Basic Machines-the Lathe

Explains that the lathe is used to shape cylindrical work and shows how the workpiece is supported between centers, how power is applied to rotate the cutter, how the workpiece is fed to the cutter, and how the spindle speed, the position of the workpiece, and the rate of feed can be varied to fit the job.

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record