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CW61160B Horizontal Lathe

A CW61160B Horizontal Lathe, also known as a “plain” or “engine” lathe, is a type of machine tool used for turning operations. It’s called a “horizontal” lathe because its main spindle is oriented horizontally, parallel to the ground. Horizontal lathes are widely used in various industries for shaping and machining cylindrical workpieces by rotating them against cutting tools. Here are the key features and aspects of a horizontal lathe:

1. Main Spindle Orientation: The defining characteristic of a CW61160B Horizontal Lathe is its horizontal orientation. The workpiece is mounted on the spindle and rotates parallel to the ground.
2. Turning Operations: CW61160B Horizontal Lathes are primarily used for turning operations, which involve removing material from the workpiece’s outer surface to create cylindrical shapes, tapers, grooves, and threads.
3. Tool Movement: The cutting tool is mounted on a toolpost that can be moved horizontally along the lathe’s bed, allowing it to engage the rotating workpiece.
4. Tool Control: Tool control can be manual or powered, with many modern lathes featuring power-driven tool feeds for increased precision and efficiency.
5. سرير: The lathe’s bed provides a stable base for all the machine components. The carriage and tailstock are mounted on the bed.
6. العربة: The carriage holds the toolpost and moves along the bed’s length. It comprises the saddle (which moves along the ways) and the cross-slide (which moves perpendicular to the ways).
7. غراب الذيل: The tailstock is located on the opposite end of the bed from the headstock. It provides support for the other end of the workpiece and often includes a quill that can be extended to apply pressure against the workpiece.
8. Chuck and Faceplate: Workpieces are held on the lathe’s spindle using chucks or faceplates. Chucks are used for holding round workpieces, while faceplates can accommodate irregularly shaped or larger workpieces.
9. التطبيقات: CW61160B Horizontal Lathes are used in various industries for tasks such as turning shafts, cylinders, pins, threads, and more. They are commonly found in metalworking, manufacturing, and repair shops.
10. الأدوات: CW61160B Horizontal Lathes use a variety of tooling, including different types of cutting tools, tool holders, and inserts, to achieve various machining tasks.