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Wood Lathe Speed Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Wood Lathe Speed (WLS):

$WLS = \frac{9000}{D}$

Where:

$WLS$ is the Wood Lathe Speed (RPM)
$D$ is the Diameter of the Workpiece (inches)

What is Wood Lathe Speed?

Wood Lathe Speed is a measure of the rotations per minute (RPM) that a wood lathe should run at for proper working conditions. The speed ensures efficient and safe operation while turning a workpiece on the lathe.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following value:

Diameter of Workpiece ( $D$ ) = 3 inches

Using the formula:

$WLS = \frac{9000}{3} = 3000 \text{ RPM}$

The Wood Lathe Speed is 3000 RPM.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following value:

Diameter of Workpiece ( $D$ ) = 6 inches

Using the formula:

$WLS = \frac{9000}{6} = 1500 \text{ RPM}$

The Wood Lathe Speed is 1500 RPM.