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Centre lathe

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1-8.
1.

What does pressing the EMERGENCY STOP button on a lathe do?

a)

Activates the safety guard

b)

Increases the lathe speed

c)

Starts the lathe

d)

Stops all moving and electrical things from working

2.

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

a)

Prevents swarf from hitting

b)

Increases the lathe speed

c)

Activates the emergency stop

d)

Allows for loud noise such as chatter

3.

What is the purpose of the red bar on a lathe?

a)

Prevents swarf from hitting

b)

Increases the lathe speed

c)

Activates the safety guard

d)

Acts like a brake to stop the lathe and slow the chuck down rapidly

4.

Why do we set the tool at centre height on a lathe?

a)

To create a correct datum to measure from

b)

To avoid undue rubbing and premature wear

c)

To cause the tool to cut more than expected

d)

To increase loud noise such as chatter

5.

What is the purpose of using head & tailstock to support long work pieces on a lathe?

a)

To help the cut on the piece of work more accurate

b)

To increase loud noise such as chatter

c)

To cause the tool to cut more than expected

d)

To avoid undue rubbing and premature wear

6.

What are the datums used for on a lathe?

a)

To avoid undue rubbing and premature wear

b)

To cause the tool to cut more than expected

c)

To increase loud noise such as chatter

d)

To get a correct and accurate measurement when finish/rough cutting the piece of work

7.

In what situation would we use an Interference fit on a lathe?

a)

When the shaft needs to be held precisely but disassembled easily

b)

When parts need to be free run

c)

When parts need to turn and move easily

d)

Railroad axles, wheels, and tires assembly

8.

What type of cutting fluid is useful in grinding operations on a lathe?

a)

Synthetic coolant

b)

Vegetable oils

c)

Soluble oil

d)

Water