Machining Fundamentals

What is the basic principle of lathe operations?

The work revolving against the controllable cutting tool.

A ____ chuck can hold irregular shape work as each jaw has individual movement.

4-jaw independent

What is the Lathe saddle?

Fitted to the ways and slides along them.

Some lathes come equipped with a _____________, allowing for slower speeds with greater power.

Front gear

The process of forming horizontal or diamond-shaped serrations on the circumference of the work is called?

Knurling.

What is a compound rest?

Permits angular tool movement.

What is the cross slide on a lathe?

Permits transverse movement.

Knurling is commonly done to _______.

Provide a gripping surface, change the appearance of the work , increase the work's diameter.

What is a tool post?

Used to mount the cutting tool.

Lathe size is determined by the ____.

swing and length of the bed.

What determines the longest piece of work that can be turned between centers on a lathe?

the length of the bed minus the space taken up by the headstock and the tailstock.