WM280V Metalworking Lathe
Used to manufacture cylindrical components from various materials.
The Manual for the WM290V Lathe can be found here
An induction specific to the Lathe and Milling machine must be completed and signed off before using the lathe
The Risk Assessment for the Lathe/Mill can be found here
The Safety Summary for the Lathe/Mill can be found here
Feeds and speeds chart view full chart
Recommended Cutting Speeds (WIP, copy from link above to table below)
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Meters/m |
Feet/m |
| Aluminium and its Alloys |
45-60 |
150-120 |
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| Steel 70-80 |
6-9 |
20-30 |
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The lathe is a dangerous machine and will cause injury if used incorrectly, Lathe accidents are often lethal. Follow the safety practice below when using.
- Check the area around the Lathe for tripping and slipping hazards and anything that could obstruct your movement
- Always wear safety glasses
- Do not wear loose clothing
- Do not wear rings (including wedding) or loose jewelry
- Tie back long hair
Never operate the Lathe if:
- Drunk
- Tired
- Medication states not to operate machinery
- Familiarise yourself with the Lathe, noting the position of the emergency stop.
- Check the guard is installed and works
- Check the Chuck is securely and correctly mounted, do not take for granted that the Chuck is securely and correctly mounted.
- Check the Tailstock and Tool Post.
- Ensure the Tool Post and Tailstock are not obstructing the Chuck or the Guard
- Briefly turn the machine on to check the rotation of the Chuck, if there is any wobble do not continue because the Chuck is not mounted correctly.
- Ensure the component is clean to prevent any small debris interfering with the Chuck securing the component. A simple wipe down is sufficient.
- Ensure the Chuck jaws are free from small debris, a simple wipe down is sufficient.
- Grip the component into the Chuck and tighten each jaw individually even if using a Self Centring Chuck and remove the Chuck Key.
- Never leave a Chuck Key in the Chuck.
- Briefly turn the Lathe on and check the component for wobble, if there is wobble turn the Lathe off. The component needs to be deeper in the Chuck or a Centre is needed in the Tailstock.
- Check the required speed for the material that will be turned using the Table and Formula below or an App. Never exceed the recommended speeds, if in doubt use a lower speed.
- Check Tools are sharp and free from damage. Never use a blunt or damaged tool on the Lathe.
Use an appropriate cutting agent to aid any work. If no cutting fluid is available use a lower speed and take shallower cuts.
- Always use the guard
- If using a Centre ensure it is in place before turning the Lathe on.
- Never reach over the Lathe Bed when operating
- Never leave the Machine running for longer than necessary
- If swapping tools always turn the machine off
- Do not attempt to stop the Chuck by hand even after the Lathe is switched off
- When using the automatic feed setting never leave the Lathe or get distracted.
- Always keep both hands on the wheel of the Top Slide, Cross Slide or the Saddle Handle depending on the operation.
Chucks:
- 3 Jaw Chuck - Self Centring Chuck, jaw slides move together when tightening. However all 3 Jaws should be tightened individually for safety and the Chuck Key must be removed.
- 4 Jaw Chuck - Jaw slides move independently and component must be centred using a Dial Test Indicator.
Cutting Tools:
- Roughing Tool
- Facing Off Tool
- Parting Off Tool
- Boring Tool
- Chamfer Tool
Tail Stock Tools:
- Centre
- Live Centre
- Jacobs Chuck
- Centre Drill
Roughing ... Facing Off ... Parting Off ... Boring ... Taper Turning ... Centre Drilling ... Screw Cutting ... Thread Tapping