Lecture by: Gp Capt Hamidullah Khan Niazi PARTS OF LATHE Lecture by: Gp Capt Hamidullah Khan Niazi
Learning Objectives To understand the working and operating mechanism of Lathe Machine. To have expertise of basic skills on lathe machine such as turning, threading, facing, taper turning, knurling and other such operations.
LATHE
A Line Diagram of Engine Lathe – Size & Capacity
LATHE PARTS Tailstock Bed Carriage Headstock Base or Foundation
Lead Screw Control Knob Drive Clutch Speed Change Levers Drive Clutch Chuck HEADSTOCK PARTS Main Power Switch Feed Reverse Knob Lead Screw Spindle Feed Rod Lead Screw Control Knob Tumbler Lever
Spindle and Chuck
CARRIAGE Tool Post Compound Rest Telescopic or Taper attachment Cross Slide Saddle Apron
LATHE APRON Cross-Feed Feed Direction handwheel Lever Split-nut Lever Carriage Handwheel Automatic Feed Lever
SADDLE & CROSS SLIDE Tool Post Cutting Tool Cross Slide Feed Handle Compound Rest Feed Handle Apron
TAILSTOCK Tailstock Spindle Tailstock Spindle Clamp Tailstock Handwheel Tailstock Clamp Nut
Lathe Tailstock Spindle Clamp Tailstock Handwheel Tailstock Spindle Offsetting Screw
Summary The lathe machine is a versatile machine on which many operations can be performed such turning, tapering, form turning, grinding, drilling, boring, grinding and polishing. Three common engine lathes are the tool room, heavy duty and gap-bed lathes. Note: A complete video on lathe machine and its working is available in video library
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