Boring Bar Lathe Setup

This video answers alain mark and jacky s question about how to position their tools.

Boring bar lathe setup.

Selection of boring bar. One thing for line boring in the lathe. Boring lathe tool holders insert boring tools into a 45 or 90 slot at either end of the holder. Tools used on the lathe boring bar tool height must be checked and adjusted so it is as close to the vertical spindle centerline as possible.

The other is use the heaviest bar that will fit through the hole and still allow you the ability to adjust the tool. On the lathe boring is accomplished in either of these two methods. You need the tailstock to be absolutely on center with the headstock other wise you will get egg shaped holes. Does the height and angle of cutting angles for lathe tools baffle you.

Boring bars are used to enlarge or finish the inside diameter of a workpiece. Determining the accurate measurement of the boring bar is also necessary while using. This clip shows how quick and easy the boring bar is alligned to this tilt in just a single quick set up using our. Most turret lathes have a slide tilting.

A boring tool is used with lathes and other cnc machines that require boring operations. Mounting the workpiece in a fixed position to the carriage and revolving the boring tool bar and cutter bit in a chuck. If the boring bar is not on vertical. Never assume the tool is setup properly just because it was in the lathe cabinet for the machine you re using.

There are three types of boring bars with their own specifications and benefits. Third is run it slow to avoid problems with the bar whipping. Mounting the holder and boring tool bar with cutter bit on the tool post and revolving the workpiece. Use a boring bar on numerous materials including metal wood plastic and more.