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Very good presentation of what to me is a new concept in lathe set up. I can see a lot of this style used in job shops everywhere. I can understand the fixed toolpost as a requirement for canned cycles and as an aid to rigidity (which looked good under that heavy roughing pass!) But I hope I hope you can 'lock' the 4 position tool holder in other positions or the 40 position is nessesary rather than an option. That said, I like it, if/when I look for a replacement, or get the ###'s with my current lathe I'll definitely look at this Smart Lathe.
Having CSS and a few simple cycles is genius. Also this would be good for newer operators who can be given a drawing and specified feed rates to work to.
Really like the concept Yuri. To get the work envelope of a large manual lathe you are spending huge amounts on a traditional CNC. This looks like a nice upgrade when our little metal fab shop grows.
Fantastic Yuri, this is the best of both worlds. How can I buy one of the T5's here in the USA? What kind of warranty is with the machine? I would like to hear from the people who have bought these in the past. What did they think of them? Do they like it or not? Any problems with the machine?
Nice video, nice lathe "upgrades". I want. I have been considering modifying my lathe converting it to an electronic lead screw. It is clear that when amateurs start making such mods that mechanical devices are reaching the end of their evolution. Companies are now replacing the chain drives on bicycles, eliminating the chain in favour of a crank that sends torque and cadence data to a hub motor that actually drives the rear wheel. I'd hazard a guess that smart lathe designs will replace manual engine lathes in no time.
Is there a ball turning cycle, and/or the ability to create your own custom cycles? How about the ability to connect to mach3 motion controller with toolpaths defined by a program like fusion 360? This would be a simple task to accomplish and make it much more useful
Very interesting and informative feature presentation. I was talking today about this smart lathe with my brother and we both are really impressed. However, couple of questions came up. Can you make your own "preprogrammed cycles"? Can you save your settings for future use? We both, my brother and I own manual lathes and some passes are trickier than others. Something like this smart lathe could be really interesting machine to own.
At last somebody is thinking. But, why is the lead screw (ball screw) not located down the centre of the lathe between and below the front and rear guideways and why are there any gears in the headstock at all?
What is the logic behind leaving the spindle running once cycle is done??? Makes no sense and electrically is nothing more than de-energizing the spindle contactor. At the very least you should make it an option ( a checkbox or push button on your GUI). Spindle off at end of cycle? or not. Otherwise, this is a great machine. Well thought of and looks super rigid. Congrats.
Can this type of machine cut API 1 1/4 pitch 5 degree stub acme tool joint thread. It's the toughest thread on I machine I know of. Tough on machinist too. Spec to be found on API web site.
I have just seen this. It is so close to a conversion that I did for my own use on a smaller lathe. I have found it to be really good. A lot of the benefit to finish and accuracy is because I fitted ball screws. Here is the first video in a series ua-cam.com/video/WyG4LOG8EfA/v-deo.html
I hope this video was helpful and insight for those who are wondering what we are about.
Help me grow this channel for us to continue building and do more reviews, showcases, and other related machine tools content.
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Very good presentation of what to me is a new concept in lathe set up.
I can see a lot of this style used in job shops everywhere.
I can understand the fixed toolpost as a requirement for canned cycles and as an aid to rigidity (which looked good under that heavy roughing pass!)
But I hope I hope you can 'lock' the 4 position tool holder in other positions or the 40 position is nessesary rather than an option.
That said, I like it, if/when I look for a replacement, or get the ###'s with my current lathe I'll definitely look at this Smart Lathe.
Having CSS and a few simple cycles is genius. Also this would be good for newer operators who can be given a drawing and specified feed rates to work to.
Really like the concept Yuri. To get the work envelope of a large manual lathe you are spending huge amounts on a traditional CNC. This looks like a nice upgrade when our little metal fab shop grows.
Cool machine. I might rather have the multiplier switch on the apron so I don’t need to keep reaching up and over to the display panel.
This is really an awesome concept, the best of both worlds.
Yep... simplicity, reliability, and powerful functions!
My God what a machine
Fantastic Yuri, this is the best of both worlds. How can I buy one of the T5's here in the USA? What kind of warranty is with the machine? I would like to hear from the people who have bought these in the past. What did they think of them? Do they like it or not? Any problems with the machine?
Love it. Genius.
Game changing for job shops
It is, we have a couple of machinist in our shop and they said it made their work quite easy and less error.
Very intuitive and brilliant idea.
I have long wondered why this type of manual lathes are not built, but instead traditional gear boxes are still used.
Awesome video, Yuri.
Good idea , very handy machine .👍
Nice video, nice lathe "upgrades". I want.
I have been considering modifying my lathe converting it to an electronic lead screw. It is clear that when amateurs start making such mods that mechanical devices are reaching the end of their evolution.
Companies are now replacing the chain drives on bicycles, eliminating the chain in favour of a crank that sends torque and cadence data to a hub motor that actually drives the rear wheel.
I'd hazard a guess that smart lathe designs will replace manual engine lathes in no time.
I personally love this lathe . I wish u add milling attachment
Wave of the future. Should do very well cutting tool joint taper thread for oil field work. Example 1 1/4" pitch 5° sub acme. Good work!!!
Is there a ball turning cycle, and/or the ability to create your own custom cycles? How about the ability to connect to mach3 motion controller with toolpaths defined by a program like fusion 360? This would be a simple task to accomplish and make it much more useful
What type chucks are used to go to a 4 or 6 jaw chuck?
What about compound angle cross slide standard part?
Very interesting and informative feature presentation.
I was talking today about this smart lathe with my brother and we both are really impressed. However, couple of questions came up.
Can you make your own "preprogrammed cycles"?
Can you save your settings for future use?
We both, my brother and I own manual lathes and some passes are trickier than others. Something like this smart lathe could be really interesting machine to own.
We constantly developing machine features and considering this memory option.
Does it have boring and internal threading cycles?
At last somebody is thinking. But, why is the lead screw (ball screw) not located down the centre of the lathe between and below the front and rear guideways and why are there any gears in the headstock at all?
Great stuff. Thank you.
Thank you for checking it out.
What is the logic behind leaving the spindle running once cycle is done??? Makes no sense and electrically is nothing more than de-energizing the spindle contactor. At the very least you should make it an option ( a checkbox or push button on your GUI). Spindle off at end of cycle? or not. Otherwise, this is a great machine. Well thought of and looks super rigid. Congrats.
Does the control have SDM on its DRO?
Can this type of machine cut API 1 1/4 pitch 5 degree stub acme tool joint thread. It's the toughest thread on I machine I know of. Tough on machinist too. Spec to be found on API web site.
We will try. Do you have a link to the page?
American petroleum Institute - API.ORG. I think all oil field threads are based on their standards except Halliburton's M thread (M for mud)
I hope you can sale a lot machine tools to the oil shops in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
i wish the hand wheels were able to provide real feedback
how much are these lathes ? il stop by your shop next week .intrested in buying 1
Info is here
stancanada.com/collections/2-product-manual-equipment-smart-lathe
I have just seen this. It is so close to a conversion that I did for my own use on a smaller lathe. I have found it to be really good. A lot of the benefit to finish and accuracy is because I fitted ball screws. Here is the first video in a series
ua-cam.com/video/WyG4LOG8EfA/v-deo.html
This machine can do under cuts profile with cycle?
No, it is not CNC. Is is acting the same as a manual lathe but much faster and more reliable.
I hope it never gets to a point where software updates like windows occur biweekly
Machine is not connected to internet - will work the same for entire lifespan.
Can do internal threading?
Yes it can
We will upload more videos about it. Stay tuned.
lot of jump cuts in there...what happened?
Oh just for the sake of saving time.