tailstock

• Beweglicher Teil einer Drehmaschine, der auf dem Bett parallel zum Spindelstock gleitet und in der gewünschten Position festgeklemmt wird, um das freie Ende des Werkstücks zu stützen oder Werkzeuge wie Bohrer aufzunehmen. In übertragener Bedeutung auch der Reitstock anderer Werkzeugmaschinen.

A movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece.

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   The movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece.

   Reitstock

   • The machinist adjusted the tailstock to secure the long metal rod.
   • Before starting the lathe, ensure the tailstock is properly aligned with the headstock.
   • The tailstock can be moved along the bed to accommodate different workpiece lengths.