TURNING 1 LATHE PART AND SPECIFICATION - Practice Mode

1) Which gear unit in a lathe is also called as reversing gear unit?
Correct Answer: Tumbler gear unit
2) Which gear gets the drive from the lathe main spindle gear through the tumbler gear?
Correct Answer: Fixed stud gear
Explanation:

Personal safety includes
Wear a one piece overall or boiler suit.
Keep the overall buttons fastened.
Don't use ties and scarves.
Roll up the sleeves tightly above the elbow.
Wear safety shoes or boots
Cut the hair short.
Don't wear a ring, watch or chain.
Never lean on the machine.
Don't clean hands in the coolant fluid.
Don't remove guards when the machine is in motion.
Don't use cracked or chipped tools.
Don't start the machine until
− the workpiece is securely mounted
− the feed machinery is in the neutral
− the work area is clear.
Don't adjust clamps or holding devices while the machine is in motion.
Never touch the electrical equipment with wet hands.
Don't use any faulty electrical equipment.
Ensure that electrical connections are made by an authorised electrician only.
Concentrate on your work.Have a calm attitude.
Do things in a methodical way.
Don't engage yourself in conversation with others while concentrating on your job.
Don't distract the attention of others.
Don't try to stop a running machine with hands.

3) What set of gears in available in a lathe for the purpose of feed changing as an additional unit?
Correct Answer: Change gear unit
Explanation:

Mechanical Hazards under occupational health hazards are
* Unguarded machinery
* No fencing
* No safety device
* No control device etc.,

4) Which unit of feed mechanism of a lathe provides different feed rates can be given to the tool?
Correct Answer: Quick change gear box
Explanation:

Biological hazards under occupational health hazards are
*Bacteria
*Virus
*Fungi
*Plant pest
*Infection

5) Which type of lathe is more suitable for mass production?
Correct Answer: Capstan and turret lathe