Lathe-Machining Work in a Chuck

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Lathe Setup and Workpiece Preparation

Topics: Chuck size selection; Installing a chuck and work in a chuck; Correcting misalignment; Using 3-jaw, 4-jaw, collets chuck, and mandrels; Removing chuck

Learning Objectives:

• Select and install a chuck.
• Install and center work in a chuck.
• Use a 3-jaw and 4-jaw chuck.
• Use a collet chuck.
• Use a mandrel.

Chapter 2: Rough Turning and Finish Turning

Topics: Tool selection, installation, and alignment; Setting speed and feed; Rough turning; Cutting fluids; Longitudinal feed; Rough and finish turning; Facing

Learning Objectives:

• Select, install, and align both a facing tool and a turning tool.
• Set the correct speed and feed for facing and turning.
• Rough turn a workpiece.
• Finish turn a workpiece.
• Face a shoulder

Chapter 3: Boring and Counterboring

Topics: Boring tool design; Installing a boring bar and bit; Adjusting cross feed; Rough boring; Coolants; Finish boring; Counterboring

Learning Objectives:

• Select and install a boring bar and bit.
• Select the speed and feed for boring and counterboring.
• Make a trial cut
• Rough bore and finish bore a workpiece.
• Counterbore a workpiece.

Chapter 4: Cutting Internal Threads and Boring Tapers

Topics: Tool selection; Installing, aligning, and threading the workpiece; Checking finished threads; Boring tapers

Learning Objectives:

• Select, install, and align a thread-cutting tool.
• Machine internal threads in a workpiece.
• Check finished threads.
• Bore a taper using the compound-rest method.
• Bore a taper using the taper-attachment method.

Chapter 5: Holding Irregular and Oversize Workpieces

Topics: Mounting workpiece on a faceplate; Using faceplate jaws, clamps, and angle plates; Facing large diameters; Specialized mandrel; Boring

Learning Objectives:

• Mount and true a faceplate.
• Use faceplate clamps and jaws.
• Hold work on an angle plate.
• Mount work on the lathe carriage for boring.

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