Types of lathes Lathes are available in large variety of types and sizes. It is difficult to classify them into categories. There is a fairly large variation in their design, construction and use. However, according to their construction and design … Continued
Taper Turning: The taper turning is an operation of producing a conical surface by gradual reduction in the diameter of a cylindrical workpiece. Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Filing and Polishing: The filing is the finishing operation that removes burrs, sharp corners and feed marks from the workpiece. After filing, the surface quality is the workpiece is improved by the polishing operation with the help of emery cloth … Continued
Chamfering: Chamfering removes the burrs and sharp edges, and thus makes the handling safe. Chamfering can be done by a form tool having angle equal to chamfer which is generally kept at 45°. Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009