Overview of Turning (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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Definition of turning
Definition of turning
Machining process to shape cylindrical materials
Machine used for turning operations
Machine used for turning operations
Centre lathe
What rotates during turning: workpiece or tool?
What rotates during turning: workpiece or tool?
Workpiece rotates
Movement difference: turning vs drilling
Movement difference: turning vs drilling
Turning: workpiece rotates; Drilling: tool rotates
Function of the headstock
Function of the headstock
Houses gearbox & spindle, provides rotational power
Function of the chuck
Function of the chuck
Securely holds and grips the workpiece
Function of the saddle
Function of the saddle
Supports & enables cutting tool movement along lathe bed
Function of the bed
Function of the bed
Provides smooth, precise track for saddle to slide
Function of the cross slide
Function of the cross slide
Enables tool to move across workpiece for different depths
Function of the compound slide
Function of the compound slide
Pivots cutting tool at angles, useful for tapered surfaces
Function of the tailstock
Function of the tailstock
Supports longer workpieces & enables drilling operations
Function of the toolpost
Function of the toolpost
Holds and positions various cutting tools