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This is a Colchester Master 3250 metal lathe, used for many kinds of turning operation on (mostly round) metal parts
This is a Colchester Master 3250 metal lathe, used for many kinds of turning operations on (mostly round) metal parts


ACnoded
The lathe is ACNode controlled and requires training. For information on the training process see [[Lathe Training]]


Training Required
For some information on the current range of tooling and accessories, see [[Metal Lathe Accessories]]


Training Process:
A few house rules for using the lathe:
 
* No wood (sawdust gets into all the moving parts, soaks up moisture and oil and then becomes quite abrasive)
Make yourself know on the metal working list - when a machine maintainer or team member has time he will pick up the request.
* No use of compressed air for cleaning (it sometimes drives chips past the chip guards and into the moving parts)
arrange to be in when a machine shop maintainer is going to be in.
watch the required prerequisite training as listed on the metal work group page. you need to understand the terminology, process's and get hand on (both are critical) if you dont watch them you are wasting everyone's time
Bring your material and drawings in and discuss your project with a machine shop maintainer.
Be prepared to invest significant time and effort into mastering the required skill.
 
 
For some information on the current range of tooling and accessories, see [[Metal Lathe Accessories]]


No Wood
When you are finished with the lathe please ensure all chips are removed from the ways and carriage - first by brushing down with a brush, then hoovering using the nearby wet & dry vacuum, then finally wiping down with a rag


Metal Group - https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en-GB#!forum/london-hackspace-metal-working-group
Metal Group - https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en-GB#!forum/london-hackspace-metal-working-group
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