parts

Question 1

digital readout

Answer 1

indicates location of tool in X & Z axes;

helps machinist cut workpiece accurately

Question 2

headstock

Answer 2

where motor gearbox, spindle & controls are located;

spindle speed & lead screw rotational speed can be changed

Question 3

supports

Answer 3

supports & raises lathe machine

Question 4

3-jaw chuck

Answer 4

holds & rotates workpiece at high speeds

Question 5

safety guard

Answer 5

prevents contact w/ rotating chuck

Question 6

light

Answer 6

helps machinist see workpiece & tool well

Question 7

splash guard

Answer 7

prevents coolant & chips from spilling onto floor

Question 8

tailstock

Answer 8

holds tools

e.g: drill bits, reamers, centers

Question 9

bed

Answer 9

acts like the base of machine

Question 10

carriage

Answer 10

holds components to move the tool;
handwheel to move carriage;
control lever to start/stop machine

Question 11

lead screw

Answer 11

allows carriage to be engaged to it;
move it at specific rate;
useful when cutting threads

Question 12

brake pedal

Answer 12

switches off & applies brakes to spindle;

emergency stop device

Question 13

saddle

Answer 13

slides on bed;

supporting cross slide

Question 14

apron

Answer 14

houses mechanism to engage carriage to lead screw

Question 15

cross slide

Answer 15

allows compound slide to be moved perpendicular to spindle

Question 16

compound slide

Answer 16

allows tool post to be swiveled & moved

Question 17

toolpost

Answer 17

tool holding device;

up to 4 tools