Machining A Ball And Socket On A Lathe

Michael · 2007-05-26T11:17:27+00:00

Hi,A project requires me to produce a ball and socket joint but I am stuggling as to how I go about produce the socket... (Ball diameter is 150mm to give you an idea of size)Is there a tool that you can you use to cut an internal radius on a lathe? I've seen the one's for external radii such as the Universal Radius Turning Attachment Arc have - but have never seen one that can internal radii.I'd like to use Aluminium - but I'm now thinking it would be easier to cast it out of polyurethane from a mould....Cheers,Michael

May 26, 2007 20 Replies

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Michael 19 years ago

Thanks Henry - the emails just came through.

Cheers,

Michael

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