3.2 BASIC MACHINE POWER OFF - BASIC LATHE
OPERATOR 2026
Quiz :Before you leave the shop for the night, you should
always prepare the machine for the following day's work. -
Answer :True
Quiz :When we turn a piece of material in a lathe, the cutting
tool creates small pieces of metal, also known as_____. -
Answer :Chips
Quiz :The mechanical device that is commonly found in a
lathe to remove the chips is called a chip conveyor: -
Answer :True
Quiz :If you are running material that creates long, stringy
chips, it is best to run the chip conveyor less frequently. Large
intervals between conveyor operation will help remove this
type of chip. - Answer :False
Quiz :At the end of the day, it is important to clean the
machine. When clearing the inside of the machine of chips, we
jog the turret back and forth to clean the way covers, tools, and
turret. What button do you press to jog the turret in the Z-axis?
- Answer :Hand Jog button
Quiz :When leaning into the machine and using compressed
air to clear chips, which button should you always make sure is
pushed: - Answer :E-Stop
