1. Lecture by: Gp Capt Hamidullah Khan Niazi
PARTS OF LATHE
Lecture by: Gp Capt Hamidullah Khan Niazi

2. 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.

3. LATHE

4. A Line Diagram of Engine Lathe – Size & Capacity

5. LATHE PARTS
Tailstock
Bed
Carriage
Headstock
Base or
Foundation

6. 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

7. Spindle and Chuck

8. CARRIAGE Tool Post Compound Rest Telescopic or Taper attachment
Cross Slide
Saddle
Apron

9. LATHE APRON Cross-Feed Feed Direction handwheel Lever Split-nut Lever
Carriage
Handwheel
Automatic
Feed Lever

10. SADDLE & CROSS SLIDE Tool Post Cutting Tool Cross Slide Feed Handle
Compound Rest
Feed Handle
Apron

11. TAILSTOCK Tailstock Spindle Tailstock Spindle Clamp Tailstock
Handwheel
Tailstock
Clamp Nut

12. Lathe Tailstock Spindle Clamp Tailstock Handwheel Tailstock Spindle
Offsetting Screw

13. 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

14. Questions??