Boring Bar Lathe Setup

Most turret lathes have a slide tilting.

Boring bar lathe setup.

This clip shows how quick and easy the boring bar is alligned to this tilt in just a single quick set up using our. Boring lathe tool holders insert boring tools into a 45 or 90 slot at either end of the holder. 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.

Selection of boring bar. Reduce tooling setup time install the holder once and alternate between applications by switching out the bit. Boring bars are used to enlarge or finish the inside diameter of a workpiece. This video answers alain mark and jacky s question about how to position their tools.

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. Determining the accurate measurement of the boring bar is also necessary while using. Measurement of boring bar. Third is run it slow to avoid problems with the bar whipping.

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. A boring tool is used with lathes and other cnc machines that require boring operations. On the lathe boring is accomplished in either of these two methods.

How to use a boring bar on a lathe. Use a boring bar on numerous materials including metal wood plastic and more. You need the tailstock to be absolutely on center with the headstock other wise you will get egg shaped holes. The other is use the heaviest bar that will fit through the hole and still allow you the ability to adjust the tool.