Taper Turningon the Centre Lathe

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Tailstock

Bed

Chuck

Safety Guard

Toolpost

Headstock

The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals

The main parts are as shown

Cross Slide

Saddle wheel

Compound Slide

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

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Now rotate the Compound slide to the desired angle.

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Next Lower the Guard into position.

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Move the Tool closer to the workpiece with the Saddle wheel.

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Switch the Lathe On

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Use the Compound Slide to take the first small cut off the bar

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

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Then wind the Compound Slide back

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Move the Cross slide in to take a second cut.

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Use the Compound slide to take a second cut.

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Repeat this process until the desired taper is achieved

(Remember to take a light cut with each pass of the tool tip)

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Switch the lathe Off .

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Lift the Safety Guard.

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Remove the workpiece.

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Well Done

Process Completed

CentreLathe

EmergencyStop

Tailstock

Bed

Chuck

Safety Guard

Toolpost

Headstock

The picture on the left shows a Centre Lathe which is used for turning metals

The main parts are as shown

Cross Slide

Saddle wheel

Compound Slide

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