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.
