![]() ![]() There may be some other sites related to the machine tools made in Taiwan that could offer you more information. VIDEO: Taiwan’s Machine Tool Industry: An Inside Look > I found the link above here in a Google search. There may be one of their long time dealers or importers in the U.S.A. I remember one complaint about some of the earlier Taiwan machines was that they didn’t have a low enough low speed for many jobs and this one looks to be 70 RPM on the low speed that seems fast for me for setting up or some threading operations. photo looks to me to be one of the earlier ones. Ĭertainly no longer the small kind of variable quality cottage industry that I often thought of these machines as coming from in the 1970 s and 1980 s. It looks like they have moved on considerably from manual lathes being their main product. There was a local shop that I think had a Goodway lathe larger than that one in the 1980 s and I think there was more than one dealer in Canada selling them In this video they say that Goodway started exporting machines from Taiwan in 1977 so not really age appropriate for this forum. Sorry to throw a bucket of cold water on your inquiry. "Goodway" sounds like the kind of name a Chinese marketer would dream up, but the only thing "good" about the lathe may be the name. As I wrote, the fit and workmanship on a lot of these type of "generic" Chinese lathes was never good to start with, and did not get better with use. Condition and tooling (chucks, faceplates, taper attachment, etc) all greatly affect the value of a lathe. I have no idea how much the lathe you are looking at is being sold for, nor its condition. They are regarded as "5 year throw-aways" in industry as with any kind of real usage in a working shop, they will be worn out by 5 years. These types of lathes were built cheaply, quality varies from one manufacturer to the next and even one production batch to the next. Quality of these machines is a mixed bag, depending on which marketer ordered the lathes made under his label and how much he wanted to pay along with what machine tool factory in China he used. "Goodway" is a marketer's name stuck onto a generic Chinese lathe. The result is sometimes a "play" on old US names, with names like "Hartford" on Chinese clones of Bridgeport Mills, and names implying quality, strength, or similar attributes. Any number of marketers put their labels or names on these lathes. These are a common design made by a variety of factories in China (or Taiwan if one of the better lathes). However, before the thread is locked, I will say say that the "Goodway" Lathe is one of what might be termed "generic Chinese lathes". I regret to say that posts about Chinese lathes are a forbidden topic. Different lathes will offer different results in certain situations, and it's best to ensure you have the right one for your needs before beginning production.Welcome to our forum. If you're unsure what lathe is the best for your needs, consult with your dealer or seller before purchasing. Things like the swing over bed and over carriage distance, max length of workpiece, taper hole of spindle, distance of spindle and tool plane, and the main motor power are some of the primary specs to be mindful of. If you're looking to buy a lathe, there are a few specs you'll want to keep an eye out for. Some of the most common cutting tool styles include diamond, round, square and triangular. These tool bits are available in a range of shapes and sizes, and are hardened (especially for metalworking uses) as they need to be able to cut through metal and other hard materials. When using a lathe, specialist tool bits will need to be used. Of course, while there are many CNC lathes, manually controlled lathes are still popular, especially for smaller pieces and workshops with smaller production lines. This allows the workpiece to be accurately tooled, sanded or drilled with little-to-no room for error. As with many production machines, a lot of modern lathes are equipped with computer numerical control (CNC) systems. Picking the right kind of lathe will depend on what you're looking to create. Some of the most common metalworking lathes include engine lathes, mini metal lathes, centre metal lathes, terret metal lathes and accessories for tooling lathes. When it comes to metalworking lathes, there are also a few varieties that offer different results. ![]() Lathe designs vary depending on their intended use, and can vary from small tabletop machines to large, stand-alone models that can hold large workpieces. ![]()
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