PARTS OF LATHE Lecture by Gp Capt Hamidullah

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 Carriage Headstock Base or Foundation Bed

Drive Clutch Speed Change Drive Clutch Levers Chuck HEADSTOCK PARTS Main Power Switch Feed Reverse Knob Tumbler Lever Spindle Lead Screw Control Knob Lead Screw Feed Rod

Spindle and Chuck

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

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

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

TAILSTOCK 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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