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Metal Lathe

Parts of the metal lathe

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Contains the dead center and supports the outer end of the work. Tailstock
Contains the spindle Headstock
Various work-holding attachments are fitted to it. Spindle
Foundation of the lathe. Lathe bed
Engaged for thread cutting Half-nut
Controls the operation of power feeds. Feed Change Levers
Indicates how to position levers for cutting various pitch threads and feed combinations. Index plate
Contains the saddle and cross slide Carriage
Transmits power to the carriage through a gearing and clutch arrangement. Lead screw
Regulates the distance of tool travel per spindle revolution. Quick-change gearbox
Used to obtain slower spindle speeds on belt drive lathes Back Gears
Transmits power through a chain of gears. Feed mechanism
What cuts are the deep cuts made to remove considerable metal from a work piece? Roughing
What tools are ground to prevent interference with the tailstock center? Facing
Lathe size is determined by its swing and bed length. Swing is the largest _________ work that can be turned. Bed length is the entire length of the ______. Diameter, Ways
Reduces the work diameter to approximate size. Roughing cut
Supports the cutting tool on many lathes. Tool holder
Jaws on this chuck operate at the same time Universal Chuck
Easiest and fastest way of mounting work on a lathe. Chucks
Brings work to exact size. Finish Turning
Small piece of metal used to cut metal on a lathe. Cutter Bit
Jaws on this chuck operate individually. Independent Chuck
Operation on lathe that machines the end of stock. Facing
Back bone of lathe. Bed
Rotating Center Live Center
Vibration caused by cutting tool springing away from work. It produces small ridges on the machined surface. Chatter
Device for clamping work so it can be machined between centers. Dog
Circular plate that mounts on headstock spindle. Face Plate
Mechanism that locks the lathe carriage to the lead screw for the purpose of cutting threads. Half-nuts
Operation of cutting off work after it has been machined. Parting
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