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The bed of a lathe is the central beam that runs down the machine. The head, which holds and turns the workpiece, is fixed at one end, there is a tailstock at the other end which can be adjusted along the bed, and usually a carraige in between, which holds turning tools. The workpiece that can be turned in the lathe is limited to what will fit in the head without hitting the bed. A gap bed lathe has a gap in the bed near the head, so a larger workpiece can be turned.
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Why is a lathe bed made of cast iron?
Cast iron is used as the "material of choice" for many machinery housings or bases because it is extremely stable in its structure. Certainly it is subject to thermal expansion and contraction, but the crystal structure of cast iron makes it "hold its shape" in applications ranging from machines and machine parts to cookware. And in things like a lathe bed, we need the thing to be "the same" every day and all the time so we get accurate, consistent work. Cast iron also suppresses high frequencies generated during machining. Note that the ways (the parts of the bed that the carriage slides on), are hardened and machined to provide lasting and accurate surfaces.
How do you fix a brake problem that has a bad vibration in brake pedal when stopping?
have your brake rotors turned on a lathe, or replace them with new ones.
What do girls do in bed at night?
read a book and go to bed
Is there a bigger bed than a king size bed?
Yes, a California King is larger (longer, but a bit narrower than a standard (eastern) king); additionally, one can get a custom bed made for oneself. (Shaq had a bed made for him which was larger than a king size bed.)
What is average bunk bed price?
well depend what kind of bunk bed and what quallity it is would be under 1,000 if it is a very good bed
