CNC Lathe Machine Report: Comparing CNC and Conventional Machines

This report provides a detailed analysis of CNC lathe machines, comparing their performance characteristics with those of conventional machines. The study highlights the advantages of CNC machines, particularly in terms of accuracy and surface finish. The report explores the fundamental differences between CNC and conventional machines, emphasizing the automated nature of CNC systems compared to the manual operation of conventional machines. The study also examines the quality of the surface finish and dimensional accuracy, revealing that CNC machines offer superior results compared to conventional machines. The report references relevant literature to support its findings and concludes that CNC machines offer better performance in terms of accuracy and surface finish compared to conventional machines. The report provides a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of mechanical engineering, offering insights into the benefits of CNC technology.

CNC LATHE MACHINE-LAB REPORT
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Discussion
CNC lathe machine is a special type of machine that is used for cutting hard surface-material into
the desired shape which is of high-quality pieces material and at a higher rate. The abbreviation
for CNC is taken to mean Computerized Numerical Control, meaning that this Computerized
Numerical Control lathe is commanded by computer signal commands. Therefore, its movement
is automated. On the other hand, a conventional-lathe machine is manual. The movement is not
automated but is done by a person (an operator) who manually-operates it (Faludi, Bayley
Bhogal & Iribarne, 2015). It requires special tools to enable it draw arcs or work. This type of
lathe machine calls for a number of technicians to operate it as compared to Computerized
Numerical Control (CNC) machine.
As from the results of the experiment it is evident that CNC lathe machine has higher
dimensional accuracy that the conventional machine as demonstration by the deviations of the

reading from the nominal reading. These values if calculated as a percentage deviation would
show almost insignificant deviations for the lathe machine. Quality assessment as well
demonstrates that CNC lathe machines have relatively minimal surface resistance which may be
attributed to the advancement in the technology of machining adopted. The conventional
machines on the other hand exhibit low quality assessment results as far as surface roughness is
concerned.
Conclusion
CNC lathe machines are exhibit better performance characteristics that the conventional
machines in terms of the accuracy as well as the quality assessment. This performance quality
may be attributed to the technology of machining that is deployed in the machine.
References

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Faludi, J., Bayley, C., Bhogal, S., & Iribarne, M. (2015). Comparing environmental impacts of
additive manufacturing vs traditional machining via life-cycle assessment. Rapid
Prototyping Journal, 21(1), 14-33