Lathe Machine A lathe is a machine tool which is used to rotate a workpiece to perform various operations such as turning, facing, knurling, grooving etc., with the help of tools that are applied to the workpiece. Working Principle of Lathe Machine The function of a lathe is to remove metal from a piece of work to give it a desired shape and size. In a lathe machine, the workpiece rotates against the tool. The tool is used to remove material from the workpiece. The direction of the motion of the tool is called a feed. Main Parts of Lathe Machine The various main parts of lathe machine are 1. Headstock It is present on the left-hand side of the lathe. It holds the gear train, main spindle, chuck, gear speed control levers, and feed controllers. It is aligned with the tailstock. The headstock is made up of cast iron. (i) Chuck It is that part of the lathe machine which is used to hold the workpiece. It is attached to the main spindle of the headstock. It rot...
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