Lathe Machine Parts

Question 1

What is the function of a Digital Readout (DRO)?

Answer 1

Indicate the current location of the tool in the X and Z axes

Question 2

What is the use of the supports?

Answer 2

To support and raise the lathe machine

Question 3

What is the function of the safety guard?

Answer 3

Prevent contact with the rotating chuck

Question 4

What is the function of the splash guard?

Answer 4

Used to prevent coolant and chips from spilling onto the floor

Question 5

What is the function of the tailstock?

Answer 5

Used to hold tools such as drill bits, reamers or centres

Question 6

What is the function of the bed?

Answer 6

Acts like the base of a lathe machine

Question 7

What is the function of a carriage?

Answer 7

Holds components to move the tool

Question 8

What is the function of a lead screw?

Answer 8

Allows the carriage to be engaged to it

Question 9

What is the function of a brake pedal?

Answer 9

Used to switch off and apply brake on the spindle

Question 10

What is the function of an apron?

Answer 10

Houses the mechanism to engage the carriage to the lead screw

Question 11

What is the function of a cross slide?

Answer 11

Allows the compound slide to be moved perpendicular to the spindle

Question 12

What is the function of a compound slide?

Answer 12

Allows the tool post to be swiveled and moved

Question 13

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 1

Answer 13

Digital Readout (DRO)

Question 14

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 2

Answer 14

Headstock

Question 15

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 3

Answer 15

Supports

Question 16

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 4

Answer 16

Jaw chuck

Question 17

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 5

Answer 17

Safety Guard

Question 18

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 6

Answer 18

Light

Question 19

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 7

Answer 19

Splash Guard

Question 20

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 8

Answer 20

Tailstock

Question 21

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 9

Answer 21

Bed

Question 22

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 10

Answer 22

Carriage

Question 23

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 11

Answer 23

Lead Screw

Question 24

Refer to page 20 of notes, name part 12

Answer 24

Brake Pedal

Question 25

Refer to page 21 of notes, name part 1

Answer 25

Saddle

Question 26

Refer to page 21 of notes, name part 2

Answer 26

Apron

Question 27

Refer to page 21 of notes, name part 3

Answer 27

Cross Slide

Question 28

Refer to page 21 of notes, name part 4

Answer 28

Compound Slide

Question 29

Refer to page 21 of notes, name part 5

Answer 29

Toolpost

Question 30

Refer to page 21 of notes, name part 6

Answer 30

Tailstock (with Drill Chuck)

Question 31

Refer to page 21 of notes, name part 7

Answer 31

Lead Screw