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LATHE MACHINE Definition: The lathe is a machine tool that uses a cutting tool to remove material from the surface of the workpiece which is placed in the chuck to hold the workpiece and feed to the workpiece was provided by the tool to remove the material. It is the most versatile and widely used machine in industries, institutes, etc. There are different parts of lathe machine : Parts of lathe machine Headstock : The headstock is usually located on the left side of the lathe and is equipped with gears , spindles, chucks, gear speed control levers, and feed controllers. It is mounted in a fixed position on the inner ways, usually at the left end. Using a chuck, it rotates the work. Tailstock: It is also sometimes called a loos headstock or a puppet head. Usually located on the right side of the lathe, the workpiece is supported at the end. Fits on the inner ways of the bed and can slide towards any position of the headstock to fit the l...