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Lathe resources

The lathe information provided on this page is designed to assist you with the operation of each piece of equipment. Many of the videos aim to help you recall and reinforce the knowledge acquired in the MEMS 1001 class. If you require further training on the equipment, please contact the machine shop manager to schedule an in-person sessions.

Arca Lathe

Acra Power Feed

Acra Power Feed

Carriage Movements

Carriage Movements

Compound Rest Operation

Compound Rest Operation

DRO Operation

DRO Operation

Machine Operation

Machine Operation

Mounting a Chuck

Mounting a Chuck

Setting Feed Rate

Setting Feed Rate

Tailstock, Drill Chuck, and Live Center

Tailstock, Drill Chuck, and Live Center

Clausing lathe

Carriage Movements

Carriage Movements

Compound Rest

Compound Rest

Drill Chuck Installation

Drill Chuck Installation

DRO Operation

DRO Operation

Operation (On/Off)

Operation (On/Off)

Power feed Operation

Power feed Operation

Setting DRO X Axis

Setting DRO X Axis

Setting DRO Z Axis

Setting DRO Z Axis

Setting Feedrates

Setting Feedrates

Trak 1630 TRL Programming

RAK 1630 Safety, Programing, Operation & Care Manual

RAK 1630 Safety, Programing, Operation & Care Manual

SLX Basic Programing Part 1

SLX Basic Programing Part 1

SLX Basic Programing Part 2

SLX Basic Programing Part 2

SLX Basic Programing Part 3

SLX Basic Programing Part 3

SLX Machining & Chip Clear Function

SLX Machining & Chip Clear Function

SLX Using DXF Files

SLX Using DXF Files

Trak 1630 TRL OD

SLX How to Make a Ball Hitch

SLX How to Make a Ball Hitch

SLX Lathe Turning & Threading (CNC action part 4)

SLX Lathe Turning & Threading (CNC action part 4)

SLX Left-Handed OD Threads

SLX Left-Handed OD Threads

SLX Thread Repair

SLX Thread Repair

Trak 1630 TRL ID

SLX ID Grooving (ID basics part 4)

SLX ID Grooving (ID basics part 4)

SLX ID Tapping & Drilling (ID basics part 2)

SLX ID Tapping & Drilling (ID basics part 2)

SLX ID Threading (ID basics part 5)

SLX ID Threading (ID basics part 5)

SLX ID Tool Setup (ID basics part 1)

SLX ID Tool Setup (ID basics part 1)

SLX Inside Cycle (ID basics part 3)

SLX Inside Cycle (ID basics part 3)

  • Student Machining Resources
    • Lathe resources
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McKelvey School of Engineering Student Machine Shop

Urbauer Hall 112
314-935-6186

Dennis Tapella FMP
One Brookings Drive
MSC 1185-208-125
St. Louis MO 63130
Machine Shop Manager
MEMS Instructor
tapellad@wustl.edu

McKelvey School of Engineering Spartan Light Metal Products Advanced Machine Shop

Jubel Hall 138B
314-935-3653

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