TAPER TURNING

OPERATION
Members:

Intended Learning Outcomes

Compare and contrast the different methods of
turning process

taper

Explain the advantages and limitations of different

of cutting a taper on center lathe

methods

Calculate the recommended degrees of angle in compound rest

method and tail stock offsetting method

 Taper turning as a machining

operation that is gradual
reduction in diameter from
one part of a cylindrical
workpiece to another part.

Methods of Cutting a Taper

Compound rest method
Tailstock offsetting method
Taper attachment method
Using formed tool method

Compound rest method

Compound rest base is
graduated in degrees and
can be set at the required
angle for both internal and
external taper turning.

Compound rest method

Limited due to the lack of an automatic
feed and the length of the taper being
restricted to the movement of the slide.
This method can be used with a high
degree of accuracy.
Also be used for longer, gradual tapers,
providing the length of the taper does
not exceed the distance the compound
rest will move upon its slide.

Computation using compound rest method

When the angle taper is

known, the compound slide is
rotated by of the taper
angle.

Example:
What is the appropriate taper angle/degree to
be used to a workpiece having big diameter of
30 mm and small diameter 20 mm with the
length of taper of 50 mm.
Formula:

Tan = D-d
2
2L
Tan = 30 20
2

100

Tan

= 5

Tan =
2

.100

Tailstock offset method

Generally used to cut a taper when no taper attachment is
available, especially if the material to be tapered is quite long.

Applicable to tapers
not bigger than 7
Can not be used on
By means of a dial indicator: measuring
internal tapers.
the actual offset.
This involves moving the tailstock center
out of line with the headstock center.

Calculating tail stock set

over
When:
Formula:

= L X Tpi
2

= Offset required
L = Overall length
l = Length of taper
Tpi = Taper per inch
Tpf = Taper per foot

EXAMPLE:
taper per foot is known

Formula:

= L X Tpf
24
= 1.500 X 0.0625
24
= 0.00390 or 0.004

EXAMPLE:
taper per inch is known

Formula:

= L X Tpi
2
= 6.000 X 0.125
2
= 0.375

EXAMPLE:
When dimensions of tapered are
known but Tpi or Tpf is not given.
Formula:

= L X (D-d)
2l
= 12 X (1.5 - .5)
12
= 1

Taper attachment method

Generally used to cut a long taper.
Advantages
Disadvantage
of of
taper
taper
attachment:
attachment:

No need to alter the lathe setup.

Not belong to standard lathe
accessories
Any
size or length can be tapered.

Can use on external and internal.

Time efficient

Formed tool method

This method is limited to turn short lengths
of taper only.

The length of the taper is shorter than the

length of the cutting edge.

WAYS OF MACHINING TAPERS

Method
1.Compound
Rest

SUMMARY:
Disadvantages
Advantages

Will cut external

and internal
Length of taper limited.
taper

Information
Needed
Must know the
taper length and
degree of angle.

2. Offset
tailstock

Design for long

taper

External taper only.

Must work between
centers.
Operation is critical

3. Taper
attachment

Best method to
use.

Need to buy the taper

attachment.

Angle or taper
per inch or foot.

4. Tool bit

Will cut external

and internal
taper

Very short taper.

None

Taper per inch or

taper per foot.

FINISHED!!!