MT UNIT II Centre lathe

What is a Centre Lathe?

• A drilling machine

• A forging machine

• A shaping machine

• A turning machine

What is the main function of a Centre Lathe?

• Drilling holes

• Forging metals

• Shaping metals

• Turning metals

What type of workpiece can be held in a Centre Lathe?

• Thin workpieces

• Oversized workpieces

• Complex shaped workpieces

• Round workpieces

Which type of tool is used for rough turning operation in a Centre Lathe?

•  Roughing tool

• Finishing tool

• Boring tool

• Facing tool

What is the purpose of a Tailstock in a Centre Lathe?

• To support the workpiece during turning

• To hold the cutting tool

• To provide power to the cutting tool

• None of the above

What is the most important factor for getting a good surface finish in Centre Lathe?

• Workpiece material

• Cutting tool material

• Cutting tool geometry

• Cutting speed

How can you improve the surface finish in Centre Lathe?

• By using better cutting tool material

• By using better cutting tool geometry

• By reducing cutting speed

•  All of the above