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Which operation is used to create the shape of a frustum on a lathe machine?
Question

Which operation is used to create the shape of a frustum on a lathe machine?

A.

Grooving

B.

Facing

C.

Taper Turning

D.

Plain Turning

Correct option is C


A frustum is a truncated cone, which means it has a gradually changing diameter along its length. On a lathe machine, this shape is produced using the taper turning operation.
· Taper turning is the process of gradually reducing or increasing the diameter along the workpiece length.
· It is achieved using methods like:
· Tailstock offset method
· Compound rest method
· Taper turning attachment
· Form tool method

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