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

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.

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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.

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As the movement of the tool-point is guided by the cross-slide D, which is at right angles with the axis of the work, the end will be faced square.

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Views showing how the Cross-slide and Carriage are Manipulatedby Hand when Starting a Cut—View to Left, Feeding Tool Laterally;View to Right, Feeding Tool in a Lengthwise Direction The turning tool is started at the right-hand end of the work and the tool should be adjusted with the left hand when beginning a cut, as shown in Fig.

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The unfinished part is then turned, and if the cross-slide is not moved, the tool will meet the first cut.

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