The bed LATHE

Description and functions of lathe parts Following are the principal parts: 1 Bed. 2.Headstock. 3.Tailstock. 4.Carriage. 5.Feed mechanism. 6.Screw cutting mechanism. The bed The lathe bed forms the base of the machine. The headstock and the tailstock are located at either end of the bed and carriage rests over the lathe bed and slides on it. The bed should be seasoned naturally to avoid distortion or warp that may develop when it is cooled after the bed is cast. The guide ways of the lathe may be flat and inverted- v having included angle of 90. The bed material should have high compressive strength, should be wear resistance and absorb vibration cast iron alloyed with nickel and chromium forms a good material suitable for lathe.




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