Lathe Overview Assignment

list the 7 actions on the lathe safety checklist in order.

1. lubricate lathe 2. fine/coarse lever in the fine position 3. lead-screw disconnected-side collar to right 4. spindle nut is tight and wrench is in rack 5. half-nut lever is disengaged 6. power-feed lever in neutral all tools are in the rack.

how many graduations per turn (one revolution) are on the COMPOUND slide?

200

how many graduations per turn (one revolution) are on the CORSS slide?

250

the lead angle on the chamfer tool is __ degrees.

45 degrees

what equation is used to calculate the workpiece's RPM on a lathe?

= 12V/piD where D=diameter

which axis on the lathe runs PERPENDICULAR to the part's LENGTH?

X axis

which axis on the lathe runs PARALLEL to the part's LENGTH?

Z axis

which slide does the tool post and tool holder sit on?

compound rest

a lathe is a machine tool used to create ___________ parts by rotating the part and moving a stationary ______ point cutting tool past it to remove material in the form of chips.

cylindrical, single

are the CROSS and COMPOUND slide measurements calibrated to the part's diameter or radius?

diameter

what is the definition of facing?

during facing, the tool cuts across the end of a part, moving on the X axis reducing the length of the part

what is the definition of turning?

during turning, the diameter of the work is reduced to a specific size a certain distance back, creating a cylinder

what parts on the lathe are used to move the cross and compound slide on their axes?

hand cranks

what are the units for FEED rate on the LATHE?

in/min

When standing in front of the lathe, is the head stock on the left, right, or center?

left

when standing in front of the lathe, is the tail stock on the left, right, or center?

right

the tool used for turning and facing in our lab is a _____-____ _______ ______ style tool.

right-hand carbide insert

backlash is the ____ between the _____.

slop; gears

what HOLDS the workpiece as it spins?

spindle

what type of special turning does the compound slide allow?

taper turning