Difference between revisions of "3 in 1 lathe"
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This is a dangerous machine, and is perfectly capable of causing serious injury. For this reason, you must be trained to use it. It's fitted with a key-switch emergency stop so that only keyholders can switch it on. | This is a dangerous machine, and is perfectly capable of causing serious injury. For this reason, you must be trained to use it. It's fitted with a key-switch emergency stop so that only keyholders can switch it on. | ||
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| + | MIT have 3 videos about working with a lathe. You will still need in-person training, but they are full of good tips and will help everything go smoothly. | ||
| + | * [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/144-machine-shop-8 Lathe 1]: Lathe basics; turning and facing; cutting off a part | ||
| + | * [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/134-machine-shop-9 Lathe 2]: Tapping; boring; knurling; cutting tapers; turning shafts with a live centre; single point thread turning | ||
| + | * [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/172-machine-shop-10 Lathe 3]: Chucking large items; using lathe arbours; turning between centres; working with irregular shapes & thin materials. | ||
More information on [[Lathe Training]]. Add tips to the [[3_in_1_lathe/Poster|Poster]]. | More information on [[Lathe Training]]. Add tips to the [[3_in_1_lathe/Poster|Poster]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:28, 18 March 2013
| Type | Power tool |
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| Status | Operational |
| Origin | Pledged |
| Location | Front of Unit 23 |
| Maintainers | Steve, Ian, Dean, Russ |
London Hackspace has a Chester Centurion 3-in-1 500mm lathe/mill/drill. This is a useful tool for tasks which are too large for our mini mill & lathe.
Mailing List
3 in 1 lathe Mailing List
Training
This is a dangerous machine, and is perfectly capable of causing serious injury. For this reason, you must be trained to use it. It's fitted with a key-switch emergency stop so that only keyholders can switch it on.
MIT have 3 videos about working with a lathe. You will still need in-person training, but they are full of good tips and will help everything go smoothly.
- Lathe 1: Lathe basics; turning and facing; cutting off a part
- Lathe 2: Tapping; boring; knurling; cutting tapers; turning shafts with a live centre; single point thread turning
- Lathe 3: Chucking large items; using lathe arbours; turning between centres; working with irregular shapes & thin materials.
More information on Lathe Training. Add tips to the Poster.
Projects
Please list here your projects
- Metal Syringe Dean
Maintenance
Oiling is critical to keeping the 3-in-1 in a good condition. The machine must be oiled before and after every use. The slideways should be oiled with slideway oil, and all other parts should be oiled with general-purpose machine oil.
Interesting Links
Add your links here with a small description.
File:Centurion Instruction Manual.pdf
http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Lathe_Training
http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo