Automatic lathes

What is an automatic lathe?  

• A type of lathe machine which operates automatically

• A type of lathe machine which operates manually

• A type of machine tool for drilling

• A type of machine tool for milling   

How does an automatic lathe work?

• The machine automatically feeds and cuts the workpiece

• The operator manually feeds and cuts the workpiece

• The machine automatically feeds and the operator cuts the workpiece        

• The operator manually feeds and the machine cuts the workpiece

What is the purpose of the tool turret in an automatic lathe?

•             To hold different cutting tools

• To hold the workpiece

• To feed the workpiece

• To provide power to the machine

How does the accuracy of an automatic lathe compare to a manual lathe?

• Higher

• Lower 

• Same

• Cannot be compared

What is the role of the feed mechanism in an automatic lathe?

• To feed the workpiece

• To hold different cutting tools

• To provide power to the machine

• To control the cutting operations