The basic engine lathe, one of the most widely used machine tools, is very versatile when used by a skilled machinist. However, it is not particularly efficient when many identical parts must be ...

Engine Lathe Basics provides an introduction to the components and controls used on a manual lathe. The lathe creates cylindrical parts by producing a round diameter on a part by rotating a workpiece ...

A Romi M27 lathe machines large feedscrews for meatgrinding machines at Rome. Rome Ltd., a Sheldon, Iowa, meat grinder machine manufacturer, scrapped its manual engine lathes and decided to turn large ...

Lathes have been part of the manufacturing ecosystem for millennia, so it is impressive to see that they remain relevant to this day. With such a venerable history behind them, as well as a wide range ...