her Lathe © Chapter 15 wee Figure 15-56. A CNC latho thal is designed specifically for alu- ‘minum wheel production. (Okuma America Corporation) Figure 15-57. This twin-spindle CNC turning cell nas an auto matic loader for material to be turned and two too-holsing tur- rls. It has two facing spindles that, in combination with the upper and lover turats, permit simultaneous 4-axis or parallel ‘machining operations. (Okuma America Corporation) TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Please do not write in the text. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper 1. Drills that are used on the lathe are fitted with shanks or __ shanks. 10. u 2 13. Boring is: a. A drilling operation. b. An internal machining operation in which a single-point cutting tool is employed to enlarge a hole © An external machining operation in which a single-point cutting tool is employed to reduce the diameter of a hole. 4. Allof the above. e. None of the above When is reaming done? The process of forming horizontal or diamond- shaped serrations on the circumference of the work is called __. It is commonly done to providea When is filing on the lathe usually done? Polishing is an operation used to produce a ____ on the work. When is a steady rest used? What is the difference between a steady rest and a follower rest? There are times when a shaft is unsuitable as a bearing surface and cannot be used with a steady rest. When this occurs, a can be employed so the shaft can be supported with the steady rest. What is a mandrel? When is it used? ‘A mandrel is usually pressed into the work with an Internal and external grinding can be done on alathe with a What should be done to protect the lathe from the abrasive particles that wear away from the grinding wheel? a, Use a nonabrasive grinding wheel. b. Cover the bed and moving parts with a heavy cloth. Use a soft abrasive grinding wheel. d._ Allof the above. e. None of the above.