Types ofwork holding devices

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This document discusses various work holding devices used on lathes: three jaw chucks and four jaw chucks for holding cylindrical stock, collet chucks for small parts, and magnetic chucks for thin pieces. Lathe centers provide support between centers, while lathe dogs provide a firm connection between spindle and workpiece. Mandrels hold hollow or drilled workpieces. Rests provide extra support for long workpieces. Face plates allow irregularly shaped pieces to be mounted on the lathe headstock.Read less

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