lift the tool during cutting stroke

lift the tool during return stroke

lift the tool in the middle of the stroke

avoid overhanging of tool

Base

Ram

Saddle

Clapper box

'V' block

Angle plate

Parallel blocks

Round rods

Oblong slot in a strap clamp are meant for adjustment between bolt and workpiece

Clamping should be decided according to shape and size of the workpiece

While clamping, the distance between bolt and workpiece edge should always be greater.

Workpiece should be held between centres of index head when cutting splines and spur gear teeth.

The tool cuts during forward motion while the job is fed

The tool cuts on both directions while the job is fed.

The job is kept stationary and the feed is given to the tool

The tool is kept stationary and the feed is given to the job.