Metal lathe

Question 1

Facing

Answer 1

Cutting across the job, at right angles to
the bed of the lathe. This will remove
any saw marks.

Question 2

Drilling

Answer 2

Using standard twist drills, parallel to the
bed of the lathe on a previously faced
surface. Should be prepared using a
slocomb drill.

Question 3

Knurlling

Answer 3

Cutting a rough surface onto the job.
Tool has two cutting wheels.
Must be done at a very slow machine
speed while moving parallel to the bed.
Automatic feed must also be slow.

Question 4

Parallel Turning

Answer 4

Cutting along the length of the job,
parallel to the lathe bed. This will make
the metal thinner.

Question 5

Parting off

Answer 5

Cutting a completed job from a larger
bar of metal. Must be done at a much
slower machine speed.

Question 6

Taper turning

Answer 6

Cutting at a different angle from the
lathe bed. Used to make sloped
surfaces.