A lathe dog is used for

A lathe dog is used for
| A lathe dog is used for

A. Driving the work during turning between centre

B. Supporting long jobs during turning

C. As a cutting tool during turning

D. Holding the job

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Right Answer is: A

SOLUTION

Explanation:

  • Lathe dogs are also called Lathe carriers, and these are used to clamp the work
  • Lathe dogs are used to drive the work during the turning between centres

Lathe Carrier:

  • They are also known as lathe dogs
  • They are used to drive the work during turning between centres
  • The work is clamped firmly in the lathe carrier
  • It consists of a cast iron body and a clamping screw
  • It is available with a straight tail or bent tail

The types of lathe carriers commonly are:

  • Straight tail carrier
  • Bent tail carrier
  • Clamp type carrier

 

Driving Plate:

  • It is a circular plate which is used when turning jobs in-between centres
  • It is used with a straight tail or bent tail carrier to give a positive drive to the job

Following driving plates are used:

  • Catch Plate
  • Driving Plate
  • Safety Driving Plate

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