Mini Lathe Machine

A lathe rotates a workpiece around an axis while a cutting tool is applied to it. The lathe is used for cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling, facing, and turning. The result is a part with rotational symmetry around that axis.

This mini lathe is sized for the classroom: small enough to fit on a bench, limited to soft materials, but with the same basic operations a student would find on a full-size machine.

Specifications

Speed	400 to 1200 rpm (controllable)
Dimensions	Approximately 30 × 10 × 10 cm
Maximum piece size	100 mm length × 10 mm diameter
Workpiece material	Plastic, wood, acrylic, PVC, and other soft materials
Frame material	Aluminium, steel, and plastic
Power	Approximately 100 W

Learning outcomes

• Design and machine parts on a lathe.
• Apply different turning techniques to a workpiece.