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.
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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.)