Litton Auto Lathe Glass Blowing Lathe
| Machine Information | |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Glass Blowing Lathe (Automatic) |
| Manufacturer | Litton |
| Model | Auto Lathe |
| Configuration | Equipped with Toolbar System (Multi-Part Production Capability) |
| Condition | Used – Previously in Continuous Production Environment |
| Production & Capability Details | |
|---|---|
| Production Type | Automatic Glass Forming / Blowing |
| Special Feature | Toolbar allows production of multiple different parts (unlike standard single-part auto lathes) |
| Program Capacity | 30 – 40 different production programs available |
| Operational History | Previously operated with 3 machines running 40 hours per week |
| Technical Capabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
| Maximum Tube Internal Diameter (ID) | 36 mm | 1.417 in |
| ID Tolerance | +0.025 mm / -0.127 mm | +0.001 in / -0.005 in |
| Material Capability | Quartz Glass, Borosilicate Glass (Boro) | |
| Part Types | Small precision glass components, sealed quartz & boro assemblies | |
| Sealing Capability | Programs available for sealing different sizes of quartz and borosilicate glass | |
| Additional Notes | |
|---|---|
| Automation Advantage | Unlike typical automatic lathes limited to single-part production, this system supports flexible multi-part manufacturing through programmable tooling |
| Precision | Proven capability to maintain tight internal diameter tolerances consistently |
| Application Areas | Glass fabrication, laboratory components, quartz tube processing, precision sealing operations |
