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Lathe Operations | Lathe Machine Operations | Types of Lathe Operations | Different Types of Lathe Machine Operations

A lathe is a machine that rotates the workpiece about an axis to perform different operations such as turning, facing, taper turning, knurling, grooving, parting off, thread cutting, reaming, etc. To perform different lathe machine operations on a lathe, the workpiece may be supported and driven by any one of the following methods: Workpiece held between centres and tool driven by carriers and catch plates. Read More

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Norman on Instagram: "Look at this little beauty!! Got the small Super Adept lathe cleaned up and oiled. Sure is nice working on the smaller stuff for a change. Not sure what I’m going to do with this little gem yet… steam crane for scale in last pic. #reclaimed#railway#lathe#minilathe#smalltools#minitools#rebuilt#rebuild#metalworking#vintage#vintagetool#oldtools#oldiron"

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the parts of a lathe machine are labeled in this diagram, and it is also labeled

As you may know, the lathe machine is a machine tool primarily used for shaping metal or wood. It rotates the workpiece around an unmoving cutting tool. It removes undesired parts of the material and leaves behind a newly shaped workpiece.

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