Lathe Machine

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    • Lathe machine
      A lathe rotates a workpiece while a cutting tool removes material to shape it.
    • Lathe Operations - Turning
      Reduces diameter of workpiece.
    • Lathe Operations - Facing
      Creates smooth surface at the end of the workpiece.
    • Lathe Operations - Drilling

      Makes holes using an attached drill bit.
    • Lathe Operations - Knurling
      Creates textured patterns on cylindrical surfaces.
    • Lathe Operations - Boring
      Cuts from inside to create a bore.
    • Lathe Operations - Parting
      Cuts workpiece from stock materials.
    • Parts that you should know:
      Headstock
      Tailstock
      Ram
      Chuck
      Cross slide
      Gears
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