Sheet metal on a Swiss-type lathe is far more than a simple cover. It acts as an integrated “silent armor” that forms the bar-stock passage, coolant recovery chamber, chip-discharge outlet and sensor bracket—all in one. It must shield cutting noise, prevent the long shaft from touching or scraping, avoid chip accumulation, and still allow operators a clear view of the machining process.
II. Design Highlights (JSWAY Field Experience)
Through-Type Bar Passage • Front funnel + adjustable guide-bush seat—no door removal needed when changing bar stock. • Stainless-steel inner liner resists dents and prevents chip adhesion.
Maze Sound-Insulation Layer • Double sheet metal + foam filling noticeably reduces night-time machining noise. • Inner-wall arc transitions eliminate dead corners—chips slide naturally to the outlet.
Coolant Recovery Chamber • Sloped base + full welding—no weld leakage. • Built-in pull-out filter screen—clean-up takes seconds.
Sensor Windows • Glass windows reserved for laser probes and temperature sensors—signal path unobstructed. • Glass can be removed separately for maintenance without dismantling the entire cover.
III. Materials & Craft • Outer layer: quality cold-rolled steel, electrophoresis primer + powder coating, salt-spray resistant. • Inner layer: optional stainless steel or anti-stick coating—no rust contamination for medical or food-grade parts. • Reinforcing ribs: internal ripple forming resists denting and vibration during heavy cutting.
IV. On-Site Identification at a Glance • Color: JSWAY standard industrial gray + customizable corporate color for a unified visitor-channel look. • Seams: all door gaps smooth to the touch, no warping. • Door locks: push-button safety locks with emergency release—manual opening possible during power outages.
V. Maintenance “Two-Step Method”
Each shift: wipe observation window with damp cloth to keep sight clear; check door gaps for chip entrapment.
Monthly: open side door, vacuum inner cavity; check sound-insulation cotton for detachment.
VI. JSWAY Service • Factory-equipped “Sheet Metal ID”—scan code to check material, coating batch, salt-spray report. • Old-machine sheet-metal refurbishment service—new shell makes equipment look brand-new. • Common door panels shipped within hours, minimizing customer downtime.
One-Sentence Summary Treat sheet metal as the “silent armor” of the Swiss-type lathe—choose the right material, provide good sound insulation and leave proper windows—so that long-shaft machining proceeds in a clean, quiet and safe environment. This is another layer of quality insurance JSWAY provides for your precision manufacturing.
