Centre lathe

What happens when you press the emergency stop button ?

• Stops the motor and all electrical systems

• Accelerates

• Causes the car to honk loudly

• Activates the windshield wipers

Why is it important to have the safety guard down before starting the lathe?

• To make the lathe go faster
• To prevent swarf from hitting
• To make the lathe stop working
• To avoid making loud noises

What does the emergency brake do?

• Stops the lathe and slows it down rapidly

• Increases speed

• Makes the lathe more fuel-efficient

• Prevents accidents from happening

Why is it important to tie back any loose hair when using a lathe?

• To make the lathe stop working
• To avoid making loud noises
• To prevent accidents or injuries
• To increase lathe speed

What is the purpose of setting the tool at centre height on a lathe?

• To make loud noises
• To avoid chatter
• To increase tool wear
• To increase lathe speed

How do we support long workpieces on a lathe?

• Using the headstock only
• Using the tailstock only
• Using both the head and tailstock
• Not supporting them at all

What are datums on a lathe used for?

• To measure temperature
• To determine lathe speed
• To create a correct and accurate measurement
• To make loud noises

What is the purpose of limits and fits on a lathe?

• To make the lathe go faster
• To prevent the lathe from working
• To create precise assemblies
• To increase tool wear

In what situation would we use an interference fit?

• Holding railroad axles, wheels, and tires
• When parts need to move easily
• When it is desirable to hold a shaft precisely, yet be disassembled
• When making loud noises

In a manufacturing plant, what type of fit is used when parts need to move easily?

• Interference fit

• Transition fit

• Clearance fit

• Precise fit