What is swing over carriage? - Manufacturing Processes - 1

Q.  What is swing over carriage?
- Published on 03 Aug 15

a. The maximum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over the bed ways
b. The minimum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over the bed ways
c. The maximum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over lathe saddle
d. The minimum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over lathe saddle

ANSWER: The maximum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over lathe saddle

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  • Pankaj   -Posted on 03 Nov 15
    - The swing over carriage can be defined as the maximum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over lathe saddle.

    - The swing over carriage is one of the parameters to measure the size of a lathe.

    - The size of a lathe is specified in various ways as follows:

    1. The height of the centre measured over the lathe bed.

    2. Swing or maximum diameter that can be rotated over the bed ways.

    3. Swing or largest diameter over carriage. The largest diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over lathe saddle.

    4. Maximum job length which is held between the centres.

    5. Bed length.

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