Taper Turning on the Centre Lathe

Centre Lathe Safety Guard Chuck Tailstock The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals Bed Headstock Compound Slide Cross Slide Toolpost Saddle wheel The main parts are as shown Emergency Stop

First of all fix the bar in the chuck with the Chuck key. Turning a Taper First of all fix the bar in the chuck with the Chuck key.

Now rotate the Compound slide to the desired angle. Turning a Taper Now rotate the Compound slide to the desired angle.

Next Lower the Guard into position. Turning a Taper Next Lower the Guard into position.

Move the Tool closer to the workpiece with the Saddle wheel. Turning a Taper Move the Tool closer to the workpiece with the Saddle wheel.

Turning a Taper Switch the Lathe On

Use the Compound Slide to take the first small cut off the bar Turning a Taper Use the Compound Slide to take the first small cut off the bar

Turning a Taper Use the Compound Slide to take the first small cut off the bar (about 1mm)

Then wind the Compound Slide back Turning a Taper Then wind the Compound Slide back

Move the Cross slide in to take a second cut. Turning a Taper Move the Cross slide in to take a second cut.

Use the Compound slide to take a second cut. Turning a Taper Use the Compound slide to take a second cut.

Turning a Taper Repeat this process until the desired taper is achieved (Remember to take a light cut with each pass of the tool tip)

Turning a Taper Switch the lathe Off .

Turning a Taper Lift the Safety Guard.

Turning a Taper Remove the workpiece.

Process Completed Well Done

Centre Lathe Back Safety Guard Chuck Tailstock The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals Bed Headstock Compound Slide Cross Slide The main parts are as shown Toolpost Saddle wheel Emergency Stop Back

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