5.1 State TWO disadvantages of cutting a taper on a lathe machine using the compound slide method - NSC Mechanical Technology Fitting and Machining - Question 5 - 2022 - Paper 1
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5.1 State TWO disadvantages of cutting a taper on a lathe machine using the compound slide method.
5.2 FIGURE 5.2 below shows a taper with an included angle of 12° ... show full transcript
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Step 1
State TWO disadvantages of cutting a taper on a lathe machine using the compound slide method.
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The automatic feed of the machine cannot be used.
It causes fatigue in the operator.
Step 2
Calculate the length of the taper.
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To determine the length of the taper, we can use the tangent function:
an(θ)=2×lD−d
Here, the taper angle (\theta) is 12°, with (D = 72 , mm) and (d = 40 , mm). Substituting the values:
tan(12°)=2×l72−40
Calculating:
tan(12°)=2l32
This can be rearranged to find (l):
2ltan(12°)=32
Giving:
l=2tan(12°)32≈152.23mm
Step 3
Calculate the set-over of the tailstock required to cut the taper in FIGURE 5.2 above.
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The set-over can be calculated using the formula:
Set-over=2lL(D−d)
Where (L = 70 , mm), (d = 40 , mm), (D = 72 , mm), and (l = 152.23 , mm). Substituting the values:
Set-over=2(152.23)(70+152.23)(72−40)
Calculating, we find:
Set-over≈23.36mm
Step 4
Calculate the following dimensions for a parallel key suitable for a 102 mm diameter driveshaft: Width
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The width of the parallel key can be calculated using:
Width=4D=4102=25.50mm
Step 5
Calculate the following dimensions for a parallel key suitable for a 102 mm diameter driveshaft: Thickness
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The thickness of the parallel key is given by:
Thickness=6D=6102≈17mm
Step 6
Calculate the following dimensions for a parallel key suitable for a 102 mm diameter driveshaft: Length
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The length of the parallel key is determined by:
Length=1.5×D=1.5×102=153mm
Step 7
State TWO disadvantages of gang milling.
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The gang of cutters place more stress on the machine spindle bearings.