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The accuracy of a lathe depends on the following:

  • Skill of the machinist
  • Wear on the slides and carriages
  • Alignment of both head and tail stock
  • Wear on the main spindle assembly
  • Wear of the tail stock and in some cases the center
  • Types and accuracy of the measuring tools used
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