Hi, this is my first post and I am totally new to the world of machining.
I have been making parts out of 6061 aluminum with my Sieg SC4 small lathe (8.5x20) and have run into one problem: how do I grip soft aluminum without marring the threads or other features I have cut into it? I also need to maintain excellent concentricity as these parts will be used in optics where the required mechanical tolerances are quite stringent.
I realize that soft jaws are the right solution and have been...
Soft Jaws For Chinese Bench Top/mini Lathe
I have been making parts out of 6061 aluminum with my Sieg SC4 small lathe (8.5x20) and have run into one problem: how do I grip soft aluminum without marring the threads or other features I have cut into it? I also need to maintain excellent concentricity as these parts will be used in optics where the required mechanical tolerances are quite stringent.
I realize that soft jaws are the right solution and have been...
Soft Jaws For Chinese Bench Top/mini Lathe