How does a lathe work?

A lathe works according to the principle of cutting 14702: The workpiece clamped in the lathe chuck rotates around its axis, while a fixed lathe tool on the tool slide precisely removes the material and produces the desired shape. The centre distance determines the maximum workpiece length. The operator can set various processing parameters . The most important of these are Speed (RPM) for optimum cutting speed Feed speed to control the material removal Cutting depth to determine the surface quality .surface quality &nbsp With a CNC lathe the setting of these parameters automatically via a numerical control , which enables precise movements and reproducible results. In ELMAG machines, the Siemens SINUMERIK control ensures the best results.

What types of lathes are there?

By choosing the right lathe, companies can optimise their manufacturing processes and significantly increase the quality of their products . The main types include: Universal lathe: Versatile all-round solutions for classic turning work. Ideal for craft businesses and medium production volumes. CNC lathe: High-precision, computer-controlled lathes with Siemens SINUMERIK control for automated production and series processes. Turning and milling combinations: Multifunctional machining centres that enable turning and milling in a single set-up. Special turning machine : Customised solutions for specific applications and special workpiece requirements. At ELMAG, we offer a wide range of lathes with a centre width of 300 to 3,000 mm, which are suitable for different applications and industries . For more information and to make the right choice, our experts will be happy to support you with expert advice.

What are lathes used for?

Lathes are used to machine rotationally symmetrical workpieces and enable, for example, longitudinal and facing turning, drilling, thread cutting, parting off and grooving. Typical areas of application include the production of shafts, axles, bolts, bushes, sleeves and threaded spindles.

Which lathes are most commonly used?

Due to their versatility, universal lathes 14302 and CNC lathes dominate in practice for precise, automated production. Specifically, universal models are ideal for one-off production, prototyping and smaller series, while CNC machines are used for series production and complex geometries.

Can a lathe do everything a milling machine can?

No, lathes and milling machines complement each other perfectly, but they cannot perform the same tasks . While lathes specialise in rotationally symmetrical parts, milling machines, on the other hand, cannot perform efficient circular machining. As an optimal solution, ELMAG turning/milling combinations combine both technologies in one machine.strong>both technologies in one machine and thus enable the complete machining of complex components in one clamping operation.

When should you use a lathe and when should you use a milling machine?

A lathe is ideal for rotationally symmetrical workpieces such as shafts, axles, bolts and sleeves, as the workpiece rotates and is machined with stationary tools. Milling machines 14296 on the other hand are the first choice for prismatic components, 3D contours and complex geometries, where the tool rotates and the workpiece is stationary . Lathe: For round, cylindrical workpieces (shafts, bolts, sleeves) Turning machines: For prismatic parts and complex 3D geometries Combi machine: For workpieces that require both machining processes

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SKU: 88174 Universal lathe INDUSTRIE 1500/230 HD incl. RÖHM lathe chuck
including 3-axis position display
including quick-change steel holder “set”, Multifix system
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SKU: 88153 Universal lathe PROFI 1000/180 N incl. 3-axis position display incl. RÖHM lathe chuck
including quick-change steel holder “set”, Multifix system
with electromagnetic motor brake
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SKU: 88173 Universal lathe INDUSTRIE 1000/230 HD incl. RÖHM lathe chuck
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including quick-change steel holder “set”, Multifix system
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SKU: 88167 Universal lathe PROFI 1000/200 HD incl. 3-axis position display incl. RÖHM lathe chuck
including quick-change steel holder “set”, Multifix system
with electromagnetic motor brake
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SKU: 88177 Universal lathe INDUSTRIE 1500/250 HD incl. RÖHM lathe chuck
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including quick-change steel holder “set”, Multifix system
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SKU: 88168 Universal lathe INDIVIDUAL 1000/200 - Vario incl. RÖHM lathe chuck
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SKU: 89010 RÖHM four-jaw lathe chuck DM 250, taper 8, DIN 55029
steel body, Camlock

8 139.7 mm 83 mm 76 mm 171.4 mm 27.5 mm 6 mm 30 kg Show more

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SKU: 88150 Universal lathe PROFI 914/150 N incl. 3-axis position display incl. RÖHM lathe chuck
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SKU: 88004 Universal lathe PROFI 914/150 N incl. RÖHM lathe chuck
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SKU: 88113 Universal turning and milling combination SUPERTURN 550/125 Vario consisting of:
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Art. No. 88111
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MFB 16 Vario
Art. No. 88115

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SKU: 88111 Universal lathe SUPERTURN 550/125 Vario SUPERTURN 550/125 Vario

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SKU: 88114 Universal turning and milling combination SUPERTURN 700/140 Vario consisting of:
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Art. No. 88112
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MFB 20 Vario
Art. No. 88116

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Tip width	1500 mm
Tip height	230 mm
turning diameter over bed	460 mm
turning diameter over carriage	290 mm
turning diameter without bridge	700 mm
machine bed width	340 mm
bridge length	200 mm
cross slide way	280 mm
top slide way	100 mm
turning chisel cross-section, max.	25x25 mm
rotating feed intake	D1 - 8
mandrel holding fixture (screw mandrel)	MK 7 mm
spindle bore	80 mm
rotational speed	25 - 1800 rpm
speed gradually	12
longitudinal feed	(170) 0.04 - 2.46 mm/rev
cross feed rates	(170) 0.02 - 1.23 mm/rev
Thread size metric (M..)	(24) 0.5 - 20 mm
module thread metric	(20) 0.25 - 10 mm
inch thread, gears G	(61) 1-5 / 8-72 G/'
inch module thread, Gears G	(45) 3-1 / 4-96 G/'
lead screw gradient	6 mm
lead screw diamteter	40 mm
sleeve holding fixture	MK 5
quill diameter	75 mm
spindle stroke	130 mm
motor power	5500 W
coolant pump	40 W
voltage	400/50 V/Hz
length (total)	2810 mm
height (total)	1295 mm
Weight	2835 kg

Tip width	1000 mm
Tip height	180 mm
turning diameter over bed	360 mm
turning diameter over carriage	224 mm
turning diameter without bridge	502 mm
bridge length	235 mm
cross slide way	170 mm
top slide way	95 mm
turning chisel cross-section, max.	16x16 mm
rotating feed intake	D1 - 4
mandrel holding fixture (screw mandrel)	MK 6 mm
spindle bore	51 mm
rotational speed	70 - 2000 rpm
speed gradually	8
longitudinal feed	(32) 0.052 - 0.392 mm/rev
cross feed rates	(32) 0.014 - 0.380 mm/rev
Thread size metric (M..)	(26) 0.4 - 7 mm
module thread metric	(26) 0.4 - 7 mm
inch thread, gears G	(34) 4 - 56 G/'
inch module thread, Gears G	(34) 4 - 56 G/'
lead screw gradient	4 mm
lead screw diamteter	32 mm
sleeve holding fixture	MK 3
quill diameter	32 mm
spindle stroke	100 mm
motor power	1500 W
coolant pump	40 W
voltage	400/50 V/Hz
length (total)	1680 mm
height (total)	1400 mm
Weight	520 kg

Tip width	1000 mm
Tip height	230 mm
turning diameter over bed	460 mm
turning diameter over carriage	290 mm
turning diameter without bridge	700 mm
machine bed width	340 mm
bridge length	200 mm
cross slide way	280 mm
top slide way	100 mm
turning chisel cross-section, max.	25x25 mm
rotating feed intake	D1 - 8
mandrel holding fixture (screw mandrel)	MK 7 mm
spindle bore	80 mm
rotational speed	25 - 1800 rpm
speed gradually	12
longitudinal feed	(170) 0.04 - 2.46 mm/rev
cross feed rates	(170) 0.02 - 1.23 mm/rev
Thread size metric (M..)	(24) 0.5 - 20 mm
module thread metric	(20) 0.25 -10 mm
inch thread, gears G	(61) 1-5 / 8 - 72 G/'
inch module thread, Gears G	(45) 3-1 / 4 -96 G/'
lead screw gradient	6 mm
lead screw diamteter	40 mm
sleeve holding fixture	MK 5
quill diameter	75 mm
spindle stroke	130 mm
motor power	5500 W
coolant pump	40 W
voltage	400/50 V/Hz
length (total)	2310 mm
height (total)	1255 mm
Weight	2635 kg

Tip width	1000 mm
Tip height	200 mm
turning diameter over bed	400 mm
turning diameter over carriage	214 mm
turning diameter without bridge	570 mm
bridge length	278 mm
cross slide way	235 mm
top slide way	125 mm
turning chisel cross-section, max.	25x25 mm
rotating feed intake	D1 - 6
mandrel holding fixture (screw mandrel)	MK 6 mm
spindle bore	51 mm
rotational speed	40 - 1700 rpm
speed gradually	12
longitudinal feed	(48) 0.023 - 0.347 mm/rev
cross feed rates	(48) 0.04 - 0.603 mm/rev
Thread size metric (M..)	(48) 0.4 - 7 mm
module thread metric	(48) 0.4 - 7 mm
inch thread, gears G	(32) 4 - 56 G/'
inch module thread, Gears G	(32) 4 - 56 G/'
lead screw gradient	4 mm
lead screw diamteter	22 mm
sleeve holding fixture	MK 4
quill diameter	50 mm
spindle stroke	100 mm
motor power	3000 W
coolant pump	40 W
voltage	400/50 V/Hz
length (total)	1680 mm
height (total)	1235 mm
Weight	1200 kg

Tip width	1500 mm
Tip height	250 mm
turning diameter over bed	500 mm
turning diameter over carriage	310 mm
turning diameter without bridge	720 mm
machine bed width	405 mm
bridge length	200 mm
cross slide way	340 mm
top slide way	145 mm
turning chisel cross-section, max.	25x25 mm
rotating feed intake	D1 - 8
mandrel holding fixture (screw mandrel)	MK 7 mm
spindle bore	80 mm
rotational speed	9 - 1600 rpm
speed gradually	24
longitudinal feed	(80) 0.063 - 2.52 mm/rev
cross feed rates	(80) 0.027 - 1.07 mm/rev
Thread size metric (M..)	(46) 1 - 224 mm
module thread metric	(42) 0.5 - 112 mm
inch thread, gears G	(46) 1/8 - 28 G/'
inch module thread, Gears G	(45) 1/4 - 56 G/'
rapid traverse along / across	4.5 / 1.9 m/min
lead screw gradient	12 mm
lead screw diamteter	40 mm
sleeve holding fixture	MK 5
quill diameter	75 mm
spindle stroke	150 mm
motor power	7500 W
rapid traverse motor	370 W
coolant pump	40 W
voltage	400/50 V/Hz
length (total)	3000 mm
width (total)	900 mm
height (total)	1259 mm
Weight	3000 kg

Lathes

How does a lathe work?

Areas of application for a lathe

Special highlights of the lathes from ELMAG

The ELMAG start-up service for your lathe

Frequently asked questions:

What types of lathes are there?

What are lathes used for?

Which lathes are used most frequently?

Can a lathe do everything a milling machine can do?

When should you use a lathe and when should you use a milling machine?

Cone size	8
recess	139.7 mm
Body height	83 mm
passage drill diameter	76 mm
camlock diameter	171.4 mm
drive high	27.5 mm
hole number mounting	6 mm
Weight	30 kg

Tip width	914 mm
Tip height	150 mm
turning diameter over bed	300 mm
turning diameter over carriage	178 mm
turning diameter without bridge	430 mm
machine bed width	180 mm
bridge length	225 mm
cross slide way	175 mm
top slide way	95 mm
turning chisel cross-section, max.	16x16 mm
rotating feed intake	D1 - 4
mandrel holding fixture (screw mandrel)	MK 5 mm
spindle bore	38 mm
rotational speed	65 - 1810 rpm
speed gradually	18
longitudinal feed	(16) 0,078-1,044 mm/rev
cross feed rates	(16) 0,018 - 0,236 mm/rev
Thread size metric (M..)	(36) 0.45 - 10 mm
inch thread, gears G	(20) 2 1/4 - 40 G/'
lead screw gradient	3 mm
lead screw diamteter	22 mm
sleeve holding fixture	MK 3
quill diameter	32 mm
spindle stroke	100 mm
motor power	1100 W
voltage	400/50 V/Hz
length (total)	1700 mm
width (total)	750 mm
height (total)	1270 mm
Weight	420 kg

Tip width	550 mm
Tip height	125 mm
turning diameter over bed	250 mm
turning diameter over carriage	145 mm
machine bed width	135 mm
cross slide way	115 mm
top slide way	50 mm
turning chisel cross-section, max.	12x12 mm
mandrel holding fixture (screw mandrel)	MK 4
spindle bore	26 mm
rotational speed 1, stepless (Superturn)	50 - 1000 rpm
rotational speed 2, stepless (Superturn)	100 - 2000 rpm
longitudinal feed	0.07 - 0.20 mm/rev
Thread size metric (M..)	0.4 - 3.5 mm
inch thread, gears G	Aug-56 G/'
sleeve holding fixture	MK 2
quill diameter	30 mm
spindle stroke	70 mm
engine power (Superturn)	750 W
voltage (Superturn)	230/50 V/Hz
Length	1250 mm
Width	650 mm
Height	500 mm
weight (Superturn)	120 kg
drilling capacity in steel	16 mm
face mills milling capacity	50 mm
end mills milling capacity	16 mm
mandrel holding fixture (milling spindle)	MK 2
mandrel radius	169 mm
quill stroke	50 mm
milling head stroke	210 mm
milling head swivel range	± 90 °
rotational speed 1, stepless (MFB)	50 - 1125 rpm
rotational speed 2, stepless (MFB)	100 - 2250 rpm
engine power (MFB)	500 W
voltage (MFB)	230/50 V/Hz
height from machine bed	790 mm