A lathe machine consists of four major parts:
Bed: The bed is the base of the lathe machine, providing a sturdy and rigid platform to support all other components. It is usually made of cast iron and serves as the foundation for mounting various parts.
Headstock: The headstock is located at one end of the lathe's bed and houses the main spindle. The spindle holds the workpiece and rotates it at different speeds. The headstock also contains components like gears and pulleys for speed control and power transmission.
Tailstock: The tailstock is positioned at the opposite end of the lathe bed from the headstock. It can be moved along the bed to accommodate different lengths of workpieces. The tailstock contains a spindle (quill) that can be extended or retracted to support the other end of the workpiece, helping to keep it stable during machining.
Carriage: The carriage is mounted on the lathe bed and can move along it horizontally. It consists of several components, including the saddle (which holds the cutting tool), cross-slide (which moves the cutting tool in a perpendicular direction), and apron (which houses various controls and mechanisms for tool movement and feed).
