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This section provides an overview for bench lathes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 bench lathe manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked bench lathe companies as of December, 2024: 1.American Machine Tools Corp., 2.Daljit Machines, 3.Falcon Tool Company Inc..
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First of all, a lathe is a machine that rotates metal or other material to be processed and slowly applies a metal cutting tool (bite) to its surface to cut it into a cylindrical shape.
Since commercial lathes are large and expensive, Bench lathes are small and can be used as table-top lathes.
Bench lathe consists of a bed, spindle head, tool rest, and tailstock.
The spindle in the spindle head holds the material and rotates it at a constant speed. The tool rest holds the metal blade for cutting.
In addition, the tailstock is installed opposite the spindle head, and by changing the tip, drilling holes can be processed.
Bench lathes are often used to process hard materials, such as metal, because they can cut a rotating material with a tool.
Bench lathes are easily handled by individuals and are available from a variety of manufacturers.
Like ordinary lathes, they excel at machining cylindrical shapes. Bench lathes are very useful when drilling holes or machining screws.
Bench lathes were originally used for manufacturing machinery such as automobiles, aircraft, and construction equipment, but with the advent of bench lathes, machining can now be performed in more familiar settings.
Let's take a closer look at the characteristics of lathes. Bench lathes can be considered in the same basic way.
Depending on the structure of the lathe, there are vertical lathes and horizontal lathes, and these can be distinguished according to the direction of the spindle.
In the former, the spindle is vertical, while in the latter, it is horizontal.
The vertical lathe has the spindle at the bottom and the tool post at the top, and is suitable for heavy vertical machining.
The advantage is that gravity and centrifugal force are evenly applied to the object, resulting in better machining accuracy.
On the other hand, because it is vertical, it is difficult to machine objects that are too long, and conversely, it takes more time and effort to machine a small object.
The horizontal lathe has a spindle positioned horizontally, which makes machining easier than with a vertical lathe.
It is easy to process long materials, which is difficult with a vertical lathe, and it is also characterized by its superior dust emission during cutting.
One demerit is that it is somewhat more difficult to perform high-precision machining than with a vertical lathe.
Because they are small and not equipped with a CNC control system, they are not suitable for mass production. Therefore, they are suitable for machining one-off, small parts, such as custom-made jigs and prototype tools.
The same basic operations as those for a general-purpose lathe are to mount the workpiece (blade) on the tool rest, align the height of the workpiece by placing a plate between the workpiece and the tool rest so that the center of the workpiece is near the center, and fix the workpiece in the chuck. However, because it is smaller than a general-purpose lathe, if too much is cut at once during roughing, the spindle will stop rotating, so it is necessary to process with a smaller amount.
Bench lathes can be used not only for business, but also for home use.
Although small in size, like a general-purpose lathe, a bench lathe can perform basic cylindrical workpiece external diameter machining, boring to machine the inside shape, drilling with a drill or reamer attached to the centerstock, thread cutting, and plunge cutting to cut materials.
A woodworking bench lathe can be used to make wooden tableware, and metalworking can be used to make die holders and small-diameter shafts. Bench lathes are attractive because they are light, take up little space, and can be powered by a household power source, making it easy to process small parts for a variety of uses.
Bench lathes can be used not only for industry but also for hobbies, such as making plastic model parts and crafts, because they can process not only steel and wood but also plastic, aluminum, and brass materials.
On the other hand, the rigidity of the machine does not allow for the machining of large-diameter workpieces, tool steel, or hardened steel, and the lack of CNC control makes mass production impossible, so it is not suitable for serious parts manufacturing.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Grizzly Industrial Inc. was established in 1983 and has its headquarters in Bellingham, Washington, United States. The company is a major supplier of everything metal and woodworking machinery and accessories. Grizzly Industrial provides machinery and accessories direct to customers at great prices, and thus eliminate the system of middleman markups. The company has a vast distribution network across the United States and a 38,000 square feet showroom in Springfield Missouri.
Daljit Machines, established in Ludhiana, India 1968, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial machinery. The company offers industrialized machine products such as lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, shapers, and grinders, as well as hydraulic presses, slotting machines, and hacksaw machines. The company has an in-house casting facility and an online store for all its available industrial products. It is fully compliant with CE standards and has customers in over 44 countries, catering to diverse sectors, including manufacturing, construction, and engineering.
JPW Industries, Inc. is an American manufacturer of industrial machinery and equipment that was established in 1958. Based in La Vergne, Tennessee, the company produces metalworking and woodworking machinery such as lathes and saws, hand tools, and lifting systems. Its products are distributed under various brand names including Baileigh, Axiom, Jet, Powermatic, and Wilton. JPW Industries primarily serves clients in the industrial manufacturing, fabrication, construction, and repair industries. The company also offers technical support to clients within the United States.
Falcon Tool Company, Inc. is an American manufacturer based in Traverse City, Michigan, providing tools for industrial applications. The company’s product range includes files, commonly used in industrial jewelry, dental, and hobby industries, as well as abrasives and abrasive stones. The company also offers various cutting tools, including carbide burs and tungsten vanadium steel burs, commonly used for deburring, milling, and finishing. It further provides diamond tools, brushes and wood sticks, and related equipment, such as air grinders and air profilers.
Eisen Machinery Inc. is an importer and distributor of precision industrial machinery and machine components headquartered in Ontario, California. Established in 2002, their distribution includes machine tools such as grinders, milling machines, and engine lathes, as well as machine parts like forward reverse switches and power feeds. The company primarily serves machinery and equipment manufacturers as well as wholesalers in the energy, automation, and security industries. With partners in over three continents, Eisen Machinery Inc. can supply machinery and parts from Germany, Taiwan, and Japan, as well as accommodate custom orders for items not currently available.
Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC., founded in 1999 and now a subsidiary of JPW Industries, Inc., is an American manufacturer and distributor of industrial metalworking and woodworking products, headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The company offers metalworking machines, including electric plates and pipe bevellers, hydraulic punches and break presses, multi-process welders, variable speed drill presses, and magnetic boxes and pan brakes. They also provide woodworking machines like benchtop planers, benchtop wood jointers, desktop computer numerical control (CNC) engravers, and drum sanders. With over 500 products, Baileigh Industrial serves various companies, including Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., AMETEK, Inc., BP p.l.c., and 3M.
American Machine Tools Co., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a supplier and distributor of industrial machineries and equipments. Their range of products encompasses of metalworking machinery, CNC machines, sheet metal equipment, and fabrication tools. These products serve various industries such as manufacturing, metalworking, automotive, aerospace, and construction. Their equipment are used in various industrial applications, including metal fabrication, machining, cutting, bending, and forming processes, enabling efficient and precise metalworking operations.
Bernardo, established in 1979 and headquartered in Linz, Austria, is a manufacturer that develops, designs, produces, and sells machinery and engineering equipment. The company offers a wide range of products, including notching machines, bending machines, tube benders, sandblasters, vertical compressors, and more. It also offers workshop presses, manual shears, part washers, rollers cabinets, and arbor presses. Its product is designed in torsion-free steel construction. Furthermore, it serves the machinery and engineering equipment industry, as well as residential and commercial.
Craft Makina, founded in Turkey in 2003, is a manufacturer of industrial machinery. It offers a wide variety of products, including drills, milling machines, lathes, grinding machines, band saw machines, and other products. The company also offers a range of services such as new machine installation, machine relocation, machine maintenance, and machine training, as well as full-service manufacturing capabilities ranging from custom machining to complex welding processes and final assembly.
WEISS MACHINERY CO., LTD, founded in Nanjing, China, in 2008 is a manufacturer of CNC Machines and Lathe Machines. The company's product portfolio includes CNC milling machines, CNC routers, Magnetic Drilling Machines, Cylindrical Grinding Machine and Circular Saw Machines. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Palmgren, founded in Naperville, Illinois, in 1919, is a manufacturer of drills and milling machines. The company's product portfolio includes Drilling Machines, vertical milling machines, horizontal milling machines, and CNC milling machines. Their products are used for drilling and milling for construction materials and structures, general manufacturing and production processes, machining for aerospace components and milling for automotive components and parts. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, and distribution services.
VEVOR, founded in 2010 in Foshan, Guangdong, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial tools and equipment. The company’s product line includes hand tools, power tools, construction equipment, garden tools, and automotive tools, catering to industries including construction, manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, and DIY. Services the company provides cover design, engineering, manufacturing, testing and certification, and technical support. The company is devoted to offering quality industrial tools and equipment, courtesy of its ISO 9001:2015 certification. With decades of experience, the company consistently excels in quality and service.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Machine Tools Corp. |
15.4%
|
| 2 | Daljit Machines |
9.9%
|
| 3 | Falcon Tool Company Inc. |
9.9%
|
| 4 | PWA HandelsgesmbH |
9.3%
|
| 5 | Eisen Machinery Inc. |
9.3%
|
| 6 | Palmgren |
7.5%
|
| 7 | Craft |
7.2%
|
| 8 | VEVOR |
6.7%
|
| 9 | WEISS MACHINERY CO., LTD |
6.1%
|
| 10 | Grizzly Industrial(R), Inc. |
6.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the bench lathe page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
7 | 63.6% |
|
Austria
|
1 | 9.1% |
|
Turkey
|
1 | 9.1% |
|
China
|
1 | 9.1% |
Italy
|
1 | 9.1% |
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