Facing on the Centre Lathe

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