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Mechanical Engineering · Q82

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 82

Q82

The lead screw of a lathe has _________ threads.

A.
Single start
Answer
B.
Double start
C.
Multi-start
D.
Any one of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A single-start thread has one continuous thread running along the body of the screw A trapezoidal thread is used in the leadscrew of lathe machine. It has a 30 degree included angle. Stronger at the root. Easy to manufacture compared to square thread.