6. Lead screw
Lead screw is situated at the bottom side of bed which is used to move the carriage automatically during thread cutting.
7. Legs
Legs are used to carry all the loads of the machine. They are bolted on the floor which prevents vibration.
8. Carriage
It is situated between the head stock and tail stock. It is used to hold and move the tool post on the bed vertically and horizontally. It slides on the guide ways. Carriage is made by cast iron.
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9. Apron
It is situated on the carriage. It consist all controlling and moving mechanism of carriage.
10. Chips pan
Chips pan is placed lower side of bed. The main function of it to carries all chips removed by the work piece.
11. Guide ways
Guide ways take care of movement of tail stock and carriage on bed.
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12. Speed controller
Speed controller switch is situated on head stock which controls the speed of spindle.
13. Spindle
It is the main part of lathe which holds and rotates the chuck.
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