diagram of a lathe machine

diagram of a lathe machine
uses a handwheel to feed tools into the workpiece. � Tool Post: To mount tool holders in which the cutting bits are clamped. � Compound Rest: Mounted to the cross slide, it pivots around the tool post. � Apron: Attached to the front of the carriage, it has the mechanism and controls for moving the carriage and cross slide.

� Feed Rod: Has a keyway, with two reversing pinion gears, either of which can be meshed with the mating bevel gear to forward or reverse the carriage using a clutch. � Lead Screw: For cutting threads. � Split Nut: When closed around the lead screw, the carriage is driven along by direct drive without using a clutch.

� Quick Change Gearbox: Controls the movement of the bed and can slide towards any position the headstock to fit the length of the work piece. An optional taper turning attachment would be mounted to it. � Tailstock Quill: Has a keyway, with two reversing pinion gears, either of which can be meshed with the mating bevel gear to forward or reverse the carriage using a clutch.

� Lead Screw: For cutting threads. � Split Nut: When closed around the lead screw, the carriage is driven along by direct drive without using a clutch. � Quick Change Gearbox: Controls the movement of the carriage, and uses a handwheel to feed tools into the workpiece. � Tool Post: To mount tool holders in which the cutting bits are clamped.

� Compound Rest: Mounted to the cross slide, it pivots around the tool post. � Apron: Attached to the front of the carriage, it has the mechanism and controls for moving the carriage and cross slide. � Feed Rod: Has a Morse taper to hold a lathe center, drill bit or other tool. � Carriage: Moves on the outer ways.

Used for mounting and moving most the cutting tools. � Cross Slide: Mounted on the inner ways of the carriage, and uses a handwheel to feed tools into the workpiece. � Tool Post: To mount tool holders in which the cutting bits are clamped. � Compound Rest: Mounted to the cross slide, it pivots around the tool post.

� Apron: Attached to the front of the carriage, it has the mechanism and controls for moving the carriage and cross slide. � Feed Rod: Has a keyway, with two reversing pinion gears, either of which can be meshed