Lathe Q&A

1. Q: What material is the lathe made of?
   A:The main structure is made of high-grade aluminum alloy, offering an excellent balance of rigidity and lightweight design for small-scale work.

2. Q: What is the chuck size and gripping range?

A: It comes with a 3-jaw self-centering chuck. The gripping range is:

• Standard (Positive) Jaws:2mm to 14mm.
• Reversible (Outside) Jaws:16mm to 40mm.
  This provides great flexibility for holding a wide variety of small workpieces.

3. Q: What is the maximum swing over the bed?

A: The standard maximum swing (largest diameter workpiece that can clear the bed) is 45mm.
Pro Tip: For machining larger diameters up to 45mm, we offer an optional "W006 Intermediate Connection Piece" (riser block). This accessory increases the center height, significantly expanding your lathe's capacity. Please contact us for details.

4. Q: What is the size of the included cutting tool?

A: The included high-speed steel (HSS) turning tool has a square shank size of 3.5mm x 3.5mm. This is a standard size for miniature lathes, and a set of adjustment shims is included for precise tool height alignment.

5. Q: What is the spindle bore size?

A: The spindle has a through-hole of 8mm. This means you can feed bar stock up to 8mm in diameter directly through the headstock for longer workpieces, which is a key feature for efficient batch production.

6. Q: Is the spindle speed adjustable?

A: This model operates at a fixed spindle speed of approximately 3000 RPM (within ±15% variance). This speed is optimally set for processing soft materials like wood, plastics, and non-ferrous metals with small diameter cutters, ensuring simplicity and reliability.

7. Q: What materials can I machine with this lathe?

A: It is perfectly suited for:

• Wood & Plastics
• Soft Non-Ferrous Metals(e.g., pure aluminum, pure copper, brass).
  Important Note: When machining harder materials, the achievable depth of cut will be smaller. For optimal results and tool life, we recommend using sharp HSS tools and taking light finishing cuts on harder alloys.

8. Q: Can I replace the live center on the tailstock with a drill chuck?

A: Absolutely. You can remove the live center and install your own. For convenience, we also offer a range of collets (sizes ф1, ф2, ф2.5, ф3, ф3.5, ф4, ф5, ф6mm) as optional accessories, perfect for holding small drill bits and end mills.

9. Q: Is this a manual or automatic lathe?

A: This is a fully manual benchtop lathe. All movements (carriage, cross-slide, tailstock) are controlled by handwheels, giving you complete tactile control—an excellent way to develop fundamental machining skills and feel for the material.

10. Q: What is the maximum swing over the bed?

A: The standard maximum swing (largest diameter workpiece that can clear the bed) is 25mm.
Pro Tip: For machining larger diameters up to 45mm, we offer an optional "W006 Intermediate Connection Piece" (riser block). This accessory increases the center height, significantly expanding your lathe's capacity. Please contact us for details.

11. Q: Is lubrication required? How do I maintain it?

A: Regular maintenance ensures longevity. Key points include:

• Apply a small amount of light machine oilto the guide rails and leadscrew before each use.
• Keep the chuck and spindle taper clean from dust and chips.
• Periodically check and tighten any fasteners.

Milling Machine

Q&A

1. Q: What material is the milling machinemade of?
   A: The main structure is made of high-grade aluminum alloy, offering an excellent balance of rigidity and lightweight design for small-scale work.
2. Q: What materials can this machine process effectively?
   A: The machine is designed to mill wood, plastics, and non-ferrous soft metals such as pure copper and aluminum. For best results and tool longevity, we recommend reducing cutting depth when working with harder materials. Always use appropriate cutting tools and secure workpiece clamping.
3. Q: Is the spindle speed adjustable?

A: This model operates at a fixed spindle speed of approximately 3000 RPM (within ±15% variance). This speed is optimally set for processing soft materials like wood, plastics, and non-ferrous metals with small diameter cutters, ensuring simplicity and reliability.

4. Q: What size of milling cutters does the machine support?
   A:Our machine comes with milling cutters in diameters of φ3, φ4, φ5, and φ6 mm. We also provide a range of collets (ф1, ф2, ф2.5, ф3, ф3.5, ф4, ф5, ф6 mm) to accommodate your own cutters within this size range, ensuring flexibility for various tasks.
5. Q: Is the milling machine manual or CNC-operated?
   A:This is a fully manual milling machine, offering precise hands-on control—ideal for hobbyists, model makers, and educational use. It is a great tool for developing machining skills and performing detailed small-scale projects.
6. Q: Can the machine be converted into a vertical milling setup?

A: Absolutely. Detailed accessible instructions are provided in the user manual.

7. Q: Is lubrication required? How do I maintain it?
   A:Regular maintenance ensures longevity. Key points include:
   • Apply a small amount of light machine oilto the guide rails and leadscrew before each use.
   • Keep the chuck and spindle taper clean from dust and chips.
   • Periodically check and tighten any fasteners.