The additional considerations applied to
the lathe fixtures are given below:
1. Clamps and other holding devices
should be designed in such a way that they will not be loosened by centrifugal
force.
2. The workpiece should be gripped on its
largest diameter,and whenever possible the gripping diameter should be larger
than the diameter being machined.
3. The fixture should be well
balanced.Irregular –shaped workpieces may have to be counter weighted to
prevent vibration .It is not necessary to achieve perfect balance unless the
workpiece is rotating at high speeds.
4. The fixtures should be as lightweight
as possible since it is rotating.
5. projections and sharp corners should
be avoided as the operator may not be able to see them while the tool is
rotating.
6. Thin sections of the workpiece may
require support to resist the pressure of the lathe tool
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