TYPES OF LATHE Lathes are manufactured in a variety of types and sizes, from very small bench lathes used for precision work to huge lathes used for turning large steel shafts. But the principle of operation and function of all types of lathes is same. The different types of lathes are: 1. Speed lathe ( a ) Wood working ( b ) Spinning ( c ) Centering ( d ) Po1ishing 2. Centre or engine lathe ( a ) Be1t drive ( b ) Individual motor drive ( c ) Gear head lathe 3. Bench lathe 4. Tool room Lathe 5. Capstan and Turret 1athe 6. Special purpose lathe ( a ) Whee1 lathe ( b ) Gap bed lathe ( c ) Dup1icating lathe ( d ) T-lathe 7.Automatic lathe Speed Lathe Speed lathe is simplest of all types of lathes in construction and operation. The important parts of speed lathe are following- (1) Bed (2) Headstock (3) Tailstock, and (4) Tool post mounted on an adjustable slide. It has no
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