Toolpost

Toolpost

A holding device mounted on the compound into which the cutting tool is clamped.

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Industry/Domain: Industrial machinery
Category: Lathe
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toolpost

Industrial machinery; Lathe

A holding device mounted on the compound into which the cutting tool is clamped.

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Industrial machinery; Lathe

Used to remove material from the inside of a workpiece. This process utilizes standard drill bitsheld stationary in the tail stock or tool turret of the lathe.

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bed

Industrial machinery; Lathe

The dovetailed steel bar on which the saddle and tailstock are moved back and forth. This is the main supporting casting running the length of the lathe.

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Industrial machinery; Lathe

Goes through the hole in the spindle to draw chucks and other accessories into the headstock taper inside the spindle. A special washer locates it on center in the spindle hole.

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Industrial machinery; Lathe

Also known as a Lathe Dog or Dogleg. An "L"-shaped adapator, usually made of cast iron, with a hole for the workpiece and locking screw to secure the workpiece. Used to clamp a ...