WORK HOLDING DEVICES IN LATHE

Various work holding attachments such as three jaw chucks, collets, and centers can be held in the spindle. 
Work is held in the lathe with a number of methods, 

  • Ø  Between two centres. The workpiece is driven by a device called a dog; this method is suitable for parts with high length-to-diameter ratio.
  • Ø  A 3 jaw self-centering chuck is used for most operations on cylindrical work-parts. For parts with high length-to-diameter ratio the part is supported by center on the other end.
  • Ø  Collet consists of tubular bushing with longitudinal slits. Collets are used to grasp and hold bar stock. A collet of exact diameter is required to match any bar stock diameter.
  • Ø  A face plate is a device used to grasp parts with irregular shapes.


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