Mini lathe machine

Lathe machines are a common machine found in various workshops. There are a few different types of lathe machine such as CNC lathe machine, engine lathe machine, and bench lathe machine. Multiple operation can be performed using them such as cutting and turning. Lathe machines are made up of three general parts and they are headstock, tailstock, and the bed. One problem for this project is the bed of the mini lathe machine. The bed is a critical component that holds the headstock and the tailstock. To avoid the machine shifting excessively, the bed must be sufficiently heavy to stabilize the entire structure of the machine. The workpiece that will be machined will be limited to wood. Wood is much softer and less dense than other metals making it easier to shape. However, this also introduces a new problem which is the waste product that is produced. There are two objectives for the project. The first is to design a prototype of a mini lathe machine using Solidworks. The second objective is to fabricate a mini lathe machine based on the design prototype. The engineering analysis will reveal the area with the highest stress and the factor of safety. Detail design drawing will also be included to give a clearer picture of the machine