cross-slide

British  

noun

1. the part of a lathe or planing machine on which the tool post is mounted and across which it slides at right angles to the bed of the lathe

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Example Sentences

Obviously, the stand may be fastened to the leading side of the lathe carriage or fitted upon the cross-slide, as may be most convenient.

From Project Gutenberg

Near the centre of the bed, and directly beneath the cross-slide, is shown a screw jack, to take up any sag of the bed, and cause the Vs to have a good bearing directly beneath the cutting tool, which is essential to prevent the table from springing from the pressure of the tool cut.

From Project Gutenberg

The hole is then finish-bored by tool E and the hub is finish-faced by blade F; at the same time the rim is finish-turned by tool G and the sides are finish-faced to the proper width by two tools held at the rear of the cross-slide.

From Project Gutenberg

The rear bevel is roughed and finished by tools and held on the cross-slide.

From Project Gutenberg

The cross-slide is now moved outward, longitudinal auxiliary stop No. 8 is engaged, the turret slide is moved against the stop, the carriage is locked and the front sides of both the front and rear flanges are rough-faced by tools B and C. The turret is next indexed and the hole rough-bored by cutter E. After again indexing the turret, the hub and flanges are finish-turned and faced by tools F and G, as described for the rough-turning operation.

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