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01.HeadstockIt is present at the left hand side of the lathe. It holds the gear train, main spindle, chuck, gear speed control levers and feed controllers. It is aligned with the tailstock. The head stock is made up of cast iron.
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02.TailstockIt is present at right hand side of the lathe. It is used to provide supports to the work piece. It supports the work piece from one end i.e. right end.
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03.BedIt is the main part of the lathe. All the parts of the lathe is bolted on the bed. It comprises of headstock, tailstock, carriage guide ways and other parts. It is made of cast iron.
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04.CarriageThe carriage is present in between the headstock and tailstock. It carries apron, saddle, compound rest, cross slide and tool post.
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05.Lead ScrewLead screw is used to move the carriage automatically during threading.
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06.Feed RodIt is used to move the carriage from left to right and vice versa.
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07.Chip PanChip pan is used to collect the chips that are produced during the lathe operation. It is present at the bottom of the lathe.
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08.Hand WheelIt is the wheel which is operated by hand to move cross slide, carriage, tailstock and other parts which has hand wheel.