In: Mechanical Engineering
A Magnesium Alloy bar 6 in. in diameter is being turned on a lathe at a depth of cut d = 0.050 in. The lathe is equipped with a 10-hp electric motor and has a mechanical efficiency of 80%. The spindle speed is 500 rpm. Estimate the maximum feed that can be used before the lathe begins to stall.
(0.45 W-s/mm^3 value of specific power for magnesium alloy)