Course Number: IPE-112 Experiment Number: 01

Study and operation of Turret lathe machineincluding coolant and lubrication

system

Study and operations of turret lathe

Objectives:

To see the Turret Lathe

To learn about specification of turret lathe

To know how to use turret lathe

To learn about the applications of turret lathe

To learn about the coolant and lubrication system

Introduction:
The turret lathe is a form of metalworking lathe that is used for repetitive production
of duplicate parts, which by the nature of their cutting process are
usuallyinterchangeable.It evolved from earlier lathes with the addition of the turret,
which isanindexabletoolholder that allows multiple cutting operations to be
performed, eachwith a different cuttingtool, in easy, rapid succession, with no need
for the operator to perform setup tasks in between, such as installing or uninstalling
tools, nor to control thetoolpath. The latter is due to the tool paths being controlled

by the machine, either in jig-like fashion, via the mechanical limits placed on it by
the turret's slide and stops, or viaelectronically-directed servomechanisms for
computer numerical control(CNC) lathes.
Types of turret lathe:
There are mainly two types of turret lathe:
i.Horizontal
ii.Vertical
Each group can be divided into some types as:
i.Ram type
ii.Saddle type
iii.Automatic chucking machine

Turret lathe components:

Different parts of turret lathe are:
1.Headstock
2.Cross-slide tool post
3.Hexagonal turret
4.Turret saddle
5.Feed rod
6.Saddle for cross-slide.
Headstock:
The headstock is a large casting located at the left hand end of the bed.
Theheadstock of capstan and turret lathe may be of the following types:
i.Step cone pulley driven headstock
ii.Direct electric motor driven headstock
iii.All geared headstock
iv.Pre optive or pre selective headstock.

Turret saddle:
The turret is the hexagonal tool holder intended for holding six or moretools. The
centerline of the each hole is perfectly aligned with the axis of the lathe
whenaligned with the head stock spindle. In addition to these holes, there are four
tapped holes on each face of the turret for securing different tool holding
attachments. After oneoperation is completed, as the turret is brought back away
from the spindle nose, theturret index automatically by a mechanism incorporated
on the bed and in turret saddle,so that the tool mounted on the next face is aligned
with the work.
Saddle for cross slide:
Turret lathes equipped with usually two designs of carriage:
1.Conventional type carriage
2.Side hung type carriage

Working principle of turret lathe:

Turret lathe is used for production purpose. Thereis a work holding device called
turret instead of tailstock. It can hold eight tool at thesame time. Firstly we should
think that what processes can be used for manufacturingsomething. Then we should
settle tool for manufacturing it. Then we can do the processesone by one.
Work holding device:
The standard practice of holding work between two centers inan engine lathe finds
no place in a capstan or turret lathe as there is dead centre to supportthe work at
the other end. Work is, therefore supported at the spindle end by the help of chucks
and fixtures. The usual methods of holding work in a capstan or turret lathe are
1.Jaw chuck:

I.Self centering chuck

II.Independent chuck
III.Combination chuck
IV.Air operated chuck

2. Collet chuck:

I.Push out type

II.Draw in type
III.Dead length type

Turret lathe specifications:

i.Spindle speed: 780 rpm
ii.Type of chuck: Collet chuck
iii.Diameter of chuck: 22 mm
iv.Metal of workpiece: Brassv.Drill bit dia: 6.5mm
Conclusion:
We have learned to use engine lathe before. But if we want to use lathe in
production purpose then we cant use engine lathe. Turret lathe is a production
purpose lathe. Wehave learnt about turret lathe in this experiment. We have also
learnt about the lubricationand coolant system.

Assignment
1.Question:
What is the difference between turret lathe and engine lathe?
Answer:
I.In engine lathe there is only one tool holder. But in turret lathe there is more
toolholder.
II.Two or more cuts can be done at a time in turret, but in engine lathe it is not
possible.
III.The tool post of turret lathe can be indexed by 90, but in engine lathe it is fixed.

2.Question:
What is the field of application of turret lathe?
Answer
It is more rigid and hence suitable for heavier chucking work. Jobs upto 300
mmdiameter can be machined on it
Its design eliminates the turret slide overhang problem inherent in the ram
typelathe.
The power rapid traverse reduces the operators handling effort.

3.Question:
How do the engine lathe and turret lathe compared as per as quantity of production
is concerned. Why?
Answer:
The engine lathe and turret lathe compared as per as quantity of production bytheir
tool post. Engine lathe have only one tool post and it is fixed. In the other
hand,turret lathe have eight tool post usually.
4.Question:
Why hexagonal turret is used instead of tailstock in a turret lathe? What areits
advantages over others?
Answer:
Hexagonal turret is used instead of tailstock in a turret lathe because the turret
haseight tool post and so that mass production can be achieved.
5.Question:
What is the difference between ram type and saddle type turret lathe? Whatare the
advantages and limitations?
6.Question:
why the turret lathe will be suited to repetitive manufacture of complexcylindrical
parts?