Another type employs a three-dimensional tem- plate or pattern, Most units are hydraulically oper- ated. See Figure 15-40. 15.10 INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF THE LATHE Industry makes wide use of variations of the basic lathe, Figure 15-41, The super-precision tool- room lathe is required to meet the close tolerances and fine surface finish specifications of toolrooms, model shops, and research and development lab- oratories. See Figure 15-42. cue oi Figure 15-0. Duplicating units. A—A flat template is used to guide cutting fool as it machines the bearing area of a crank- Shalt fora lage diesel engine. B—This unit makes use of three ‘lmensional templates. (Clausing Industria, nc.) Limited production runs (usually less than 250 pieces) are sometimes produced on a manually operated turret lathe, Figure 15-43. This is a con- ventional lathe equipped with a six-sided tool Figure 15-41, Engine lathes. A—A typical 10” precision engine lathe, (South Bend Lathe Corp.) B—This 15” geared head latho offers a wide variety of precisoly controlled spindle speeds for diferent applications. (Clausing Industrial, inc.) Heavy-duty fengino lathes like this one are used for turing very large work- places. (Clausing Industral, Inc.)