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live spindle

American  
[lahyv] / laɪv /

noun

  1. spindle6


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The single-geared lathe, signifying that it has no gear-wheels to reduce the speed of rotation of the live spindle from that of the cone.

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

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

The live spindle should be enlarged at the face plate end, and tapered at both ends, as indicated in the engraving.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

To enable the centres of the tool holders to maintain true alignment with the live spindle, notwithstanding the wear of the lathe bed and back head, the bed is made in two parts.

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

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