10 Questions
What is the purpose of a lathe in thread cutting?
To cut threads of various sizes and shapes
What is the term for the distance between diametrically opposite points on a straight thread?
Pitch diameter
What is the term for the smallest diameter of a straight external or internal thread?
Minor diameter
What is the term for the spiral ridge formed on a cylindrical surface?
Screw thread
What is the most common type of thread cut on a lathe?
Straight thread
What is the distance between the root and the crest of the thread?
Depth
What is the angle between the flanks of adjacent turns of the thread?
Thread angle
Which gearbox is used to change the speed of the lead screw?
Standard change gearbox
What is the direction of rotation of a right-hand thread to advance?
Clockwise
What is the purpose of the half nut in a thread cutting operation?
To move the carriage along the lathe bed
Test your understanding of lathe threading, a crucial operation in machining that involves cutting threads on external and internal surfaces. Learn about the principles of thread cutting and the different shapes and sizes of threads that can be created. Evaluate your knowledge of screw threads and their applications.
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