Manual Lathe Machine

Your Professional Manual Lathe Machine Supplier

Dalian Haidi Machinery Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer specializing in the research, development, and production of various machine tools, including single-column vertical lathes, double-column vertical lathes, horizontal lathes, boring-milling machines, machining centers, and gear hobbing machines. The products developed by our company offer a wide range of models, comprehensive specifications, advanced technology, and superior quality.

Professional Team
Our company has a workforce of over 200 employees, including 11 senior engineers, 8 senior managerial personnel, and more than 160 technical workers.

Rich Experience
With over 20 years of production experience, we have established ourselves as a leading manufacturer in the field of vertical lathes, horizontal lathes, machining centers, boring machines, milling machines, drilling machines, slotting machines, and gear hobbing machines.

Production Capacity
We operate our own casting factory, which has an annual output capacity exceeding 20,000 tons. Our company is recognized as the largest enterprise specializing in machine tool casting in southern Liaoning Province.

Sales Market
Our products have been exported to countries such as Australia, Chile, Peru, Turkey, Russia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Belarus, Argentina, Singapore, and many others, covering approximately 60 countries worldwide.

Manual Horizontal Lathe
Model C6241/ C6246/ C6251/ C6256 manual lathe is suitable for turning inside and outside cylindrical surface, conical surface and other rotating surface, turning various metric, inch, module and...
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Manual Universal Lathe Machine
Model C6241/ C6246/ C6251/ C6256 manual universal lathe machine is suitable for turning inside and outside cylindrical surface, conical surface and other rotating surface, turning various metric,...
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Manual Metal Lathe
Model C6266A/ CQ6280 manual lathe is suitable for turning inside and outside cylindrical surface, conical surface and other rotating surface, turning various metric, inch, module and diametral...
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Parameter

Items	Specification	Unit	C6241	C6246	C6251	C6256
Processing capacity	Max. swing over bed	Mm	410	460	510	560
	Max. swing over cross slide	Mm	224	274	305	335
	Max. swing overgap diameter	Mm	640	690	735	785
	Effective length in gap	Mm	165		200
	Distance between centers	Mm	1000/1500/2000		1000/1500/2000/3000
	Width of bed	Mm	350		350
Headstock	Spindle bore	Mm	58		80
	Spindle nose		ISO-D6		ISO-D8
	Spindle taper		MT6		MT7
	Range of spindle speed	R/min	12steps, 25-2000		12steps, 25-1600
Feed box	Longitudinal metric feeds	Mm/rev	42kinds, 0.031-1.7		35kinds, 0.059-1.646
	Longitudinal inch feeds	Inc/rev	42kinds, 0.0011-0.0663		35kinds, 0.0022-0.0612
	Cross metric feeds	Mm/rev	42kinds, 0.014-0.784		35kinds, 0.020-0.573
	Cross metric feeds	Inc/rev	42kinds, 0.00033-0.01873		35kinds, 0.00048-0.01354
	Metric threads range	Mm	41kinds, 0.1-14		47kinds, 0.2-14
	Inch threads range		60kinds, 2-112T.P.I		60kinds, 2-112T.P.I
	Moudle threads range		34kinds 0.1-7M.P.		39kinds 0.1-7M.P.
	Diametral threads range		50kinds 4-112D.P.		50kinds 4-112D.P.
Carriage	Max. travel of top slide	Mm	120		130
	Max. traval of cross slide	Mm	290		316
	Max. section of tool	Mm	25*25		25*25
Tailstock	Quill diameter	Mm	60		75
	Quill taper		MT4		MT5
	Quill travel	Mm	128		180
Motor	Main motor power	Kw	5.5		7.5
	Coolant pump motor	W	90		90
Packing size	Center Distance (1000mm)	Cm	230112175		245112178
	Center Distance (1500mm)		295112175		295112178
	Center Distance (2000mm)		280112175		345112178
Net /gross	Center Distance (1000mm)	Kg	1650/1850	1700/1900	2050/2300	2150/2400
	Center Distance (1500mm)		1800/2050	1850/2100	2150/2450	2250/2550
	Center Distance (2000mm)		1950/2250	2000/2300	2450/2800	2550/2900

Advantages of Manual Lathe Machine

Craftsmanship and Human Skill
One of the most significant assets of manual lathes is the craftsman’s skill. Experienced turners can achieve exceptional results and apply their knowledge and expertise to produce high-quality pieces. Human craftsmanship adds a personal touch to production and is especially valuable in manufacturing unique or limited-edition parts.

Versatility in Prototype Production
Manual lathes are ideal for producing prototypes and initial samples. They can be easily adjusted and adapted to produce custom parts, essential for developing new products before investing in large-scale production tools and processes.

Lower Initial Investment
Compared to CNC machines, manual lathes usually require a smaller initial investment. This makes them accessible to small businesses and workshops looking to incorporate turning capabilities without a massive expenditure.

Flexibility in Working with Materials

Manual lathes can work with a wide range of materials, from metals to plastics and wood. This versatility allows manufacturers to tackle a broad spectrum of projects without the need for multiple specialized machines.

Simplified Maintenance

Manual lathes tend to have simpler maintenance compared to CNC machines. This translates into lower operating costs and less downtime due to maintenance.

Greater Control in Small Quantities

When working on small quantities or unique pieces, manual lathes offer precise control. Operators can adjust spin speed, cut depth, and other parameters in real-time, resulting in highly controlled and accurate machining.

Lower Energy Consumption

Manual lathes are more energy-efficient as they don’t require the constant electrical power that CNC machines do. This can lead to significant savings over time.

Applications of Manual Lathe Machine

Prototype Development and Custom Manufacturing
In industries such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, manual lathe machines are often used for prototype development. The ability to manually adjust the machine during the machining process allows operators to create custom, one-off parts that meet precise specifications.

Repair and Maintenance
Manual lathes are an essential tool in repair shops where old or worn-out parts need to be refurbished. Since manual lathes allow for precise adjustments, they are often used to restore damaged components, such as shafts, gears, and bearings. These machines are also indispensable when working on machinery that is no longer in production, as they can help create replacement parts that are no longer available.

Tooling and Equipment Manufacturing
Manual lathes are used to create and repair tooling components such as jigs, fixtures, and molds. In manufacturing environments where custom tooling is needed, manual lathe machines provide a cost-effective solution for producing these essential parts.

Metalworking and General Machining
From turning metal shafts to drilling holes in metal workpieces, manual lathes are frequently used in general metalworking applications. These machines are especially useful when working with tough metals, where careful attention and precise adjustments are necessary to achieve the desired finish.

Machining Processes Supported By Manual Lathe Machines

Cutting
If a manufacturing company needs to cut a significant amount of material off a workpiece, it may use a lathe. Cutting is a machining process that involves the separation of material from a workpiece, typically using a sharp cutting tool.

Drilling
In addition to cutting, lathes can also drill holes into workpieces. For drilling, the lathe is equipped with a special drill bit. As the drill bit presses against the workpiece, it digs a circular cross-section hole that’s able to support screws, bolts and other common types of fasteners.

Sanding
Lathes are frequently used to finish workpieces via sanding. For sanding, the lathe uses a tool bit equipped with an abrasive material, such as sandpaper. As the workpiece rotates against the abrasive material, it creates a smooth and uniform surface by removing small amounts of material.

Knurling
Another common machining processes supported by lathes is knurling. Knurling refers to a machining process that involves the creation of a patterned and textured surface on a workpiece using a roller. The roller features many raised spikes that, when exposed to a workpiece, pierce holes into the surface of the workpiece.

Deformation

Of course, lathes are fully capable of deforming workpieces as well. Deformation is a machining process that’s used to change the shape of a workpiece. The workpiece is physically altered to achieve a different shape. Lathes are highly effective at deformation because of their ability to easily remove material from workpieces, resulting in a different shape for the workpiece.

Turning

Many manufacturing companies use lathes to perform turning on workpieces. Not to be confused with milling, turning involves the use of a stationary cutting tool to remove material from a rotating workpiece. It’s called “turning” because the workpiece “turns” against the lathe’s cutting tool.

Facing

Finally, lathes support facing operations. It’s a common machining process that’s used to cut the surface of a workpiece. The facing tool is secured to a mounting system on the lathe. Once in place, the facing tool will press against the workpiece to cut away a uniform amount of material from its surface.

Safety Precautions for Operating Manual Lathe Machines

☆Correct PPE is a must, it's non-negotiable.

☆Never take your hand off the chuck key unless it's in its place of storage.

☆It's not just the chuck that spins.

☆Never reach over the chuck while it is rotating.

☆Ensure the stock bar is not overhanging from the back of the spindle.

☆Polishing should never be done.

☆Never use fingers to remove swarf. That stuff is razor-sharp.

☆Never wear gloves.

Packaging and Shipping

Packaging	The machines standard will be packed in wood case. If the machine is very heavy, we will reinforce the box with iron frame.
Shipping	Shipping by sea, by air, by express are acceptable. According to your requirements.

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FAQ

Q: How does a manual lathe work?

A: In a traditional lathe, the workpiece rotates while the tool remains relatively stationary, producing a cylindrical or round part. In a traditional mill, the tool rotates while the workpiece remains stationary, allowing the creation of a variety of different features.

Q: What is the basic knowledge of lathe machine?

A: A lathe is a machining tool that is used primarily for shaping metal or wood. It works by rotating the workpiece around a stationary cutting tool. The main use is to remove unwanted parts of the material, leaving behind a nicely shaped workpiece.

Q: What is the most basic manual lathe?

A: The engine lathe is considered as the most common type of manual lathes, which are widely used in all machine shop applications. The engine lathe or center lathe can perform operations such as turning, end face, grooving, knurling, and threading.

Q: What is crucial to check before operating the lathe?

A: Check that the work piece is clamped tight in the chuck. Remove all tools from the bed, top and slides of the machine. Make sure correct speed for machining process is selected. Remove the chuck key before starting the lathe (if applicable).

Q: What is the difference between an engine lathe and a manual lathe?

A: An engine lathe—also called a bench lathe—originated during the Industrial Revolution. Unlike earlier manual lathes, it incorporated sliding carriage and power-feed systems, powered by steam engines linked to factory boilers.

Q: What is the common problem in a lathe machine?

A: We found that the main causes of lathe failure are mechanical corrosion, mechanical wear failure, aging of electronic components. Poor plug-in contact, current and voltage fluctuations, temperature changes, hidden dangers of the machine itself or dust.

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