On a wood turning lathe, the faceplate is screwed to the piece of wood, then the faceplate is held in place by the chuck. This facilitates free-wheeling the opposite end for such items as bowls.
Almost similar to a wood turning lathe, the face plate on a metal lathe is a device that is used instead of a chuck. It allows a workpiece to be clamped or bolted to it for machining.
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The two axises used on a CNC lathe are:X - CrossZ - Longitudinal
Lathe specifications· Distance between centers· Swing over the bed· Swing over the cross slide· Horse power of the motor· Number of speeds
A machinist such as a lathe operator would use a micrometer caliper for precise measurements of the product he is machining, Also used by designers of precision parts and programmers of precision machines.
Industrial lubricants.
For drilling in a lathe, "Drill Sleeves" also known as "Drill Quills" are used and they are set into the tail stock quill for drilling operations.