Lathe definition wikipedia. Machine for shaping material not to be confused with. Meaning pronunciation translations and examples. Im sure theyre both geared headstock though. A lathe machine is a machine tool that is used to remove metals from a workpiece to give a desired shape and size.
Lath strip of wood n. However with the advent of plastics and other materials and with their inherent versatility they are used in a wide range of applications and a broad range of materials. Metalworking is a science art hobby industry and trade. Lathe a barn is still used in some parts of yorkshire but chiefly in local designations being otherwise obsolescent.
Lathe machines are used in metalworking woodturning metal spinning thermal spraying glass working and parts reclamation. Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts assemblies or large scale structures. Obviously my definition of a toolroom lathe isnt exactly the one adopted by industry but when i think of a toolroom lathe i think the variable speed and vibration free drive are the features that set them apart in my mind. See the cleveland and whitby glossaries.
Lathe definition is a machine in which work is rotated about a horizontal axis and shaped by a fixed tool. Lathe synonyms lathe pronunciation lathe translation english dictionary definition of lathe. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelryit therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills processes and tools. They were originally designed to machine metals.
A lathe is a machine which is used for shaping wood or metal. Wow those are very nice lathes for that time period. A machine for shaping a piece of material such as wood or metal.