Turning services make precision turned parts and small turned pieces in metal. Precision and high quality are due to good care and maintenance of lathes. Lathe is a machine tool that performs turning operations in which unwanted material is removed from a workpiece rotated against a cutting tool. Turning service produce high precision metal turned pieces.
Eredi Baitelli is a certified turning services company offering high quality service in high precision metal turning and turning services for small parts machining.
Eredi Baitelli is an international turning company with a strong presence in Europe and a growing one in emerging markets, offering personalized and flexible metal turning services.
Turning services of Eredi Baitelli produces high precision metal small turned pieces, made with different metallic materials and in different application fields.
The lathe is one of the oldest and most important machine tools for turning services. Wood lathes were in use in France as early as 1569. During the Industrial Revolution in England the machine was adapted for metal cutting. The rotating horizontal spindle to which the workholding device is attached is usually power driven at speeds that can be varied. On a speed lathe the cutting tool is supported on a tool rest and manipulated by hand. On an engine lathe the tool is clamped onto a cross slide that is power driven on straight paths parallel or perpendicular to the work axis. On a screwcutting lathe the motion of the cutting tool is accurately related to the rotation of the spindle by means of a lead screw that drives the carriage on which the cutting tool is mounted. Now lathes are very modern and ensure good turning services and high quality turned pieces.

Care and maintenance of lathes for good turning services
Lathes are highly accurate machine tools designed for turning services to operate around the clock if properly operated and maintained. Lathes must be lubricated and checked for adjustment before operation for an high quality turning service. Improper lubrication or loose nuts and bolts can cause excessive wear and dangerous operating conditions. The lathe ways are precision ground surfaces and must not be used as tables for other tools and should be kept clean of grit and dirt. The lead screw and gears should be checked frequently for good turning services for any metal chips that could be lodged in the gearing mechanisms. Check each lathe prior to operation for any missing parts or broken shear pins. Refer to the operator’s instructions before attempting to lift any lathe. Newly installed lathes or lathes that are transported in mobile vehicles should be properly leveled before any operation to prevent vibration and wobble to ensure good turning services. Any lathes that are transported out of a normal shop environment should be protected from dust, excessive heat, and very cold conditions. Change the lubricant frequently if working in dusty conditions. In hot working areas, use care to avoid overheating the motor or damaging any seals. Operate the lathe at slower speeds than normal when working in cold environments.

Safety for good turning services
All lathe operators must be constantly aware of the safety hazards that are associated with using the lathe and must know all safety precautions to avoid accidents and injuries and to ensure an high quality of turning services. Carelessness and ignorance are two great menaces to personal safety. Other hazards can be mechanically related to working with the lathe, such as proper machine maintenance and setup. Some important safety precautions to follow when using lathes for good turning services and for personal safety are:

• Correct dress is important, remove rings and watches, roll sleeves above elbows.
• Always stop the lathe before making adjustments.
• Do not change spindle speeds until the lathe comes to a complete stop.
• Handle sharp cutters, centres, and drills with care.
• Remove chuck keys and wrenches before operating.
• Always wear protective eye protection.
• Handle heavy chucks with care and protect the lathe ways with a block of wood when installing a chuck.
• Know where the emergency stop is before operating the lathe. Use pliers or a brush to remove chips and swarf, never your hands.
• Never lean on the lathe.
• Never lay tools directly on the lathe ways. If a separate table is not available, use a wide board with a cleat on each side to lay on the ways.
• Keep tools overhang as short as possible.
• Never attempt to measure work while it is turning.
• Never file lathe work unless the file has a handle.
• File left-handed if possible.
• Protect the lathe ways when grinding or filing.
• Use two hands when sanding the workpiece.
• Do not wrap sand paper or emery cloth around the workpiece.