Facing on the Centre Lathe
CentreLathe
EmergencyStop
Tailstock
Bed
Chuck
Safety Guard
Toolpost
Headstock
The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals
The main parts are as shown
Cross Slide
Saddle wheel
Compound Slide
First of all fix the bar in the chuck with the chuck key.
Facing a Bar
To Face the end of this bar start by lowering the Safety Guard
Facing a Bar
Now use the Saddle Wheel to move the tool closer to the workpiece
Facing a Bar
Next use the Compound slide to move the toolpost in until it is ready to cut
Facing a Bar
Now switch On the lathe
Facing a Bar
Finally use the cross slide to pass the lathe tool across the face of the bar taking a fine even paced cut.
Facing a Bar
Switch the Lathe Off
Facing a Bar
Facing a Bar
Use the Saddle wheel to return the lathe tool to its original position then lift the guard.
This process may have to be repeated more than once
Well Done
Process Completed
CentreLathe
EmergencyStop
Tailstock
Bed
Chuck
Safety Guard
Toolpost
Headstock
The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals
The main parts are as shown
Cross Slide
Saddle wheel
Compound Slide
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