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Machining process creating angled/tapered surfaces on cylindrical workpieces using a lathe
Gradually changing diameter along workpiece length
Three main methods
Turning the compound slide (for short tapers/points)
Set to half the required point angle
30°30°30° (half of 60°60°60°)
Offsetting the tailstock (for longer tapers)
Tailstock runs off centre to create taper angle
Knowledge of trigonometry
Taper turning attachment bar (for longer tapers)
Simultaneous movement on two axes
Taper length (short=compound, long=offset/attachment)
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