1. Taper Turning on the Centre Lathe

2. 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

4. 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.

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

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

7. 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.

8. Turning a Taper
Switch the Lathe On

9. 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

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

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

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

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

14. 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)

15. Turning a Taper
Switch the lathe Off .

16. Turning a Taper
Lift the Safety Guard.

17. Turning a Taper
Remove the workpiece.

18. Process Completed
Well Done

19. 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
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