Headstock
The headstock is a large casting that contains the motor, spindle, gearbox, and controls. More…
Bed
The bed is the major structural element of the lathe. It must be massive to be rigid enough to maintain accuracy. Lathe beds are often made of cast iron to absorb vibration and maintain stability. More…
Carriage
The carriage provides the main means of tool motion on the lathe. It has controls for powerfeed and direction, and provides a base for (usually) two additional axes of motion: the cross-slide and compound rest. More…
Tailstock
The tailstock has a tapered spindle (or ram) that can be fitted with various tooling. Among the most common tailstock tools are live centers and drill chucks. More…
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