The lathe is Specified on the basis on the following factors:
1.Lathe swing or simply swing i.e maximum diameter of the workpiece that can be machined.
2.Maximum distance between the HEadstock and tailstock.
3.Length of the bed.
then there are many kinds of lathe categorized by their specific functions or mechanisms but these are the general specifications for every lathe.
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A lathe is not a lever.
Lathe specifications· Distance between centers· Swing over the bed· Swing over the cross slide· Horse power of the motor· Number of speeds
what is lathe machine in short answer
People that work on a metal lathe are called a Turner, a Machinist or a Lathe operator depending on their trade or qualifications.
Vertical milling machine is for cutting large pieces. The lathe cutting tool motion is perpendicular to the ground. They are said to Karosl lathe.