Centre Lathe Quiz

What is the primary use of a Centre Lathe?

• To paint surfaces

• To weld metal parts together

• To cut wood into planks

• To manufacture cylindrical shapes

Which materials can be used with a Centre Lathe?

• Ceramics and paper

• Steels and plastics

• Wood and glass

• Rubber and fabric

What is a CNC machine?

• A lathe operated by a computer

• A manual lathe

• A welding machine

• A type of drill

What is the function of the headstock in a Centre Lathe?

• To hold the cutting tool

• To provide lubrication

• To house gears for speed control

• To support the workpiece

What safety feature is mentioned for the Centre Lathe?

• Motor cuts off if the door is opened

• Automatic fire extinguisher

• Protective shield

• Emergency stop button

How is the speed of rotation of the chuck usually set?

• Using gear levers

• By changing the cutting tool

• By adjusting the power supply

• With a foot pedal

What is a Model Engineer Centre Lathe?

• A lathe that only works with metals

• A smaller version of a full-sized lathe

• A lathe used for cutting wood

• A lathe with no moving parts

Why might schools prefer the Model Engineer Centre Lathe?

• Because it is faster

• Due to lower costs

• Because it is more powerful

• Due to its larger size

What is a characteristic of the Model Engineer Centre Lathe?

• It cannot be used for precision work

• It is only for professional use

• It is used for large industrial projects

• It has limited chuck capacity

What is the advantage of a manual lathe?

• It is faster than CNC machines

• It is controlled by a person

• It requires no maintenance

• It is more expensive