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5-3.2 Tailstock. Used as a support for long work or as a tool carrier. It consists of:
BED LOCK. Prevents the tailstock from sliding on the bed by applying pressure on the binding bolt.
DRAWBAR. Engages threads of work-holding or tooling accessories and pulls them tight in spindle. It contains an
adjustable locking collar to limit horizontal travel of spindle and drawbar.
SPINDLE LOCK. Prevents spindle travel by applying pressure on the spindle.
FEED LEVER. Horizontally advances and retracts the spindle through a rack-and-pinion arrangement.
SPINDLE. A hollow shaft used to mount the work-holding or tooling accessories.
5-3.3 Lathe Bed. Provides a mounting surface for the headstock, tailstock, and compound slide rest. It is accurately
machined to maintain the alinement of all accessories clamped to it.
5-3.4 Chip Tray. A cast-iron bed to which the lathe and accessories are bolted. It catches machining chips.
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