Metal lathes accessory — Silicone rubber component Material: Silicone rubber Specification (size range): 2.8 mm to 24.7 mm Operating temperature: 40°C to +230°C Key benefits Temperature stability: Silicone rubber maintains flexibility and dimensional stability across a wide temperature range (−40°C to +230°C), making it suitable for both lowtemperature and temperature machining tasks. Protective and nonmarring: Soft, flexible silicone minimizes marring or damage to workpieces while providing a gentle, secure contact surface during turning or finishing. Vibration damping and grip: The compliant material reduces vibration and improves grip on shafts, mandrels, or fixtures, helping to produce cleaner cuts and more consistent surface finishes. Broad compatibility: Sized to accommodate components from 2.8 mm to 24.7 mm, it fits a wide range of shafts, rods, sleeves, or tooling elements commonly used on metal lathes. Important attributes Function: Designed for use with metal lathes as protective sleeves, bushings, adapters, or contact elements where a flexible, heattolerant interface is required. Compatibility: Works with any metal lathe applications that require siliconecontact parts within the specified size range (2.8–24.7 mm). Material performance: Silicone rubber offers flexibility, longterm elasticity, and resistance to temperaturerelated hardening or softening within the stated range. Practical use scenarios 1) Shaft protection during smallpart turning: Slip the silicone sleeve over a delicate shaft (2.8–24.7 mm) to prevent tool marks and maintain concentric clamping while turning or polishing. 2) temperature machining operations: Use the silicone element where residual heat or brief exposure to elevated temperatures occurs; it retains shape and function up to +230°C. 3) Vibration mitigation on finishing passes: Install as a compliant interface between chuck/fixture and workpiece to dampen vibration and improve surface finish consistency. considerations Confirm the component size you need falls within the 2.8–24.7 mm range. Intended for metal lathe applications; select appropriate mounting or installation method for your specific machine and operation. This silicone rubber part provides a reliable, temperatureresistant, and nonmarring interface for a variety of metal lathe tasks, offering improved part protection, vibration control, and compatibility across a broad size range.