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A lathe is used to turn chunks of metal into useful parts or pieces. They have a rotating arm that works the metal, removing small pieces a at time until the desired shape is reached. A manual lathe means that the operator of the lathe holds, guides and directs the metal in the machine.
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What is French for lathe?
The lathe (apparatus for turning wood or metal) is called "un tour" (masc.) in French.
What is a lath?
A lathe is a machine that is used to carve wood or metal by turning it.
How do you secure metal on a lathe?
By putting it in the Lathe
What are face plates used for on the lathe machines?
On a wood turning lathe, the faceplate is screwed to the piece of wood, then the faceplate is held in place by the chuck. This facilitates free-wheeling the opposite end for such items as bowls. Almost similar to a wood turning lathe, the face plate on a metal lathe is a device that is used instead of a chuck. It allows a workpiece to be clamped or bolted to it for machining.
Turning between centers on the lathe is known as?
plain turning
Squaring the ends of metal in a lathe is called?
Squaring the ends of metal in a lathe is called farting
What is a Blanchard lathe?
A blanchard lathe is a lathe for turning irregular forms after a given pattern, such as lasts, gunstocks, etc.
What is difference between turning machine and lathe machine?
There is no difference between a turning machine and a lathe. They are two names for the same kind of machine
What is a person called that works on a metal lathe?
People that work on a metal lathe are called a Turner, a Machinist or a Lathe operator depending on their trade or qualifications.
Why sheet metal is not processed in lathe machine?
There is no way to support the sheet metal in a lathe do perform any operations on it.
Give the type of lathe machine?
Lathe specifications· Distance between centers· Swing over the bed· Swing over the cross slide· Horse power of the motor· Number of speeds
Where can one purchase a wood turning lathe?
One can purchase a wood turning lathe at several locations. One can buy a lathe at a large store, like Sears, or a woodwork store or at an auction site like eBay.
