Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

Question: Why wax is applied to the point of dead centre in wood turning lathe
A. Avoid noise
B. Prevent fire
C. Prevent crack
D. Job rotating smoothly
Correct Answer: Job rotating smoothly
Explanation

Revolving Centres are Frictionless. Used for supporting heavy jobs and jobs revolving with high speeds. A high-speed steel inserted centre is supported by two bearings housed in a body. It is also called the revolving dead centre.