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Term: back-geared

Description:

Back-geared refers to a mechanism commonly found in machinery, especially in lathes and milling machines. It enables the machine to operate at different speeds by changing the rotational speed of the spindle.

Examples:

As an adjective:

1. The back-geared lathe provides more control over the machining process, allowing for precise operations.

2. Back-geared milling machines are often preferred in industrial settings due to their versatility and power.

As a verb:

1. The operator back-geared the machine to slow down the cutting speed, ensuring a smoother finish.

2. It is important to properly back-gear the lathe before starting any machining operation to avoid unnecessary accidents.

As a noun:

1. The back gear in this lathe allows for lower spindle speeds, ideal for heavy-duty turning tasks.

2. The engineer carefully adjusted the back gears to achieve the desired cutting speed and optimize the efficiency of the machine.

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• Back-geared lathes
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