SY->Module-5 : THREAD CUTTING - Practice Mode

1) What is the purpose of change gear train in centre lathe?
Correct Answer: Connecting fixed stud gear to quick change gear box
2) What is the purpose of idler gear in simple gear train?
Correct Answer: Transmit power between driver and driven gears
3) Which parameter will decide the driver and driven gear ratio to cut thread on lathe?
Correct Answer: Pitch
4) Calculate the change gear to cut 6 mm pitch on a work having a lead screw of 5 mm pitch. Gears available from 20 to 120 teeth by 5 teeth range.
Correct Answer: Driver 60 driven 50
5) Calculate the change gear to cut 8 mm pitch on a work having a lead screw of 4 mm pitch gear 20 to 120 teeth by 5 teeth range
Correct Answer: Driver 40 teeth Driven 20 teeth