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back gear

American  

noun

  1. (in a lathe) one of several gears for driving the headstock at various speeds.


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This is the position of i when the back gear is not in use, the motion of the cone being communicated to s through i.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

In this machine the motion for both drilling and turning is received by belt on the cone pulley shown on the right, which is provided with back gear similar to that of a lathe.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

Various methods of moving the back gear into and out of gear with the cone spindle gears are employed.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

Gallagher pulled the reversing lever into the back gear and sent the failing steam whistling into the chilled cylinders with cautious little jerks at the throttle.

From Empire Builders by Hambidge, Jay

Motion to the drill spindle is conveyed by belt from a pulley on this same live spindle, hence the same cone pulley and back gear are utilized for either drilling or turning.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

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