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Universal lathe
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<p>A universal lathe or parallel lathe is the most common type of <a href="/facts/Lathe/FjF9FYLR">lathe</a>. It differs from other types of lathes in that it has the option of a <a href="/facts/Tailstock/VU9Aw7Ea">tailstock</a>, separate mechanisms for longitudinal and transverse <a href="/facts/Coordinate_table/MohbYVTW">feeds</a> (typically via separate handwheels), and an <a href="/facts/Automatic_lathe/nzp9brkS">automatic</a> (usually mechanically) driven longitudinal <a href="/facts/Leadscrew/8vsogz4d">leadscrew</a> for making <a href="/facts/Screw_thread/dqGzDfHv">threads</a>. </p>