Now summer is here along with the so-called the "beach-body" plan, you might have come across these highly appreciated, and at the same time heavy items. Dumbbells are enormously helpful when it comes to keeping healthy, but how are they made? Dumbbells and dumbbell sets come in different shapes and weights, according to the user's needs, but below we learn all about the manufacture of dumbbells.
This is the year of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and our featured item today has been a great ally for a whole range of sports people who are taking part in this prestigious event. Dumbbells are a very important part of weight training as they are a form of free weights that can be used in a great number of exercises.
There are different types of dumbbells on the market. Firstly, there are adjustable dumbbells. They come in two parts: a metal bar (which may or may not be rough to help users grip it better) and then the weights or plates which are joined to the end of the metal bar and adjusted. According to the desired weight for the exercise, plates can be added or removed.
Secondly, there are fixed weight dumbbells. These, as their name suggests, do not vary in weight, which is manufactured in the shape of the dumbbell itself. To make them, the ends are usually coated with rubber to make them safe, but the core can be made from many varied materials like, for example, cast iron.
But how are dumbbells made? Generally speaking, their manufacture is limited to a metal bar to which plates can then be added, or not. Due to their perpendicular shape on their own axis, the CNC lathe is the best option for dumbbell manufacture. In addition, in the case of fixed weight dumbbells, the ends may be round or hexagonal in shape. Using a lathe to make them is an incredibly good option because of the different applications for machining materials and providing a wide variety of shapes.
In all gyms there is someone who stands out and when comes to manufacturing dumbbells, we think the TTL series is king. This CNC turning centre has been specially designed for high volume manufacturing with high levels of precision. Specifically, the best choice is the TTL-52-52-T1-T2, as it has the option of including a bar feeder, an accessory that provides high productivity in the manufacture of dumbbells.
With its 8 integrated, beltless motors, the TTL is an excellent choice if you are looking for high precision and reliability. In addition, thanks to its oil-cooled motorised turret, it reaches 14 kW, 42 Nm and 12000 rpm in the motorised tool. It really is as strong as iron! 😉
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