Customer Success: Right Angle T-Lathe for Precision Machining

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Customer Success: Lodge & Shipley Right Angle T Lathe for Precision Machining

Meet the Customer

A Midwest-based aerospace manufacturer needed a heavy-duty lathe to handle complex right-angle turning operations. With increasing demand for precision components, they sought a reliable machine that could enhance efficiency while maintaining accuracy.

Goal

The company aimed to improve its production process by investing in a high-quality right-angle T lathe. T lathes are specifically designed for machining large-diameter parts with a short bed, making them ideal for facing oversized components in small workshop spaces. This capability was crucial for their operations, as they required a machine capable of handling large swing parts while maximizing floor space efficiency.

In their industry, precision is everything. Even the slightest miscalculation in machining could result in costly errors and delays. The company needed a lathe that could handle not only the size of their materials but also provide reliable and repeatable accuracy with every pass of the tool.

Process

After extensive research, they found the Used Lodge & Shipley Right Angle T Lathe at Sterling Machinery. Their process included:

1. Installation & Setup: The machine was adjusted to meet their specific aerospace part specifications. The short bed and large swing capacity allowed for easy access to the workpiece without requiring excessive floor space.
2. Right-Angle Turning Operations: The team used the lathe to produce precision components, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The right-angle T feature allowed them to face and shape large-diameter parts with efficiency.
3. Custom Tooling Adaptation: To optimize their process, they developed specialized tooling setups to take full advantage of the lathe’s capabilities, making their operations even more precise and productive.
4. Quality Assurance & Fine-Tuning: Each machined part underwent thorough inspection to guarantee accuracy and consistency. Any minor adjustments were quickly made using the lathe’s easy-to-use controls and high-stability build.

Experience

The customer reported significant improvements in their machining capabilities. The Lodge & Shipley Lathe provided the strength and precision needed to meet tight tolerances, reducing material waste and increasing overall productivity. Its short bed and large swing capacity allowed them to face large parts efficiently, even in their limited workshop space.

Before acquiring the Lodge & Shipley lathe, they struggled with inefficiencies caused by using a lathe that was either too small for their workpieces or too large for their facility. The T lathe proved to be the perfect middle ground, offering the ability to machine massive parts in a compact footprint, saving valuable shop space and improving workflow efficiency.

It’s Always a Positive Experience with Sterling Machinery

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