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Smithy Training Videos - Learning to Machine on a Lathe Mill Combo
Years ago, Smithy produced a series of videos about learning to machine on a lathe mill combo machine. We hear often that these videos have been very helpful. This series is used in quite a few schools and tech training centers, literally throughout the world. Teachers like these videos because the concepts of machining are presented in a very logical way. Hopefully these videos will be helpful to you.
Best Practices - Lathe Turning
Introduction to standard metal late operations. An introduction to basic metal turning concepts is provided, along with basic instructions on lathe operation.
Workholding & Set up
Review of guidelines for installing a variety of work piece types and sizes on a metal lathe. This video covers turning between centers and proper mounting of a work piece in a lathe chuck. Proper use of lathe follow rests and steady rests is included.
Cutting Tool Selection
This video explains the selection and use of single point cutting tools on the lathe. Choosing the right cutting tool for a given operation is an important step when setting up a lathe. Selecting tool types and cutting speeds is also reviewed.
Facing Operations
This video demonstrates proper procedures and operator work process management for lathe turning and facing operations on a metal turning lathe. Reviews the various lathe turning operations that are typically used in a small shop setting.
Bench Top Milling & Drilling
Reviews the concepts of milling and drilling on a metal cutting mill/drill machine. Common practices in milling and drilling operations are presented. Tutorial on selecting best milling and drilling operations for a given task are provided.
Cutting Tool Selection
This video explains the selection and use of end mills and drill bits is covered. Choosing the right cutting tool for a given operation is an important step when setting up for a milling or drilling project. The foundation concept of selecting the best rotating cutting tool and cutting speed for a given project is also reviewed.
Workholding & Set-up
There are a wide variety of workholding tools that can be used to hold a work piece for milling or drilling operations. This video reviews the different concepts and practices in workholding for mill/drill operations. This video also offers some suggestions on workholding accessories to help you get started.
Basic Milling & Drilling Operations
This video starts by showing you machine controls used for milling and drilling operations on a small mill/drill machine. In this case, the Smithy Granite. The video also covers basic concepts and practices for effective metal milling and drilling on a bench top mill/drill machine.
Proper Machine Tool Maintenance
Proper maintenance of every machine tool is the key factor in that machine's ability to machine accurately and efficiently. Lubrication and maintenance are a big factor in assuring long life for every bench top lathe or mill/drill machine.
User Stories
Testimonials from Smithy's happiest customers
No Wait Time With My Smithy
"I have a granite 1324. I run a job shop outfit that does machining work for plastics manufacturing companies. My customers sometimes have orders with 2 or 3 day turn-around. I work in aluminum, plastic, and brass. What I enjoy most about Granite is the lathe work. It is really easy."
-Hai David Nguyen, L.K.B TX
More Convenient for Hobbyists
"I use my Smithy to make or modify parts for motorcycles and antique guns. I'm in this as a hobby. The Smithy probably has paid for itself but I haven't kept track. What is more important to me is the convenience of making my own parts, exactly as I need them when I need them."
-Kerry Klein, MI
Support Leads the Way
"I looked at other machining equipment but chose Smithy because of the quality, size, and availability of tech support. It's compact yet it does the work of larger units. It's a lot of machine that takes up a little space and it will pay for itself in the long run."
-Danny A. KY
Better Than a Grizzly
"After technical school, I did an apprenticeship in clock and watch repair and in tool and die making. I'm retired now and run a busy clock repair shop with my Smithy. I make parts for older clocks, cut clock gears, and make the cutters as well overhaul clock repair tools. I purchased a 9" x 19 bench lathe from Grizzly but returned it because of poor quality. I chose Smithy for its Sturdiness, its milling capabilities, and its compact size."
-William V-R., GA
No more down time
"Wendell and his business partner own a small textile factory. Last year, a German sewing machine clutch broke and production stopped. They weren't sure how long it would take to get a replacement part or if they could even find one. Putting their Smithy to work instead, they had the sewing machine back in production the same day."
-Wendell(Owner of Small Textile Company)
SL6 - SLANT BED LATHE CNC TURNING CENTER -
PRODUCT INFO
5/7.5 HP Servo Spindle
OVERVIEW
True slant bed design, with headstock and turret designed on the same bed plane. Good design, plus heavy machine mass results in minimal thermal expansion. The positive result is maximum precision and machined part quality.
Mono-bed design also increases rigidity - resulting in optimal surface finishes. Side benefits include reduced warm up times and less power consumption.
High quality 8-position turret has high positioning accuracy and repeatability. Bi-directional indexing of the turret allows for the shortest indexing and cycle time.
High quality precision components like Schneider electrical components, PMI ball screws and Hiwin linear guideways are built-in. Highest quality components are combined with heavy, quality castings - assuring long-term machine life and consistent results in quality part production.
- Siemens 808D CNC Control
- Servos and Closed Loop System
- True Slant Bed – Mono-Block Casting
- Servo Spindle – High Speed/Torque
- 1.89” Spindle Bore
- 5/7.5 HP Spindle
- Travel: X = 6”/Z = 12”
- 800 IPM Feed Rate
- 50-3000 RPM Spindle
- Schneider Electrical Components
- Bi-Directional Indexing Turret
- 18 months on SL6 lathe
- 3 years total (2+1) on Siemens 808D Control
FEATURES
| Lathe Machine | |
| Mono-Block Cast Iron - True Slant Bed | One piece cast iron foundation is a true 35 degree slant bed casting, providing a large mass in a small footprint. More mass means higher rigidity and better heat dissipation. Resulting in higher precision and finer surface finishes. |
| Slant Bed Design | A slant bed lathe allows for better chip flow. A slant bed lathe can handle a large volume of chips, while protecting the ways from chips and debris. The slant bed design also allows the operator closer access to the chuck and turret - resulting in easier and faster set-ups. |
| Full Enclosure | Machine is completely enclosed with a sliding front access door, and easy access panels on the tailstock end and machine back side. Coolant and chips are enclosed and properly recycled. Electromagnetic lock keeps operator safe. |
| 1.89” Spindle Bore | With A2-5 spindle nose. Generous bore size for easy pass through of large stock and easy access for optional pneumatic or hydraulic chuck. Adaptable for automatic bar feeder. |
| Manual 6” 3-Jaw Chuck | With American Standard A2-5 spindle nose chuck mount. Manual 6” scroll chuck is a standard option - adaptable for pneumatic or hydraulic chuck. |
| 8-Tool Precision Bi-Directional Turret | World-class quality Pragati turret is precision machined and assembled to assure high speed and accurate tool changes. Bi-directional tool change capability also adds speed and efficiency to tool changes. An additional advantage of turret lathes, considered by many, is that they tend to be easier and more logical to program, especially when cutting complex parts. |
| Tool Box and Tools | A set of the basic tools required for maintenance are included with this lathe. This gives you what you need to get up and running and for routine maintenance. |
| Foundation Pads | Heavy, machined leveling pads adjust height to keep your machine aligned and balanced. Solid, multi-point contact with shop floor reduces vibration and increases accuracy. |
| Drive System | |
| 5 HP VFD Spindle Drive | Plenty of power to match the machine’s capacity. More power than comparably priced machines. Capable of rigid tapping and spindle positioning. |
| 50-3000 Spindle Speed Range | Infinitely variable speed changes, from 50 to 3000 RPMs in a single speed range. No need for changing gears or belts. |
| Schneider Electrical Components | One reason we can offer an 18 month machine warranty is because of the recognized quality and reliability of Schneider Electrical components. Highest reliability rating - highly efficient design reduces power usage. |
| PMI Ball Screws | World-class standard ball screws - efficiently transmit rotary motion to linear motion, allowing for high-speed, highly accurate axis movements. Accurate ball circle diameters throughout length of ball screw assures consistent drag torque and low noise. |
| Precision Hiwin Linear Guideways w/Telescoping Covers | Quality Hiwin linear motion guideways come standard on the SL6. Stainless steel telescoping guards provide maximum protection of guideways from chips and coolant. |
| Feed Rates: 800 IPM on X / 1000 IPM on Y | Adequate power, plus high-quality linear guides and ball screws allow transform this lathe into a high speed turning center. The Siemens industrial control and axis servo drive system provide the power and control that allows for higher speeds. This lathe has operating and rapid feed rates that are many times faster than competitive systems. |
| Safety/Operation | |
| Ergonomic Control Panel and Operator Interface | Machine control panel adjusts and rotates up to 90 degrees. High tactile buttons, manual pulse generator, and convenient cycle start buttons improve operator convenience, efficiency, and safety. |
| Auxiliary Cycle Start | Easy access buttons allow operator to operate pneumatic or hydraulic chuck with the push of a button. Having a second E-Stop within easy reach also adds to the safety and operator efficienty of this turning center. |
| Manual Pulse Generator | Handheld pendant that allows operator to be independent from the main control panel. The rotating knob generates pulses that are sent to the machine control, allowing the operator to move the lathe a predetermined distance with each click of the knob detent. |
| Automatic Lubrication System | Lubricates all wear points during machine operation at continuous time intervals. Benefits include reduced labor and material costs and significant extension of bearing life. |
| Programmable Coolant System | Control coolant flow at the control panel using standard M-Codes. Cycle times can be significantly reduced, while feed and cutting speeds may be significantly increased. Proper cooling extends life of cutting tools. |
| Work Light | Focused lighting elements increase operator efficiency and reduce fatigue. This light is flicker resistant - also waterproof, resistant to cooling and lubricants. Impact and vibration resistant. |
| Tri-Color Alarm Light | Green light turns red when control alarm recognizes a machining error or machine malfunction. An operator standing away from the machine is visually alerted by the activated alarm light when machining cycle is finished or machine errors out. |
| Siemens 808D CNC Control | |
| Closed Loop System | System directly monitors motor position and velocity in real time. The system then automatically makes corrections to assure correct tool positioning. High accuracy and maximum parts quality ensure a minimal rejection rate. Also assures smoother surface finishes. |
| Siemens Servos and Drives | Achieves rapid acceleration and higher speeds, while maintaining high torque throughout speed range. Motor is highly efficient - and it stays cool. Quiet at high speeds, and a vibration free operation. |
| Ideal for CNC Beginners | Ideal for entry level CNC users, the innovative, integrative startGUIDE from Siemens provides an on-line digital help function on every screen. Helpful instructions are available anytime - at a push of a button. |
| Simple & Intuitive Interface | Well designed conversational programming functions and Wizards from Siemens help streamline programming at the control panel. All Siemens 808D controls come standard with this SINUMERIK Operate BASIC functionality. |
| Compact and Robust | Industrial panel design with hardened features is ideal for harsh environments. Small compact design matches smaller machine tools like the AutoMateCNC line. |
| USB Connector Easily Handles Large Files | This unique Siemens function allows for the streaming of large program files direct from a USB. Large files are no longer a concern - other CNC systems lack this robust level of functionality. |
| Built-In Helps | Several Siemens provided “assists” help streamline programming functions. One example would be Hot Keys. With the Hot Key function, machine operators can easily access commonly used screens using operator defined hot keys. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - AUTOMATE CNC TURNING CENTERS | ||||
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| Model Name | FL300-II Flat Bed Turning Center | FTL320 Flat Bed w/ Tailstock | SL6 Slant Bed Turning Center | STL6 Slant Bed Turning Center w/ Tailstock |
| Price | $23,459 | $24,699 | $25,995 | $31,989 |
| TURNING CAPACITIES | ||||
| Max Swing Over Bed | 17.5” | 18" | 15.75" | 17” |
| Max Swing Over Carriage | 5.25” | 6.5" | 7.85" | 8.5” |
| Max Length of Workpiece | 7” | 20" | 11.8" | 9” |
| Machine Repeatability | .0002” | .0002" | .0002" | .0002” |
| TRAVELS & FEED RATES | ||||
| X Axis | 14” | 7.5" | 11.75" | 6” |
| Z Axis | 12” | 13.5" | 14" | 11.75” |
| X-Axis Rapids | 950 IPM | 984 IPM | 800 IPM | 750 IPM |
| Z-Axis Rapids | 950 IPM | 400 IPM | 800 IPM | 800 IPM |
| Max Cutting Speed | 315 IPM | 315 IPM | 315 IPM | 315 IPM |
| SPINDLE | ||||
| Spindle Power | 4 HP | 7.37 HP | 7.5 HP | 5 HP (7 HP Optional) |
| RPM Range | 50-3000 | 50-3000 | 50-3000 | 50-3000 (5000 Optional) |
| Spindle Bore | 1.46” | 1.89" | 1.89" | 1.89” |
| Spindle Nose Taper | A2-4 | A2-5 | A2-5 | A2-5 |
| Chuck Type | Pneumatic Chuck | 6" Manual 3-Jaw Chuck | 6" Manual 3-Jaw Chuck | 6” Manual 3-Jaw Chuck (Hydraulic Chuck Optional) |
| WEIGHT/DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES | ||||
| Machine Weight | 4220 Lbs | 4720 Lbs | 4800 Lbs | 5500 Lbs |
| Machine Dimensions | 80” x 58” x 67.5” | 82" x 60" x 68" | 86.5" x 63" x 72" | 87” x 64” x 72” |
| Shipping Weight | 4600 Lbs | 5388 Lbs | 5492 Lbs | 5960 Lbs |
| Air for Pneumatics | 90 PSI | N/A | 90 PSI | 90 PSI |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 Gal | 11 Gal | 25 Gal | 21 Gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 11 Gal | N/A | 18.5 Gal | 18.5 Gal |
| Power (Standard) | 220V 3 Phase Power | 220V 3 Phase Power | 220V 3 Phase Power | 220V 3 Phase Power |
| Amperage Requirements | 20 Amp | 30 Amp | 35 Amp | 29 Amp |