Definition Of Terms - Central Machinery 65345 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

2. The Lathe will need to be located
on a surface capable of bearing the
combined weight of the Lathe and
intended workpieces. The surface
must be able to withstand the vibra-
tion generated by the Lathe during
operation.
3. The Lathe must be completely level,
left-to-right and front-to-back, or the
Lathe will not rotate properly and may
become damaged.
4. The unpainted surfaces are coated
with a waxy oil to protect them from
corrosion during shipment. Remove
the coating with a solvent cleaner or
citrus-based degreaser. Avoid chlo-
rine-based solvents since they will
damage the paint.
5. Route the power cord along a safe
route to reach the work area without
creating a tripping hazard or exposing
the power cord to possible damage.

DEFINITION OF TErMS

Bed: Main supporting casting run-
ning the length of the lathe
Between centers: A dimension
representing the maximum length
of a workpiece that can be turned
between centers. Also a method of
holding a workpiece by mounting it
between the centers of the Head-
stock and the Tailstock spindles.
center: A precision ground ta-
pered cylinder with a pointed tip and
a Morse Taper shaft. Used in the
tailstock to support the end of long
workpieces. May also be used in the
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Headstock spindle to support work
between centers at both ends.
centerline: An imaginary line ex-
tending from the center of the Spindle
through the center of the Tailstock
ram, representing the central axis
of the lathe around which the work
rotates.
chuck: A clamping device for hold-
ing work in the lathe or for holding
drills in the Tailstock.
Tool rest Base: Movable platform
where the Tool Rest is mounted; it
can be set at an angle to the work-
piece (also known as compound slide
and compound rest).
Faceplate: A metal plate with a flat
face-mounted spindle to hold irregu-
larly shaped work.
Facing: A lathe operation in which
wood is removed from the end of a
workpiece to create a smooth sur-
face.
Headstock: The main casting
mounted on the left end of the Bed
where the Spindle is mounted. Hous-
es the Spindle Gears.
Morse Taper (MT): A taper of spe-
cific dimensions used to mate match-
ing male and female parts together
tightly. The Tailstock has a MT-2
Morse Taper.
Spindle: Main rotating shaft on
which the Chuck is mounted. It
passes through the Headstock.
Spindle Through-hole: A dimen-
sion indicating the minimum diameter
of the hole that passes through the
Spindle. A workpiece with a diameter
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