Lathe for machining a workpiece and related methods and toolholders
AssigneeOberg Industries
InventorJEFFREY C. HANKEY
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Abstract
A lathe has a plurality of turret positions with at least one having a toolholder, a pair of blades projecting from one end of the toolholder with the toolholder structured to assume a first position with a first blade machining said workpiece which is rotating in a first direction and a second position with a second blade structured to assume a second position with the workpiece rotating in the other direction. The toolholder remains fixed during machining. Related methods and toolholders are disclosed.
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A method of machining a workpiece comprising
- providing a lathe having a plurality of turret positions with at least one said turret position having a toolholder with a pair of relatively spaced blades projecting from an end of said toolholder, positioning said toolholder in a first position with a first said blade in contact with said workpiece while rotating said workpiece in a first direction and, subsequently, moving said toolholder to second position with a second said blade in contact with said workpiece rotating in the opposite said direction.
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