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Which mechanism is responsible for cross and longitudinal power feed during turning?
Which mechanism is responsible for cross and longitudinal power feed during turning?
- Feed rod (correct)
- Lead screw
- Apron
- Headstock
What is the purpose of the lead screw?
What is the purpose of the lead screw?
- To drive the apron mechanism
- To power the set of gears
- To cut thread accurately (correct)
- To engage the carriage
How is the lead screw engaged with the carriage?
How is the lead screw engaged with the carriage?
- By using the apron mechanism
- By disengaging it
- By powering the set of gears
- By closing a split nut around it (correct)
What is the function of the feed rod in turning?
What is the function of the feed rod in turning?
What is the purpose of the lead screw in turning?
What is the purpose of the lead screw in turning?
What happens when the split nut is closed around the lead screw?
What happens when the split nut is closed around the lead screw?