OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003083

Reduced vibration lathe

Published: 2026-09-15T19:25:12.436279Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003083
Categories: Manufacturing & Assembly Equipment > Machining Systems

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003083
Published 2026-09-15T19:25:12.436279Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003083