tool removes chips from the material while the workpiece rotates.
  2. Internal Turning: A process for machining the interior of a workpiece. Its uses include enlarging hole diameters or machining internal surfaces.
  3. External Threading: This refers to the process of machining threads on the outer surface of a workpiece. This process is used to manufacture screws and similar threaded fasteners.
  4. Internal Threading: This refers to the process of machining threads inside a workpiece. This process can create internal threaded connections or similar threaded internal surfaces.
  5. Drilling: The process of drilling a hole axially into a workpiece. This process is used to drill holes at the center of the workpiece or at a specific depth.
  6. Grooving: The process of machining grooves on the outer or inner surface of a workpiece. These grooves can be used for O-ring grooves, keyways, and similar structures.
  7. Cutting (Separation): The process of cutting a workpiece in half or to a certain length.
  8. Surface Turning: The process of smoothing or achieving a certain surface quality on the surface of a workpiece.
  9. Taper Turning: The process of turning a workpiece into a tapered shape. This process is used to manufacture tapered parts with different axial diameters.
  10. Contour Turning: The process of machining a specific contour on the outer or inner surface of a workpiece. This makes it possible to machine complex geometries.
  11. Polishing: The process of polishing or smoothing the surface of a workpiece.

In addition to these basic operations, universal lathes can perform more complex and customized machining operations with the help of various special-purpose tools and accessories. This flexibility makes them indispensable in many industries such as metalworking, woodworking, and plastics processing.

Below are the specific technical parameters of the CA6250C-1500 lathe.

Category Parameter Name Value
Bed and Swing Parameters Max Swing Diameter over Bed Φ500 mm
Max Swing Diameter over Carriage Φ300 mm
Max Swing Diameter in Gap Φ720 mm
Effective Length in Gap 210 mm
Max Workpiece Length between Centers 1500 mm
Max Workpiece Weight between Centers 500 kg
Bed Way Width 400 mm
Distance from Spindle Center to Bed Way Surface 250 mm
Spindle Parameters Spindle Bore Diameter Φ105 mm
Spindle Nose Model ISO (GB) D6
Spindle Front Taper Morse Taper No. 6
Spindle Speed Steps 24 forward steps, 12 reverse steps
Spindle Speed Range Forward 10-1600 r/min, Reverse 12.5-1600 r/min
Spindle Motor Power 7.5 kW
Feed and Thread Parameters Number of Feed Rates 64 types
Longitudinal Standard Feed 0.08-1.59 mm/r
Longitudinal Fine Feed 0.028-0.054 mm/r
Longitudinal Coarse Feed 1.71-6.33 mm/r
Cross Standard Feed 0.04-0.79 mm/r
Cross Fine Feed 0.014-0.027 mm/r
Cross Coarse Feed 0.86-3.16 mm/r
Metric Threads 44 types, 1-192 mm
Module Threads 39 types, 0.25-48 mm
Inch Threads 21 types, 2-24 TPI
Diametral Pitch Threads 37 types, 1-96 DP
Carriage Parameters Carriage Rapid Traverse Speed Longitudinal 4 m/min, Cross 2 m/min
Carriage Type Vertical Square Tool Post
Tool Shank Size 25×25 mm
Max Travel of Upper/Lower Carriage 140/320 mm
Carriage Turret Rotation Angle ±90°
Distance from Spindle Centerline to Tool Support Surface 26 mm
Tailstock Parameters Tailstock Sleeve Diameter Φ75 mm
Tailstock Sleeve Travel 150 mm
Tailstock Sleeve Taper Morse Taper No. 5
Cooling System Parameters Cooling Motor Power 90 W
Cooling Water Pump Head 5 m
Cooling Water Pump Flow Rate 25 L/min

If you also need a suitable universal lathe, please feel free to contact Shanghai Antes. We are a seasoned supplier of metal machining equipment with extensive experience in machinery manufacturing and application, and can provide you with professional technical support.

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