स्पेसिफिकेशन of a lathe machine ,इट्स maintenance

Size of a lathe machine is specified according to i) Length between centers

ii) The maximum diameter of work piece that can be turned,iii) The power of motor


To ensure the smoothnessss of the movement of the carriage assembly of a lathe machine is maintained , the bed need to be protected to avoid damage on its surface , tool should not be placed over the bed upon completion of jobs, iii) Bed should be oiled regulary,iv)Covered with cloth during holidays


Straight turning a cutting tool moves parallel to the rotating axis of work piece to produce a true cylindrical work piece

Taper turning. , a cutting tool moves at an angle to the rotating axis of work piece to produce a tapered work piece

Facing a cutting tool moved perpendiculary to the rotating axis of a work piece to produce a flat surface on one end of the work piece.