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live spindle

American  
[lahyv] / laɪv /

noun

  1. spindle6


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The dead centre spindle is locked at each end of its bearing in the tailstock, thus securing it firmly in line with the live spindle.

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

The live spindle is of steel and will receive rods up to 1⁄2 inch in diameter.

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

Chucks are devices for holding work to the live spindle, and may be divided into classes as follows: 1st.

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

Another method employed on small lathes is to drill a hole through the live spindle to receive a taper pin p, the live centre end being shown at c.

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

The front bearing of the live spindle is made of large diameter to give rigidity, and the usual collar for the face plate to screw against is thus dispensed with.

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

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