Multiple choice general knowledge

Feed in a lathe is expressed in

  1. mm per revolution

  2. mm per degree

  3. mm

  4. rpm
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Explanation

Feed in a lathe represents the distance the tool advances for each revolution of the workpiece, measured in millimeters per revolution. This determines cutting depth and surface finish. Feed is not measured in degrees, millimeters alone, or rpm - those describe other machine parameters like speed, dimension, or rotation rate.

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