what are the different parts of lathe machine

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The different parts of a lathe machine include the bed, headstock, tailstock, carriage, chuck, tool post, and feed mechanism.

Bed: It is the base of the lathe machine that supports all the other components.
Headstock: It houses the main spindle, gears, and controls the speed of rotation.
Tailstock: It provides support to the other end of the workpiece and can be moved along the bed.
Carriage: It holds the cutting tool and can move along the bed horizontally.
Chuck: It holds the workpiece securely and rotates it during machining.
Tool Post: It holds the cutting tool and allows for adjustment and positioning.
Feed Mechanism: It controls the movement of the carriage and the cutting tool.

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