Lathe Vibration Calculator

Damping needs from workpiece weight and balance.

Workpiece weight (lbs)

Workpiece diameter (in)

Imbalance offset (in)

Current RPM

Lathe weight (lbs)

Tab to move between fields

Imbalance force (lbs)

90.9

Vibration severity (%)

45.43

Severity rating (1-4)4

Lathe/workpiece mass ratio20

Safe starting RPM265

Diameter max RPM600

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Workpiece weight (lbs), Workpiece diameter (in), and Imbalance offset (in).
Set Current RPM and Lathe weight (lbs).
Review Imbalance force (lbs) and Vibration severity (%).
Use Severity rating (1-4) and Lathe/workpiece mass ratio to inform your decision.

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