How to Turn Metal on a Lathe - Basic Tutorial - SMITHY GRANITE 3-in-1

This Video Will Show the Viewer How to Turn Metal on a Lathe - Basic Tutorial - SMITHY GRANITE 3-in-1

Sample Quote From Video Transcript:

"Determining the correct spindle speed and RPMs depends on the type of metal you are cutting, the type of material the cutting tool is made of, and the diameter of the work piece you are cutting. Harder metals, metals that are tough to cut, are turned slower than those that are soft and easier to cut. Large diameters are turned slower than small diameters. Charts that outline the recommended cutting speeds for various metals can be found in a machinist's handbook.
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More of the Video Transcript:

"The carriage assembly and the powerfeed system control the movement of the cutting tool. In a facing cut, the machinist will use the hand wheels on the carriage and cross slide to position the cutting tool to take the first cut.
The depth of the cut is then set by advancing the compound. Before the motor is turned on, the powerfeed system has to be adjusted so that the tool travels in the right direction and the right speed. The speed at which the tool travels is called the feed rate. When everything is set, the motor is turned on, and the cross slide is engaged to make the cut. Here we are cutting steel with a right-hand facing tool.