9/21/2023 0 Comments Atlas lathe spindle speeds![]() ![]() With these workholding devices, almost any metal turning scenario can be conquered. Faceplate: Ideal for holding irregularly shaped work with clamps, also used with lathe dogs to turn between centers.5C collet chuck: 5C Collets themselves have about 0.0006″ runout, so net runout can be less than 0.001″ for the work being held.4-Jaw independent chuck: Awesome capacity, can dial in concentricity to 0.0001″ or less, slow to use.3-Jaw chuck: high capacity and fast, but doesn’t have the best concentricity (work could show 0.002″ – 0.006″ of runout depending on the chuck and setup).Here are my “engine lathe workholding essentials”: ![]() If you want maximum versatility from your metal lathe, there are some workholding devices you must have in your collection! Each has their purpose, and some will be used rarely, but every job requires different tooling, so it’s great to have what you need in the shop.
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