Lathe Size

Indicated by the swing

and the length of the bed

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Headstock
Tailstock

Quick Bed
Change
Gearbox

Carriage

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Example: Depth of cut on a lathe

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On machines where the workpiece revolves,

the cutting tool should be set in for only half
the amount to be removed from the diameter.

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On machines where the workpiece does not

revolve, the cutting tool should be set in for
the amount of material to be removed.

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The compound rest is set at 84º16' for

making fine settings.

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6. Grind end cutting edge so it forms angle of

a little less than 90º with side cutting edge
– Hold tool so that end cutting edge angle and
end relief angle of 15º ground at same time

70º to 80º Point Angle

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Setting Up a Cutting Tool

1. Move toolpost to the left-hand side of the T-slot
in the
compound
rest
2. Mount tool-
holder in
toolpost so
setscrew in
toolholder 1 in.
beyond toolpost
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Heavy Cuts: Set toolholder at right

angles to work

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6. Start lathe
7. Grasp file handle in left hand and support
file point with fingers of right hand

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Knurling

• Diamond- and
straight-pattern
rolls available in
three styles
– Fine
– Medium
– Course

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Knurling Tool
• Toolpost-type toolholder on which pair of
hardened-steel rolls mounted
Knurling tool with
one set of rolls in
self-centering head

Knurling tool with

three sets of rolls
in revolving head
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Grooving
• Done at end of thread to
permit full travel of nut up
to a shoulder or at edge of
Square
shoulder for proper fit
• Also called recessing,
undercutting, or necking
• Rounded grooves used Round
where there is strain on
part
V-shaped
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