Design and Fabrication of Mini Woodworking Lathe Machine

The lathe is the one among all and the foremost versatile machine. It is commonly referred to as the mother of all other machines. The most important function of a lathe is to get rid of a portion of the metal from employment to offer it the specified shape and size. In this paper, the main aim is to develop a functional wood lathe machine for small-scale industries along with the purpose of easy to carry from one place to another place. In order to achieve the aim, different possible design solutions and concepts were analyzed as well as well considered under the synthesis of a portable wood lathe machine. In this analysis, the components of the portable lathe machine dimensions were decided based on load and stress calculation and their compatibility was analyzed. The dimensions of the components of the portable lathe machine were determined based on load and stress calculations, and their compatibility was examined in this study. The equipment and materials for creating the wood lathe machine were obtained from the manufacturing workshop. Finally, the lathe's components were put together and the assembled lathe was undergone for a run–test. This model was examined by looking at real behavior that was anticipated using the model information. It was the first attempt to build a mini lathe (150 mm in length) for the precision turning of tiny components. Interactive processes were used to guarantee that optimum performance was achieved. To evaluate the manufacturing cost of a prototype, the material, labor, and overhead expenses were calculated. When compared to other manual machining processes, it was discovered during the run–test that the portable mini wood lathe machine performs well. It can conduct a variety of operations and can machine a bigger number of projects in the same amount of time that a carpenter can perform those operations manually. Its fabrication is simple, and the materials necessary for construction are readily available, so anybody may manufacture it for their usage. Machining using a mini lathe saves time and money since it is dependable, energy-efficient, and simple to maintain.