---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003083"
title: "Reduced vibration lathe"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:25:12.436279Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003083"
categories:
  - "manufacturing-assembly-equipment/machining-systems"
keywords:
  - "b23q1/015"
  - "b23q1/015"
  - "b23q1/017"
  - "b23q1/017"
  - "b23q11/0032"
  - "b23q11/0032"
---

# Reduced vibration lathe

## Abstract

A lathe base assembly is disclosed that decreases vibration and increases thermal stability in a lathe utilizing either a cast iron or composite base. Two separate pairs of rails mounted offset from each other are provided for mounting a secondary spindle and a tool turret, respectively. Vibration from the tool turret caused by the machining operation is thus isolated from the secondary spindle (and vice-versa). If a second tool turret is provided with the lathe, a third separate pair of rails can also be provided for mounting the second tool turret to increase vibration isolation. If a cast iron base is provided, cavities can be provided in the base for filling with a vibration damping material, such as a polymer composite. Alternatively, the base can be constructed from a composite material, and especially a polymer composite.

## 1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

[0003] Sheet 3.

[0004] Sheet 4.

[0005] Sheet 5.